Week in Review: Domestic Partnership Registry, Smoking Ban, Relay for Life

Domestic Partnership Registry Backed by Gulfport Families: Gulfport residents Jan and Denise Lowe said the passage of a domestic partnership registry would give them some of rights they deserve as a married couple living in Gulfport.

Gulfport Considers Domestic Partnership Registry: Gulfport leaders will discuss whether to adopt a domestic registry ordinance that will grant some rights to unmarried couples that have been exclusive to married couples.

Video: Gulfport Mayor Fights Cancer at Relay for Life: The annual Relay for Life of Gulfport raised more than $9,000 this year. Watch our video to find out what the annual event means to Gulfport Mayor Mike Yakes.

Attorney Plans 'Smoke In' to Challenge Gulfport Ban: St. Petersburg attorney Andy Strickland plans to continue his fight to lift the smoking ban on Gulfport Beach by organizing another "smoke in" on Saturday, April 21. (Editor's Note: We will have an update to this story on Sunday or Monday)

Former Gulfport Parks Employee Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison: 67-year-old James Gordon Vice pleaded guilty to a lesser charge as part of a plea agreement after admitting to sexual activity with an 8-year-old girl in 2003. The girl, now a teenager, came forward with the information in November 2011.

Dallas Bohrer Receives Spirit of Gulfport Award: Gulfport Mayor Mike Yakes presented the Spirit of Gulfport Award to Dallas Bohrer Tuesday night. Bohrer is the founder of The Blueberry Patch and was nominated for the award by Vice Mayor Sam Henderson.

Dog Finds a Home Through Splints, Casts and Support: Dr. Caroline Thomas and the veterinary technicians did anything they could to give this little guy a chance at a normal life.

Couponing Strategies That Make Cents: Rising grocery and gas costs in an uncertain economy make couponing worthwhile. That's especially true for the 15 most expensive items on your shopping list.

'On My Mind' Dives Into Love, Humor, Drama and More: For the past three weeks a cast and crew of only eight actors have lured guests to "Artists Alley" in Gulfport. ". . . On My Mind" is a series of short plays connected by a theme; love. Actors throw themselves into true love, passion, too-good-to-be-true love, obsession, weakness and more.

Gulfport's Photo of the Week: 'Grandma's Pool': We asked and you guys responded! Yes, you're sending in awesome one-of-a-kind photos taken right here in Gulfport! This week's photo of the week is from Rhoda Levine! Levine uploaded a photo called "swimming in grandma's pool at Town Shores." We love it!