Gulfport Little League Opening Day Parade and Ceremonies Saturday

It's that time of year! Let's "play ball!" The Gulfport Little League Opening Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. with Opening Ceremonies at 11 a.m.

City Wide Yard Sale Brochure Deadline

The Gulfport City Wide Yard Sale is Saturday, March 16! Make sure your address is included in the brochure and email organizers this week.

You're Invited to Mayor Mike Yakes' Retirement Party!

Congratulations Mayor Mike Yakes on 27 years of public service!

Gulfport Jail Bookings: Feb. 26 - March 3

The following people were arrested by Gulfport Police between Feb. 26 and March 3, 2013. The information is provided by the Gulfport Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Photo Gallery: U.S. Coast Guard Open House

Special thanks to Gulfport Patch reader Kathy Clatworthy for snapping these photos at the U.S. Coast Guard's open house on Saturday.

Sunday Sunset: Williams Pier at Dusk

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.

Letter to the Editor: Red Light Cameras Cause 'Economic Harm' in Gulfport

"Better traffic light engineering produces greater safety than using red light cameras," the Executive Director of the National Motorists Association Foundation wrote in a letter to Gulfport City Councilors and Gulfport Patch Friday.

St. Pete Rapper Dangeruss Featured On 'Spring Breakers' Soundtrack

James Franco also based character Aileen partly on St. Petersburg rapper Dangeruss.

Top Headlines: Mayor's Dedication, Red Light Cameras, Gulfport's Get Rescued

OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Gulfport Patch!

OMG PD: Sinkhole Swallows Man; Cop and Firefighter Impersonated; Patient Assaults Nurse

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Popular Blogs of the Week

We've got a terrific lineup of bloggers now on Gulfport Patch. Check out some of the more popular posts from the past week.

Gulfport Photo of the Week: The Hunt

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

5 Things to Know This Weekend

From rummage sales to free events, we have everything you need to know this weekend!

Gulfport Claims $3.6 Million in BP Oil Spill Losses

The City of Gulfport claims a decline in tourists and visitors resulted in more than $3.6 million dollars in lost revenues following the Deep Horizon Oil Spill in 2010.

Video: Basketball Star Surprises All Children's

Harlem Globetrotter Special K performed tricks, signed autographs and snapped photos with a group of very special children All Children's Hospital in St. Pete.

Coast Guard Open House Saturday

Everyone is invited to tour the Coast Guard Sector of St. Petersburg on Saturday.

Pedestrian Sent to Hospital After Crash

Jay Bowman, of Gulfport, is in critical condition at Bayfront Hospital.

Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce Seeking Volunteers

Want to help with a chamber event or volunteer at the office? The Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers.

Red Light Camera Company Fights Back Against Florida Critics

American Traffic Solutions, which provides red light traffic cameras for Gulfport and 70 other Florida municipalities, says court rulings are on their side.

Rescue Finds Homes at Gulfport's Get Rescued

One animal rescue organization netted 11 adoptions as a result of the 9th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued pet street festival.

Meet Our Pup; We Adopted Him at Gulfport's Get Rescued

From North Carolina to Gulfport and now the Willis', Chap is a well traveled pup who's fitting in already!

Peg's Cantina Celebrates Tampa Bay Beer Week

Peg's Cantina is raising a glass in honor of Tampa Bay Beer Week 2013. Check out the full events schedule here.

Pinellas Clerk Asks Gulfport to Stop Writing Red Light Camera Tickets

In a letter to Gulfport and five other cities, Pinellas County Clerk of Court Ken Burke says there are flaws in the system and that his office spends too much time dealing with the fallout from violators.

Video: Gulfport's Get Rescued's Full of Puppy Love

The 9th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued event introduced numerous attendees to their new best friends.

Gulfport Mayoral Candidates Weigh in on Luring Businesses to Town

As part of our coverage of the Gulfport City Elections this March, we are asking both Gulfport Mayor Candidates a "Question of the Week." Below is each candidate's answer to our sixth question.

Gulfport Jail Bookings: Feb. 20-25

The following report shows charges associated with residents in Gulfport booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 20-25 along with other arrests in Gulfport.

DUI 'Wolf Pack' Results in 32 Citations

The citations included seven DUIs and one possession of cocaine during the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office operation.

Video: 'We Did It,' Mayor Mike Yakes Says

Gulfport Mayor Mike Yakes says the city and it's residents gave him the opportunity to serve for 27 years.

Gulfport Mayor Honored For Service

Hundreds gathered on Saturday to celebrate and honor Mayor Mike Yakes for 27 years of public service.

Library Reading Garden Breaking Ground

Crews are turning dirt and placing the groundwork for a 1500 square foot Reading Garden at the Gulfport Public Library. Special thanks to Phyllis Plotnick for sharing photos of the progress.

Photo Gallery: Gulfport's Get Rescued 2013

Thousands celebrated the 9th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued street festival this weekend. Check out our photos from the event! Did you snap a few? Add them to this gallery.

Heavy Fog Warning Issued For Sunshine Skyway

Low visibility is likely tonight, Feb. 24, along the bridge.

OMG PD: 239 Harassing Texts, Tennis Player Arrested, Caught at IHOP

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Top Headlines: Serial Arsonist, Police Chase Sentencing, Gulfport Marina Ideas

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Marina Should Expand Ship Store, Restrooms, Boaters Say

Gulfport residents want to see more restrooms, a larger ship store and plans for a multi-use building at the Gulfport Municipal Marina.

No More Beach Smoking Ban: What Gulfport's Saying

Here's what some Patch readers had to say about the Gulfport City Council's decision to lift a ban on smoking on the beach. What do you think? Join the conversation!

Fort De Soto Makes Trip Advisor's List of Top U.S. Beaches

Fort De Soto Park, a favorite of Gulfport residents, finished fourth on the 2013 list of the best beaches in the U.S., as determined by the users of tripadvisor.com.

Your Guide to Gulfport's Get Rescued 2013

Thousands of people and hundreds of pups will be in downtown Gulfport for the 9th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued on Saturday! Here's what you need to know before you go!

Congrats to Our Spa Gift Certificate Winner!

One lucky Patch reader and breast cancer survivor has won a $25 gift certificate to Healthy Being Wellness Center in St. Pete.

Man Sentenced to 9 Years For Police Chase Through Gulfport

The driver was sentenced Tuesday for crashing into a PSTA bus while fleeing from police with his then 2-year-old son in a stolen car.