Social Media Party, Summer One Acts, Salsa Lessons

Party Tonight: There's still room for more at our tonight at the St. Pete Pier! From 6-9 p.m., local experts will share power tips for promoting small business through social media – from newsletters to Facebook to blogging. Seating is close to sold out, but $20 admission standing room only tickets are still available. A couple of vendor slots still also may be available. You may register online for tickets or vendor space through LocalShops1.com. At the door: $25 if seats are available, $20 otherwise for standing-room. Learn more in our story

Summer One Acts: Tonight is opening night of the "Summer One Acts". The Gulfport Community Players present 10 one-act comedies and dramas, many by local playwrights and staged for the first time at the Catherine Hickman Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, Beach Bazaar and Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce. Call (727) 322-0316 to reserve your tickets over the phone.

Salsa Lessons: Put on your best dress and high heels tonight! Salsa lessons begins at 7 p.m. with general dancing at 8 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. Admission is just $7 per person.

Gulfport Teen Council: The Gulfport Teen Council meeting is tonight at 4:45 p.m. at Gulfport City Hall.

Thursday Forecast: We have a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 88. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy with a low around 81.