The Bay Blend

The Death Metal music scene started right here in the Tampa area, and there’s going to be a showcase of that history at Magnanimous Brewing this weekend. Sky sat down with two people running the event, who could be considered Death Metal historians. You’ll hear that, plus some other events to check out in the region this week. But first, the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Websit...

A new law proposal in Florida would make every public school required to have portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln hung up somewhere easy to find. We’re talking that, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area where you can spend some quality time over the next few days. But first – here’s the news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for ou...

We’re already a month into 2026. Wild. Anyways, former phosphate mine land in Hillsborough County is the latest property that one developer wants to turn into more than 1,000 homes. But residents and environmentalists have concerns about what would happen if people lived on the former toxic site. We’ll talk that, plus some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. Let’s hit the news hea...

Ahoy! On today’s local event roundup, we’re going over Gasparilla, yes, but we also have some events that you can check out this weekend if you’re not interested in pirate tomfoolery at all. You’ll get that, but first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social...

This weekend is Gasparilla of course, but that’s not the only thing going on. Warren Buchholz and Sky will talk about the local music you can check out this weekend, including a Spongebob Musical! Are you ready kids? First though, let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newslette...

Gasparilla is the time to dress like a pirate, act a fool, and party with your friends. But how did it come to be what it is today? We’ll take a peek inside a new exhibit that looks at that history. Plus, some events going on tonight, including a Gasparilla themed happy hour and a Tom Petty Tribute concert. But first, the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf....

The Tampa Bay Lightning is playing its first ever outdoor home hockey game this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. But how do you keep that ice from melting in the Florida sun? We’ve got answers, plus some events to check out in the Tampa Area this week. But first, let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https:/...

Did you know that landfills generate a bunch of bad gases for the atmosphere? Well, Hillsborough County is trying to turn that bad gas into helpful gas that makes them money. More on that, plus the events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. But first, of course, the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://w...

It’s Gasparilla season. Malaika Hollist and Sky will go over one of those events happening this weekend, along with other things going on in the Tampa Bay area today through Sunday. Before that though, you'll get the news. 

Another week, another Music Roundup with Warren Buchholz, telling you about the local places where you can bob your head to some sweet sounds this weekend, plus some events to liven up this Thursday in the Tampa Bay area. But let's hit the news first. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newslett...

 There’s a guy in Tampa running shirtless with the US Flag who says he’s trying to unify America. He now has an insane following online, and Sky got to catch up with him. You’ll hear that, plus some events in the Tampa area to make your week a little more fun! But first up – the news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https...

 New College of Florida has been eyeing some land at the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport to house its new baseball stadium. And now, they’re doing some work on that land that’s stirred up controversy. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay region. But let’s jump into the news first.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up...

Today is Martin Luther King Day, and you’re going to hear a talk about a new documentary showing an important historical event during Tampa’s civil rights era. Plus some events you can check out today to honor King’s legacy and impact. Let’s get to it. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newslet...

Malaika Hollist joins guest host Meghan Bowman with a roundup of events you can check out this weekend. Like a special event with tacos, tequila, and Lucha Libre wrestling, think Cirque du Soleil meets the UFC. All that and more after the news headlines. 

On this week’s Music Roundup, we have an award winning blues artist, some sexy guitar under candlelight, and even an event from us here at WUSF. You’ll hear that, plus some events for tonight in the Tampa Bay area. Let’s get into it – starting with the news. 

The 18th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race just started and it has five performers from Florida, including one from St. Pete. We got a chance to talk to Discord Addams before the season started. You’ll hear some of that convo, plus some really fun and helpful events going on tonight in the Tampa Bay area. But first up – the news.  Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://...

Have you caught the flu lately, or maybe someone you know has? Well, it's happening to a whole bunch of people across the country, and the Tampa Bay area is feeling it, too. We’ll talk about the influx this month, plus some events to check out this week in the region. But before that – here’s the news.  Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall...

Corals reefs off Florida’s coasts have seen massive die-offs in recent years because of warm waters. But scientists are using groundbreaking methods to bring these corals back. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay area. Buts lets hit the news first. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Fol...

In the weekend event roundup, we’re talking the pirate pup parade as Gasparilla season start up, an R+B Ice Skating event, the Harlem Globetrotters, and more! You’ll hear about what’s going on in the Tampa Bay area. But before we do that, let’s talk the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-...

We check in once again with Warren Buchholz from Jazz at WUSF. We’ll hit you with that, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area you can check out tonight, and even one this morning if you’re in the South Tampa area. But first - here’s the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follo...

The 2024 Hurricane season may feel a bit far away at this point, but it left a lasting impact on Tampa Bay and the sand in the Bay. You’ll hear what Eckerd College students found out, plus some events to round out this first full week of 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. But first things first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily new...

ADUs are extra living spaces built onto a family home and can be rented out separately, and Florida lawmakers are looking to add more rules when building them. You’ll hear about that, plus some really cool events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. But first, here’s the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter:...

Could 2026 be the year Florida gets a new state bird? There’s been some chirping about it, and you’ll hear the latest in just a couple minutes. Plus, some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area as we get back into our normal routines and out of the holiday season. But first, the news you might've missed this weekend. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign...

We're not saying Happy New Years again. That’s old news. Instead, today we’re talking about a new photography exhibit you can check out at a museum in Bradenton from one of the most prolific photographers of our time – Clyde Butcher. You’ll get a bit of a preview on his work. And then, some stuff to check out this weekend. Let’s get into it. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: htt...

It’s 2026! Wild, right? Feels like it was just last year yesterday. But yeah - Happy New Year! One more day skipping the news, and then tomorrow we’ll get back to a more normal schedule. By Monday we’ll be fully back into the swing of things, but for now, let's get you in and out of here in a jiffy. Let’s go over what’s going on in the Tampa Bay region today, if you’re still looking for something...