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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.
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Happy Halloween, Blenders! This is the Bay Blend... Halloween edition. And in honor of the mascot, Meghan dressed up as a manatee. What’s your outfit? Today, you’ll hear about some spooky events from Malaika Hollist and some other cool things to check out this weekend. But first, 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
Happy Halloween Eve! To celebrate, we have some spooky music events you can check out this week in the Tampa Bay region. Warren Buchholz and Sky will go over that in a second, and we'll also hit you with some more end-of-the-week events. But first, 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
It’s Public Radio Music Day, and today we’re breaking down what that exactly means. Plus, more fall festivals and fun events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. Before we get to that, I got the news for ya.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
One of our favorite fruits that isn’t really a fruit - avocados - are suffering from a disease that’s hurting a lot of Florida’s crop. We’ll talk about the tragedy, plus some events to fill out your week in the Tampa Bay Region. But first, 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
Sarasota’s school district had a plan to put one of its high schools inside of a middle school. You might’ve already guessed it, but people weren’t too happy about it. We’ll talk about the latest with that plan, plus some events to get you through yet another work week. But before that - 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
The weekend before Halloween, you already know what the event roundup is going to be about with Malaika Hollist. We'll tell you what you can be doing this weekend to celebrate in the Tampa Bay area, including events at the Zoo, Tampa Theatre, and more. But first, 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
The Thursday local music roundup is about to hit you, along with some really cool events to check out tonight, including a saxophone benefit concert, and another fall festival going on in Tampa. Before all that noise, though, 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
Today, we’re talking Bonsai trees, and people in the Tampa Bay area who love them so much, they have a whole club dedicated to it. Plus, spooky glow in the dark yoga, some pre-fest festivals, and a virtual book club are among some of the things you can be doing this week, and we'll talk about it. But first, 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
If you love the sight and smell of flowers, you’re going to like the latest exhibit at Selby Gardens in Sarasota. We’ll talk about it next, plus some more spooky happenings in the Tampa Bay area that you can check out this week. But before we hit those topics, 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
With Florida set to lift vaccine mandates for school kids, doctors around the state and the country are talking about the deadly impacts it can have. You’ll hear about that next, plus a recap of what protesters were talking about at the 'No Kings' demonstrations in the Tampa Bay area this past weekend. Plus, some spooky events you can check out in the area as we’re closing in Halloween. But first, 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
This is episode 100 of the Bay Blend! Just a quick thank you if you've been a true blender as we've gotten this show off the ground. We won't get too sappy with it, but we seriously couldn't do this without you - so thank you. Here's to 100 more, and beyond. Anyways, you can tell we’re getting really close to the holiday season with the amount of cool events we have going on in the Tampa Bay area, and today Malaika Hollist will talk about what’s going on this weekend. Before we get to 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
If you love music, and you love hanging out in the Greater Tampa Bay area, then you’re going to like this episode. Warren Buchholz and Sky will break down the shows and concerts you could check out this weekend. Plus, some events for tonight, including a free art walk through Ybor. But before that, 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
Today, we’ll learn about a key part of Tampa’s Black history, and how it's still being preserved and taught. Plus, some really cool free events you can check out tonight if you’ve got the time. But first, 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
Today, you’ll hear some of the sounds of a new St. Pete-based band with a witchy theme and a punny name, just in time for spooky season. Plus, some events you can check out this week in the Tampa Bay Region. But first, let’s hit 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
Today, you’ll hear about how the federal shutdown is impacting food benefits and how the government may fund them if the shutdown continues into next month. And are temperatures finally cooling off in Tampa? Sort of... But first, 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
Today, you’ll hear about a St. Petersburg Council meeting that got spicy. And good news if you're looking for an easier way to get to Clearwater Beach. Plus events queen Malaika Hollist is here with some weekend events, like a mural festival in St. Pete and some family-friendly Halloween ideas.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
Harmonicas, Canadian pop, and smooth jazz are the themes for today’s local music roundup. You’ll hear about that all with Warren Buccholz, plus some events you can check out tonight, including the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season opener. But first, let’s hit 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
Nothing soothes the soul like some time in nature, and today you and Sky are going to one of the most highly rated parks in the country. And it’s right here in West Central Florida. Plus, a free drum and dance circle and a BYOB comedy club you can check out tonight. But first, lets get you caught up with 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
Tariffs are hitting tons of small businesses hard across the country, and the Tampa Bay Region is no exception. You’re going to hear from one Asian Grocer in Bradenton about what he’s feeling, as he says he might have to close up shop. Plus, you’ll hear about pumpkin patches, and a two-for-one museum experience in St. Pete that you can check out. But first, 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
If you’re a renter in Florida, or if you’re planning on renting soon, you’re going to want to hear Sky's talk with reporter Douglas Soule about a new law that just went into effect. Plus, we have some events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. But before that, let’s hit the latest 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
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