5 Things to Know This Weekend

1) Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? Check out our "Events" on Gulfport Patch! And read our weekly post "GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview". Remember, you can always add an event in our calendar! 

2) What are you doing on the Fourth of July? Check out the City's 4th of July Celebration! The all day event features a children's fishing derby, sand sculpture contest, auto show and more! Don't forget, the parade is at 6 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m. on Gulfport Beach.

3) There have been several  and burglaries at Boca Ciega High School within the past three weeks. Check out the stories and contact the Gulfport Police Department if you have any information at the non-emergency line (727) 893-1030.

4) Are you going to the last shuttle launch on July 8, 2011? We want to hear about it. Email the editor at cherlene.willis@patch.com. Please, send us your photos and tell us about your trip.

5) Here is your weekend forecast! Saturday, we have a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Otherwise, it'll be mostly sunny with a high near 88. Expect a northeast wind between 6 and 8 mph. Saturday night, we have a 20% chance of rain with rain mainly before midnight. Otherwise, it'll be partly cloudy with a low around 79. Expect a north wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east. Sunday, we have a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly after 1 p.m. Otherwise, it'll be partly sunny with a high near 90. Expect a north wind between 7 and 9 mph. Sunday night, we have a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, it'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 80. A south southeast wind between 3 and 8 mph.