Five Things We Learned on Patch this Week

: Jeanne Cinotti, 76, of St. Pete Beach was driving her Nissan Altima north on Pasadena Avenue. She was making a left turn on to Hibiscus Avenue, when her car was hit by a Ford Explorer heading south.

: It isn’t just for tourists and the opportunities vary. From dog friendly sunset cruises to private charters, the Shell Key Shuttle caters to its customers on a daily basis. There are four different types of cruises to choose from: Shell Key Shuttle, Sunset Cruise, Private Charter or a Dog Friendly Cruise.

: Fort De Soto is one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida, but as of today, it will cost a bit more to see it. A $5 parking fee will go into effect today for anyone wishing to go to Fort De Soto, according to an article from Tampabay.com.

: Welcome to 2012! We've officially made it past 2011 and are now on the second day of 2012. Out on the beaches, party-goers celebrated the passing of 2011 in a lot of different ways, but each was special in it's own way.

: Stay warm this winter with a slew of soup options along the gulf coast. Restaurants dish up heaping piles of delicious soup every day and we've narrowed our list of favorites down to five.