The Bay Blend

On today’s local music roundup, we have an ensemble group that mixes tons of different genres, a reggae-ska band with some upbeat tunes, and even some Death Metal. On top of that, where you can go to watch the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team take on Turkey in the World Cup. We’ll have all of that and more, but first - the news. 

It’s the last week of our local food truck highlight, and today we’re talking about a summer food staple, and something very close to Sky's heart, and his arteries, too, if he eats too many. And, some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area tonight. 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...

Florida has a longer list of people trying to get a Green Card than any other state in the country. And due to some recent changes, that list might get a lot longer. More on that coming up, plus, some ways to get active, eat chicken wings, or test your Marvel movie knowledge over the next couple days in the Tampa Bay area. But first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website:...

Ye, a.k.a. Kanye West, is coming to Tampa for a pair of concerts this upcoming weekend, and some people are not happy about it. You’ll hear their concerns, plus some events to check out to start your week in the Tampa Bay region. But first – the news. 

It’s Juneteenth, celebrating the anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865. We're going to tell you where you can go to celebrate it in the Tampa Bay Region today and this weekend, along with some other events going on. It's all on today's weekend event roundup. But first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for o...

Another Thursday, another local music roundup with Warren Buccholz! This time we have some great, cheap concerts to check out for the jazz and country lover in your life, plus a place to bring your father figure and celebrate the holiday on Sunday. Before that though - you're getting the local headlines. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our dail...

We’re hitting another food truck as part of our local series this month. And today is for my people who love chicken, or who have a sweet tooth. Plus, some really cool art to check out, or make yourself, in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. 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://...

A new study reveals how expensive it is to live in the Tampa Bay area in the Big 2026, and how residents here are making it work financially. You’ll hear about that, plus, a Jazz Jam, pro pickleball, and a summer book swap happening over the next couple days. But first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://ww...

After two weeks of suggestions and hundreds of votes tallied, we finally have an official name for the Bay Blend manatee. We’ll tell you in just a bit what it is. Plus, we’re headed on a boat with our resident Florida Man reporter to learn about stingrays! But first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.w...

Today we’re talking about World Cup Watch parties, the Tampa Fringe Festival, a seafood festival, and more going on this weekend in the area. It’s all part of the weekend event roundup, which you’ll hear in just a couple minutes. But first - the news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your...

Another Thursday, and another local music roundup in store for you. Today, we have a jukebox band playing true throwbacks, a violinist with some really fresh sound, and an Australian duo that’s been popping off lately. Before we get to those though – here’s the news.  Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF The Bay Blend i...

As we continue to highlight unique food trucks in the Tampa Bay area, we’re headed to a taco truck with a niche. We’ll tell you about it. Plus if you like learning, or bowling, or R&B, you’re going to want to listen to the events going on tonight in the area. But first, let’s hit the news. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your v...

The Chinese game Mahjong has really taken off in popularity, including here in the Tampa Bay region. We’ll go into why, and some of the history and controversy surrounding it. Plus, some events going on in the area tonight if you’re trying to have fun! But first – the news. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF The Bay B...

We heard from YOU, and after a bunch of submissions, we’ve narrowed down the names for our Bay Blend manatee to a top 8, Now we’re putting it to one final vote. You’ll hear the details, plus declining birth rates and school enrollment has meant staff cuts for certain school districts in the Tampa Bay area. More on that, but first let’s hit some other news. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Ma...

It’s time for the local event roundup for the Tampa Bay area. This weekend you can catch pro cliff diving, a unique antique furniture showcase, a family fun day at the pier, and the beginning of Pride Month events! It’s also the final day of the Bay Blend manatee naming competition, which you can submit at WUSF.org . Please do that. But let’s get to the news first. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Se...

You’ll get your local music roundup today, and we have a free farewell concert for a band that's been performing in the Tampa Bay Region for over a decade, along with some other cool shows to check out. Plus, events to head to in the Tampa Bay area tonight. But first, the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.w...

This month we're taking you around the Tampa Bay area to highlight some local food trucks, and we’re starting with a food truck…that’s not really a food truck. You’ll get what we mean in a couple minutes, but let’s hit the news first. 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 s...

Happy birthday to the Bay Blend! As of today, this show is officially a year old. But we realized, we still haven’t named our baby. Our cute little manatee logo has no name, and we need your help figuring out what it should be. We’ll tell you how in just a bit, along with some fun Tampa Bay area activities tonight, but first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://...

Search dogs have become important for finding missing people and bodies. But they can’t search underwater. In Sarasota, there's a very unique critter on the team to help solve that problem. You’ll hear about that, plus some fun events in the Tampa Bay area to start your week! But first, the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsle...

Today you’ll get your weekend event roundup, and we’re talking a Pokemon convention, a youth art show, and more happening in the Tampa Bay area. We’ll get to that, 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 social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W...

On this week's local music roundup, we'll hear house music from a popular Norwegian DJ brother duo, plus some really different and FREE jazz shows going on in the Tampa Bay area. But before that, you're getting 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/WUSF Insta...

Pets are awesome to have around, but they can also be a ton of responsibility. But what about robo-pets? Sounds weird as a concept, but we’ll talk about how its helping seniors make connections. Plus, events to check out in the Tampa Bay area over the next two days. Before we get to that, though – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our d...

Last week was NPR’s Climate Solutions Week, and here in the Tampa Bay area, we’re learning about a solution for sea level rise called 'living shorelines'. You’re going to hear more about what that is, plus, fun things going on in the area over the next couple days. Let’s hit the news first, though. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily news...

Today we're skipping the news. Instead, Sky is going to tell you about some events you can go to today in the Tampa Bay region to honor fallen US Military members. Let's get started. 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...

This weekend, there’s some really great food festivals going on in the Tampa Bay region. We’re going to tell you about them in our weekly event roundup! Before that, though - 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.facebook.com/WU...