The Bay Blend

On Thursday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you’re getting the local Music Roundup with Warren Buchholz and Sky, breaking down the weekend shows you can check out. And we'll some events for you tonight, if you’re looking for something to do. Before that, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media:...

On Wednesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, Sky is hanging out with mermaids! He got to chill with mermaids who were performing in Weeki Wachee in the 1960s, and for the first time in over 50 years, they were able to swim in the spring again, tails and all! Also, some events for you to check out tonight for 813 Day and beyond. And before all that craziness - the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.o...

On Tuesday's Bay Blend from WUSF - St. Petersburg's got an intersection painted in support of the LGBTQ+ Community. But new rules from the state’s department of transportation could force that popular, rainbow-themed street art and a bunch of others go away. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to celebrate 813 Day tomorrow! Before that though, the news headlines.  Website: https://www.wusf.or...

On Monday's Bay Blend from WUSF - earlier this year, more than 200 Venezuelans in the US were deported to a notorious El Salvador prison. Today, you’ll hear about one of them, a Tampa man now separated from his wife and son. Plus, some events this week to check out. And before all that, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupc...

On Friday's Bay Blend from WUSF, Malaika Hollist and Sky have another event roundup for tonight and the rest of the weekend. Come on. You know you’re still looking for something fun to do. Before that though, the news headlines. 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/WU...

On Thursday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’re blending up a music roundup for you with Warren Buccholz. He’ll tell you about the Tampa Bay area shows and concerts you can head to this weekend. Plus some events you can check out tonight. And before that, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social medi...

On Wednesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, Sky talks with the guy in charge of demolishing the old Howard Frankland bridge! Why are they doing that? You'll find out. Also, some events to liven up your week in the Tampa Bay area. First up though, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Faceboo...

On Tuesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you’re going to hear about an art exhibit in Sarasota featuring quilts former slaves made to keep warm that now are considered their own unique art form. Plus, some events to keep you occupied in and around the Tampa area. And before all that – the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsl...

On Monday's BAY BLEND from WUSF - that’s right – new name, new logo, same pod. Giving you your daily blend of the local news, culture, and events to check out in the Tampa Bay area. Today, you’ll hear about new sports complexes popping up throughout the region. Plus, some events to mark on your planner for this week, because we know you’re looking for something fun to do. And of course, the news h...

On Friday's Wake Up Call from WUSF - Looking for fun this weekend? Malaika Hollist has gotcha covered with some events that are fun and cheap going on in the Tampa Bay Area this weekend. We’ll talk about that, but before we do, we'll get to the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Faceb...

On Thursday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, Warren Buchholz and Sky Lebron talk about some of the local shows and concerts you can check out this weekend as we wrap up July. Plus, some events for tonight you can go to! And before that, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https:...

On Wednesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you'll hear about an art exhibit in Tampa where you can literally step into the paintings of Van Gogh and Monet. Kinda wild right? We’ll hit that, plus some events to check out tonight and through the rest of the week. And of course, before all that, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeu...

On Tuesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, did you know that as small as the Florida Panther population is now, it was waaay lower in the 90s? The state even recruited Pumas from Texas to help repopulate them. But are these newer Florida Panthers a Puma hybrid? We’ll talk about that, plus some events to check out this week if you’re looking for something fun to do. And before that – the news headlines....

On Monday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you'll hear about how hard it is to access birth control in Florida - it's one of the worst in the country, according to new research. We'll help you kick off the work week with some events to put on your radar. And before all that – the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Fol...

On Friday's Wake Up Call from WUSF - this weekend is packed with things to do in the Tampa Bay Area (727 Day is just one of them), and Malaika Hollist is going to give you the latest. Before that, the news headlines. 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 Instagram...

On Thursday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, let’s have some fun with another music roundup alongside Warren Buchholz. He’ll tell you about some of the local shows and concerts to know about this weekend. Plus, some events for tonight, if you’re looking for something to do! And before that – the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcal...

On Wednesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about a new rule changing how teens get their learners permits. Hint: It’s gonna be a bit tougher to drive on the streets if you’re a young’n. And we've got some local events to get you through the week. To start off, let’s hit those news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-new...

On Tuesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, it's all about that Florida heat. It’s always hot here, but has it been even hotter than usual? You’ll hear how sustained heat has hurt the state over years. Plus, some fun events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay Area. And before all that noise – the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wake...

On Monday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’re going to hear from a Tampa man who’s directly affected by the end of Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans and Nicaraguans. Plus, some events in the area you can plan for this week if you’re trying to have some fun. And first – the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter...

On Friday's Wake Up Call from WUSF - if someone says it’s going to be a slow weekend in the Tampa Bay area… smack them on the back of the head and send em this podcast, because we have an event roundup full of what's going on this weekend. And as always, we start the morning with the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-new...

On Thursday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, it’s music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. He’s got some cool local shows to check out. Plus some events you can go to tonight, and as always, the news headlines. 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 Instagram: https://www...

On Wednesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear how local businesses around Tropicana Field are doing since the Rays have gone to Tampa, and how the opposite is happening in Tampa. Plus, some events you can check out tonight. And of course, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Fa...

On Tuesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear how Florida is changing the way it accredits its universities, which could have big impacts on how higher education is run in the state. Plus, some events for later this week you can have some fun at. First, let’s get things going with the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall...

On Monday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about a Pinellas County camp breaking the mold and teaching young girls they can join male-dominated trades like carpentry or plumbing. Plus, some events in the Greater Tampa area you should keep on your radar this week. But first, as always, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wake...

On Friday's Wake Up Call from WUSF - you looking for something to do this weekend? Malaika Hollist has got you covered. The weekend event roundup comes in this episode, but first let’s hit those news headlines. 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 Instagram: http...