What We Learned on Patch This Week

'Mr. Gulfport' Receives New Beach Cruiser from Regions Bank: Jimmy Oswain is a common face in Gulfport and a regular customer at the Regions Bank on Gulfport Blvd. That's why the man known as "Mr. Gulfport" to many received a brand new bicycle as a token of appreciation.

Man Arrested in Robbery of Pasadena Bar & Grill: Tremayne L. Barton of St. Petersburg was arrested Wednesday in connection with anarmed robbery at the South Pasadena Bar & Grill early Thursday, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Video: Repo! The Genetic Opera Shadow Cast: The Beach Theatre held a live performance of the cult movie this past Friday.

Residents and Dispatchers Fight to Keep Gulfport Police Dispatch: Gulfport residents and Communications Officers ask the city council to keep the Gulfport Police Communications Center, citing concerns over response times, safety and security in the city if the dispatch is outsourced.

20% Increase in Water and Sewer Could Save Police Dispatch: Following more than a half hour of listening to concerns over the possible cuts in the next fiscal year, mostly concerns about outsourcing the police dispatch, City Council Members shared their opinions about balancing the budget and where the communications center fits in that task.

No Snook This September, But Anglers Have Other Options: Snook season will not open Sept. 1 as usual on Florida's Gulf Coast, but anglers can expect a phenomenal redfish bite, according to area fishing captains.

Pleasure Doing Business: The Bug Man: Rick McChesney opened “The Bug Man” extermination business 33 years ago out of his home and opened the retail location in Gulfport in 1991. 

Can't Get a Court Date? Don't Blame Your Attorney: You may have elected the cause of your frustrations as you wait for timely justice.

A Conversation With My Soon-To-Be Freshman: A dreaded back-to-school shopping trip opened the door to a special conversation.

Fast and Easy Lime Chicken Satay for the Broiler or the Grill: I love this recipe because it’s just as easy to cook in your cool, air conditioned kitchen as it is to grill it outside.

Not All Strays Are Throwaways: The vet gave him a 20% chance of surviving.

Can We Live Without Plastic?: Over the past 25 years 7,825,319 plastic bags were removed from oceans, rivers and lakes.

Is The American Dream Changing?: We're excited to inaugurate a new series for our Patch Readers: Dispatches: The Changing American Dream.

Interviewing a Caregiver? Ask the Right Questions: Everyone has different health and social needs. So when a family makes the difficult decision to hire a private caregiver, the next challenge is finding just the right person to meet your and your family's unique requirements.