5 Things to Know Today: Monday, September 5

Closed: Pinellas County Government offices will be closed in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. For more information check out the Pinellas County government website. Gulfport City Hall and Gulfport Senior Center will also be closed.

Celebrate: Labor Day . . . what is it and why do we celebrate it? Labor Day is a holiday that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. County parks and preserves will be open during the holiday. For more information about camping, trails and other park activities, check out the Parks/Recreation sectionof the Pinellas County Government website.

Photos: Please share your Labor Day photos with Gulfport Patch! Send your photos of camping, beach time, ect to Gulfport Editor cherlene.willis@patch.com. Also, feel free to send your photos of the 11th Annual Geckofest too!

Gulfport City Meetings: There are two City Council meetings this week, and a Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Check out the City of Gulfport's website for more information and to see view and print the agendas.

Labor Day Forecast: We have a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Otherwise, it'll be mostly cloudy with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 99. A south wind between 17 and 22 mph. Tonight, a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly before midnight. South wind around 18 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.