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Some sensitive documents leaked out of the Sarasota school district showing investigations into teacher misconduct. Now, one school board member wants police to figure out where the leak came from. You’ll hear about that, plus, it’s a great day to be a bingo lover in the Tampa Bay area! We’ll tell you why, but first – the local news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://ww...

A leaked report details how lots of money from a state Medicaid settlement ended up going partly toward a charity with ties to the first lady of Florida. Plus, FDOT tells local police to take down some Flock cameras. Plus, you'll hear about a couple of events where you can kick back this week.  - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsle...

Officials finalized an agreement late last week to relocate the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark to Tampa. Plus, the debate over Flock cameras is taken up by Bradenton officials. And, of course, some fun weeknight events to pencil in to your calendar.  - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Fol...

Malaika Hollist with Arts Axis Florida stops by the Blend with guest host Meghan Bowman. Hollist gives the lowdown on events to check out in the Tampa Bay region this weekend. We’re talking about a drone show, a cupcake contest, and a fish printing workshop – so you can keep a record of your bass forever. Plus, it's a no-go for the show at Haslam's this weekend.  -- The Bay Blend is sponsored by S...

Warren Buchholz with WUSF’s Jazz joins guest host Meghan Bowman for the weekly local music roundup. He’s got some Americana, guitar jazz, and a music event that’s pretty cool, as long as the cops don’t shut it down. You’ll hear about the shows you can see over the weekend and about the legend we lost this week – Dolly Parton. -- The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf...

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is one of the region’s most important resources. The workers there have pretty stressful jobs, but their property got a new space that should make unwinding a bit easier. You’ll hear about it, plus some cool events for your Wednesday and Thursday, including the chance to paint a manatee! More on that, but first – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenba...

Florida education officials have been pushing textbook publishers to remove specific mentions of climate change and the human role of it. WUSF has been investigating this for over a year now, and today, you’ll hear what we found out. Plus, some cool events going on in the area tonight, including a pretty legit cornhole tournament! But first – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbac...

A week after the Florida primary is over, the stage is being set for November’s general election. So, what are the Republican and Democrat playbooks heading into these next few months? We’re going to hear from one of our boots-on-the-ground reporters, and we'll tell you about some fun events to start your week here in the Tampa Bay area. First though – let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsore...

It’s weekend event roundup time, with a special guest! We’ll be talking books, animals, and moving and grooving, all going on over the next couple days in the Tampa Bay area. 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://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https...

It's Music Roundup time with Warren Buccholz, getting you the local cheap concerts going on this weekend. We’ll hit you with the latest sounds, plus some really fun things you can do tonight in the Tampa Bay area. First up, though - the local 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...

We have the results from Florida Primary Election. We’re going to tell you how that impacts November’s general election, and you in the Tampa Bay area. It’s a full post-Primary Day roundup that’ll take up two sections compared to your normal episode, but this is important to know, so buckle up. Then, we still have some events to share if you’re trying to have fun in the area tonight and tomorrow....

All around Tampa Bay, you’ll find these little cabinets filled with books. We’ll tell you why you shouldn’t feel bad about grabbing a book from one, and where these tiny libraries came from, along with some cool things to check out in the area after you vote today. Remember, it’s Primary Day here in Florida! Anyways, let’s hit the local news first. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Websi...

There’s a new effort to bring some life back into cemeteries. Host Meghan Bowman talks to WUSF’s Daylina Miller about a group helping document and preserve stories about the deceased.   -- 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 media: Facebook: https://www.facebook....

You'll get the lowdown on events to check out this weekend across the Tampa Bay area with the one and only Malaika Hollist of Arts Axis Florida. Plus, a preview of the forecast. Spoiler: it's freaking hot.  - 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 media: Facebook: htt...

Happy 813 Day to all who celebrate! Get ready for a local music roundup with WUSF's Warren Buccholz, plus some events you can check out to take part in the 813 festivities today. But first – let’s hit the local headlines. 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 media:...

Tired of the same old sports people have been playing for hundreds of years? Well, how about a new sport that's right here in the Tampa Bay area, featuring bubbles!? Sky will explain it all in just a bit, and he'll give you some fun events to check out tonight in the local area. First up, though – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for...

The property tax referendum that Floridians will vote on in November will look a lot different on the ballot than when it was initially written up. We’ll tell you why in just a second, plus some really fun things happening in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. First things first, though – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our...

Today’s the official start of the school year for a bunch of districts in the Tampa Bay area. Some of those districts are really hammering down on the amount of time kids are interacting with screens. We’ll get into that in just a bit; plus, some fun things you can do to start your week around the region. But first - the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www....

It’s local weekend event roundup time! We have Legos, cats, comedy and cheap carnival games, some true event diversity here in the Tampa Bay area. You’ll hear about all of it in just a bit, 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://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: F...

Today, we have your local music roundup. If you’re into punk rock, bluegrass tributes, and some unique blues sound, then we have some really fun shows for you to check out in Tampa Bay this weekend. Plus, some events to spice up your Thursday evening. But first - let's give you the local headlines. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily news...

A professor at a college in the rural part of the Tampa Bay region was fired after assigning a short story that mentioned alcohol, drugs and sex. Now, the teacher is suing the college, saying she was wrongfully punished. You’re going to hear from her, plus some interesting events going on tonight and tomorrow across the area. But first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Websit...

USF has a strong footprint in the Tampa Bay area, but did you know they also had a campus in the Florida Keys? A lot of the work there is focused on saving one of the most beautiful natural phenomena on earth – coral reefs. We’ll talk about how next, plus some cool events to check out tonight! But first, let's hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org...

Do you remember your school lunch number? I do! I have no idea why I still remember it, though. Just ahead on today's episode, you'll hear how politics are cutting their way into the lunch line at school. Plus, some fun events to pencil in for the week. But first - the news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wus...

You'll get the details on some kid-friendly events, from a back-to-school carnival to tickets available for Dude Perfect, a touring group of dads who got famous on YouTube for making crazy basketball trick shots. All of that, plus today's headlines, on the pod with host Gabriella Paul. - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: htt...

Tonight is the second-to-last show at Ybor's independent music venue, the Crowbar, before it closes up shop. You'll hear from the owner. Plus, a Tampa-based trombonist and a psychedelic funk group are performing near you. Hear about it on today's pod along with your daily headlines!  - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https...