The Bay Blend

From a craft arts festival at the sponge docks in Tarpon Springs to Tampa Bay Toy Con at the Florida State Fairgrounds, host Gabriella Paul and Malaika Hollist have you covered with local happenings this weekend. All that, plus your 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-newslett...

You know the drill! Your weekly music roundup is in the queue. Plus, some extra events to spruce up the end of your week. And, of course, the latest local headlines to start your Thursday! - 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....

The job market is no joke for Gen Z between high unemployment, slow hiring and AI transforming the job search. You'll hear from job seekers and industry experts in Florida on the issue. Plus, a federal appeals court struck down a Florida law that restricted race and gender curriculum on college campuses. All that, and more, on today's pod with host Gabriella Paul.  - The Bay Blend is sponsored by...

A Fort Meade resident and businessman is suing the city over plans to build a massive AI data center a half-acre from his home. WUSF's Jessica Meszaros joins the pod with that report. Plus, a reminder on vote-by-mail for Tampa Bay residents. And lots of weeknight activities to sprinkle into your schedule.  - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our...

A largely overlooked but important change to Florida's transportation law could change your experience at everyone's favorite place: the car dealership. Today, you'll learn why that is with host Gabriella Paul. Plus, Post Malone is coming to Tampa!  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 a special 4th of July weekend roundup for you today, talking about all of the red, white and blue events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area to celebrate the country's BIG 250! Before that though, you're getting 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 so...

It’s time for another local music roundup, with America’s big 250th Birthday in mind. We’ll have some spots where you can listen to some tunes and feel that American spirit in your bones. And, of course, some fun events to check out tonight throughout the Tampa Bay area. But first - you're getting the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our d...

Wednesday, July 1st, 2026: Running a marathon as a POTATO? + local reaction to birthright citizenship being upheld

USF’s College of Marine Science is still recovering after a fire caused major damage to the building and some of its experiments. So, can any of that research and equipment be saved? You’ll find out, plus a couple nerdy events to end June in the Tampa Bay area tonight. We’ll tell you about them, but first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up...

A new exhibit at the Dali Museum shows off how living in the U.S. influenced Salvador Dali and changed his art and works over the years. Turns out, putting a wild mind in a wild country, makes someone even wilder. More on that, plus some places to enjoy the full moon tonight in the Tampa Bay area. First though – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Si...

It’s local event roundup time, and with it being the last weekend of Pride Month, there’s a lot going on. Plus, some other events happening too, like a place to learn how to make your own bacon from scratch. You’ll hear about that and plenty more, but first up, let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://ww...

On today’s local music roundup, we have an ensemble group that mixes tons of different genres, a reggae-ska band with some upbeat tunes, and even some Death Metal. On top of that, where you can go to watch the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team take on Turkey in the World Cup. We’ll have all of that and more, but first - the news. 

It’s the last week of our local food truck highlight, and today we’re talking about a summer food staple, and something very close to Sky's heart, and his arteries, too, if he eats too many. And, some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area tonight. 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.o...

Florida has a longer list of people trying to get a Green Card than any other state in the country. And due to some recent changes, that list might get a lot longer. More on that coming up, plus, some ways to get active, eat chicken wings, or test your Marvel movie knowledge over the next couple days in the Tampa Bay area. But first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website:...

Ye, a.k.a. Kanye West, is coming to Tampa for a pair of concerts this upcoming weekend, and some people are not happy about it. You’ll hear their concerns, plus some events to check out to start your week in the Tampa Bay region. But first – the news. 

It’s Juneteenth, celebrating the anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865. We're going to tell you where you can go to celebrate it in the Tampa Bay Region today and this weekend, along with some other events going on. It's all on today's weekend event roundup. But first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for o...

Another Thursday, another local music roundup with Warren Buccholz! This time we have some great, cheap concerts to check out for the jazz and country lover in your life, plus a place to bring your father figure and celebrate the holiday on Sunday. Before that though - you're getting the local headlines. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our dail...

We’re hitting another food truck as part of our local series this month. And today is for my people who love chicken, or who have a sweet tooth. Plus, some really cool art to check out, or make yourself, in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. Before that - here’s the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://...

A new study reveals how expensive it is to live in the Tampa Bay area in the Big 2026, and how residents here are making it work financially. You’ll hear about that, plus, a Jazz Jam, pro pickleball, and a summer book swap happening over the next couple days. But first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://ww...

After two weeks of suggestions and hundreds of votes tallied, we finally have an official name for the Bay Blend manatee. We’ll tell you in just a bit what it is. Plus, we’re headed on a boat with our resident Florida Man reporter to learn about stingrays! But first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.w...

Today we’re talking about World Cup Watch parties, the Tampa Fringe Festival, a seafood festival, and more going on this weekend in the area. It’s all part of the weekend event roundup, which you’ll hear in just a couple minutes. But first - the news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your...

Another Thursday, and another local music roundup in store for you. Today, we have a jukebox band playing true throwbacks, a violinist with some really fresh sound, and an Australian duo that’s been popping off lately. Before we get to those though – here’s the news.  Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF The Bay Blend i...

As we continue to highlight unique food trucks in the Tampa Bay area, we’re headed to a taco truck with a niche. We’ll tell you about it. Plus if you like learning, or bowling, or R&B, you’re going to want to listen to the events going on tonight in the area. But first, let’s hit the news. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your v...

The Chinese game Mahjong has really taken off in popularity, including here in the Tampa Bay region. We’ll go into why, and some of the history and controversy surrounding it. Plus, some events going on in the area tonight if you’re trying to have fun! But first – the news. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF The Bay B...

We heard from YOU, and after a bunch of submissions, we’ve narrowed down the names for our Bay Blend manatee to a top 8, Now we’re putting it to one final vote. You’ll hear the details, plus declining birth rates and school enrollment has meant staff cuts for certain school districts in the Tampa Bay area. More on that, but first let’s hit some other news. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Ma...