5 Things to Know Today: Free Concert, Reserve New Years Tickets and Thursday Socials

Free Holiday Concert: The South Pasadena Community Band will perform holiday inspired music tonight at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. The concert is free and begins at 7:30 with doors opening at 7. For more information, check out the band's website. You can also view tonight's program online, which features "White Christmas" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".

New Years Eve in Gulfport: Reserve your tickets now for the New Years Eve Celebration in Gulfport on Saturday, Dec. 31 at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. There will be live music by one of the Bay area’s favorite variety Bands, Caliente, party favors, snacks, prizes, cash bar and champagne toast. Dance lessons from 8-8:30 p.m. and dance demonstration. Tickets are $22 and available at the Casino. Call 727-893-1070. Advance Reservations suggested.

Thursday Social: Have you head about Thursday Socials at the Peninsula Inn? Come out for music, drink specials, good food and friends from 4 - 7 at the Peninsula Inn & Spa.

"Meet the Butcher": Sweetbay Supermarket invites customers in Pinellas County to meet the butchers at their local stores for helpful tips on how to pick and prepare the best meat for their holiday meals. These presentations also include seasonal recipes, free samples, and special coupon offers (while supplies last). Stop by the nearest location at 6851 Gulfport Blvd. S. in Pasadena between 4 and 7 p.m.

Thursday Forecast: Don't you love December in Florida! It'll be mostly sunny with a high near 76. Expect an east wind between 6 and 9 mph. Tonight, it'll be partly cloudy with a low around 63. An east wind around 7mph.