Five Things to Know Today: Monday, October 24

1) I'm back from my vacation I took and am glad to be running the helm of Pinellas Beaches Patch again. I think did a splendid job while I was away. What did you think?

2) If you want to catch up and see what some of the stories were last week, check out our to see what was covered while I was away.

3) Locally idolized Indy 500 champ, Dan Wheldon, was . How were you effected by his passing?

4) We  have Facebook and Twitter pages where you can check out all of our most recent stories here on the beaches, as well as comment and post on our wall and let us know about great stories. Check us out and like us on Facebook and follow us onTwitter.

5) Here's your Monday Forecast. It'll be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s and no expected rain.