What We Learned on Patch This Week

Cancer Survivor 'Overwhelmed' by Art Fundraiser: Gulfport Elementary students, teachers and other volunteers helped raise more than $3,000 during an art fundraiser at the First Friday Art Walk in Gulfport.

Ward 3 Candidate Question of the Week: Choose Me: Gulfport Patch Question of the Week: "Why should voters choose you on election day?"

Ward 1 Candidate Question of the Week: Choose Me: Gulfport Patch Question of the Week: "Why should voters choose you on election day?"

Special Magistrate to Begin With Few Violations: Gulfport is ready to name a Special Magistrate this month, but the city's vocal crackdown on code violations seems to have an effect on the number of cases to hear.

Real World Guidance for Boca Ciega High Students: At Boca Ciega High, the Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program works to connect professionals, business people and students. Coordinator Sander Myles helps create the "beautiful relationships" that last long after graduation.

Orphaned and Sick, Pup Gets a Second Chance: An animal lover steps forward to save a dog suffering from scabies and about to be euthanized.

Birthday Girl Donates to Senior Center Food Pantry: From dog food, to canned pudding and even Girl Scout cookies, 14-year-old Elizabeth Brown Worthington dropped off nearly 400 food and supplies items to the Gulfport Senior Center Food Pantry.

New in Town: Welcome Kozy Kazual Wears: Guess what! Gulfport resident Jeff Moore is expanding his online business and opening up a casual clothing store on Beach Boulevard. Welcome Kozy Kazual Wears!

Doug Hudson Receives Spirit of Gulfport Award: Mayor Mike Yakes presented Gulfport resident Doug Hudson the Spirit of Gulfport Award for his efforts in organizing several community volunteer events with the Gulfport Neighbors.

Books Fly Off the Shelves at Book Sale: The Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Public Library helped raise more than $800 for library programs and education.

Victim of a Crime: You Can Still Take the Law into Your Own Hands: Knowledge of your legal options is power. That is the fundamental point of my articles. If you are the victim of a crime, in most circumstances, the criminal court is not your only option. Let’s continue our goal to empower you with knowledge.

Gulfport Teen Council, Police Explorers Receive $1,000 Donation: The South 49th St. Business Association handed over $1,000 to the Gulfport Teen Council and Gulfport Police Explorers Post during Tuesday night's City Council Meeting.

Jail Bookings Report: Feb. 20 - 26: The following people were arrested in Gulfport from Feb. 20 - 26. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.