5 Things to Know Today: Mitt Romney Wins, Claim Your Listing, Chamber Mentors

Mitt Romney Wins: Mitt Romney won the Florida Presidential Preference Primary on Tuesday, earning the state's 50 delegates and distancing himself from former House Speaker Newt Gingrich as the Republican front-runner for 2012. What do you think? Share your thoughts on this story or email the Editor at Cherlene.Willis@patch.com.

Attention Gulfport Businesses: Have you claimed your listing on Gulfport Patch? It's easy and takes less than 5 minutes! Find your listing in our "Places" section, provide an email address and then claim your listing. It's free and allows you to add photos, videos, pdf's and more.

Pink Flamingo Home Tour: Tickets go on sale today for the 8th Annual Pink Flamingo Home Tour in Gulfport on Sat. March 10 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets are $13 for pre-sale and seniors over 62. $15 the day of the tour. Ticket locations: Gulfport Chamber of Commerce, 4926 Gulfport Blvd. S, The Perfect Ten, 2908 Beach Blvd. S., Bo-Tiki, 3015 Beach Blvd. S. Questions? Check out www.PinkFlamingoHomeTour.com or call the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce at 727-344-3711.

Chamber Mentors: Lawrence Burke is seeking qualified retirees and active business people to serve as Chamber Mentors. Anyone with entrepreneurial, management, financial, sales, marketing or accounting experience is welcome to join.  Chamber members can register by calling the Chamber Office at 727-344-3711 or e-mailing the Chamber at info@gulfportchamberofcommerce.com. Retirees can join the Mentor Program at a special low rate by calling Bob Newcomb at 727-344-3711. He can also be contacted by  cell phone at 727-482-6211, or by e-mail at bobnewcomb@gmail.com.

Wednesday Forecast: Expect a sunny Wednesday! We should have clear, sunny skies with a high near 77. A slight breeze during the day. Tonight, it'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 63.