What We Learned on Patch This Week

Naked Men Arrested After Vandalism Spree Downtown:  arrested Gregory Reynolds, 22, and Wyly Weeks, 22, early Wednesday, July 20th after they found the pair walking naked across Gulfport Boulevard, police say. According to a news release, "they were walking home from when they thought it might be funny to do so without any clothes on."

Casey Anthony Jurors to Be Identified This Fall: The identities of the 14 Pinellas County jurors in the Casey Anthony trial will be revealed on or after Oct. 25. There is controversy over whether the names of the Pinellas County jurors should be disclosed. What do you think? Take our poll.

Council Faces Tough Decisions to Balance the Budget: 'We can't continue to go on like this': Vice Mayor David Hastings expressed strong concern over the $2.2 million dollar shortfall and current proposal to use more than half a million dollars of reserve money to help balance the 2011/2012 Operating Budget.

FY 2012 City Budget: How Could You be Affected?: The City Manager's proposed FY 2012 budget includes fee increases, using some of the General Fund reserves and increasing the millage rate. What do you think? Take our poll.

Video: Miss Gay Gulf States America 2011 Crowned in Gulfport: Musical hits by Cher, Whitney, Barbara and more echoed throughout the Catherine A. Hickman Theater in Gulfport on Saturday as several divas took to the stage. 

Photo Gallery: Senior Center Luau: Dozens of people put on their straw hats, sunglasses, coconuts and hula skirts for the Hawaiian Luau on Wednesday July 27, 2011.

Pleasure Doing Business: Senior Solutions of Pinellas County: Jane Ogilvie founded Senior Solutions of Pinellas County, based in Gulfport, 13 years ago to answer the demand for a much-needed service.

Start to Hurricane Proof Your Home Today: Even if a hurricane or tropical storm is not headed your way right now, it's wise to prepare, stock up on materials, inventory your valuables and double check your insurance coverage now.

Take our Poll: What Was Your Favorite 'Best of the Road' Sampler Plate?: Several local restaurants offered up their signature dishes in "Best of the Road" Sampler Plates during the Rand McNally USA Today "Best of the Road" contest. Take our poll!

Giving Back in Gulfport: Mary Stull: Congratulations to our volunteer of the week Mary Stull. 

Right Gear Makes Hiking Trips a Walk in the Park: It is always important to have the most essential items and to pack light. So, if you plan to go backpacking in Florida, out west or in a mountain range, follow this easy list of items that are a must for your next adventure.

Wills Aren't Just For 'Old People': A recent client had me write “mirror” wills for him and his wife. This means that if the husband dies first, the wife gets everything, and vice versa. The couple had a young son.

First Responder: Officer Tiffany Ashcom: Officer Tiffany Ashcom has been with the Gulfport Police Department for more than a year. She was inspired to join the force because of family connections with police and fire departments.

City Limits: Gulfport Beach Cleanup: It's wasn't buried treasure, but trash that lured more than 50 people to Gulfport Beach on Saturday July 23, 2011. Volunteers found dirty diapers, cigarette butts, firework debris and more littered along the picnic tables and shoreline.