The Bay Blend

The Thursday local music roundup is about to hit you, along with some really cool events to check out tonight, including a saxophone benefit concert, and another fall festival going on in Tampa. Before all that noise, though, here’s the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.f...

Today, we’re talking Bonsai trees, and people in the Tampa Bay area who love them so much, they have a whole club dedicated to it. Plus, spooky glow in the dark yoga, some pre-fest festivals, and a virtual book club are among some of the things you can be doing this week, and we'll talk about it. But first, here's the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://ww...

If you love the sight and smell of flowers, you’re going to like the latest exhibit at Selby Gardens in Sarasota. We’ll talk about it next, plus some more spooky happenings in the Tampa Bay area that you can check out this week. But before we hit those topics, here’s the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on so...

With Florida set to lift vaccine mandates for school kids, doctors around the state and the country are talking about the deadly impacts it can have. You’ll hear about that next, plus a recap of what protesters were talking about at the 'No Kings' demonstrations in the Tampa Bay area this past weekend. Plus, some spooky events you can check out in the area as we’re closing in Halloween. But first,...

This is episode 100 of the Bay Blend! Just a quick thank you if you've been a true blender as we've gotten this show off the ground. We won't get too sappy with it, but we seriously couldn't do this without you - so thank you. Here's to 100 more, and beyond. Anyways, you can tell we’re getting really close to the holiday season with the amount of cool events we have going on in the Tampa Bay area,...

If you love music, and you love hanging out in the Greater Tampa Bay area, then you’re going to like this episode. Warren Buchholz and Sky will break down the shows and concerts you could check out this weekend. Plus, some events for tonight, including a free art walk through Ybor. But before that, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeu...

Today, we’ll learn about a key part of Tampa’s Black history, and how it's still being preserved and taught. Plus, some really cool free events you can check out tonight if you’ve got the time. But first, here’s the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Inst...

Today, you’ll hear some of the sounds of a new St. Pete-based band with a witchy theme and a punny name, just in time for spooky season. Plus, some events you can check out this week in the Tampa Bay Region. But first, let’s hit the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Today, you’ll hear about how the federal shutdown is impacting food benefits and how the government may fund them if the shutdown continues into next month. And are temperatures finally cooling off in Tampa? Sort of... But first, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.face...

Today, you’ll hear about a St. Petersburg Council meeting that got spicy. And good news if you're looking for an easier way to get to Clearwater Beach. Plus events queen Malaika Hollist is here with some weekend events, like a mural festival in St. Pete and some family-friendly Halloween ideas. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newslett...

Harmonicas, Canadian pop, and smooth jazz are the themes for today’s local music roundup. You’ll hear about that all with Warren Buccholz, plus some events you can check out tonight, including the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season opener. But first, let’s hit the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: F...

Nothing soothes the soul like some time in nature, and today you and Sky are going to one of the most highly rated parks in the country. And it’s right here in West Central Florida. Plus, a free drum and dance circle and a BYOB comedy club you can check out tonight. But first, lets get you caught up with the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org...

Tariffs are hitting tons of small businesses hard across the country, and the Tampa Bay Region is no exception. You’re going to hear from one Asian Grocer in Bradenton about what he’s feeling, as he says he might have to close up shop. Plus, you’ll hear about pumpkin patches, and a two-for-one museum experience in St. Pete that you can check out. But first, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org...

If you’re a renter in Florida, or if you’re planning on renting soon, you’re going to want to hear Sky's talk with reporter Douglas Soule about a new law that just went into effect. Plus, we have some events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. But before that, let’s hit the latest news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsle...

Today, you’ll hear about a celebrity chef making waves in Tampa's food scene. We'll crown the champion of Alaska's 2025 Fat Bear Week. Plus your Friday roundup of stuff to get into this weekend once you slam your laptop shut. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF...

There’s some great music events happening this weekend, including one from WUSF you can check out for FREE. The one and only Warren Buchholz will tell us about it. Plus, some others to round out this beautiful week in the Tampa Bay area. But first, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Faceboo...

Right now we’re sandwiched in between two one year anniversaries – when Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the area. You’ll hear Sky's conversation with one of the guys in charge of the area’s response and recovery, and how he’s thinking about it in 2025. Plus some events tonight, like a Happy Hour Book Club, and death metal. Before that – the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our dail...

The Cross Bay Ferry that got people from Downtown Tampa to Downtown St. Pete has been closed since earlier this year, but it could be coming back soon. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to look out for this week in the Tampa Bay area. But before we hit that - the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on soc...

Another family in the Tampa Bay area is calling for the release of someone they say was wrongfully detained by ICE. He’s been in custody since May. Today, you’ll hear about that, plus some events going on in the Tampa Bay area this week, including Hobbit Day. But before that, here’s the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter...

There’s some fun stuff going on this weekend in the Tampa Bay area, like glow pop up pickleball, a young readers fair, and learning the science of the Cuban Sandwich. Malaika Hollist and Sky Lebron will talk about it all, but the before that - the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: ht...

This weekend there’s a lot, and we mean A LOT of cool music events happening in the Tampa Bay Area, and Warren Buchholz and Sky Lebron will break it down. Plus, some events you can check out tonight if you’re free. But first, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook...

You'll hear about WUSF's new daily show where you can make your voice heard, and we'll to talk to host Matthew Peddie about what he's excited about as it gets going. Plus, if you want to watch "The Princess Diaries," or try some new wines and spirits, we got you covered on where you can do that tonight. But before that – the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: htt...

On Tuesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you'll hear about a church in Manatee County bringing groceries to immigrant families afraid to leave their homes due to recent ICE crackdowns. That, plus a big-time book sale and a haunted history lesson in Pasco County you can go to. But first things first – the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall...

On Monday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you’ll hear about why your utility bills in Tampa have been so high. In fact, they’re the highest in the entire state! More on that, plus some events to check out tonight and this week in the Tampa Bay area. Before that though, let’s talk the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us o...

On Friday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you’re going to get the weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist. We’re talking free museum day, Tampa Fashion Week and more for you to do over Saturday and Sunday. And before that - the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUS...