5 Things You Need To Know Today: February 14

1. It's Valentines Day did you remember to do something sweet for your Valentine?

2. The northbound lane on Virginia Drive between 7th and 9th Avenues West closed Monday and will remain closed through the end of March for the

3.  Wedesday is the deadline to to register for the "Meet the Rays" luncheon sponsored by the Manatee and Sarasota Chambers of Commerce. The luncheon takes place February 24 and offers an opportunity to mingle with management, meet some players and get pumped for the 2012 Season. Space is limited. Only purchased tables will be reserved. All others are open seating.

4. Manatee County Commissioners will hold a worksession this afternoon to discuss dredging at Longboat Key Pass and to learn about the Inlet Management Study and ways to continue funding maintenance of the inlet. The worksession begins at 1:30 p.m.

5. Manatee Players is offering a 4-week workshop every Wednesday in March from 11 a.m. to noon for men and women 60 and over who don't have theater experience. The $20 workshop will be taught by Rick Kerby. The Players are forming DraMature, a group that will begin by presenting radio shows. Eventually DraMature players will be available to perform at the Crosley Estate and at meetings of organizations requesting entertainment. Veteran actress Georgette Thomas, last seen in the Manatee Player's production of CRAZY FOR YOU, has agreed to be a founding member of DraMature. Call the Box Office at 941-748-5875 to reserve your space for the workshop.