Fine Arts Festival, Sunny Skies, Sunday Market

Good morning, Tarpon Springs! Although Thursday's dreary weather brought clouds and showers, the weekend is looking bright with a 0 percent chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday, according to the Weather Channel.

Saturday

• Enjoy the spring weather outdoors at one of Tarpon Springs' largest annual events. The Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival will be active on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. In its 39th year of celebrating fine art, the festival will bring more than 230 artists from all over the United States to Craig Park. Admission to the event is $5.

• Tarpon Avenue has some great shopping opportunities for unique gifts and favorable finds. Visit some of the local establishments and discover a treasure trove of retail therapy:

Back in the Day Books

Mad Hatter General Store

Tarapani's

Court of Two Sisters

• The sponge docks are another great place to get your shop on:

Wine at the Docks

Sponge Exchange

Boot Hide Out

Spiceman's Kitchen

Gloria's Gifts

• Keep an eye out for the Peace 4 Tarpon Peace Flag Project around town. The peace flags were designed by residents and volunteers before being hung throughout the streets and trees or Tarpon Springs as a sign of Tarpon's promotion of peace. The group will have a table set up at the Fine Arts Festival as well.

Sunday

• The Tarpon Sunday Market offers a unique yet restful outing, offering local produce, live music and vendors of all trades. The market opens at 10 a.m. on the corner of Pinellas and Tarpon avenues.

Event Parking

There are two public parking lots located at 1) Lemon St. and Safford Ave. and 2) Safford Ave. and Orange St.

Street parking is permitted as marked.

• Upload your photos from the weekend to the Tarpon Springs Patch neighborhood photo gallery. Click here to get started.

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