The Bay Blend

It’s May 1st, just like Justin Timberlake predicted it would be. Guest Host Meghan Bowman is back in the captain's seat today. Malaika Hollist shares some great things to do this weekend, so you don’t have to just chill on your couch, unless you want to. Plus, it's May Day.

It’s the International Day of Jazz! Today’s guest host, Meghan Bowman, talks to Warren Buchholz with WUSF Jazz about the special day and some music shows you don’t want to miss. Plus, a few events you can check out too. 

Today’s guest host, Meghan Bowman, takes a special look at a new podcast by WUSF and Your Florida – Defenders of the Everglades – with the help of one of the Bay Blend’s other hosts (spoiler alert - it’s Gabby). Plus, some events you can start penciling on your calendar.

The BTS Army has taken over Tampa these last few days, and we had a reporter on the ground, talking to the sea of fans for the insanely popular Korean boy band, after they kicked off their global tour right here in town. You’ll hear that, plus you’ll find out about a place for fellow nerds to hang, and where you can pitch your single friend to other single people. Before that though - you're getti...

The Florida SAVE Act is a new law that has more guidelines on proving you’re a citizen when registering to vote. It’s already caught a lot of legal pushback from voter groups, and we’re going to talk about it. And you'll get the latest from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on a man charged in the deaths of two USF students. Plus, where to go to score free BTS tickets, cook good vegan food,...

Your Friday event roundup with Malaika Hollist. Plus, the K-pop phenomenon BTS kicks off their North American tour in our own backyard!  - 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.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpu...

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026: Your Local Music Roundup + it's Take Your Kid to Work Day It’s Thursday, so that means Warren Buchholz is sharing a lineup of shows to check out this weekend. Plus, the Bay Blend also welcomes a special guest today for Take Your Kid to Work Day.

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, we’re headed to the Green Swamp! Never heard of it? Surprisingly a lot of people haven’t, even though its massive and right between Tampa and Orlando. We’ll tell you all about it, plus some more Earth Day events you can check out, and a place to watch the first round of the NFL Draft with other Bucs fans. First up - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbache...

 Check out this premise: A chicken hatches next to dinosaur eggs, and has to figure out who he is, while learning to be a dinosaur himself. If you want more, we’ll tell you about "Nugget Saves the Day," a play written by third-graders that’ll be professionally performed this weekend in Sarasota. More on that, and some more events going on in the Tampa Bay region these next couple nights. But first...

A theater project in Sarasota is trying to revive the connections between Black and Jewish people and the discrimination both groups faced in the 1950s and '60s. More on that, plus some Earth Day and Earth Day-adjacent events going on in the Tampa Bay area this week! We’ll tell you about that, but first things first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf....

There’s an empanada festival, a free prom dress giveaway, and even a musical theatre rave going on this weekend in the Tampa Bay area, and Malaika Hollist and Sky will talk about it all. Tampa Bay Lightning playoff hockey also begins this weekend, and we'll give you a preview of where you can celebrate and watch the game. Before all that, you're getting the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seit...

It's local music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. This time with a twist, because this Saturday is Record Store Day. You’ll hear about what that is and where you can celebrate in the Tampa Bay area, plus learn some fun hockey history, or try to become a pickleball champion. Those events are going on tonight and we’ll talk about that too. First – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbach...

There’s a really unique mural in the Tampa Heights neighborhood being unveiled this week. We're going to give you a preview of it before you see it for yourself. Plus, a legendary Tampa bakery reopens, and a place where you play and learn some chess, all happening over the next day or two. But before that, here’s the news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org...

Temporary Protected Status could soon be out the door for hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the US. The majority of them are in Florida, and a huge chunk of them work in healthcare, filling in some big-time caretaker vacancies. You’ll hear about the potential impacts of that, plus how you can join a skate club or make your own bracelets, along with other things happening in the Tampa Bay...

The federal government wants to remove all restrictions for oil drilling in Gulf waters, including rules created to protect endangered animals. You’ll hear more on that, plus a bartender battle, an airplane expo, and other fun things happening in the Tampa area this week. But first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newslette...

There are SO many festivals going on in the Tampa Bay area this weekend, whether you’re into music, athletics, or even birding or loquats! Malaika Hollist and Sky will get you caught up, but first up – 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:...

Some really fun shows and concerts are in the Tampa Bay Region this weekend, and Warren Buccholz and Sky are going to talk about them! Plus, we have some fun events going on tonight, including a bounce house, a Lightning watch party, and more. But first – 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.wus...

Governor Ron DeSantis just signed a bill to designate certain groups as domestic terror organizations. Some Islamic advocacy groups are already dealing with the legal fallout of this exact thing. You’ll hear from both sides coming up, plus, another chance to see Guy Fieri, or check out a free symphony, all happening tonight in the Tampa Bay area. And before we talk about all of that, let’s hit the...

A food network legend is headed to Clearwater later this month, and WUSF got to catch up with him. You’ll hear from Alton Brown today, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area this week that might tickle your fancy if you’re looking for something to do. 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...

Crabs taking an all-you-can-eat buffet strategy to overgrown algae is helping out our coral reefs. You'll learn more about that. Plus, a couple of events to hit up for the nostalgia.  - 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.com/W...

Temporary caps on water use in Tampa start today to help us get through this extreme drought. Plus, there's already some tea between Hillsborough County commissioners over ballpark plans for the Rays. And, of course, your weekend roundup.   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 u...

You'll get a lineup of live music events for this weekend. Plus, Trump's controversial challenge to birthright citizenship -- and what your neighbors think about it. And, ICYMI, Kennedy Space Center sent a rocket to the moon!  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 me...

Today, we’re checking out one of the biggest annual events on Clearwater Beach – the Sugar Sand Festival! Sadly, the sand isn’t made of sugar. But it’s still really cool. We also have some events you can check out tonight to make your week a bit more fun. But let's start with the news. And by the way, Happy April Fools Day! The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org...

Who knew the trash you throw out could make some sweet rock sounds? You’re going to hear about the Garbage Men band based out of Sarasota today, plus events in our region if you want to brighten your evening up. 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 so...

Florida is experiencing one of its worst droughts ever, and it’s hitting the Tampa Bay area pretty hard. Today, Meghan Bowman talks with WUSF’s Nancy Guan about the water shortage and how new restrictions might impact you at home and even when you go out to eat.