Five Things to Know Today: Wednesday, August 31

1) The Pinellas County School Board appointed . How do you feel about the decision?

2)  St. Pete Beach City Commissioner Jim Parent will be at the  today at 6:30p.m. Bring him any questions that you may have on government issues.

3) Looking to teach your kids about the environment in a fun way? Try out a that will teach them nature on a small scale. For more cool green tips, check out every week on Tuesday.

4) We also 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. Check us out and like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

5) Here's your Wednesday Forecast. It'll be mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms and isolated showers in the morning and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be around 90 with a 60 percent chance of rain.