
The Bay Blend
Weekdays at 7 a.m.
Every weekday, you'll get local headlines, and discover some culture and events around the Tampa Bay area in about 5 minutes. By the end of each episode, you’ll feel in the know about your own community. Let's face it — it's not easy feeling connected all the time.
Previous Episodes
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Harmonicas, Canadian pop, and smooth jazz are the themes for today’s local music roundup. You’ll hear about that all with Warren Buchholz, plus some events to check out tonight, including the Tampa Bay Lightning's season opener.
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Nothing soothes the soul like some time in nature, and today Sky takes you on a tour of 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.
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Tariffs are hitting small businesses hard across the country, and the Tampa Bay region is no exception. You’ll hear from the owner of an Asian grocery in Bradenton who says he might have to close up shop. Plus, pumpkin patches and a 2-for-1 museum experience in St. Petersburg. But first, the news.
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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.
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Today, you’ll hear about a celebrity chef making waves in Tampa's food scene. We'll crown the champion of Alaska's 2025 Fat Bear Week. Plus your Friday roundup of stuff to get into this weekend once you slam your laptop shut.
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There’s some great music events happening this weekend, including one from WUSF you can check out for free. Warren Buchholz will tell us about it. Plus, some others to round out this beautiful week in the Tampa Bay area. But first, the news.
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We’re sandwiched between two one-year anniversaries — when Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the area. We caught up with one of the people in charge of the area’s response and recovery, and how he’s reflecting about it in 2025. Plus some events tonight, like a Happy Hour Book Club, and death metal.
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The Cross Bay Ferry that got people from downtown Tampa to downtown St. Pete has been closed since earlier this year, but it could be coming back soon. You’ll hear about that, plus some events this week in the Tampa Bay area. But before we hit that -- the news.
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Another family in the Tampa Bay area is calling for the release of someone they say was wrongfully detained by ICE. He’s been in custody since May. Today, you’ll hear about that, plus some events going on in the Tampa Bay area this week, including Hobbit Day. But before that, here’s the news.
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There’s some fun stuff going on this weekend in the Tampa Bay area, like glow pop up pickleball, a young readers fair, and learning the science of the Cuban Sandwich. Malaika Hollist and Sky Lebron will talk about it all, but the before that — the news.
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This weekend there’s a lot, and we mean — a lot — of cool music events happening in the Tampa Bay area, and Warren Buchholz and Sky Lebron will break it down. Plus, some events you can check out tonight if you’re free. But first, the news.
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You'll hear about WUSF's new daily show where you can make your voice heard, and we'll to talk to host Matthew Peddie about what he's excited about as it gets going. Plus, if you want to watch "The Princess Diaries," or try some new wines and spirits, we got you covered on where you can do that tonight. But before that – the news.