The Bay Blend

Malaika Hollist joins guest host Meghan Bowman with a roundup of events you can check out this weekend. Like a special event with tacos, tequila, and Lucha Libre wrestling, think Cirque du Soleil meets the UFC. All that and more after the news headlines. 

On this week’s Music Roundup, we have an award winning blues artist, some sexy guitar under candlelight, and even an event from us here at WUSF. You’ll hear that, plus some events for tonight in the Tampa Bay area. Let’s get into it – starting with the news. 

The 18th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race just started and it has five performers from Florida, including one from St. Pete. We got a chance to talk to Discord Addams before the season started. You’ll hear some of that convo, plus some really fun and helpful events going on tonight in the Tampa Bay area. But first up – the news.  Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://...

Have you caught the flu lately, or maybe someone you know has? Well, it's happening to a whole bunch of people across the country, and the Tampa Bay area is feeling it, too. We’ll talk about the influx this month, plus some events to check out this week in the region. But before that – here’s the news.  Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall...

Corals reefs off Florida’s coasts have seen massive die-offs in recent years because of warm waters. But scientists are using groundbreaking methods to bring these corals back. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay area. Buts lets hit the news first. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Fol...

In the weekend event roundup, we’re talking the pirate pup parade as Gasparilla season start up, an R+B Ice Skating event, the Harlem Globetrotters, and more! You’ll hear about what’s going on in the Tampa Bay area. But before we do that, 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.wusf.org/wakeupcall-...

We check in once again with Warren Buchholz from Jazz at WUSF. We’ll hit you with that, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area you can check out tonight, and even one this morning if you’re in the South Tampa area. But first - 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 Follo...

The 2024 Hurricane season may feel a bit far away at this point, but it left a lasting impact on Tampa Bay and the sand in the Bay. You’ll hear what Eckerd College students found out, plus some events to round out this first full week of 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. But first things first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily new...

ADUs are extra living spaces built onto a family home and can be rented out separately, and Florida lawmakers are looking to add more rules when building them. You’ll hear about that, plus some really cool events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. But first, here’s the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter:...

Could 2026 be the year Florida gets a new state bird? There’s been some chirping about it, and you’ll hear the latest in just a couple minutes. Plus, some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area as we get back into our normal routines and out of the holiday season. But first, the news you might've missed this weekend. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign...

We're not saying Happy New Years again. That’s old news. Instead, today we’re talking about a new photography exhibit you can check out at a museum in Bradenton from one of the most prolific photographers of our time – Clyde Butcher. You’ll get a bit of a preview on his work. And then, some stuff to check out this weekend. Let’s get into it. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: htt...

It’s 2026! Wild, right? Feels like it was just last year yesterday. But yeah - Happy New Year! One more day skipping the news, and then tomorrow we’ll get back to a more normal schedule. By Monday we’ll be fully back into the swing of things, but for now, let's get you in and out of here in a jiffy. Let’s go over what’s going on in the Tampa Bay region today, if you’re still looking for something...

It’s the last day of 2025, New Year’s Eve, and on today’s Bay Blend, we’re hitting you with some events in the Tampa Bay Region you can check out if you don’t have any plans and are still looking for something to do.  No news today, so let’s just hop into today’s Blend! The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/...

Should pregnant women get to park in handicap parking spaces? That’s a proposal from one Florida lawmaker, but people with disabilities are saying that’s going to give them the short end of the stick. We’ll talk about that, along with an early event roundup with Malaika Hollist of Arts Axis Florida. Let’s just jump right into it! The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wus...

Today, we’re talking about potential changes to federal protections that help endangered and threatened animals in Florida, and what it could mean for animals like the Manatee, the Florida Panther, and others. Plus, we have an early edition of the Music Roundup this week with Warren Buccholz, and of course some events in the Tampa Bay area you can check out this week as we prep for 2026. Let’s get...

Christmas is over, but the events keep on keeping on in the Tampa Bay area. No time for rest, Malaika Hollist from Arts Axis Florida and Sky will tell you about what’s going on this weekend. It’s a fun episode, let’s get into it! 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...

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! Welcome to a special Christmas episode of the Bay Blend. We’re skipping the news, just like yesterday, so it’s a shorter episode. We're just going to hit you with some events you can check out in the area. You’ve opened your gifts, drank some egg nog, lounged around the house, now what can you do? Let’s find that out now. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenba...

Merry Christmas Eve to all who celebrate! Thanks for spending part of it with the Bay Blend. Seriously, it means a lot. We have a shorter episode for you today. We’re skipping the news and just talking about a little of what’s going on in the Tampa Bay Region today, if you have some time to kill by yourself or with your friends and family. Let’s just jump right in, shall we? The Bay Blend is spons...

We have an early holiday music roundup for you with Warren Buccholz from Jazz at WUSF. And if not music, we have some more events you can go to this week in the Tampa Bay area for the Christmas-y feels. First, let’s hit 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...

Interested in checking out some wild acrobatic action? Today you’ll hear from the King of the High Wire, and how you can watch him perform in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple weeks. Plus, some other events to catch this week before Christmas! 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...

Join Malaika Hollist and guest host Meghan Bowman as they discuss some events around the Tampa area this weekend. Like a market with last-minute shopping ideas for all the festive procrastinators out there. Plus, Meghan makes a sports prediction that you probably shouldn't place any bets on. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter:...

Warren Buchholz joins guest host Meghan Bowman to talk about some music events you can check out this weekend. And since it's the last one before Santa comes to town, he's even got a festive option for you. Plus some events to check out around town. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter...

You'll join guest host Gabriella Paul on a tour of the last operational cigar factory in the country. Plus, a couple events to spice up your 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 social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

You'll hear about Moez Limayem, a Tunisian-American man, who says his upbringing will shape how he leads the University of South Florida. Plus, some events to get you in the holiday spirit tonight! 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.fa...

You'll learn what the heck sargassum is -- and why there's less of it off the Atlantic coast. Plus, a couple events for your Monday evening. All that and more, after your morning headlines. 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.c...