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COAST NOTE
2026
Tour of H mes
story by Lynn Lofton photos courtesy of Civic League of Gulfport
Christmas is in the air and the Civic League of Gulfport’s
annual tour of homes sets the scene each year. The 2026
tour is December 6, 2 until 4 p.m., in the area to the West
of Cowan Road known as The Island. The homes are in
Oak Pointe and Bayou Oaks. The cost is a $20 donation.
Tickets may be purchased at the door, from any Civic League
member, by scanning the QR code on tour signs or from
civicleagueofgulfport.org.
The homes of Jeremy and Bridgett Bermond, Brett and
Lindsey Byrd, Alex and Cara Keratas, and Dr. Antoine and
Tania Rizk are graciously being opened for the tour. The
Keratas home is the tea house where hot cider and cookies
baked by the culinary class at Gulfport High will be served.
There will also be a silent auction.
“All funds from the tour are used to support services for
challenged children and adults along with other non-profit
organizations in our community,” said Civic League President
Linda Zakkak.
Home of
Alex & Cara Karetas
8 Bayou Place
Home of
Brett & Lindsey Byrd
5 Pine Haven St.
Home of
Dr. Antoine & Tania Rizk
9440 Oak Pointe Dr.
Home of
Jeremy & Bridgett Bermond
11571 Oak Pointe Dr.
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