Weekend Fun: Black Honkeys, Killer Garage Sale, Golf Hot Shots

Whopper of a Garage Sale

Bargain hunters rejoice! A humdinger of a garage sale is scheduled for this Friday. Palm Harbor's Westlake Village subdivision is home to 600 residences, that's a lot of stuff for sale! Of course, we doubt everyone will participate, but there will be plenty to pick through. Read the details here. 

Golf Hot Shots

If you like golf, you might want to check out the IOA Golf Classic this weekend at Innisbrook. The tournament features top young players. Read what you need to know before you go. 

Shake Your Groove Thing with the Black Honkeys

Fans of the Black Honkeys can see the popular band perform a lively mix of Motown, funk, soul and rock and roll at LuLu's Saturday. Read more 

What’s Up With Bacon Prices?

Wondering why you’re shelling out more for a pound of bacon these days? Turns out part of the blame is found in a “mysterious virus” that’s striking American pig herds, according to The Huffington Post. Retail prices for a pound of bacon have gone up about 14 percent since last year around thistime.

To Protect and Serve: Sea Turtles?

Just in case you haven’t heard all the buzz about what happened when Sarasota Police Officer Derek Conley spotted dozens of sea turtle hatchlings heading into a parking lot at Lido Beach, here’s the scoop on what everybody’s talking about.

Awesome work, Officer Conley!

You Could Fry an Egg – Almost!

Hoping for a break from the heat? Keep on hoping!

Tampa Bay’s steamy summer weather pattern continues today with highs anticipated to climb near the mid-90s in some areas. Afternoon storms are possible throughout the Bay with a 40 percent chance of rain likely.

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