Five Things to Know Today: Friday, July 6

1. Weather: Beat the weekend rush to the beach. Expect a mostly sunny day with a 30 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

2. Cheap gas: Cross this one of the to do list. A gallon of regular unleaded is $3.05 at Rally, 12602 49th St N, according to tampagasprices.com. For real time traffic updates check out our "Commute" tab.

3. Government: Think you know Clearwater? Apply to be part of . The 10-week program offers sessions led by elected officials, department directors and city staff who share information about the city’s operations and key issues facing the city today. Apply by Aug. 3 online at myclearwater.com or call 727-562-4681.

4. Something to do: Check out . Is something missing? Feel free to add it to our events calendar so other readers, and Clearwater residents, can find out too.

5. Call for Comments: Summer is here, and everybody's looking for something new to do. What better time to revisit the best local hot spots in Clearwater? We are rolling and want to hear from you where the best spots are to go.