Week in Review: Isaac, RNC, Geckofest

Complete Coverage: Tropical Storm Isaac: For complete coverage of Tropical Storm Isaac including closings, sandbag information and photo galleries, stay tuned to Gulfport Patch.

Photo Gallery: Storm Preps in Gulfport: Check out our photos from around town including storm preps downtown. Feel free to add your photos to our gallery.

Sandbags Going Fast in Gulfport: Cathy Vaseliades has been in Gulfport for 40 years and says she's not only prepared for the storm, she's taking it in stride. Hear more from residents about storm preps.

VIDEO: 'We Are the Storm,' RNC Protesters Chant: Protesters, armed with signs and a message, marched through downtown St. Petersburg as Isaac threatened to put a damper on the Republican National Convention.

VIDEO: Ann Romney Shares Struggle With MS: Mitt Romney's wife touched on her own battle with MS, when she visited a new therapeutic playground at All Children's Hospital.

VIDEO: Delegates Focus on RNC, Not Isaac: Delegates from Conneticut and North Dakota enjoyed the calm before the storm. Watch our video interviews with out of town visitors.

VIDEO: Patriotic Sand Sculptures Welcome RNC Delegates: World Champion Sand Sculptors are working around the clock to create patriotic pieces for the 2012 Republican National Convention.

Vice Mayor Endorses Swope, Mayor Backs Gualtieri: Gulfport Mayor Mike Yakes says he supports incumbent, Bob Gualtieri, while Vice Mayor Sam Henderson is endorsing Democratic Candidate Scott Swope.

Jail Bookings Report: August 22 - 27: The following people were arrested in Gulfport between August 22 and August 27. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Owen Pach Shares Life Stories with Art Enthusiasts: Gulfport residents and collectors came out to support glass artist Owen Pach at the Museum of Fine Arts during a "Gallery Talk." A similar event is planned for September 9.

Share Your Geckofest Photos!: Upload your photos from the 12th Annual Geckofest celebration!

Geckowood Features Glamour, Glitz in Gulfport: Geckowood guests were treated to the red carpet at the Peninsula Inn last weekend. Complete with paparazzi, movie stars received "Oscars" for best dressed and some walked away with one-of-a-kind geckos.

Is A Dog Door Worth Risk of Robbers, Rodents, Escape Artists?: I thought I'd secured everything enough to keep Grayson in the yard. I don't have to worry about Kaiah so much. Grayson — of course — proved me wrong.