Five Things on the Beach: Early Mardi Gras

1) Just because it's not officially Mardi Gras doesn't mean you can't get started. The Gulf Beaches Kiwanis Club is putting on their Mardi Gras party at the Alden Beach Resort this Saturday and Sunday. It's family friendly and will be fun for everyone out on the beach.

2) Do you have something wonderful that you want to share with everyone? Check out our announcements section to get the word out. Creating an announcement is easy to do and, once it’s up, everyone checking out Pinellas Beaches Patch can see it!

3) Looking for a house on the beach? Check out our House Hunt for some of the homes up for sale.

4) Not sure what to do this weekend? Check this week's Patch Minute later today to get info on all the awesome events going on throughout this weekend in the beaches, Gulfport and St. Pete!

5) Here's your Friday Forecast. It'll be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning and then a greater chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 70s with a 50 percent chance of rain.