What We Learned on Patch This Week

Gulfport Falls Short in "Best of the Road" Contest: Lafayette, LA took "Best for Food" honors in the USA Today-Rand McNally contest.

Call For Artists to Design New Entryway Sign: The Gulfport City Council is asking artists to enter their ideas and designs for the sign after citizens expressed concerns over the design submitted by the Waterfront Redevelopment Advisory Board.

City Moves Forward with Loan Application to Improve Aging Sewer System: The Gulfport City Council voted unanimously to allow the mayor to submit an application for a loan amount up to $1,000,000 to be used for a system wide evaluation.

Ignoring My Kids Has Brought Order to My Family: Nonreactive parenting can yield positive behavior and zap the chaos and arguing out of your day. The saying that it gets easier as kids get older is the biggest lie ever.

Jail Bookings Report: July 11 -17: The following people were arrested between July 11 and July 17. The information is provided by the Gulfport Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Gulfport Police Call Log: July 11 - July 17: Vehicle burglaries, recovered stolen vehicle and more in this week's call log.

First Responder: Sergeant Mike Vandenberg: Sgt. Mike Vandenberg has been with GPD for more than 8 years. Vandenberg is in charge of the Field Training Program and Red Light Cameras in Gulfport.

Rescue of the Week: Frodo: Meet Frodo, named for his hobbit like appearance and happy-go-lucky demeanor. Frodo is a lightweight "quintessential apple head Chihuahua”.

Pleasure Doing Business: Sea Breeze Manor Bed & Breakfast: Lori Rosso worked for years in Washington D.C. for numerous organizations arranging tours for diplomats before landing in Gulfport as the owner of a B&B.

Living Well: How to Stay Safe in the Water: Summer is often synonymous with swimming and water, but there are safety precautions that can enhance the experience. Read along as we share tips for staying safe in the water and add your own favorite spots to splash around.

Boca Ciega's New Girls Basketball Coach Brings Team Mentality to Pirates: Based largely on skills he learned from one of the state's best high school basketball coaches, new Boca Ciega girls basketball coach Michael Hall believes in teamwork over individual stars.