Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.
The warm temperatures continue into this weekend with a few showers possible.
Saturday will go from sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the mid-80s.
The east breeze continues, so there will be a few late day showers that move west toward the Gulf in the evening. The rain chance will be at 30%.
Saturday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the 60s.
Sunday will be sunny to partly cloudy with a 10% chance of a late day shower.
Beach and boating
Beach conditions will be great this weekend with abundant sunshine and highs in the low 80s. But be prepared for a possible late-day shower.
Boating conditions will be good this weekend with winds generally in the 5 to 10 knot range.
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The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival made its return to Plant City on Feb. 26 and runs through March 8. Guests can celebrate the history of the Florida strawberry while enjoying plenty of entertainment, rides, agriculture, fine arts and food — including the St. Clement “Make Your Own” Shortcake Booth.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival.
PINELLAS
Location: 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor, FL
Clearwater Comic Con | Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Get dressed up as your favorite superhero, supervillain or character from your favorite universe and enjoy the Special Guests, vendors, food trucks, artists and activitie.
Location: 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater, FL
HILLSBOROUGH
POLK
Festival of Writing | Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: The Polk County History Center will host the Fourth Annual Festival of Writing. The monthlong exhibit features poetry and short stories created by students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Southeastern University.
Location: Polk County History Center | 100 E. Main St., Bartow, FL 33830
Birding on the Boardwalk | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Start each month with an opportunity to hone your birding and wildlife-sighting skills at the Blanton Family Lagoon
Location: Blanton Family Lagoon
PASCO
Cracker Cowboy Day| Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | $10 adults, $5 Students, Under 5 Free: Get ready to learn all about Florida’s cracker cowboys with a whip cracking presentation, blacksmith exhibitions, roping and more.
Location: 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City, FL
29th Annual Kumquat Festival | Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | The Kumquat Festival is a popular event celebrated every year, typically on the same date as Tampa’s Gasparilla pirate fest, where attendees can celebrate the “little gold gem of the citrus industry” with treats inspired by the unique fruit along with a children’s activity area, classic car show, craft kumquat beer and wine, and activities for all ages.
Location: Downtown Dade City
HERNANDO
The 2026 Florida-Friendly Workshop| Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m. | $10: Head to The Lake House for a Florida-Friendly extravaganza! The 2026 FFL workshop will include a variety of speakers speaking on topics including gardening for pollinators, native plants, and using trees in your landscape. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Location: The Lake House | 1202 Kenlake Ave., Spring Hill, FL
Weeki Wachee Swap Festival | Saturday & Sunday: Get ready for arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, food vendors, kids zone, prize raffles, live chainsaw carving and blacksmithing, and the annual Swamp Monster Contest with cash prizes! Fun for all ages!
Location: 6400 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL
MANATEE
CITRUS
SARASOTA
For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar >>
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Location: St. Pete Beach | Courtesy: Beth M.
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