5 Things on the Beach: Doggie Holiday Greetings

1.) SPCA Tampa Bay has a big job: finding homes for deserving pups and cats that are so eager to give but just need someone to adopt them. The nonprofit posted to YouTube a fetching video from our four-legged friends. Grab a tissue. Take a gander. What the heck? Bring home a pup for Christmas.

2.) St. Pete Beach Fit Club hosts a free open house tonight at 6:30 p.m. Visitors can meet the team, learn about workouts and maybe win a prize, just for showing up! The club is at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Here's how the club describes itself: "The St. Pete Beach Fit Club is organized and operated by a group of P90X, Insanity, and TurboFire Enthusiasts /Beachbody Fitness Coaches. Our goal is to help YOU get in the best shape of your life by providing the ultimate Training Workouts to the community for FREE!" Check them out.

3.) If you're already making plans for the weekend, consider the Reggae Fest at Gator's Cafe on Sunday, from 1-9 p.m. Isus, VA Rose Band, Funky Seeds, Bambooda, Leaf, Oceanstone, Shoeless Soul, Noah Broe & The Groove Co. are among the musicians performing at the all-da fest. There will be drink specials. Yah, Mahn, expect a laid back day. Gator's Cafe is on Kingfish Drive on Treasure Island. Just follow rastafarians to find the place.

4.) Hey, did you hear the one about the guy who walked into a beach bar? Comedian Mike McCarthy will be at the Coconuts Comedy Club at the Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort. It's always fun get some laughs, while digging your toes in the sand and sipping an umbrella drink. McCarthy is the real thing: He's been with the Second City Comedy Troupe and written for SNL and the "Drew Carey" Show. Show time is 9:30 p.m. Price: $18.

5.) Need a job? Love the beach? Head over to the Daiquiri Deck on Madeira Beach, which is hiring. Here's the Facebook ad: "Now Hiring Friendly Cool Peeps! Stop down at 678 75th ave to apply in person...You can't get much closer to working at the beach than this! Daiquiris and a view!"