5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 9

1. Beef O'Brady's will be "Honoring our Heroes" this Wednesday at all of its area locations, including , and . They'll be donating a portion of their sales to the Jeffery Yaslowitz/Thomas Baitinger Memorial Fund in honor of the recently slain St. Petersburg officers.

2. Join Jim Vartuli for a fascinating look at how we attempt to mimic nature in our inventions during the think+drink science cafe from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the . The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are appreciated. Call Amara Cocilovo at 941-746-4131, ext. 11, or e-mail acocilovo@southfloridamuseum.org.

3. The Bradenton City Council's 8:30 a.m. meeting will include a public hearing on a request for The to move downtown. View the full agenda here.

4. The Manatee County School Board will discuss the findings of the auditor general's report for last year in Wednesday's 5:45 p.m. workshop.

5. The men's basketball team hosts St. Petersburg College at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hal Chasey Gymnasium.