What We Learned on Patch This Week

Ward 1 Candidate Question of the Week: Human Rights: City Council Candidates David Hastings and Dan Liedtke answer our reader submitted question: "Where do you stand on Gulfport's Human Rights Ordinance?"

Ward 3 Candidate Question of the Week: Human Rights: City Council Candidates Jennifer Salmon and James Perry answer our reader submitted question: "Where do you stand on Gulfport's Human Rights Ordinance?"

Gas Leak Causes Evacuation: No one was hurt when a contractor's crane lift hit a gas meter, causing a large leak Monday at the Town Shores Community.

Boca Ciega Students Bought Marijuana from Suspect During Lunch, Police Say: Police say the suspect lived a short walk from the high school. A 12th-grade student was charged with making a purchase from the suspect.

Gulfport Police Call Log: Feb. 6 - 12: The following information is from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Communications Center. The calls are for the Gulfport Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office assisting in Gulfport.

Jail Bookings Report: Feb. 6 - 12: The following people were arrested in Gulfport from Feb. 6-12. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Taking in a Stray? Health Check Is a Priority: Please don't hesitate to take in a stray or abandoned dog. But make sure your new pet has a health check.

Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer: Dozens of local business owners, residents and members of the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce mixer Thursday night at the Boca Ciega Yacht Club.

Fort De Soto Pier to be Replaced: A $1 million grant will provide funding for a new dock for ferry access to the Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge.

Tom Pitzen is a Gulfport Enthusiast and a Gifted Artist: With concrete and tile, he designed a colorful ode to the Gulfport Waterfront District.

Photo Gallery: Half-Marathon Rocks St. Pete: The Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon brought thousands of participants and supporters to downtown St. Petersburg on Sunday.

2Cool Art Show Takes Over the Gulfport Casino Ballroom: The 2Cool Art Show filled the ballroom with more than 40 artists selling and displaying art, jewelry and crafts.

Ars Erotica Presents Passionate Art in Light of Valentine's Day: The Schork-Munsell Studios 2 demonstrated their first ever group show on Sunday with Ars Erotica. Translated from Latin, the title means "Erotic Art." A number of artists were featured including the studios' neighbor, Owen Pach and the owner of Schork-Munsell, Jonathan Schork.

Alternatives to a Contested Divorce: Divorce does not have to be boxing match.