The Bay Blend
Do you want a quick way to get local headlines, and discover some cultural events and things to do around the Tampa Bay area? Then check out The Bay Blend from WUSF. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Thursday, May 14th, 2026: Your Local Weekend Music Roundup!
Another week, another local music roundup with Warren Buccholz. There are some fun shows going on this weekend and we’ll tell you about them, including some jazz, some rock, and a nod back to 70s music! 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.
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026: Walking outline of the entire United States?! + Alligator Alcatraz shutting down
A guy from North Carolina is walking an outline of the entire continental United States. He just walked through the entire 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.
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026: HOW MUCH does it cost to retire in the Tampa Bay area?!
How much money do you need to have saved to retire comfortably in the Tampa Bay area? We have the answer for you, and don’t get mad at us about it, we're just the messenger. Also, some free events tonight to check out, including a couple on the history and future of the Gas Plant district in St. Pete, and Jurassic Park trivia! But first, the news.
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Monday, May 11th, 2026: Two Ukrainian Brothers take the stage in Sarasota for Fiddler on the Roof!
Two brothers who fled Ukraine during the Russian invasion in 2022 are now stars on stage in Sarasota while using instruments they brought from their homeland. You’ll hear about it, plus some book events you can check out tonight in the Tampa Bay area, or maybe even some glow in the dark pickleball! Before we talk fun though – here’s the news.
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Friday, May 8th, 2026: Your Weekend Event Roundup + the fate of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus is coming
We have some weekend Mother’s Day events you can check out on today’s event roundup, including a Mother’s Day brunch in an aquarium and a special exhibit in a popular museum in St. Pete. We’ll tell you all about it, but first, the news.
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Thursday, May 7th, 2026: Your Local Weekend Music Roundup!
Sky is back in the music roundup chair with Warren Buccholz today, talking about some shows and concerts happening this weekend that might’ve missed your radar. Plus, events you can check out tonight, including the limited premiere of a movie about a Black soccer legend with a Tampa Bay area connection. Before that – here’s the news.
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026: Breaking down the four new St. Pete Gas Plant District proposals + some Tampa Bay area Mother's Day events!
St. Pete is back to figuring out what it wants to do with the land under and around Tropicana Field. There are four new proposals, and we’re going to break them each down for you. Plus, you’ll hear about some events going on in the Tampa Bay area tonight, including a couple places you can celebrate with your mama ahead of Mother’s Day. But first – the news.
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2026: Cinco De Mayo celebrations in Tampa Bay + the importance of living organ donation
It’s Cinco De Mayo! We were going to do a themed music intro, but honestly it would’ve come off as problematic, so we’ll hold off on that. Today you’ll hear about the need for living organ donors, and the shortage hospitals across the country are facing, including right here in the Tampa Bay area. Plus, some Cinco De Mayo events you can check out tonight if you’re trying to fiesta. But first - the news.
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Monday, May 4th, 2026: Studying marine science out in the Gulf + Star Wars Day in Tampa Bay!
May the 4th be with you! Shout out Jackson Harpe for this Star Wars Day music intro. Today you'll hear about how marine science students conduct research in the Gulf, plus how that could be impacted with a fire that broke out at the USF St. Pete Marine Science Laboratory over the weekend. And you'll hear about some Star Wars events that you can head to tonight to feel one with the force. But first - the news.
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Friday, May 1st, 2026: Your local events roundup + it's May Day
It’s May 1st, just like Justin Timberlake predicted it would be. Guest Host Meghan Bowman is back in the captain's seat today. Malaika Hollist shares some great things to do this weekend, so you don’t have to just chill on your couch, unless you want to. Plus, it's May Day.
Thursday, April 30th, 2026: Your local music roundup + it's the International Day of Jazz
It’s the International Day of Jazz! Today’s guest host, Meghan Bowman, talks to Warren Buchholz with WUSF Jazz about the special day and some music shows you don’t want to miss. Plus, a few events you can check out too.
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026: Your Florida drops a new podcast + some events for you to check out
Today’s guest host, Meghan Bowman, takes a special look at a new podcast by WUSF and Your Florida – Defenders of the Everglades – with the help of one of the Bay Blend’s other hosts (spoiler alert - it’s Gabby). Plus, some events you can start penciling on your calendar.
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026: The BTS Army invades Tampa!
The BTS Army has taken over Tampa these last few days, and we had a reporter on the ground, talking to the sea of fans for the insanely popular Korean boy band, after they kicked off their global tour right here in town. You’ll hear that, plus you’ll find out about a place for fellow nerds to hang, and where you can pitch your single friend to other single people. Before that though - you're getting the news.
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Monday, April 27th, 2026: The latest on Florida's SAVE Act + USF missing students update
The Florida SAVE Act is a new law that has more guidelines on proving you’re a citizen when registering to vote. It’s already caught a lot of legal pushback from voter groups, and we’re going to talk about it. And you'll get the latest from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on a man charged in the deaths of two USF students. Plus, where to go to score free BTS tickets, cook good vegan food, and craft your own ring in the Tampa Bay region this week. But first, the news.
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Friday, April 24th, 2026: Your lowdown on weekend events + BTS takes the stage in Tampa!
Your Friday event roundup with Malaika Hollist. Plus, the K-pop phenomenon BTS kicks off their North American tour in our own backyard!
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026: Your Local Music Roundup + it's Take Your Kid to Work Day
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026: Your Local Music Roundup + it's Take Your Kid to Work Day
It’s Thursday, so that means Warren Buchholz is sharing a lineup of shows to check out this weekend. Plus, the Bay Blend also welcomes a special guest today for Take Your Kid to Work Day.
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026: Exploring Florida's Green Swamp for Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, we’re headed to the Green Swamp! Never heard of it? Surprisingly a lot of people haven’t, even though its massive and right between Tampa and Orlando. We’ll tell you all about it, plus some more Earth Day events you can check out, and a place to watch the first round of the NFL Draft with other Bucs fans. First up - the news.
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2026: A pro play written by Sarasota 3rd graders + high wildfire risks in Tampa Bay
Check out this premise: A chicken hatches next to dinosaur eggs, and has to figure out who he is, while learning to be a dinosaur himself. If you want more, we’ll tell you about "Nugget Saves the Day," a play written by third-graders that’ll be professionally performed this weekend in Sarasota. More on that, and some more events going on in the Tampa Bay region these next couple nights. But first – the news.
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Monday, April 20th, 2026: A new Sarasota theatre program revives Black and Jewish connection
A theater 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.
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Friday, April 17th, 2026: Your weekend Tampa Bay area event roundup!
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.
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Thursday, April 16th, 2026: Your Local Music Roundup (Record Store Day Edition!)
It's local music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. This time with a twist, because this Saturday is Record Store Day. You’ll hear about what that is and where you can celebrate in the Tampa Bay area, plus learn some fun hockey history, or try to become a pickleball champion. Those events are going on tonight and we’ll talk about that too. First – the news.
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2026: A new Tampa Heights Mural with a very unique twist! + Sarasota Schools cutting 100+ teacher jobs
There’s a really unique mural in the Tampa Heights neighborhood being unveiled this week. We're going to give you a preview of it before you see it for yourself. Plus, a legendary Tampa bakery reopens, and a place where you play and learn some chess, all happening over the next day or two. But before that, here’s the news.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026: A familiar name wants to be Tampa's next mayor + TPS protection for Florida's Haitians could soon end
Temporary Protected Status could soon be out the door for hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the US. The majority of them are in Florida, and a huge chunk of them work in healthcare, filling in some big-time caretaker vacancies. You’ll hear about the potential impacts of that, plus how you can join a skate club or make your own bracelets, along with other things happening in the Tampa Bay area over the next few days. Before that – here’s the news.
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Monday, April 13th, 2026: Endangered animals could be in MORE danger without oil drilling restrictions in Gulf waters
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.
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Friday, April 10th, 2026: Your Weekend Event Roundup + pain at the pump for drivers in the Tampa Bay area
There are SO many festivals going on in the Tampa Bay area this weekend, whether you’re into music, athletics, or even birding or loquats! Malaika Hollist and Sky will get you caught up, but first up – the news.
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Thursday, April 9th, 2026: Your Local Music Roundup! + Some Hillsborough County schools officially closing
Some really fun shows and concerts are in the Tampa Bay Region this weekend, and Warren Buccholz and Sky are going to talk about them! Plus, we have some fun events going on tonight, including a bounce house, a Lightning watch party, and more. But first – let’s talk the news.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026: Florida to start listing certain groups as domestic terror organizations + a new Polk County AI Data Center?
Governor Ron DeSantis just signed a bill to designate certain groups as domestic terror organizations. Some Islamic advocacy groups are already dealing with the legal fallout of this exact thing. You’ll hear from both sides coming up, plus, another chance to see Guy Fieri, or check out a free symphony, all happening tonight in the Tampa Bay area. And before we talk about all of that, let’s hit the news.
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026: A Food Network Legend talks cooking in Clearwater! + the latest on Alligator Alcatraz
A food network legend is headed to Clearwater later this month, and WUSF got to catch up with him. You’ll hear from Alton Brown today, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area this week that might tickle your fancy if you’re looking for something to do. But first – the news.
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Monday, April 6th, 2026: How Caribbean King Crabs are eating their way to coral reef restoration
Crabs taking an all-you-can-eat buffet strategy to overgrown algae is helping out our coral reefs. You'll learn more about that. Plus, a couple of events to hit up for the nostalgia.
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Friday, April 3rd, 2026: Your Easter weekend event roundup + Tampa Bay water restrictions start today
Temporary caps on water use in Tampa start today to help us get through this extreme drought. Plus, there's already some tea between Hillsborough County commissioners over ballpark plans for the Rays. And, of course, your weekend roundup.
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2026: Get your live music lineup for the weekend + what Tampa Bay thinks about birthright citizenship
You'll get a lineup of live music events for this weekend. Plus, Trump's controversial challenge to birthright citizenship -- and what your neighbors think about it. And, ICYMI, Kennedy Space Center sent a rocket to the moon!
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2026: How sculptors make MASSIVE sand art pieces for Clearwater's Sugar Sand Festival
Today, we’re checking out one of the biggest annual events on Clearwater Beach – the Sugar Sand Festival! Sadly, the sand isn’t made of sugar. But it’s still really cool. We also have some events you can check out tonight to make your week a bit more fun. But let's start with the news. And by the way, Happy April Fools Day!
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Tuesday, March 31st, 2026: How one Sarasota band makes music with garbage!
Who knew the trash you throw out could make some sweet rock sounds? You’re going to hear about the Garbage Men band based out of Sarasota today, plus events in our region if you want to brighten your evening up. But first – the news.
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Monday, March 30th, 2026: Florida is in one of its worst droughts ever - here's how it might affect you
Florida is experiencing one of its worst droughts ever, and it’s hitting the Tampa Bay area pretty hard. Today, Meghan Bowman talks with WUSF’s Nancy Guan about the water shortage and how new restrictions might impact you at home and even when you go out to eat.
Friday, March 27th, 2026: Your Weekend Events Roundup!
Happy Fri-yay Blenders! Malaika Hollist from Arts Axis joins Meghan Bowman with your weekly events roundup. You’ll hear about a throwback event in Tampa paying homage to the best of 80s and 90s hip hop and R&B music – but they don’t want “No Scrubs.” IYKYK
Thursday, March 26th, 2026: Your Local Music Roundup!
Warren Buchholz is in the house today with your local music roundup. He has curated such a good lineup for you to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. He’s got artists you’ve probably never heard of, like Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones. We’ll get to that conversation and more right after the news.
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026: A SUPER SPICY Special Episode of the Bay Blend!
Today’s a spicy special episode! Sky sits down with a local man with a BOOMING hot sauce business. Sky speaks with him, or at least tries to, while sampling some very, VERY spicy sauces at the same time! Before that – here’s the news.
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026: What a rough winter season for Florida's blueberry farmers could mean for you
Florida Blueberry farmers struggled through a tough winter this year, and a ton of them lost the bulk of their crop. 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.
Monday, March 23rd, 2026: No more purchases with pennies in Florida?!
Florida is saying goodbye to the penny for cash transactions. You’re going to hear about a new proposal that could save you or cost you a couple of cents for every purchase. Plus, a free historical play happening tonight, and a local chance to get your Mardi Gras fix on. But first, let’s get to the news.
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Friday, March 20th, 2026: Your Local Weekend Event Roundup!
Get ready for some classic movies on the big screen, outdoor markets for kids and antique lovers, and a Pasco County fiesta this weekend. Yep… it's time for the local weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist. But before that - let's get you caught up with the news.
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