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<\/p>\nYour weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.<\/p>\n
YOUR WEEKEND WEATHER\n<\/p>\n
The cold air will moderate a little this weekend, but still expect below average temperatures all weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Saturday morning will start out cold with temperatures in the 30s and 40s.\u00a0 Skies will be sunny and highs will reach the mid 60s.<\/p>\n
Saturday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the 40s.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sunday will be partly cloudy and breezy with a 20% chance of a passing shower as yet another front passes through.\u00a0 Highs will be in the low to mid 60s.<\/p>\n
Beach and boating<\/p>\n
Of the two weekend days, Saturday will be the nicer one for beach activities. Winds will turn gusty on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Saturday will be the best day for boating with a light wind of 5 to 10 knots. Sunday won’t be good for boating as winds will increase from the northwest at 15 to 20 knots.<\/p>\n
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Your Hour-by-Hour Forecast<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Check Klystron 9 Radar<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Latest on the Tropics<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Tropical Weather Graphics<\/a><\/p>\n WEEKEND EVENTS\n<\/p>\n PINELLAS<\/p>\n America 250 Battle Exhibit | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Join Clearwater Historical Society, Battlefields.org and Clearwater SAR for a America 250 Battle exhibit<\/a>. A live replica of George Washington’s tent on the grounds and period dressed people from Jan. 16 – 25.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Clearwater Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center |\u00a0610 S Ft Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756<\/a><\/p>\n Urban Forestry Tree Giveaway | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.:\u00a0In celebration of Florida Arbor Day, Pinellas County Urban Forestry is hosting a tree giveaway for Pinellas County residents<\/a>.\u00a0A variety of tree species are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each household may receive up to two trees.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Urban Forestry & Landscape Services Campus | 4550 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762<\/a><\/p>\n Treasure Island Kite Festival | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Enjoy a weekend\u00a0filled with kite displays<\/a>, competitions, workshops and more.<\/p>\n Location: Thunderbird Beach Resort |\u00a010700 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706<\/a> HILLSBOROUGH<\/p>\n Gasparilla Festival of the Arts\u00a0Local Artists Spotlight |\u00a06:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.:\u00a0Presented as part of Gasparilla Arts\u2019 mission to support the region\u2019s creative community, the showcase features five Tampa Bay-based artists<\/a> selected to receive complimentary booths at the upcoming 56th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Epicurean Hotel | 1207 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606<\/a><\/p>\n Plant City Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Parade | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.:\u00a0The parade, timed to coincide with the national holiday commemorating the life of the late Dr. King<\/a> features floats, marching bands, a Corvette stroll, a drumline battle and vendors.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center |\u00a0302 S Maryland Ave, Plant City, FL 33563<\/a><\/p>\n 4th Annual Black Art Gala | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $42:\u00a0Enjoy fine art exhibits, live performances by local Black artists<\/a>, and an elegant evening of connection, culture, and community.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Straz Center for the Performing Arts |\u00a01010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602<\/a><\/p>\n POLK<\/p>\n MLK Unity Walk and Wellness Expo | 8 a.m.: Businesses, churches, clubs, organizations, and schools are invited to come out and represent at the annual MLK Unity Walk<\/a>.\u00a0The walk will begin at Kiwanis Park and end at A Street Park. After the walk, the James P. Austin Community Center<\/a> will be hosting the Wellness Expo at 10 a.m., featuring health vendors, valuable resources, and light refreshments for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n Location: Kiwanis Park |\u00a0943 N Lakeshore Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853<\/a><\/p>\n Central Florida Comic Con |\u00a0Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $35+: Enjoy all things nerdy<\/a> this weekend, featuring\u00a0celebrity guests, comic book creators, vendors, discussion panels, and a costume contest.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location: RP Funding Center |\u00a0701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33815<\/a><\/p>\n Central Florida Gun Show |\u00a0Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | $13 – $15: View vendor tables packed with everything from everyday carry essentials to rare collectibles<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus\u00a0|\u00a03875 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811<\/a><\/p>\n PASCO<\/p>\n Port Richey New Year’s Community Market | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.:\u00a0Discover local vendors<\/a> with unique handmade goods, crafts, tasty treats, food trucks, and more.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Port Richey Walmart Parking Lot |\u00a08701 US-19, Port Richey, FL 34668<\/a><\/p>\n East Pasco Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade | 10 a.m.:\u00a0Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King while honoring community leaders<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location: St. John M.B.C. |\u00a014549 8th St, Dade City, FL 33523<\/a><\/p>\n 13th Annual Collards Festival & Winter Garden Expo | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.:\u00a0Enjoy locally grown vegetable seedlings, bedding plants, garden tips, recipes, and more, all while celebrating the winter growing season<\/a> in Florida.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Downtown New Port Richey<\/a><\/p>\n HERNANDO<\/p>\n Winter Fest Craft Fair\u00a0| 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.:\u00a0Enjoy music, food, free wine tasting, beer, baked goods and shop the local vendors<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Masaryk Winery\u00a0|\u00a019125 Phillips Rd, Masaryktown, FL 34604<\/a><\/p>\n Florida Gulf Coast Clusters Dog Show | 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.: View several dog shows<\/a>, including a owner-handled series, a puppy competition and an obstacle course contest. Spectators are encouraged to bring a travel chair or folding chair to the event.<\/p>\n Location: Florida Classic Park |\u00a05360 Lockhart Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602<\/a><\/p>\n Arbor Day 2026 with UF\/IFAS Extension Hernando County | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Celebrate Arbor Day and get a free tree<\/a>. There is a tree limit of one per household and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0UF\/IFAS Hernando County, Master Gardener Nursery |\u00a019490 Oliver St, Brooksville, FL 34601<\/a><\/p>\n MANATEE<\/p>\n Winter Sky & Scope | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | $15 – $25:\u00a0This two-part program<\/a>\u00a0covers how a telescope works, the\u00a0different types\u00a0of telescopes, and observational techniques.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature |\u00a0201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205<\/a><\/p>\n Paint Around | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Five Island Gallery artists will take turns painting on canvases<\/a> that are passed from artist to artist to add their own unique touch to the painting. Paintings will be raffled at the end.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Herrig\u00a0Center for the Arts |\u00a0888 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205<\/a><\/p>\n Lakewood Ranch Main Street Market | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.:\u00a0Discover over 70 local vendors<\/a> at Main Street Market, featuring talented makers, artisans, and retailers from around the community.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Lakewood Ranch Main Street |\u00a08100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202<\/a><\/p>\n CITRUS<\/p>\n Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.:\u00a0The day will feature local community leaders, inspiring speeches, dance performances, readings, and meaningful moments of community engagement<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Liberty Park |\u00a034420, 268 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL 34450<\/a><\/p>\n Pancake Breakfast | 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.:\u00a0Grace Methodist Church of Homosassa hosts free monthly pancake breakfasts<\/a>. The menu includes homemade pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice. There is no charge, but donations are accepted.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Grace Methodist Church |\u00a05030 S Memorial Dr, Homosassa, FL 34446<\/a><\/p>\n Market at the Depot | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.:\u00a0Check out a wide variety of fresh produce and homemade goods<\/a>. There will also be a variety of jams, jellies, hot sauce, dried fruits and candies, repurposed furniture, plants and local artisans and crafts.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0The Depot |\u00a0300 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL 34450<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SARASOTA<\/p>\n A Century of Cars | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.:\u00a0The Sarasota Yacht Club and St. Armands Circle are celebrating their 100-year anniversary with a parade and car show<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0St. Armands Circle Park |\u00a01 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236<\/a><\/p>\n Artist Workshop: Applying to the Amaryllis Park Place Mural Project | 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.:\u00a0The City of Sarasota Public Art Program invites artists to attend a free, in-person artist workshop<\/a> in support of the\u00a0Amaryllis Park Place Mural Project<\/a>, a public art opportunity located in the historic Newtown neighborhood.<\/p>\n Location: Lois + David Stulberg Gallery |\u00a01188 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL 34234<\/a><\/p>\n Sarasota Winter Carnival | Saturday, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $29 – $55:\u00a0Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0The Mall at University Town Center |\u00a0140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243<\/a> For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar >><\/a><\/p>\n WEEKLY RECAP (JANUARY 12 – 16)\n<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0DeSantis highlights promises kept and work still to be done in State of the State Address<\/a>
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\n2. Seniors 65+ qualify for new $6,000 tax break<\/a>
\n3.\u00a0Duke Energy announces early removal of customers’ storm-related charges<\/a>
\n4.\u00a0Rays, Hillsborough College officials may clarify stadium site ideas soon<\/a>
\n5.\u00a0World’s largest duck makes a splash in Clearwater<\/a>
\n6.\u00a0Dog reunited with Hernando County family after 5-year odyssey<\/a>
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