GULFPORT, Fla. — In a funky little town in Pinellas County, a band rehearses under conductor Toffer Ross.
“We do this to promote that which is Gulfport,” said Ross.
The Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band is officially sponsored by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce. They are prepping for WMNF 88.5’s Tropical Heatwave Music Festival in Ybor City on Saturday, May 10.
Like a lot of musicians, Danielle Donohue is returning to the musical fold.
“I started in 2019 with this band,” said Donohue. “But I did play in high school.”
The roster has about 80 musicians, twirlers and dancers strong, and they normally gather 20 to 30 band members for many gigs.
Ross says once you are immersed in the world of music, you never leave it.
“We’re known for our arts community, our tolerance and our good time,” said Ross.
Virginia Johnson
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