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5 Things to Know Today: Tuesday, April 3

Why are we singing along with Ernie on Sesame Street? Also, remember that April starts dry season (ahem, mind your reclaimed water restrictions!).

1) What's the weather outlook? Expect mostly sunny skies, with a high near 83 and calm winds, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight's low is around 70. 

2) Need a cheap fill-up? The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.81 (cash, regular) at the , 1001 Broadway, on TampaGasPrices.com.

3) Your rubber ducky could be "the one" to win the 's big in May, but not if you don't enter the race. To enter, you can purchase a $5 duck sponsorship (or three for $12) at the museum, , the or the . Your duck will be among up to 600 released at the pier for a shot at being the first to float to shore (and win prizes). Proceeds benefit the museum. 

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4) A reminder for those of you using reclaimed water: April begins dry season. To conserve resources, Pinellas County law requires you to limit lawn watering to three days per week — not on Mondays or between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Homes with even street address numbers may water Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Homes with odd street address numbers may water Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. 

5) Today is the last Spring Training game for the Jays! Watch the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Detroit Tigers at 12:05 p.m. today at . Toronto's MLB reporter embed Gregor Chisholm shared some of the more exciting developments of Grape Fruit League play in his MLBlog as he bids adieu to Dunedin.

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