Five Things to Know Today

1) Weather? Expect a hot one. It'll feel as high as 108 with partly cloudy skies and a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

2) Need to fill up on the cheap? Lowest reported fuel price holds steady today at $3.55 (cash, regular) at Dodge's Store, 466 Patricia Ave, on TampaGasPrices.com.

3) Today is Coast Guard Day! In honor of the day, Dunedin Patch sends its humblest appreciation to the members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-10 help protect Dunedin's shores and waterways. Since we're honoring the day, we'll also point out that Dunedin Flotilla's shipmate of the month for June (the last featured shipmate on the website) is Bob Holden. Thanks to Bob and all the members for keeping us safe!

4) Progress Energy Florida announced an interesting giveaway to social media users. Ten lucky folks (five from each social media platform) who sign up to follow its Facebook or Twitter from now until Aug. 10 will win eight CFL bulbs. Check out the complete rules.

5) The City Commission meets this evening at 6:30 p.m. They'll be recognizing (which is being celebrated Friday), going over some land development ordinances and hearing an update on how Jolley Trolley services are going. Purple Heart Day is actually on Aug. 7.

[Updated 12:22 p.m., Thursday Aug. 4, 2011]