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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.

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.

Phosphate mining has been going on for decades in the Tampa Bay area, causing serious health concerns and plenty of legal issues. A new bill would help protect the owners of that land. You’ll hear that, plus some events to check out this week, including a food truck party with an all-you-can- eat buffet. But before that, the news.

Warren Buchholz and Meghan talk about some music events to check out this weekend, including the blues band Blood Brothers (spoiler alert, they’re not actually related). Plus we have some fun events to check out, like a special screening of the 1990 cult holiday classic "Home Alone." 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.

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.

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.

Florida blueberry farmers struggled through a tough winter this year, and a lot of them lost the bulk of their crops. We’ll talk about what that could mean for the blueberries you buy. Plus, a new play opens up at the Straz inspired by the life of Alicia Keys. And an adult book fair?! Sign us up. Before we talk about that – here’s the news.

The federal government wants to remove all restrictions for oil drilling in Gulf waters, including rules created to protect endangered animals. You’ll hear more on that, plus a bartender battle, an airplane expo, and other fun things happening in the Tampa area this week. But first — the news.

There’s an empanada festival, a free prom dress giveaway, and even a musical theatre rave going on this weekend in the Tampa Bay area, and Malaika Hollist and Sky will talk about it all. Tampa Bay Lightning playoff hockey also begins this weekend, and we'll give you a preview of where you can celebrate and watch the game. Before all that, you're getting the news.

Another week, another local music roundup with Warren Buchholz. There are some fun shows this weekend and we’ll tell you about them, including some jazz, some rock, and a nod back to the '70s. Plus, a new art gallery has its grand opening in Ybor, and where you can learn to make your own sushi. You’ll hear about that, but first, the news.

A theatre project in Sarasota is trying to revive the connections between Black and Jewish people and the discrimination both groups faced in the 1950s and '60s. More on that, plus some Earth Day and Earth Day-adjacent events going on in the Tampa Bay area this week! We’ll tell you about that, but first things first – the news.

Happy birthday to The Bay Blend! As of today, we're a year old. But we realized our cute little manatee logo has no name, and we need your help figuring out what it should be. We’ll tell you how in just a bit, along with some fun Tampa Bay area activities tonight. But first, the news.

A guy from North Carolina is walking an outline of the entire continental United States. He just walked through the Tampa Bay region, so we found him on the side of the road and walked with him. You’ll hear more on that, plus some free and fun events you can check out tonight. But first — the news.

As we continue to highlight unique food trucks in the Tampa Bay area, we’re headed to a taco truck with a niche. We’ll tell you about it. Plus if you like learning, or bowling, or R&B, you’re going to want to listen to the events going on tonight. But first, let’s hit the news.

We’re hitting another food truck as part of our series this month. And today is for my people who love chicken, or who have a sweet tooth. Plus, some really cool art to check out, or make yourself, in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. Before that — here’s the news.

Another Thursday, another local music roundup with Warren Buchholz. This time we have some great, cheap concerts to check out for the jazz and country lover in your life, plus a place to bring your father figure and celebrate the holiday on Sunday. Before that though — you're getting the local headlines.

It’s Juneteenth, celebrating the anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865. We're going to tell you where you can go to celebrate it in the Tampa Bay area today and this weekend, along with some other events going on. It's all on today's weekend event roundup. But first — the news.

If you look at the recent school district grades across the Tampa Bay region, it would appear the state's on the up-and-up. But some education experts and parents suggest pumping the brakes before celebrating, because there’s some caveats. We’ll talk about it, plus some fun things to do in the area to start the week. But first - the news.

A Fort Meade resident and businessman is suing the city, which wants to build a massive AI data center a half-acre from his home. WUSF's Jessica Meszaros joins the pod with that report. Plus, a reminder on vote-by-mail for Tampa Bay residents. And lots of weeknight activities to sprinkle into your schedule.

It’s time for another local music roundup, with America’s big 250th birthday in mind. We’ll have some spots where you can listen to some tunes and feel that American spirit in your bones. And, of course, some fun events to check out tonight throughout the Tampa Bay area. But first — here’s the news.

On today’s music roundup, we have an ensemble group that mixes tons of different genres, a reggae-ska band with some upbeat tunes, and even some death metal. On top of that, where you can go to watch the U.S. men’s soccer team take on Turkey in the World Cup. We’ll have all of that and more, but first — the news.

It’s local event roundup time, and with it being the last weekend of Pride Month, there’s a lot going on. Plus some other events happening too, like a place to learn how to make your own bacon from scratch. You’ll hear about that and plenty more, but first up, let’s hit the news.

It shows off how living in the U.S. influenced Salvador Dalí and changed his art and works over the years. Turns out, putting a wild mind in a wild country, makes someone even wilder. More on that, plus some places to enjoy the full moon tonight in the Tampa Bay area. First though — the news.

This is it! We made it to the end of the week. But it just gets better from here. Today, Malaika Hollist has a jam-packed lineup of events to check out over the weekend, like a circus spectacular in Sarasota and bronco busting in Dover. Plus, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stops by Tampa General Hospital.