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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.

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The weekend before Halloween, you already know what the event roundup is going to be about with Malaika Hollist. We'll tell you what you can be doing this weekend to celebrate in the Tampa Bay area, including events at the Zoo, Tampa Theatre, and more. But first, the news.

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The Thursday local music roundup is about to hit you, along with some really cool events to check out tonight, including a saxophone benefit concert, and another fall festival going on in Tampa. Before all that noise, though, here’s the news.

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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 it. 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.

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If you love the sight and smell of flowers, you’re going to like the latest exhibit at Selby Gardens in Sarasota. We’ll talk about it next, plus some more spooky happenings in the Tampa Bay area that you can check out this week. But before we hit those topics, here’s the news.

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With Florida set to lift vaccine mandates for school kids, doctors around the state and the country are talking about the deadly impacts it can have. You’ll hear about that next, plus a recap of what protesters were talking about at the 'No Kings' demonstrations in the Tampa Bay area this past weekend. Plus, some spooky events you can check out in the area as we’re closing in Halloween. But first, here’s the news.

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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.

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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.

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Today, we’ll learn about a key part of Tampa’s Black history, and how it's still being preserved and taught. Plus, some really cool free events you can check out tonight if you’ve got the time. But first, here’s the news.

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Today, you’ll hear some of the sounds of a new St. Pete-based band with a witchy theme and a punny name, just in time for spooky season. Plus, some events you can check out this week in the Tampa Bay Region. But first, let’s hit the news.

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