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- Friday, June 19th, 2026: Your local weekend event roundup for Juneteenth and Father's Day in the Tampa Bay region
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 Region today and this weekend, along with some other events going on. It's all on today's weekend event roundup. But first - the news.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Thursday, June 18th, 2026: Your local music roundup + the signs are coming down at USF Sarasota-Manatee
Another Thursday, another local music roundup with Warren Buccholz! 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.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Wednesday, June 17th, 2026: How a funnel cake food truck is finding success in the Tampa Bay area
We’re hitting another food truck as part of our local 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.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Tuesday, June 16th, 2026: How much does it cost to live in Tampa Bay in 2026?
A new study reveals how expensive it is to live in the Tampa Bay area in the Big 2026, and how residents here are making it work financially. You’ll hear about that, plus, a Jazz Jam, pro pickleball, and a summer book swap happening over the next couple days. But first – the news.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Monday, June 15th, 2026: REVEALING the official name of the Bay Blend Manatee!
After two weeks of suggestions and hundreds of votes tallied, we finally have an official name for the Bay Blend manatee. We’ll tell you in just a bit what it is. Plus, we’re headed on a boat with our resident Florida Man reporter to learn about stingrays! But first - the news.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Friday, June 12th, 2026: Your local weekend event roundup + Tampa is delaying a vote to fund a new Rays ballpark
Today we’re talking about World Cup Watch parties, the Tampa Fringe Festival, a seafood festival, and more going on this weekend in the area. It’s all part of the weekend event roundup, which you’ll hear in just a couple minutes. But first - the news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Thursday, June 11th, 2026: Your local music roundup!
Another Thursday, and another local music roundup in store for you. Today, we have a jukebox band playing true throwbacks, a violinist with some really fresh sound, and an Australian duo that’s been popping off lately. Before we get to those though – here’s the news.
Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Wednesday, June 10th, 2026: A St. Pete-area food truck is offering a unique type of taco!
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 in the area. But first, let’s hit the news.
Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Tuesday, June 9th, 2026: An Earthquake felt in Florida + Mahjong is popping in the Tampa Bay area!
The Chinese game Mahjong has really taken off in popularity, including here in the Tampa Bay region. We’ll go into why, and some of the history and controversy surrounding it. Plus, some events going on in the area tonight if you’re trying to have fun! But first – the news.
Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Monday, June 8th, 2026: The FINAL VOTE for our Bay Blend Manatee + less students meaning teacher layoffs
We heard from YOU, and after a bunch of submissions, we’ve narrowed down the names for our Bay Blend manatee to a top 8, Now we’re putting it to one final vote. You’ll hear the details, plus declining birth rates and school enrollment has meant staff cuts for certain school districts in the Tampa Bay area. More on that, but first let’s hit some other news.
Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
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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.
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