The Bay Blend

Today, you’ll hear about a St. Petersburg Council meeting that got spicy. And good news if you're looking for an easier way to get to Clearwater Beach. Plus events queen Malaika Hollist is here with some weekend events, like a mural festival in St. Pete and some family-friendly Halloween ideas. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newslett...

Harmonicas, Canadian pop, and smooth jazz are the themes for today’s local music roundup. You’ll hear about that all with Warren Buccholz, plus some events you can check out tonight, including the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season opener. But first, let’s hit the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: F...

Nothing soothes the soul like some time in nature, and today you and Sky are going to one of the most highly rated parks in the country. And it’s right here in West Central Florida. Plus, a free drum and dance circle and a BYOB comedy club you can check out tonight. But first, lets get you caught up with the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org...

Tariffs are hitting tons of small businesses hard across the country, and the Tampa Bay Region is no exception. You’re going to hear from one Asian Grocer in Bradenton about what he’s feeling, as he says he might have to close up shop. Plus, you’ll hear about pumpkin patches, and a two-for-one museum experience in St. Pete that you can check out. But first, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org...

If you’re a renter in Florida, or if you’re planning on renting soon, you’re going to want to hear Sky's talk with reporter Douglas Soule about a new law that just went into effect. Plus, we have some events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. But before that, let’s hit the latest news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsle...

Today, you’ll hear about a celebrity chef making waves in Tampa's food scene. We'll crown the champion of Alaska's 2025 Fat Bear Week. Plus your Friday roundup of stuff to get into this weekend once you slam your laptop shut. 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...

There’s some great music events happening this weekend, including one from WUSF you can check out for FREE. The one and only Warren Buchholz will tell us about it. Plus, some others to round out this beautiful week in the Tampa Bay area. But first, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Faceboo...

Right now we’re sandwiched in between two one year anniversaries – when Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the area. You’ll hear Sky's conversation with one of the guys in charge of the area’s response and recovery, and how he’s thinking about it in 2025. Plus some events tonight, like a Happy Hour Book Club, and death metal. Before that – the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our dail...

The Cross Bay Ferry that got people from Downtown Tampa to Downtown St. Pete has been closed since earlier this year, but it could be coming back soon. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to look out for this week in the Tampa Bay area. But before we hit that - the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on soc...

Another family in the Tampa Bay area is calling for the release of someone they say was wrongfully detained by ICE. He’s been in custody since May. Today, you’ll hear about that, plus some events going on in the Tampa Bay area this week, including Hobbit Day. But before that, here’s the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter...

There’s some fun stuff going on this weekend in the Tampa Bay area, like glow pop up pickleball, a young readers fair, and learning the science of the Cuban Sandwich. Malaika Hollist and Sky Lebron will talk about it all, but the before that - the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: ht...

This weekend there’s a lot, and we mean A LOT of cool music events happening in the Tampa Bay Area, and Warren Buchholz and Sky Lebron will break it down. Plus, some events you can check out tonight if you’re free. But first, the 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...

You'll hear about WUSF's new daily show where you can make your voice heard, and we'll to talk to host Matthew Peddie about what he's excited about as it gets going. Plus, if you want to watch "The Princess Diaries," or try some new wines and spirits, we got you covered on where you can do that tonight. But before that – the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: htt...

On Tuesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you'll hear about a church in Manatee County bringing groceries to immigrant families afraid to leave their homes due to recent ICE crackdowns. That, plus a big-time book sale and a haunted history lesson in Pasco County you can go to. But first things first – the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall...

On Monday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you’ll hear about why your utility bills in Tampa have been so high. In fact, they’re the highest in the entire state! More on that, plus some events to check out tonight and this week in the Tampa Bay area. Before that though, let’s talk the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us o...

On Friday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you’re going to get the weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist. We’re talking free museum day, Tampa Fashion Week and more for you to do over Saturday and Sunday. And before that - the 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/WUS...

On Thursday's Bay Blend from WUSF, with it being Thursday and all, you know what that means. A music roundup with Warren Buccholz. Today we’re talking 80s and 90s hits, R&B, and plenty more. Plus, some events for tonight, and a heads up on a very unique Tampa Bay Lightning experience going on next year. But first, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https:...

On Wednesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, Sky is going to a welding academy to learn how to make art - or at least attempt to make art - with metal. Plus, we have some events for you to check out as we round out the week in the Tampa Bay area. But before all that, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social medi...

On Tuesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’re talking a book you might’ve had to read if you went to school in Florida. It's being turned into a TV series that'll be out at early as next year. Plus, watch parties you can check out this week for some trending TV shows that are finishing up their runs. Before we get to that though - the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter:...

On Monday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’ll check out an improv club in Sarasota with one of our reporters from the WUSF Newsroom to see how it helps people make friends, have fun and think on the fly. Plus, we have some events for you to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week, like 90s and 2000s trivia, and spooky season pumpkin painting. But first, the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up f...

On Today's Bay Blend, you'll hear about the state's plan to protect free speech on campuses in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death and some community responses to redistricting efforts. And, of course, there's Friday's roundup events near you this weekend. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: ht...

On today's Bay Blend, you'll hear about more book bans in Hillsborough County and new challenges to Florida's open carry ban. And, of course, there's Thursday's roundup of live music events near you. 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.ins...

On Wednesday's Bay Blend, we’ll take you along to a brewery with a different take on book club. Plus some ideas to celebrate making it halfway to the weekend. And, as always, your top 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.instagra...

On Tuesday's Bay Blend from WUSF, you’ll hear about a Tampa woman's debut novel that hits on love and grief and has plenty of Florida influence in it. That, plus some events to check out this week to mix things up for you, involving Pokemon, Trucks and Jeeps, and painting. Really covering a wide variety of hobbies today. That’s all next, but first – the news. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up...

On Monday's Bay Blend from WUSF, we’re talking about the grand reopening of the Florida Holocaust Museum. We got an early look at its renovations, and what you can expect when you go inside. Plus, a look ahead to some events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. All that and more, right after the news headlines. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://w...