The Bay Blend

On Thursday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, it's time for another weekend live music roundup. Our Warren Buchholz will give you the latest. On top of that, some events to consider the next couple days if you're trying to have some fun. And before all 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 m...

On Wednesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’re gonna get the latest on a new disaster aid program looking to help underserved communities in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. Plus, some events to fill the rest of your week with a bit more fun. Before all that, let's hit the local news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsle...

On Tuesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about an uptick in arrests by ICE here in Florida, and WHO exactly is being arrested. Plus, some events you may want to punch in your calendar for the week. And first, we'll hit those local 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: h...

On Monday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about repairs at a popular Pinellas County pier battered by the last couple of hurricanes. Plus, some events to watch out for this week. Before that, though, let's talk about the latest local 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://ww...

On Friday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, we're skipping the news headlines, but you'll hear how you can celebrate the holiday from anywhere in the Tampa Bay area, plus some events to keep the party rolling through the weekend. 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...

On Thursday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, a roundup of the 4th of July themed shows and concerts you could see this weekend! And before we get into all that, let’s hit 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.instagram.com/wusfp...

On today’s Wake Up Call, Gabriella Paul hosts. You’ll get some hurricane advice from a Florida meteorologist and some ideas off-the-beaten path for your evening. 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.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ YouTube: h...

On this Tuesday’s Wake Up Call, you’ll hear about new laws taking effect in Florida today. Plus you’ll get some ideas on how to spend your evening. And as always, the latest news headlines. Gabriella Paul is in for Sky Lebron. 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...

On today’s Wake Up Call, you’ll hear about Florida’s first wildlife overpass that’s opening soon on I-4. You’ll also get some ideas on how to spend the next couple of nights. Gabriella Paul hosts. 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.instag...

Today, you'll get a preview of some events for your weekend. Plus a save the date for a comedy headliner coming to town. But first, here's your daily dose of 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ YouTube:...

On Thursday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you'll get your roundup of live local music performances plus a couple ideas on how to spend your evening. But first, the news headlines. Gabriella Paul is in for Sky Lebron. 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: ht...

One Wednesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, we take a visit to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to hear some animals that you probably wouldn’t suspect are at an Aquarium. Plus, some really sweet events that are cheap and will make your night a bit more memorable. Before all that though, let’s hit the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wa...

On Tuesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about a safety addition to many of Hillsborough County’s most popular parks that could help during a medical emergency.  Plus, some events that you can add to your week that’d be a fun time out of the house. Before that though, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newslet...

On Monday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about how the elimination of an affordable housing fund in Hillsborough County could have some long-term impacts on the community. Plus, a look at some events to check out this week. But first, let’s get to those news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on soc...

On Friday's Wake Up Call from WUSF - there’s A LOT going on in the Tampa area this weekend and you’ll hear about some of it with our Friday event roundup. And before we do that, we'll hit the news headlines, including efforts to restore some of the Pinellas County beaches hit hard by hurricanes. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newslet...

On Thursday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, it’s Juneteenth - a federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people. We’re going to skip the news headlines and get into some Juneteenth events you can check out today, plus some of the musical events and concerts you should keep on your radar. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-n...

On Wednesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, we join a Silent Book Club in Tampa to see what the hype is about, and if Sky can finally get to the good part of the book he started a few weeks back. And some Wednesday night events to keep your eye on. And first, we have to talk about the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newslet...

On Tuesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you'll hear about the supposedly dashed plan for New College to take over the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, along with how USF trustees want to handle potential deals like this in the future. Plus, some low-key events if you’re looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday. And as always, let’s hit the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our...

On Monday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll get some advice from the folks at Tampa International Airport on what you should be prepared for if a hurricanes is heading to the area and you're trying to catch a flight. Plus some events to check out tonight. But first, the news headlines, starting with the mass protests that took place throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Region this weekend. Website: htt...

In Friday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, it’s time for the Friday Event Roundup for the Greater Tampa Bay Region, and there's definitely things to do for Pride, Juneteenth and Father’s Day. But before we get to that, you'll hear 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....

On Thursday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, get ready for your roundup of live, local music performances you can check out for Father's Day. Plus other cool events you can go to tonight. And as always, we start things off with 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.fac...

In Wednesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about the loss of an important Tampa voice, city councilwoman and independent bookstore owner Gwen Henderson. We’ve got some of a conversation she had with WUSF last year. And you’ll get some details on events happening tonight. And first up, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/w...

On Tuesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’re gonna get a quick rundown on how federal cuts to rental programs could affect local low-income housing. Plus, a couple events to try out tonight. And things start off as always, with 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://w...

On Monday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about a lawsuit that environmental groups are whipping up about staffing at the biggest manatee sanctuary in the world. And of course, it's in the Florida! Plus, some Monday night events you can check out. But first and foremost, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsle...

On Friday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you'll hear a roundup of events going on this weekend in the Greater Tampa Bay Region that you can check out! There's the Metallica concerts, and plenty more to keep an eye on. And we've even got a traffic report! Plus, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on soci...