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\nBeach and boating<\/p>\n
Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.<\/p>\n
The weekend will start with the same warm weather we have now, but a cold front will pass through on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Friday night will start the weekend on a nice note with mostly clear skies and mild lows in the 60s.<\/p>\n
Saturday will be mostly sunny and warm with highs in the low to mid 80s.<\/p>\n
Saturday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the 60s.<\/p>\n
Sunday will be windy with a few showers passing in the first half of the day. Highs will be in the low 70s early, then start to cool down in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
\nBeach and boating<\/p>\n
The best beach day this weekend is definitely Saturday, as it will be warm with a nice southerly breeze. Sunday will turn windy and cooler.<\/p>\n
Boating conditions will be good for Saturday with winds from the south at 10 knots. You might have to deal with some sea fog though.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sunday will be a bad boating day as winds will turn very gusty from the northwest at about 20 to 30 knots.<\/p>\n
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 PINELLAS<\/p>\n 2026 Art & Seafood on the Waterfront | Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Enjoy top seafood<\/a>, live music, fine art, and family fun. Free and dog-friendly, with a VIP Lounge for the ultimate festival experience.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Location:\u00a0Safety Harbor Waterfront Park |\u00a0105 Veterans Memorial Ln, Safety Harbor, FL 34695<\/a><\/p>\n Hidden, Historic Campbell Park, A Walking Tour | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | $15:\u00a0Enjoy an easy walk while exploring one of the city’s little known parks<\/a>, Campbell Park. Hidden behind the walls is not only a beautiful park but also many fascinating unknown stories of Black history.<\/p>\n Location: Campbell Park – Cross and Anvil |\u00a01201 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705<\/a><\/p>\n 2026 Tampa Bay Jewish Festival | Sunday, 12:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Enjoy all your favorite Jewish foods<\/a> including Carnegie Deli corned beef & pastrami sandwiches, Junior’s cheesecakes, matzoh ball soup potato knishes, noodle kugel and more.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Temple B’nai Israel |\u00a01685 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764<\/a><\/p>\n HILLSBOROUGH<\/p>\n Busch Gardens Tampa Mardi Gras | Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m.:\u00a0Get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style entertainment<\/a>, live music and catch some festival beads after each parade. Feast like kings and queens on new classic Cajun cuisine as Busch Gardens brings the Big Easy to Tampa Bay. Entry is included with park admission.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612<\/a><\/p>\n 14th Annual Planes, Trains & Automobiles | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | $8.50 – $12:\u00a0Featured highlights will be numerous aircrafts on display<\/a>, a car show, and operating model train layouts. First responder vehicles and personnel along with train safety vehicles and equipment will also be in the lineup.<\/p>\n Location: Plant City Airport |\u00a04007 Airport Rd, Plant City, FL 33563<\/a><\/p>\n Bonsai & Brews | Sunday, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.:\u00a0Learn the basics of bonsai<\/a> from expert instructors at Thunderstruck Bonsai, who will guide you through the process of potting, shaping, and pruning your own miniature tree. Create your very own bonsai tree while sipping on some of the best craft beers around.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Florida Avenue Brewing Co. | 4315 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603<\/a><\/p>\n POLK<\/p>\n Caribbean Carnival at BSP | Saturday, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Enjoy a\u00a0free, family-friendly evening of fun and island vibes<\/a>. There will be cultural showcases, a Black and Caribbean-owned pop-up market, an expanded food vendor lineup, and kids\u2019 activities.<\/p>\n Location: Bonnet Springs Park |\u00a0400 Bonnet Spgs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815<\/a><\/p>\n Ribs on the Ridge | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.:\u00a0This event draws professional and amateur barbecue teams<\/a> from across Florida and other states to compete for cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights. This year\u2019s event will be the 2nd leg of the\u00a0Florida Triple Crown of BBQ.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Lake Eva Community Park |\u00a0555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City, FL 33844<\/a><\/p>\n Paradise Market | Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.:\u00a0Each market features over 40 local vendors<\/a> with a variety of unique products and services. Enjoy freeze dried treats, 3D printed toys, handmade jewelry, homemade soap and more.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Camp Margaritaville Auburndale |\u00a0361 Denton Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823<\/a><\/p>\n PASCO<\/p>\n Michael Bolan Basketball Classic | Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | $20: It’s a day of basketball fun<\/a>, benefitting Dream Big Children’s Foundation. There will be a 3-point contest, free throw contest and some 3-on-3 games.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex |\u00a03032 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639<\/a><\/p>\n Bay Area Renaissance Festival | Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | $19 – $68: Join the Villagers of Folkstone as they invite one and all to the magical 16th century European village<\/a> featuring 15 stages of exciting entertainment including musicians, magicians, jugglers and jousting.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a012838 Auton Rd, Dade City, FL 33525<\/a><\/p>\n 11th Annual SunWest Crab & Shrimp Festival | Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | $10: Enjoy seafood vendors<\/a>,\u00a0crab races, games and tournaments, live bands and more.<\/p>\n Location: Sunwest Park |\u00a017362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL 34667<\/a><\/p>\n HERNANDO<\/p>\n Hernando County Alzheimer\u2019s Walk 2026 | Saturday, 9 a.m.:\u00a0Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer\u2019s disease.\u00a0The Hernando County Alzheimer\u2019s Walk will raise awareness to fight<\/a> for families facing the disease and for treatments.<\/p>\n Location: Oak Hill Senior Living |\u00a07371 Cortez Oaks Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613<\/a><\/p>\n Nature Coast Orchid Society February Meeting | Saturday, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Nature Coast Orchid Society will host Bill Nunez in February, who will share orchid care<\/a> from flask to bloom. Doors will open at 11 a.m. featuring a plant sale, display table and raffle.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church |\u00a013485 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34609<\/a><\/p>\n Heritage Day 2026 | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.:\u00a0Step back in time at the historic May-Stringer House Museum<\/a> for its annual Heritage Day Enjoy\u00a0a day of local history, hands-on activities, and family fun as they celebrate the stories that shaped the community.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0May-Stringer House Museum |\u00a0601 Museum Ct, Brooksville, FL 34601<\/a><\/p>\n MANATEE<\/p>\n Friends of Braden River Library Antiques Appraisal Show | Saturday, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.:\u00a0Bring your antiques and collectibles<\/a> to find out what they are worth for expert Andrew Ford to take a look.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Braden River Branch Library |\u00a04915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203<\/a><\/p>\n Bradenton Area River Regatta | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Enjoy an all-day slate of Formula 1 Powerboat Racing and free, family fun<\/a>. The day will also feature\u00a0ABBA and Fleetwood Mac National Tribute Bands and the sights and sounds of the the Sky Elements Lighted Drone and Zambelli Fireworks Show.<\/p>\n Location: Bradenton Riverwalk |\u00a0452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205<\/a><\/p>\n Bradenton Public Market\u00a0| Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Since 1979, the community has gathered on Saturdays on Old Main Street in Bradenton, Florida for the\u00a0Market\u00a0to enjoy fresh produce, local art, upbeat music, and each other. Support local farmers<\/a>, artisans, and food producers at this free, outdoor, family-friendly event.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Old Main Street |\u00a0Bradenton, FL 34205<\/a><\/p>\n CITRUS<\/p>\n Homosassa Distillery Bourbon, BBQ & Spirits Festival | Saturday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. | $80:\u00a0Enjoy unlimited tastings<\/a> from a lineup of craft distilleries, savor M&B Leon\u2019s famous BBQ, and explore bottle sales, food samples, and giveaways throughout the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Old Homosassa Heritage Park |\u00a05380 S Boulevard Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448<\/a><\/p>\n Wonderfield Farm Presents: Farm Day U-Pick | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $35: Enjoy full entry to the farm and receive a keepsake Wonderfield tote to fill with roughly 16 pounds of peak-season citrus<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location: Wonderfield Farm & Retreat | 10707 E Gobbler Dr, Floral City, FL 34436<\/a><\/p>\n Music of the Decades | Saturday, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.: From classic favorites to unforgettable anthems, get ready for a night of live music, great food, and all your favorite throwback hits<\/a>. Make a reservation at (352)-419-4132.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Twysted Vyne |\u00a0103 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34450<\/a><\/p>\n SARASOTA<\/p>\n 5th Annual Longboat Key Festival of the Arts in Sarasota County | Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: As you stroll through this community festival, you’ll find\u00a0life-sized sculptures, paintings, jewels, photography and ceramics. Plus, you’ll have the chance to meet and chat with both local and national artists about their creative inspirations and handmade works<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location: Town Center Green | 600 Bay Isles Rd, Longboat Key, FL 34228<\/a><\/p>\n Bayfront Winter Art in the Park | Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.:\u00a0This boutique arts and crafts show<\/a> focuses on the creators.\u00a0Shop for unusual, one-of-a-kind creations, unique gift ideas and apparel & accessories.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0J.D. Hamel Park |\u00a0199 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236<\/a><\/p>\n St. Barbara Greek Glendi Festival | Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. | $5: Enjoy a\u00a0celebration of Greek culture, food, music, and community. The event features local vendors, church tours and more.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church |\u00a07671 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243<\/a> For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar >><\/a><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0St. Pete-Clearwater Airport adds 3 new routes, ranked 2nd-most affordable<\/a>
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\n2.\u00a0St. Pete Mayor Welch delivers State of the City: “2025 was a year of recovery”<\/a>
\n3.\u00a0Tampa leaders remember the Rev. Jesse Jackson<\/a>
\n4. Events this week to help seniors file for new tax deduction<\/a>
\n5.\u00a0Spring Training games set to begin across the Tampa Bay area<\/a>
\n6.\u00a0Paint it pink: New St. Pete condo tower project catches public’s eye<\/a><\/p>\n
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