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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
This weekend will start with moisture moving in from the Gulf leading to some rain showers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Most of the rain showers will move through our area Saturday morning. The coverage will be at about 60%.<\/p>\n
Exact timing is still in question, but most of the rain showers will exit Saturday afternoon.\u00a0 Afternoon highs will be in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n
Saturday night will be partly cloudy with lows near 60.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sunday will be sunny to partly cloudy with a 10% chance of an isolated PM shower.\u00a0 Highs will be near 80.<\/p>\n
Beach and boating<\/p>\n
Beach and boating conditions will start out a little gloomy this weekend as rain showers move through.\u00a0 The second half of the weekend will be nicer for visiting the beach.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Same goes for boating conditions as the second half of the weekend will be nicer. Winds will be from the east at about 10 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 PINELLAS<\/p>\n Links For Our Library Mini-Golf Main Street Festival\u00a0| Saturday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | $15 – $30:\u00a0The Links For Our Library Mini-Golf Main Street Festival is nearly a mile of unique mini-golf holes<\/a>, decorated golf carts and vendors to benefit the Safety Harbor Public Library Foundation.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Location:\u00a0Downtown Safety Harbor |\u00a0401 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n HILLSBOROUGH<\/p>\n Gasparilla Festival of the Arts | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.:\u00a0This free showcase<\/a> features over 250 world-class artists competing for $92,000 in awards. Visitors can enjoy live music, local food, and interactive zones along the river.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park |\u00a01001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607<\/a><\/p>\n Cirque Ma’Ceo | Saturday, 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. | $20:\u00a0Cirque Ma’Ceo brings its spellbinding fusion of elite horsemanship and acrobatics<\/a> to Lutz for a limited 2026 engagement. Feel the power, experience the artistry and step inside a world where beauty and adrenaline meet.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Avalon Stables | 18029 Lake Reflections Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558<\/a><\/p>\n POLK<\/p>\n PASCO<\/p>\n Bay Area Renaissance Festival | Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | $19 – $75:\u00a0Join the Villagers of Folkstone as they invite one and all to the magical 16th century European village, featuring 15 stages of entertainment including musicians, magicians, jugglers and jousting.<\/p>\n Location: 12838 Auton Rd., Dade City, FL 33525<\/a><\/p>\n Model Train Show & Sale | Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | $6 adults – Children under 12 free:\u00a0Regal Railways will be hosting a Model Train Show\/Sale<\/a> with over 80 tables of vendors selling various model trains, toys, and much more. There will also be a running train layout and test track.<\/p>\n Location: Elks Lodge | 7201 Congress Street, New Port Richey, FL 34653<\/a><\/p>\n HERNANDO<\/p>\n Guided Paddleboard Adventure on Weeki Wachee Springs| Sunday, 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.:\u00a0The guided paddleboard tour offers an experience on the Weeki Wachee River<\/a>. You will paddle over crystal clear, spring fed blue water with visibility straight to the bottom while surrounded by lush Florida scenery and natural wildlife.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Roger’s Park | 7244 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607<\/a><\/p>\n Spring Market at COPP:\u00a0COPP Brewery & Winery<\/a> will be celebrating with a full afternoon of shopping, sipping, and supporting! Join them for the Spring Market, featuring an incredible lineup of local vendors, live music, and all your favorite drinks in one beautiful outdoor setting.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0COPP Brewery & Winery | 7855 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL<\/a><\/p>\n MANATEE<\/p>\n Bradenton Public Market:\u00a0Enjoy fresh produce, local art, upbeat music, and each other.<\/a> Support local farmers, artisans, and food producers at this free, outdoor, family-friendly event.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL<\/a><\/p>\n Exotic Car Show | Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.:\u00a0Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring exotic cars. The show will have rare gems such as Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Lotuses, Rolls Royce\u2019s, McLarens, and more.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a08100 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton, FL<\/a><\/p>\n CITRUS<\/p>\n The Eagles Tribute | Saturday, 8 p.m. :\u00a0Take It Easy and experience Florida\u2019s ultimate Eagles tribute band. It will be 90 minutes of tight harmonies, killer guitar riffs, and crowd-pleasing classics from one of the greatest bands of all time!<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Citrus County Fair Auditoriium | Inverness, FL<\/a><\/p>\n Ol’ Homasassa Mullet Toss | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.:\u00a0Join in or spectate the mullet toss contest in Homosassa. Contest is for adults and children. There will also be food, drink vendors and live music.<\/p>\n Location: Homosassa Civic Club festival grounds<\/a><\/p>\n SARASOTA<\/p>\n For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar >><\/a><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Florida Cabinet approves land gift to Hillsborough College for Rays Stadium<\/a>
\n2.\u00a0Despite some public objections, Palmetto approves teen curfew<\/a>
\n3.\u00a0Could a retractable wall in Tampa Bay prevent storm surge flooding?<\/a>
\n4.\u00a0Bayside Bridge takes on new name in honor of long-time attorneys<\/a>
\n5.\u00a0Residents in a Riverview Community debate whether to maintain a local dam or let a lake dry up<\/a>
\n6.\u00a0Hillsborough magistrate who was over school zone speed cameras is reassigned<\/a><\/p>\n
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