What We Learned on Patch This Week

New Studio to Feature Art, Performers, Films: Author, filmmaker and artist Jonathan Schork has plans to lure performers and guests to his new gallery and studio in Gulfport.

James Perry: Specialty Contractor, Business Owner and Gulfport Native: James Perry wants to become your next Gulfport City Council Member for Ward 3. Learn more about the candidate, his experience and goals for Gulfport.

Incumbent Jennifer Salmon Supports Public Art, Environmental Cleanup and Organic Gardening: Incumbent Jennifer Salmon is finishing up two years as Ward 3 City Councilor. Salmon is running for re-election and says that there are "still things to get done."

Dan Liedtke Against Increasing Taxes, Eliminating City Positions: Dan Liedtke hopes to bring his experience with county, state and federal organizations to the Gulfport City Council. He is running for Ward 1 against incumbent David Hastings.

Incumbent David Hastings Priority to Balance Budget: Incumbent David Hastings is finishing two years as Ward 1 City Councilor. Hastings is running for re-election and says his No. 1 priority is to balance the budget and improve the quality of life in Gulfport.

Hastings, Liedtke Talk Budget, Taxes, Dispatch: Incumbent David Hastings and Dan Liedtke debate about how to balance the budget during the Town Shores forum for Ward 1 City Council Candidates this week.

Perry, Salmon Talk Dispatch, Development, Budget: Incumbent Jennifer Salmon and James Perry discussed several issues during the Town Shores candidate forum this week in Gulfport.

Video: Seniors Audition for Benefit Talent Show: Senior hopefuls gathered on Wednesday afternoon to audition for a spot in the talent show that will be held later this month.

Jail Bookings Report: Jan 2-8: The following people were arrested in Gulfport from Jan. 2-8. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Child Support: When Will it Ever End?: Florida now requires automatic termination provisions for child support.

Do You Have a Favorite Dog Park?: Don’t get me wrong, no dog park is perfect. Each one has someone or something about it that drives all of us crazy.