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The
second largest city in Mississippi is Gulfport with a population of
71,127 in 2000. It is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi Mississippi metropolitan
area. Gulfport is known as the home of the US Navy Seabees for the
east coast. The city is 64 square miles with over 7 square miles on water.
The
vision statement for Gulfport is to have a picturesque
waterfront city on the Gulf of Mexico. It will have a diverse
culture, safe neighborhoods and an economy which is progressive.
The
city was hit by the eastern side of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. The majority of the city was flooded and the
waterfront area was destroyed along with areas further inland. Previously, Gulfport sustained severe damage
from Hurricane Camille on August 17, 1969.
Gulfport was incorporated July 28, 1898. The harbor was complete in 1902 and the Port of Gulfport became an operational
seaport. In the 21st century, the Port of Gulfport brings millions of dollars
into the local economy. The city was originally a lumber and port city. It now
has almost 7 miles of man made beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and is one of the fastest
growing areas in Mississippi.
Education
High
School
Transportation
Air
Travel
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Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport - public airport with
almost 798,000
passengers in 2006
Casinos in Gulfport
Copa
Casino -
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Before Hurricane Katrina it was a casino for Gulfport residents.
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It was on a cruise ship and then a on a barge which
looked like a building.
- It was the only casino without an attached hotel.
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The casino had low minimum games and high paying
slots and video poker.
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Katrina swept the barge onto the parking lots.
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The Copa owners are building the Island View Casino
on a new site.
Grand
Casino Gulfport -
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This casino was owned and operated by Harrah's
Entertainment.
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There were two hotels, 1,000 rooms and a 90,000 SF
casino.
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The property was severely damaged by Hurricane
Katrina before it was transformed into a Harrah brand casino.
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Katrina washed the barge ashore and the casino had
to be imploded.
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The property was sold to the owners of Copa Casino.
Island View Casino
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This was built to succeed the Copa Casino.
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Phase I of the new casino opened in September 2006.
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Emeril's Gulf Coast Fish House opened a restaurant
in June 2007.
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Phase II will double the casino and add additional
rooms and dining.
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Phase II opening date is not scheduled.
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