5 Things to Know Today: Thursday, Oct. 20

1) “Big Catch for Kids” Happy Hour: The All Children's Hospital Foundation Development Council presents the first of four parties to celebrate the Big Catch for Kids Fishing Tournament today at the Postcard Inn on St. Pete Beach. Sponsored by the Postcard Inn, Corona and Corona Light, the event includes appetizers, drinks and a live band. The fun starts at 6 p.m. at the , 6300 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach. The cost is $20.

2) Treasure Island City Manager gets a raise: The Treasure Island City Council voted Tuesday to give City Manager Reid Silverboard a one percent raise with a two percent bonus, even though the city just raised property taxes.

3) Autism Friendly Resorts: The TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach has announced its designation as an "autism friendly" business by the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Today you can read more about how the popular resort helps families with autistic children to have a safe and fun vacation. 

4) House Hunt: Looking for a place near the beach? Get them while they're hot! This Pinellas Beaches Patch House Hunt has five new listings, on the market less than one week.

5) Thursday Forecast: It is getting cooler out there! Thursday will see isolated showers in the morning with highs in the lower 70s! Chance of rain is only 20 percent.

One other thing... today is the birthday of . We all wish him a great day!