The Bay Blend

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...

On Thursday’s Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about some of the music events happening in the Greater Tampa Bay Region this weekend, with shows that’ll hit a lot of different tastes. And some events you can check out tonight if you have some time to kill. And, as always, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newslett...

On Wednesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, Sky starts his journey visiting different unique clubs and groups throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Region! First up, a bunch of Bonsai lovers who teach him the art of growing a styling trees. You'll also hear about events going on tonight if you're looking for something to do. And of course - the news headlines, too! Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for...

On Tuesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you'll hear about how one small beach town in Southwest Florida is recovering years after a hurricane blasted the area, and the lessons the Greater Tampa Bay Region can take from it as the 2025 hurricane season ramps up. Plus a couple fun options if you're looking for something to do for the cheap. And of course, today's news headlines. Website: https://www.wus...

On Monday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you'll hear about a Cat Cafe with a different approach to adopting some fuzzy friends, and who says Monday nights in Tampa Bay aren't fun?  We'll have some events you can check out tonight that are cheap and a nice way to add some excitement to the beginning of your week. And of course, the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily news...

Do you want a quick way to get local headlines, and discover some cultural events and things to do around the Tampa Bay area? Then check out The Bay Blend from WUSF.  I'm Sky Lebron, and every weekday I'll share exactly that, in just about 5 minutes. Listen while you’re brushing your teeth, eating breakfast or driving to work or school. By the end of each episode, you’ll feel in the know about YOU...