The Brief
- Hurricane Eddie’s reopened Thursday in Gulfport after being closed for 16 months due to damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
- City officials have also replaced the sand on the beachfront following recent erosion from August storms.
- Gulfport aims to complete repairs to its historic Casino by early 2027.
GULFPORT, Fla. – Nearly a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the area, the City of Gulfport is marking its progress on the long road to recovery.
Hurricane Eddie’s, a popular bar along the waterfront, officially reopened its doors Thursday.
General Manager Michele Cognetti said the moment was defined by “tears of joy” after a 16-month closure caused by the 2024 storm season.…