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.
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Previous Episodes
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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. -
There’s a guy in Tampa running shirtless with the U.S. 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.
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New College of Florida has been eyeing some land at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to house its new baseball stadium. And now, they’re doing some work there that has stirred up some reaction. 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.
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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.
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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.
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In 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.
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The 18th season of "RuPaul’s Drag Race" just started and it has five performers from Florida, including one from St. Petersburg. I 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.
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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.
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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. But let's hit the news first.
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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.
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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.
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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.
