Week In Review: Customer Service Winner, Vice Mayor Henderson, Pavilions For Rent

— After an initial vote failed to get Barbara Banno a majority and with a plea for unity by Mayor Yakes, Sam Henderson is unanimously elected as Gulfport's Vice Mayor.

— The art cooperative wins Patch's Best Customer Service contest.

— Troy Charles of St. Petersburg was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Samuel Harper early Tuesday morning.

– The Gulfport City Council unanimously approved a trial program for pavilion rental at the City Beach. Now you can reserve a spot for birthday parties and gatherings. 

— For years, actors gathered in the streets of Gulfport, performed and interacted with audiences of up to 300 people. Now, local actors are moving indoors for their newest series of plays.

– The Industrial Arts Center is Gulfport Patch's winner for Best Customer Service in the Readers' Choice contest. April's Peepmaina shows why!

How to Manage Your Free Business Listing on Patch – Attention local businesses, you have a home in our "Patch Places." Claim your free listing, hop online and add photos, menus, promotions, reach out to your customers and respond to ratings and reviews today!

– Through his website, Bryan Hilbert satisfies a vast audience of health seekers. From organic gardening to rental spaces to non-toxic home cleaners, Hilbert does it all. 

– The Gulfport City Council appointed Attorney James D. Thaler, Jr. to head Gulfport's new code enforcement system. As Special Master, Thaler will hear cases and assess fines, as an alternative to the county court system. 

Operation Medicine Cabinet: Dispose Prescription Meds Safely – On April 28, Pinellas County law enforcement will be collecting unused and unwanted medications in fourteen locations countywide, safely and with no questions asked.