Causeway Dog Beach Lets Dogs Be Themselves

Off the leash, Grayson's prey drive kicked in, and Kaiah revealed a mothering instinct I could never teach her.

Photo Gallery: Gulfport Patch at Art Walk

We had a blast at the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Gulfport, did you? Check out our photos from the event and feel free to add your own!

Patch Is at St. Pete Pier Saturday!

The giant green Patch Mobile is at St. Petersburg's City Pier from noon to 4 p.m. Stop by for a free T-shirt, free drink cards from Fresco's and other giveaways from Pier merchants. Enter our raffle for a gift card to Jonny Reno's and Fresco's!

Visit Gulfport Patch at Art Walk Friday!

The Green Machine is at the First Friday Art Walk in Gulfport! Stop by from 6 - 10 p.m. for a free balloon, swag and for your chance to win a gift certificate, t-shirt and free scoop of ice cream.

Dogs Seized in Hoarding Case Getting Help in Gulfport

Some of the 260 animals being pulled from a animal hoarding case in Sarasota County are getting help in Gulfport. Volunteers say they need your help to find good homes.

Photo Gallery: The Green Machine in Gulfport

Happy Friday everyone! Be sure to come out tonight at the First Friday Art Walk from 6 - 10 p.m. and stop by "The Green Machine" on Shore and Beach Boulevard. Check out our photos from our events at the Fresh Market and Smokin' J's!

Volunteers Make Gulfport's First Rebuild Day a Success

59-year-old Dorothy Everett fought back tears when a crew of teens showed up at her door on National Rebuild Day in Gulfport.

Patch Minute: Taste of Pinellas to Entertain Taste Buds

The annual Taste of Pinellas will feature food, live music and more, all to benefit All Children's Hospital. Watch our Patch Minute to see what local restaurants are cooking up for this weekend!

All Children's Hospital Benefits From Taste of Pinellas

More than 30,000 people attended the Taste of Pinellas fundraising festival in St. Petersburg. Watch our video to see how All Children's Hospital benefits from the dollars raised.

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Book Reviews, Art Afternoons, Patch Meet Up

Meet up with Gulfport Patch on Friday, Come out to the Gulfport Library for 'Art Afternoons' and more in "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."

Bucs Give Needy St. Petersburg Worker New Car

Diana Rose walked outside her office Monday to greetings from Bucs players and cheerleaders. She also got a new Ford Focus.

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Domestic Partnership Registry, Teen Council, Patch Food Drive

Domestic Partnership Registry passes during first reading, Gulfport Teen Council places second in video competition, Drop-off donations in Gulfport and more in "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."

Domestic Partnership Registry One Step Closer to Passage

The domestic partnership registry passed first reading with a 4-1 vote by the Gulfport City Council Tuesday night.

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Hang out With Patch, Fresh Market, Crime Watch Meeting

Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, Gulfport Patch "Green Machine" in downtown Gulfport, Next Crime Watch Meeting announced and more in "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."

Gulfport Police Collects Unused Medications

The Gulfport Police Department collected 8 pounds of unused prescriptions during the 7th annual Operation Medicine Cabinet in Pinellas County.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season Starts May 1

Beach residents should turn out their lights at night as part of sea turtle nesting season which is from May 1 to Oct. 31.

Free Cancer Screenings Provide Education and Awareness in Gulfport

The third annual free oral cancer screening and newly added PSA blood test lured dozens of people to Gulfport on Saturday.

Plenty of Fun at BCYC 'Fun Day'

The Boca Ciega Yacht Club lured hundreds to their annual "Fun Day" event with free sailboat rides, hot dogs and more!

3 Questions: Bankruptcy First or Divorce First?

The uncomfortable marriage between family law and bankruptcy.

You're Invited to Hang Out With Gulfport Patch!

We want to meet our readers! Stop by one of our Patch RV events this week and say "hi". We encourage you to bring donations for our food drive for Feeding America Tampa Bay.

Hillsborough Moving Toward No-Kill Animal Shelter

Hillsborough County is taking steps to drastically reduce euthanasia of shelter animals. Let's continue this movement in Pinellas!

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Ballroom Dance, City Council, Football Registration

Ballroom dancing, City Council agenda online, Football Registration and more in "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."

Tie for Best Florist

Gulfport Florist and Thai-Rific Orchids win for best flower shop in Gulfport.

Deputy Dies in Motorcycle Crash

Deputy Jason Shoulta died Friday after an accident in Pasco County.

Gulfport's Photo of the Week: Wildlife at Wood Ibis Park

We asked and you guys responded! Yes, you're sending in awesome one-of-a-kind photos taken right here in Gulfport!

Week in Review: Smoking Ban, Rebuilding Together, Cash Mob

Did you miss this week's top stories? Cash Mob, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, "Smoke In" at the Gulfport Beach, Local Artist Nancy Cervenka and more in our "Week in Review."

Gulfport Police to Collect Unused Medications for Operation Medicine Cabinet

On Saturday, April 28, Gulfport Police will be collecting unused and unwanted medications safely and with no questions asked.

Sunday Sunset: In The Palm of My Hand

We want to see your photos! We know we live in paradise and part of that is enjoying a beautiful sunset everyday. We want you to send in your sunset photos from around the area and every Sunday, we'll share it on Gulfport Patch.

Free Cancer Screening Event Expands in Gulfport

The third annual Free Oral Cancer Screening event will also provide free PSA screenings on Saturday, April 28 in the Walgreens parking lot.

Join Gulfport Patch at BCYC 'Fun Day'

Gulfport Patch will be at the annual Boca Ciega Yacht Club Fun Day in Gulfport on Saturday, April 28 from 1 - 4 p.m. Come for free hot dogs, drinks and sailboat rides!

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: National Rebuild Day, Cancer Screening, Patch Food Drive

There are a lot of events this weekend in Gulfport! Here's what you need to know today.

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Oral Cancer Screening, SoStudio Tour, 'Breaking Legs'

Oral Cancer Screening, "Breaking Legs," So Studio Tour tickets on sale and more in "5 Things to Know Today."

Patch Minute: Green Thumb Festival, Fun Day, Bikini Blues Bash

What are you doing this weekend? Check out our weekly "Patch Minute" for ideas on how to spend your time in the sun in Gulfport, St. Pete and the beaches.

Where to Dine Out For Life in Gulfport

If you eat at participating restaurants in Gulfport or (and some others in the Tampa Bay area) a part of the proceeds will go to HIV/AIDS service organizations.

Did Local Doc Discover G-Spot?

The Central Avenue physician made the discovery by dissecting tissue from a cadaver. The 71-year-old physician is getting worldwide attention this week.

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: 'Breaking Legs', $500 for Mom, Dine Our for Life

Dinning Out for Life, "Breaking Legs" at the Catherine Hickman Theater, Win $500 for Mom on Patch and more in "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."

Adoptables at Risk: Paisley Needs a Home Now!

Paisley is a big, beautiful pitbull mix who needs a home fast. This gal has been at Pinellas County Animal Services since March 2.

Film is Art for Nancy Cervenka, Literally

Nancy Cervenka went from studying cinematography to making sculptures from the very material she was learning about. Now, she’s a full time artist and loves every second of it.

Gulfport Homeowners Thankful for Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay

This Saturday more than 100 volunteers will finalize new roofs, update fences, apply new paint, landscape and more in the first ever Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay volunteer event in Gulfport.

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Swing Night, Documentary Showing, 'Best of the Road'

Swing Dance Lessons, Live Concert and more at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom tonight! Check out our daily post "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."