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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
Temperatures will climb back to our more typical spring warmth this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Friday will be partly cloudy to sunny with highs in the mid 70s.\u00a0 Friday night will be mostly clear with lows in the 50s.<\/p>\n
Saturday will be sunny and nice with highs getting back up to near 79. Saturday night will be clear with lows in the 50s.<\/p>\n
Sunday will also be gorgeous with sunny skies and highs around 80.<\/p>\n
Beach and boating<\/p>\n
Beach conditions will be fantastic this weekend with sunshine, highs in the 70s, and light winds.<\/p>\n
Boating conditions will also be great this weekend with lighter winds 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><\/p>\n Cheapest gas prices in the Tampa Bay area<\/p>\n As gas prices surge, find the 10 lowest-priced stations today in the Tampa Bay area powered by GasBuddy.<\/p>\n Read More \u2192<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n PINELLAS<\/p>\n Julius Caesar at The Studio@620 | Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. | $25 – $40: This production is not just a play about a ruler\u2019s fall: it is an intimate look at the human drama<\/a> behind the conspiracy, the chilling cost of ambition, and the chaos that follows.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Studio@620 |\u00a0620 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701<\/a><\/p>\n Chili Blaze | Saturday, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $15:\u00a0Hosted by the Pinellas Park Firefighters IAFF Local 2193<\/a> with all proceeds donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Enjoy live entertainment, food and drinks with a kids’ zone, crafters, vendors and more.<\/p>\n Location: England Brothers Park |\u00a05010 81st Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781<\/a><\/p>\n Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday, 1:07 p.m.: Catch the last spring training game for the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin. Purchase Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n Location: TD BallPark | 373 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698<\/a><\/p>\n HILLSBOROUGH<\/p>\n FossilFest | Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $10:\u00a0Florida’s largest prehistoric show<\/a>, featuring fossils, educational activities for children and adults. Exhibits also include gems, minerals, fossil shells, oddities and antique bottles. Vendors from Florida and around the world will sell and trade fossils. Free workshops on Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Florida State Fairgrounds |\u00a04800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610<\/a><\/p>\n Family and kids day at the Downs | Sunady, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.:Get the family together and head out to watch some Thoroughbred racing! You will also have the chance to meet track mascot Mouse the Miniature Horse! To add to the fun, there will also be pony rides, bounce houses, and a variety of games and special activities plus Buzzy\u2019s Food Truck!<\/p>\n Location: Tamap Bay Downs | 11225 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 33626<\/a><\/p>\n Pickleball Tournaments at Northlakes Sports Complex | Saturday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Parks & Recreation is hosting 12 community pickleball tournaments throughout the year at four of the county parks and recreation centers. Open to players ages 18+ of all skill levels, these events offer fun, fitness, and friendly competition. Learn More…<\/a><\/p>\n Location: Northlakes Sports Complex | 2640 N. Lakeview Drive, Tampa, FL 33618<\/a><\/p>\n POLK<\/p>\n Polk County History Center Architectural Tour | Saturday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.:\u00a0Join the Polk County History Center\u2019s education team on an architectural tour<\/a> of the Polk County History Center. Discover the neoclassical architectural elements that historic courthouse architect E.C. Hosford incorporated in the design which defines this iconic Polk County landmark.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Polk County History Center |\u00a0100 E Main St, Bartow, FL 33830<\/a><\/p>\n New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers | Saturday, 1:05 p.m.: Catch the last Detroit Tigers home spring training game in Lakeland. Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n Location: Joker Marchant Stadium | 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805<\/a><\/p>\n Winter Haven Farmers Market | Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1p.m.: Head out to the weekly market<\/a> that features a wide variety of artisan food vendors, farmers, plants, meat, seafood, flowers, baked goods, and a variety of crafts. List of vendors posted on market’s Facebook page.<\/a><\/p>\n Location: Magnolia Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880<\/a><\/p>\n PASCO<\/p>\n Chasco Fiesta | Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.: Chasco Fiesta is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing lives through cultural education and the performing arts<\/a>. Each March, Sims Park comes alive with nine days of events in the heart of downtown New Port Richey that brings the community together and welcomes visitors from across the region.<\/p>\n Location: Sims Park |\u00a0Grand Blvd &, Bank St, New Port Richey, FL 34652<\/a><\/p>\n Springfest Pet Adoption & Family Fair | Sunday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Have a pawsome day and visit Springfest for Pet Adoptions. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay will be out there along with Southern States Bully Rescue and Skyway Dachshund Rescue. There will also be arts and craft activities, food trucks, and the Ninja Bus mobile karate dojo<\/p>\n Location: Bay Paws Pet Resort 30234 Wiregrass School Rd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33543<\/a><\/p>\n HERNANDO<\/p>\n Brooksville Downtown Street Market | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.:\u00a0This season, the vibrant community celebration takes on a special focus as it spotlights its Youth Makers & Entrepreneur Market, showcasing the talent and drive of local young entrepreneurs<\/a>. This family-friendly and pet-friendly event brings together the best of Brooksville, featuring local artisans, farmers, crafters, and small businesses.<\/p>\n Location: Brooksville Main Street |\u00a0205 E Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601<\/a><\/p>\n Hernando County Flea Fest | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Get ready for a fun-filled day of shopping, swapping, and discovering<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location: 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL 34602<\/a><\/p>\n MANATEE<\/p>\n CITRUS<\/p>\n SARASOTA<\/p>\n Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $20:\u00a0Featuring subjects ranging from automobiles, airlines, and ocean liners to drinks and tobacco, the works represented in\u00a0this exhibit celebrates modernity, dynamism, and luxury<\/a> \u2014 the dreams and desires of the turbulent early 20th century.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Sarasota Art Museum Ringling College Museum Campus |\u00a01001 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236<\/a><\/p>\n Wellen Park 4th Annual 1\/2 Marathon & 5k Race | Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Get ready for the return of Wellen Park’s flagship race!<\/a><\/p>\n Location: Wellen Park | 12275 Mercado Dr, Ste 14, Venice, FL<\/a><\/p>\n Free Water Ski Show | Sunday, 2 p.m – 3 p.m.: Sarasota’s own Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team<\/a> will be putting on a show at the Ski-A-Ree Stadium.<\/p>\n Location:Sarasota Ski A Rees | 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar >><\/a><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Stetson Law School alumni say no to school donations after Bondi congressional hearing fallout<\/a>![\"Gas](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gas_prices_rise_ky_0306.jpeg\")
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\n2.\u00a0Citrus County family concerned for health during Suncoast Parkway construction<\/a>
\n3.\u00a0Remains of Winter Haven soldier Cody Khork returning to Polk County<\/a>
\n4.\u00a0One month in, dredging at John\u2019s Pass about 20% done<\/a>
\n5.\u00a0Port St. Petersburg master plan released<\/a>
\n6.\u00a0Kissing bunnies, dancing chickens: Webb’s City was St. Pete’s most unusual and intriguing drugstore<\/a><\/p>\n
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