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It’s Public Radio Music Day, and today we’re breaking down what that means exactly. Plus, more fall festivals and fun events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. Before that, the news.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," host Matthew Peddie drives us through the costs of auto insurance in Florida, concerns for the Caribbean and the joys of storytelling.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," hear about local cities that want to take charge of their electricity, a plan to thwart charter "Schools of Hope," and two more ways Tampa shines.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we’re talking about a Tampa Bay boom town, hearing from some rising local artists and learning about a buzzing local suds scene.

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.

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

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.

We’re talking holiday wonderland, a community fun run, and a disco show on today’s weekend event roundup. You’ll hear the latest from Malaika Hollist from Arts Axis Florida, but before that, let's get to the news.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we dive into the aftermath of the weekend's Ybor City tragedy, hear from caregivers from across the state, and catch up on the Bolts, Bucs and Bulls.

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.

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 talk about the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office cheating scandal, SNAP benefits that haven't come and an author whose books are heavy on history.

A flea market in Manatee County called Mr. G’s — you might’ve heard of it or seen it before — has been a staple for the Hispanic population for a couple decades now. But that’s changing with recent immigration crackdowns. We’re talking about that, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area to get you through the week. But first, the news.

FarmPixie is a free online marketplace that steers you to fresh, local products like meat, eggs, bath soaps and more.

Today we’re catching up with the co-hosts of America’s Test Kitchen. It’s the PBS cooking show that teaches us which cooking equipment and recipes are worth our time and money.

An analysis shows some local charter schools have nearly the same percentage of underused space as traditional campuses. Plus, plenty of Bucs talk.

From mental health shortages and dangerous streets to murky springs and colorful murals, "Live and Local" discussions span crises, solutions and creativity.

The Tampa Animation Festival is this weekend, and Sky got to talk to one of the head honchos. You’ll hear that, plus some more Tampa Bay area events going on this week. And like always, let’s start with the news.

Seafood restaurant Cheeky’s has the convenience of the St. Petersburg's walkable Grand Central District, with the breezy vibe of a beachfront eatery.

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

If you're stuffed from Thanksgiving and looking to get out the house, or you need something to do with the family this weekend, we're skipping the news today. Let's get straight to the events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this weekend. None of it is Black Friday-related, you can figure that out yourself. Good luck fighting a senior citizen over a discounted laptop.

This holiday season, we’re doing things a little differently around here

Happy Thanksgiving! if you're listening today, you're a true blender, and we are so, so thankful for you. We're going to skip the news today. Let's take a day off from what's happening in the world and in the Tampa Bay region, good or bad, and just talk about some of the stuff happening today in our community. It'll be a quick one today so you can get to enjoying your holiday. Let's get started.

If you’re whipping up some good Thanksgiving meals, chances are there’s going to be some grease and oil that you don’t know what to do with. We got the answer for you, plus some events you can check out tonight before the big meal Thursday. Let’s hit the news first though.

The conservation effort to protect millions of acres of wildlife habitat illustrates how expeditions, fundraising, media storytelling, and local, state and federal governments can work together.