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For many folks living in the inner city, meal options are limited to what they find in nearby convenience stores and fast food joints.

From skyrocketing utility bills to debates over property taxes and SNAP benefits — and, of course, the wildest Florida Man stories — Floridians are feeling the squeeze, the stakes and the strange.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we highlight courage and community — strengthening young minds, fighting for felons' rights, a historically Black golf course and houses built to beat a Category 5 hurricane.

You ever think about building model ships? Yeah, neither do we. But we went to a club in the Tampa Bay area where it's their lifestyle. We’ll go there together in a couple minutes, plus we have some free holiday events to check out. But first, let’s hit the news.

The Suncoast Jazz Festival is happening this weekend, and Warren Buchholz and Sky will be talking about that, plus some other low-key music events going on. And we have some fun events to check out, including if your name is Karen. You’re really going to want to hear this one, Karen. But first, the news.

It’s the weekend before Turkey Day next week, so let’s get active. Malaika Hollist and Sky will talk about some events you can check out this weekend in the Tampa Bay area before the holiday season takes over our lives. But before that, here’s the news.

Housing costs are a big problem for a lot of people in the Tampa Bay area, and one family is trying to give some relief for that in one of the region’s poorest neighborhoods. You’ll hear about that, plus some things to do in the region as we get closer to Thanksgiving. Before that though, here’s the news.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," the conversations cover conserving resources, navigating neighborhood shifts and revisiting ballot battles.

From schools to student aid, historic escapes to outdoor adventures, this "Florida Matters Live & Local" runs the gamut of the serious and the surprising.

On "Florida Matters Live and Local," we explore anticipated rising health care costs, updates on Tropicana Field, a dancing trailblazer and tips for finding unique gifts.

We’re going to hit the music roundup a little early this week because, be honest, you’re not going to listen on Thanksgiving Day, even though there will be an episode. We stay working here on the Bay Blend. Either way, we have some local shows you can check out in the Tampa Bay area right after Turkey Day. Before that though, the news.

We’re skipping the news today since it’s Veteran’s Day. We have some events you can check out throughout the day to celebrate. But first, we’ll hear about how some people in the region are learning to honor veterans in a really unique and interesting way — by restoring headstones.

On "Florida Matters: Live and Local," we celebrate Veterans Day with discussions on the contributions of vets and the programs that support them.

A new potential law would allow Florida residents to build a" granny flat," kind of like a mother-in-law suite, on properties with single-family homes. That's not how it works right now. We’ll talk about the chances of that becoming law, plus some lovely events to check out in the Tampa Bay area, including cat acrobatics, right up my alley! But first – the news.

Environmentalists and immigration advocates have been speaking out against the immigration detention center in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" since it was built last year. But did you know that same piece of land has been embroiled in controversy for decades? WUSF produced a whole documentary about it, and you’ll hear about it, plus some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area tonight. But first – the news.

The Sarasota Orchestra’s music director had the time of his life during Bad Bunny's Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime, plus segments on Everglades preservation, measles and Valentine’s Day fun.

Polk County officials pumped the brakes on a plan to put a truck refueling stop near a wildlife corridor that's underway. Plus, abortion rights activists rallied outside the state Capitol yesterday. You'll hear about that, plus some events putting love in the air this Valentine's weekend across the Tampa Bay region.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor sits down for a wide-ranging conversation, tackling everything from the Rays stadium talks and public safety to immigration, transportation, and the city’s future.

The conversation starters for "Florida Matters Live & Local" include Florida's execution pace and some Super Bowl talk that has nothing to do with Seahawks and Patriots.

We have some really, really solid-sounding concerts you can check out this weekend that’ll amp it up. Warren Buchholz and Sky will break it down for you.

A couple of college challenges are in the spotlight. We get an update on the New College-USF controversy and learn about the growing concern of student food insecurity.

Saturday is Valentines Day, and we have some local shows that’ll help you feel the love, whether that’s jazz, K-pop, or something in between. Warren Buchholz and I got ya covered. Plus, a Whataburger is now in the Tampa Bay area! We'll talk about that. But first, the news.

Gasparilla is the time to dress like a pirate, act a fool, and party with your friends. But how did it come to be what it is today? We’ll take a peek inside a new exhibit that looks at that history. Plus, some events going on tonight, including a Gasparilla themed happy hour and a Tom Petty Tribute concert. But first, the news.

It's more than just depression. It's exponential bereavement that can feel like a panic attack, bringing deep sadness and a feeling of losing control. Let's learn about grief attacks.

Florida lawmakers have big choices to make: How to handle charter takeovers through the Schools of Hope program and what to do with property taxes.