Community Corner
5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 1
Each weekday, Sarasota Patch will give you a brief rundown of need-to-know information and events for the day.

1. Two pieces of big new for the Palm Avenue Parking Garage. The city will consider a $1.6 million contract to sell the garage's retail space to BiterEnterprises at the City Commission's Monday session. The city also celebrated the completion of the Palm Avenue Parking Garage murals on Wednesday. There's actually a method to the madness of murals on a parking garage—find out what it is by reading the story.
2. A Rosemary District salon will co-star in an episode of MTV's "Made" on Saturday. Michael Urban Hair Studio Salon and Gallery will be featured in the episode giving Pine View High School student Arjun Byju who aspires to be a hip-hop star. How did it turn out? Tune in to find out.
3. Also in the Rosemary District is Rosemary Rising Holiday Walk tonight. Check out Santa and the eclectic arts scene at one of downtown's hidden gems.
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4. Anchors away at Monday's City Commission meeting. The city will take a first look at a proposed ordinance that regulates anchoring outside of established mooring fields. The city is in a pilot program with the state, which allows them to establish such an ordinance.
5. . The first camera will be at Bahia Vista and Tuttle. See where these cameras will be at in the city, and find out what happens if you receive a violation.
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