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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
The warm temperatures continue into this weekend with a few showers possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Saturday will go from sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the mid-80s.<\/p>\n
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%.<\/p>\n
Saturday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the 60s.<\/p>\n
Sunday will be sunny to partly cloudy with a 10% chance of a late day shower.<\/p>\n
Beach and boating<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Boating conditions will be good this weekend with winds generally in the 5 to 10 knot range.<\/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 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 \u2014 including the St. Clement \u201cMake Your Own\u201d Shortcake Booth.<\/p>\n Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival.<\/a><\/p>\n PINELLAS<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Location:\u00a02330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor, FL<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Location:\u00a02640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater, FL<\/a><\/p>\n HILLSBOROUGH<\/p>\n POLK<\/p>\n Festival of Writing | Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.:\u00a0The Polk County History Center will host the Fourth Annual Festival of Writing<\/a>. The monthlong exhibit features poetry and short stories created by students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Southeastern University.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Polk County History Center |\u00a0100 E. Main St., Bartow, FL 33830<\/a><\/p>\n Birding on the Boardwalk | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.:\u00a0Start each month with an opportunity to hone your birding and wildlife-sighting skills at the Blanton Family Lagoon<\/p>\n Location: Blanton Family Lagoon<\/a><\/p>\n PASCO<\/p>\n Cracker Cowboy Day| Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | $10 adults, $5 Students, Under 5 Free:\u00a0Get ready to learn all about Florida’s cracker cowboys<\/a> with a whip cracking presentation, blacksmith exhibitions, roping and more.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a015602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City, FL<\/a><\/p>\n 29th Annual Kumquat Festival | Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\u00a0|\u00a0The Kumquat Festival is a popular event celebrated every year<\/a>, typically on the same date as Tampa\u2019s Gasparilla pirate fest, where attendees can celebrate the \u201clittle gold gem of the citrus industry\u201d with treats inspired by the unique fruit along with a children\u2019s activity area, classic car show, craft kumquat beer and wine, and activities for all ages.<\/p>\n Location: Downtown Dade City<\/a><\/p>\n HERNANDO<\/p>\n The 2026 Florida-Friendly Workshop| Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m. | $10:\u00a0Head to The Lake House for a Florida-Friendly extravaganza<\/a>! 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.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0The Lake House | 1202 Kenlake Ave., Spring Hill, FL<\/a><\/p>\n Weeki Wachee Swap Festival | Saturday & Sunday: Get ready for arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment<\/a>, food vendors, kids zone, prize raffles, live chainsaw carving and blacksmithing, and the annual Swamp Monster Contest with cash prizes! Fun for all ages!<\/p>\n Location:\u00a06400 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL<\/a><\/p>\n MANATEE<\/p>\n CITRUS<\/p>\n SARASOTA<\/p>\n For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar >><\/a><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Stetson Law School grad pens letter to school leaders to denounce Pam Bondi<\/a>![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/stage_florida_strawberry_festival_FL.jpeg\")
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\n2.\u00a0St. Pete church group headed home after evacuating from Israel<\/a>
\n3.\u00a0New Port Richey’s Concert in the Park announces upcoming shows<\/a>
\n4.\u00a0St. Pete vintage store sees uptick in business amid economic uncertainty<\/a>
\n5.\u00a0PHOTOS: ‘Jellyfish’ effect spotted around Florida after rocket launch<\/a>
\n6.\u00a0‘Genuinely kind’: Winter Haven soldier among 6 U.S. service members killed in Iran war<\/a><\/p>\n
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