Suncoast sunshine returns as weak weekend cold front moves in

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The warmer, drier weather returns across the Suncoast on today, with plenty of sunshine and afternoon temperatures reaching the mid-80s near the coast and upper 80s inland. Rain chances will nearly vanish, with lighter winds making for a pleasant day outdoors.Friday will bring more sunshine and warm temperatures, with highs generally in the mid to lower 80s. Most communities will remain dry as a weak cold front approaches Florida from the north.The front will slowly move through the Suncoast Saturday, bringing a shift in winds but little, if any, rainfall. By Sunday, cooler and drier air will begin settling across the region, lowering humidity and making conditions feel more comfortable.Sunday and Monday will bring a noticeable change, with afternoon highs dropping into the mid-70s to around 80 degrees. Overnight temperatures could dip into the 50s in some inland and northern communities, while coastal areas will generally remain in the lower to mid-60s. The coo