5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 7

1. Did you check out the ? It's eight feet tall! The exhibit is open to the public, is free and you can walk through it — just don't eat it. Desoto Palms Assisted Living is located at 5601 Honore Ave.

2. The Nike International Soccer Tournament wrapped up at Lakewood Ranch on Tuesday and and how the nearly 15,000 people visiting enjoyed themselves.

3. If a drive-in movie theater opened in Newtown, would it work? How about a paintball course, laser tag, waterpark or a bio-diesel plant? to the North Sarasota community Tuesday night. Check out some of the concepts.

4. Spread a little Christmas cheer by One businessman gives some creative ideas to give holiday gifts offered by local merchants and museums.

5. Today is the 70th anniversay of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Thank a veteran, and you can pay your respects on Siesta Key where a flag ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. at the gazebo on Ocean Boulevard. Taps will be played at sunset.