What We Learned on Patch This Week

Friends Sing the Blues for Dave on Drums: Friends, family and community members say goodbye to a beloved musician. Dave on Drums is honored at the Peninsula Inn with soul, rhythm and blues.

Petitioners Eye 2013 Elections: After failing to get enough signatures to force a referendum vote in 2012, supporters of the Gulfport Dispatch Center look toward a citywide vote in 2013.

Hospital's Statement on Doctor Arrested for Sexual Battery: Dr. Brian Cook faces three charges of sexual battery against a teenage boy. Cook ran Emergency Care at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, where he was a contracted worker through a Florida-based medical personnel company.

Do Your Homework Before Adopting: Adopting a dog is a lifetime commitment for the animal, and not something to be done on a whim.

Jail Bookings Report Nov. 14 - 20: The following people were arrested in Gulfport from Nov. 14- Nov. 20. The information is provided by Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Gulfport Police Call Log: Nov. 14 - 20: The following information is provided by the Gulfport Police Department's call log. The calls listed represent calls that resulted in an arrest, citation issued and/or report by an officer.

Higher Electric Bills in 2012: Progress Energy customers will ring in the New Year with higher electric bills.

Small Business Owners Beware of the Personal Guaranty: What you need to know when signing a contract.

Lincoln Cemetery Draws Volunteers to Step in the Right Direction: Volunteers showed up early to begin a massive cleanup at the Gulfport cemetery.