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5 Things You Need to Know Today
Each weekday, Sarasota Patch will give you a brief rundown of need-to-know information and events for the day.

1. Yesterday, Sarasota Patch gave you an inside look into a few of the Baltimore . Spring Training is just around the corner with pitchers and catchers reporting this weekend.
2. On Tuesday, Sarasota County commissioners approved a $3.7 million contract with Highway Safety Devices Inc. for the first phase of an advanced traffic management system in the county. This phase includes underground conduit and fiberoptic improvements, and the replacement of traffic controller cabinets at 123 regional roadway intersections.
3. Shirley MacLaine, yes that Shirley MacLaine, will be at the tonight at 8pm. Tickets range from $30 - $65.
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4. On Wednesday we introduced you to , Daniel Elbrecht. The senior from Cardinal Mooney is a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Want to nominate a Whiz Kid? Please email us.
5. Did you know that classifieds on Sarasota Patch are free? Post jobs, services, auto/vehicle, merchandise and housing listings on our market place ... for free. Al you need to do is create an account (it's free) on Sarasota Patch and you can post your classified.
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