5 Things to Know Today: Friday, September 30

Connector Trolley Ends Today: The St. Pete Beach Connector Trolley's grant expires today, and the city cannot afford to take on the cost. It's the last day on the job for five part time drivers and the last day for Gulfport riders heading to and from St. Pete Beach on the trolley. For more information about alternate routes, check out the "St. Pete Beach Connector Trolley Ends Today" story on Gulfport Patch.

Weekend Events: Whatcha doing this weekend? Looking for ideas? Check out our calendar on Gulfport Patch. Did we forget something? Add it!

The Big 28: Mark your calendars for the Gulfport Senior Center's 28th Birthday Party on Monday, October 10 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are free and donations are welcome. There will be door prizes, refreshments an opportunity drawing and live entertainment by Sterling Magee & The Harlem Blues Band! For more information call (727) 893-2237 or (727) 893-1231. See you there!

Friday Night in Italy: You need your tickets in advance for "A Night in Italy" tonight at the Gulfport Senior Center and Catherine Hickman Theater. The event begins at 5 p.m with a silent auction, dinner at 6 p.m. and a performance at 7 p.m.

Friday Forecast: We have a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms otherwise, mostly sunny with a high near 88. Expect a north northwest wind between 6 and 10 mph. Tonight, it'll be partly cloudy with a low around 70 and a north northwest wind between 11 and 15 mph. Gusts as high as 21 mph.