Week in Review: Boat Rescue, Bike Thefts, Empty Buildings

Video: Volunteers Save Capt. Jay's Boat: It took more than six hours, but they did it. A group of 50 volunteers freed Captain Jay's sailboat off Gulfport Beach. Watch our video to see how people pushed, pulled and lifted the boat off the ground.

Photo Gallery: Boat Freed from Gulfport Beach: Check out our photos from the volunteer event on Gulfport Beach and upload your own to this photo gallery.

Man Punched 'Captain Jay,' Witnesses Say: An intoxicated man bragging that he was a boxer punched a 66-year-old Gulfport resident affectionately known as Captain Jay.

Prominent Properties in Gulfport Still Vacant: Two year-old vacancies continue to remind business owners the economy is still struggling, the old Dive Bar on Beach Boulevard, and the former Bank of America on 58th Street South.

Bike Thefts Spike This Summer: Philip Penrose had his Trek bike stolen from a carport in Town Shores. A spike in bike thefts is expected during the summer months, according to police, but there are ways to keep your bike secure.

Gulfport Police to Assist at RNC: Several Gulfport Police Officers will provide security services during the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Mitt Romney-Pam Bondi Ticket?: There's discussion about whether Florida's Attorney General is on the short list of vice president candidates for GOP hopeful Mitt Romney.

Jail Bookings Report: July 24 - July 30: The following people were arrested in Gulfport between July 24 and July 30. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Henna Comes Naturally for Victoria Wenners: Wenners is an expert when it comes to henna art and considers herself a professional.

Scuba Cat Charters is the New Cat in Town: Swim through an 80-foot long tugboat with Goliath grouper, friendly nurse sharks and barracuda on one of your diving trips with the newest business in Gulfport; Scuba Cat Charters.

How to Introduce Your Dog to Your Baby: Animals are so sensitive to their owners, that they're likely already aware something is going on with Mom when she's pregnant. However, it's your job to make sure they know how to behave when baby comes.

Scalloping with the Worthington's: I put my snorkeling skills to the test with a day of scalloping with Gulfport's fishing experts, Bob and Lou Worthington!