5 Things to Know Today: Monday, July 9

1) It's going to be sunny and feel like 98 degrees (because of the heat index) today, according to the National Weather Service. Then, in the afternoon we have a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tonight's low is 76.

2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.15 (cash, regular) at the , 1001 Broadway, on TampaGasPrices.com.

3) The Humane Society of Pinellas reports that if you enter your pet in the Humane Society of Pinellas’ Calendar Contest ($10 entry fee), you can get free admission for you and your dog to Yappy Hour at Bright House Field on July 11. Yappy Hour at Bright House features a pet toy drive, costume contest and prizes. It starts at 5 p.m.; game starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds from both the Yappy Hour and the game support the Humane Society of Pinellas.

4) Have you at the ? Olivia Wilson, head of youth services, says they're back to their regular programming after all the Independence Day festivities. She also has some reminders for us as we clear out old magazines — or even if we're looking for new ones — in her Local Voices blog! (.)

5) This is a busy week for Dunedin commissioners. They are beginning to delve into next year's budget and they're slated for a commission meeting on Thursday. Here's what they're up to this week:

• Two budget review workshops are scheduled, one for Monday and one Wednesday (both 9 a.m. to noon)
• City commission meeting, in which they'll be discussing dredging at Sperry Lake and Cedar Creek, and also a potential 24-townhome development on Dunedin Causeway.