5 Things: Film Festival Town Hall, Parking Meters and More

1. You're still going to pay for parking downtown. T at Monday night's meeting after showing their distate for the electronic meters.

2. Join the  Wednesday for a town hall.The event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at the library, 1331 First St. It's free and open to the public. The Film Festival wants to know what you think, what you want, and wants you to bring questions and insights about what can make the film festival better. Click here to RSVP on Facebook. Call 364-9514 for more info.

3. So how will Sarasota and Bradenton being in one congressional district mean to politicians? The Herald-Tribune's Jeremy Wallace has an insider's look at all the politicking going on: "The change removes nearly 90,000 people from heavily Republican-leaning Hardee, DeSoto and Charlotte counties, while adding nearly 30,000 people from solidly Democratic pockets of Manatee."

4. and the Downtown Improvement District partnered to present a downtown retail study that will be unveiled at a Thursday workshop from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at 331 S. Pineappale Ave. The study is to "analyze the shopping and dining habits of various downtown consumer demographics including visitors and residents," according to SRQ. Senior Editor Jacob Ogles will present. To reserve a seat, contact Nadja Koch at Nadja.Koch@srqmediagroup.com or 941-365-7702, ext. 220. 

5. Bello Mania starts Friday at the Big Top and tickets are on sale now with special $10 and $20 opening weekend tickets. What should you expect?