Five Things to Know Today: Friday, July 15

1) We just got polls on Patch! You can check out the first poll and vote in the newest . 

2) Looking to try something a little different than the same old drink? Check out the  at to taste vodkas from around the world. 

3) Giving blood can be a great help to the community. The Homeless Emergency Project will be holding a in Clearwater. Head out and give blood to help those in need.

4) We have an app on the Apple app store. If you have an iPhone, it’s a great way to get your Patch news on the go! Just search Patch in the app store.

5) Here's your Friday Forecast. It's going to be partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning and then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 90s with a 30 percent chance of rain.