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Taste Of St. Pete, Marauders Fan Night, Bark Bash: FL Weekend Events

Looking for things to do this weekend in Tampa? Hurricane Preparedness Show, Heart & Hope cabaret, Taste of UTC, Tampa Fringe fundraiser.

TAMPA BAY, FL — Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? There’s something for every interest — a cabaret show, Play Music on the Porch Day, Sunshine City Roller Derby Indoor Market, foodie events and more.

Hurricane Preparedness Show

Florida’s Largest Home Show hosts a Hurricane Preparedness Show Friday through Monday at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Check out various products and technologies to protect your family and home during hurricane season, and hear from various experts.

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A Taste of St. Pete

Sans Market highlights food and drink from local vendors Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Heart & Hope: A Season of Joy & Resilience

St. Petersburg’s Studio@620 hosts this cabaret experience Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m.

Play Music on the Porch Day

The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society will perform Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.., on the porch of the Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center.

Sunshine City Roller Derby Indoor Market

Shop from local vendors offering everything from organic treats to artisanal crafts Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Largo Event Center.

Summer’s End Bark Bash

Animal rescues, trick dog demonstrations, pet-themed vendors and more will be offered at this Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., event at Gulf View Square Mall in Port Richey.

Tampa Fringe Saturday School Fundraiser

This event, which takes place 4 to 8 p.m., at The Fringe Theatre, is the finale of the Tapa Fringe summer fundraiser. It will feature crafty summer cocktails, light bites, love letters, rock covers of classic love songs and immersive experiences.

A Celtic’s Summer’s Night

The Scariff School of Irish Dance hosts this showcase Saturday, 8 p.m., at Centro Asturiano de Tampa.

Bradenton Marauders Fan Appreciation Night

The Bradenton Marauders hosts its annual Fan Appreciation NightSaturday evening. Enjoy a chance to win prizes through the Nine Innings of Winnings. The team will also honor those battling childhood cancer for Childhood Cancer Awareness Night. Stay for the final fireworks show of the season.

Taste of UTC

The Taste of UTC kicks off Monday and runs through Sept. 15. Savor delights from your favorite restaurants at The Mall at UTC in Sarasota and the surrounding UTC Districts with lunch and dinner specials.

Canes Classic 5K

This 5K run, which takes place Monday, 8 a.m., at G.T. Bray Park, benefits Manatee High School’s cross country program.

Labor Day Weekend Heroes Fundraiser

Treasure Island Fire Department and Treasure Island Police Department go head-to-head in cornhole and wing-eating competitions at Caddy’s Treasure Island on Monday, starting at noon. There will also be antique police cars and fire trucks, live music, games, raffles, and more.

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