5 Things: Relive New Years' Fireworks, Circus Sarasota and More

1. Did you miss the countdown to 2012 in Sarasota? Well, you can always watch the fireworks display and do your own countdown. Here's a YouTube video of part of the fireworks display over Sarasota Bay. And another one with someone driving toward the fireworks accompanied by an umm, an interesting soundtrack for kicking off the New Year. Because when someone thinks of Sarasota New Year's fireworks, they say "this needs some Sir Mix-A-Lot to class this up."

2. We all have different resolutions — or resolve to do nothing — but there's an interesting take on Facebook for Sarasota's arts. Maybe you're looking to experience Sarasota's cultural offerings more. "I Commit to Buying a Ticket to the Arts This Season in Sarasota" Facebook fan page is a good place to start, then explore the various groups in the area. What show or event in Sarasota are you looking forward to in 2012?

3. Sarasota residents are telling ABC 7 that they're seeing coyotes around the neighborhood.

"We were a little shocked to see this really large coyote sitting out here by the fence this week," Cynthia Herbert told the station.

4. An online petition is generating an engaging conversation at SarasotaVision.com about plans for a downtown Sarasota streetscape project. A meeting is being held tomorrow on the project. How will you weigh in?

5. A nearby landmark is getting the postal treatment. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge that connects Bradenton and St. Petersburg will appear on a U.S. Postal Service stamp this year. What do you think of the design?