5 Things You Need To Know Today: November 23

1. Publix has pumpkin pies on sale for $2.99.

2. The streets will be closed tonight downtown, as the area plays host to the annual Turkey Crawl. The crawl draws folks who are home for the holidays and want to reunite with their friends.

3. will face off against Venice High School in the play-offs on Friday night.

4. Local theaters get to improve the sound quality for audience members with hearing aids.

5. The 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase and Nike International Friendlies will be held next week at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch  All 78 Academy clubs will travel to Lakewood Ranch for three games of non-conference play during the Winter Showcase, Dec. 2-6.  The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team, will face off against Turkey on Nov. 30, against France on Dec. 2 and against Brazil on Dec. 4. The event is free and open to the public and organizers expect about 15,000 people to attend.