What We Learned on Patch This Week

Stricter Code Enforcement Coming to Gulfport: Some residents say the city's current policy of "soft enforcement" for code violators is too lax. The city council is investigating.

Armed Robbery at South Pasadena Bar & Grill: Two men armed with handguns robbed eight people, including the local bar and grill, and stole one person's SUV around 12:30 Thursday morning.

Gulfport Senior Center Volunteer Pulled from Submerged Car: The 61-year-old St. Pete woman was on her way to volunteer at the Gulfport Senior Center when she decided to turn around on a flooded street in Wednesday's storm. That's when she drove into a culvert.

Photo Gallery: Gulfport Storm Photos: Mother Nature pounded on parts of Pinellas County and Gulfport on Wednesday, August 10th. And while some spent the day indoors, others spent their time outside taking one-of-a-kind shots and artists photos of the rain. Check out some of the user submitted photos sent in to Gulfport Patch!

Same-Sex Marriage: Where Florida Law Stands: Does the recognition of gay and lesbian marriages in other states have an impact on ours?

'No Kids Allowed' Movement Becoming Popular: Many businesses and communities across the nation are banning or restricting children, stirring up controversy for parents and patrons.

Gulfport Man Charged with Stealing Dogs: Samuel Vargas, 19, is accused of stealing two dogs from a couple in Sunset Beach and posting them for sale on Facebook

Puppy Saved from Life of Dogfighting: Nikki the pit bull mix is thriving in her new home after losing both her ears at 12 weeks old.

Letter to City Leaders: Outsourcing Police Dispatch: The Zone 1 Gulfport Crime Watch Group outlines why the city should keep the current dispatch and urges city leaders to "do their homework" by talking to officers and other cities that use the Pinellas County Sheriff's office for their dispatch services.

10 Simple Tips for Green Living:  I have compiled 10 quick and easy ways in which even the simplest tasks can make a difference in living a greener and healthier life.

Suspicious Fire is the Sixth This Year: Investigators say a teenage girl saw the flames Saturday night but didn't call for help. Officials are thankful the fire "burned itself out."

Catfish Are Chomping When Summer Hits: There are plenty of places in the Tampa Bay area to target this species that's both infamous and famous, tasty and muddy.

Florida Fish: From Gulf to Table in Minutes: Chef Anne shows us a healthy way to cook up your catch in a flash.