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You'll hear about more book removals in Hillsborough County and new challenges to Florida's open carry ban. And, of course, there's Thursday's roundup of live music events near you.

On Today's Bay Blend, you'll hear about the state's plan to protect free speech on campuses in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing, and some community responses to redistricting efforts. And, of course, there's Friday's roundup events near you this weekend.

Supermarkets and big box stores are great. But nothing beats the feeling of shopping in a bodega.

The writer Carl Hiaasen is best known for his satirical crime novels set in Florida. His 1993 novel Strip Tease was adapted into a movie starring Demi Moore. And the Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey is based on his 2024 book of the same name.

To grow successfully, kids need a good foundation, nourishment and a lot of care—kind of like a garden.

We'll check out an improv club in Sarasota to see how it helps people make friends, have fun and think on the fly. Plus, we have some events for you to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week, like '90s and 2000s trivia, and spooky season pumpkin painting. But first, the news.

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.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," guests join us to discuss the Rays’ stadium plans and property tax pressures.

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.

What do rising power bills, soccer fans, highway chaos and Tampa’s twist on Oktoberfest have in common? They’re all part of today’s “Florida Matters: Live & Local,” with Matthew Peddie.

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.

On "Live & Local, we explore Hillsborough County’s DOGE audit, New College’s rising costs, safety in houses of worship and the legacy of the trailblazing nurses for the Tuskegee Airmen.

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.

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.

Vivian Aronson isn’t a regular mom. She’s a cool mom. As in, millions-of-social-media-followers cool.

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.

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.

With Florida set to lift vaccine mandates for school kids, doctors are talking about the impacts. Plus, a recap of what protesters were talking about at the "No Kings" demonstrations in the Tampa Bay area, and some spooky events you can check out as we close in Halloween.

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.

On "Florida Matters Live and Local," we'll discuss the new president at USF, Ybor City's cigar legacy, Florida’s record-setting executions and Plant City’s vibrant community traditions.

Emmanuel Dunbar grew up hating coffee. Now, coffee is his life.

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 them. 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.

Guests include the Florida Hospital Association's Mary Mayhew and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor. The topics: saving small-town hospitals, real impacts of government gridlock and Clearwater’s inclusive mission.

You’ll hear about a St. Petersburg City 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, including some family-friendly Halloween ideas.

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.