Bayside Festival Kicks off Saturday, Damaging Fire: 5 Things in South County

1. WEATHER & TIDES » After a reprieve in the low 70s Thursday, Weather.com is calling for highs in the lower 80s Friday. Evening lows will be in the 60s.

Friday’s tides at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis: high tides at 8:31 a.m. and 9:16 p.m.; low tides at 2:26 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. 

2. AROUND TOWN » Bayside Festival (Edgewater)

3. YOU SAID IT » Do you need gardening advice? Check out the blog Gardening with Greenstreet for tips on watering plants, flowers, trees and shrubs when it's hot outside. Leave a comment to ask any gardening questions!

4. ICYMI » Multiple Boats Destroyed in Oak Grove Marine Fire

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