5 Things You Need to Know Today

1. begins today at 5:30pm at the  and runs through Feb. 6. Check out the artistic and creative floral arrangements that are inspired by paintings  and decorative art that are part of the museum's permanent collection.

2. Yesterday, the Sarasota Police Department announced that it had in North Sarasota. The Sheriff's Office is search for an of a Pharmacy on Bee Ridge Road. 

3. Tonight at 6 in the Potter Building at the Sarasota County Fair Grounds there will be a celebration for Sarasota County being awarded as one of the "100 Best Community for Young People” in the U.S. 

4.Circus Sarasota beings tonight at 7. The big top is located at Tuttle Ave and 12th St. This year's show is themed "The Edge". Ticket prices are half off for shows this week, which include tonight's show, Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2 and 7pm and Sunday at 1pm. 

5. Sarasota County School Choice forms are now available for parents who would like their children to attend a Sarasota County public school in 2011-12 other than their districted school. Forms can be picked up at schools and some day care centers. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 18 and parents will be notified of school assignments in April.