The Bay Blend

Happy Fri-yay Blenders! Malaika Hollist from Arts Axis joins Meghan Bowman with your weekly events roundup. You’ll hear about a throwback event in Tampa paying homage to the best of 80s and 90s hip hop and R&B music – but they don’t want “No Scrubs.” IYKYK 

Warren Buchholz is in the house today with your local music roundup. He has curated such a good lineup for you to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. He’s got artists you’ve probably never heard of, like Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones. We’ll get to that conversation and more right after the news. 

Today’s a spicy special episode! Sky sits down with a local man with a BOOMING hot sauce business. Sky speaks with him, or at least tries to, while sampling some very, VERY spicy sauces at the same time! 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://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on...

Florida Blueberry farmers struggled through a tough winter this year, and a ton of them lost the bulk of their crop. We’ll talk about what that could mean for the blueberries you buy. Plus, a new play opens up at the Straz inspired by the life of Alicia Keys. And an adult book fair?! Sign us up. Before we talk about that – here’s the news. 

Florida is saying goodbye to the penny for cash transactions. You’re going to hear about a new proposal that could save you or cost you a couple of cents for every purchase. Plus, a free historical play happening tonight, and a local chance to get your Mardi Gras fix on. But first, let’s get to the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our dail...

Get ready for some classic movies on the big screen, outdoor markets for kids and antique lovers, and a Pasco County fiesta this weekend. Yep… it's time for the local weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist. But before that - let's get you caught up with the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wak...

It’s local music roundup time with Warren Buccholz. This week we have three really different types of music to offer you to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. And of course, we'll talk USF Men's Basketball as the team gets set to play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade. But before we get to that, here’s the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website:...

A new exhibit in Tampa showcases the harrowing tragedy of the Titanic, even putting you in the shoes of a passenger on the ship in 1912. We’re heading there for a tour, plus we have some pretty cool events to check out, including the grand re-opening of a restaurant that burned down last year in Pinellas Park. First let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://w...

Since the Trump administration reclaimed the White House last year, ICE arrests have taken a huge jump. A year in, we have data on arrests in Florida, and the Tampa Bay area. You’ll hear about that, plus a couple O’ St. Paddy's Day events so you can celebrate today and still make it back to work Wednesday morning. Let’s start with the news. 

You'll meet some members of the USF men's ice hockey team as they prepare for the Division Three club hockey national championship tournament this week. And the NCAA men's basketball tournament starts this week, with Florida right here in 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 F...

Lawmakers are shooting for - not one, not two, but - three special sessions to tackle unfinished business from the 2026 legislative session. Plus, some events to check out this weekend. - 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...

Florida's Attorney General came for Tampa Mayor Jane Castor over the city's handling of immigration policies. Plus, Fort Meade residents push back on a plan to build a data center. And, of course, a preview of live music events around town this weekend. - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-news...

Host Gabriella Paul catches up with an environmental activist during the Tampa stop of his nationwide tour to eat off the land. Plus, a plan to build a cruise ship terminal could be sunk. And calling all parrotheads for a special event!  - 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...

You'll hear about another "micro" trend! But this one's all about plastic. Plus, your DoorDash in Florida could soon be delivered by roaming, autonomous devices. Very Wall-E-coded. And, of course, a heads up on ways to kick back this week after work.  - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsle...

You’ll hear about a new trend in Florida education that’s small in nature, but not in popularity. Plus, a craft-beer-making event that's steeped in some local lore. And some other ideas on how to spend your evenings this week.  --- 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 soci...

Host Gabriella Paul brings you a weekend roundup to kick off a month for the gals with Malaika Hollist of Arts Axis Florida. Plus, a pollen count that's peaking in the state. And 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 social media: Facebook: https://www.fac...

You know what time it is! It’s local music roundup time with Warren Buchholz.  It’s a lot like story time when you were a kid - but with a dope soundtrack. So - If you’re broke, close to it, or just want to save some cash but still have a good time, keep listening. But first, let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newslet...

We’re in that beautiful, couple-week stretch where it's not too hot and a perfect time to get out in nature. Hillsborough County wants more people checking out its green spaces. So, get out your hiking boots - we’re heading OUT! We’ll do that, plus go over some fun, free events in the Tampa area going on tonight. First, let's get you the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: h...

E-bikes and e-scooters are super popular, but safety regulations in Florida around them have been slow to catch up. Lawmakers in Tallahassee MIGHT be changing that, and we’ll hear what they’re considering, And, if you’re looking for to party tonight for the full moon, or want to join a competitive darts league, we got you covered. But first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. W...

You're going to hear some local reaction to the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran. Also - the people’s hearing on climate change just happened in the Tampa. It's where locals come together to talk about the extreme weather the area has seen. You’ll hear about local concerns, and what others are doing to help, plus some fun stuff going on in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple of days. First th...

What a weekend it's about to be in the Tampa Bay area! We have the Strawberry Festival, a Sausage Festival, Monster Jam, and more. And Malaika Hollist and Sky are going to talk about it all. And before that – 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: Fac...

This week on the local music roundup, we do a free-only edition, meaning places you don’t have to spend a penny to listen to some good music. Warren Buchholz and Sky will give you the lay of the land this weekend, plus we have some other events in the Tampa Bay area to check out today. Most of them are free, too. First up – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www...

Grand Theft Auto 6 is probably, maybe coming out this year. And a local movie director made a short film about the things you do in the game, and violence that’s portrayed in it. It was entirely shot here in the Tampa area. We sat down to talk about his message in the film, and you’ll hear that, plus some events going on in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days that should be a lot of fun,...

Sea turtles are pretty much born in a war zone. They hatch and immediately need to make it to the water. And because of this cold weather lately, some of them have actually been freezing in the water and floating back to shore. We’ll talk more about this issue for the baby turtles, plus some fun events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week, including a watch party honoring an actress who ju...

If you want to know how the Tampa Bay region is doing economically, you’re in luck. Last week there was a State of the Region event with local leaders and business professionals talking about exactly that, and we’ll fill you in. Plus, I have some really quirky things to check out in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. Let’s get to the news first. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbache...