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Do you want a quick way to get local headlines, and discover some cultural events and things to do around the Tampa Bay area? Then check out The Bay Blend from WUSF.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
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Did you know that landfills generate a bunch of bad gases for the atmosphere? Well, Hillsborough County is trying to turn that bad gas into helpful gas that makes them money. More on that, plus the events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. But first, of course, the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
It’s Gasparilla season. Malaika Hollist and Sky will go over one of those events happening this weekend, along with other things going on in the Tampa Bay area today through Sunday. Before that though, you'll get the news.
Another week, another Music Roundup with Warren Buchholz, telling you about the local places where you can bob your head to some sweet sounds this weekend, plus some events to liven up this Thursday in the Tampa Bay area. But let's hit the news first. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
There’s a guy in Tampa running shirtless with the US Flag who says he’s trying to unify America. He now has an insane following online, and Sky got to catch up with him. You’ll hear that, plus some events in the Tampa area to make your week a little more fun! But first up – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
New College of Florida has been eyeing some land at the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport to house its new baseball stadium. And now, they’re doing some work on that land that’s stirred up controversy. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay region. But let’s jump into the news first. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
Today is Martin Luther King Day, and you’re going to hear a talk about a new documentary showing an important historical event during Tampa’s civil rights era. Plus some events you can check out today to honor King’s legacy and impact. Let’s get to it.The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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 to do.The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
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