The Bay Blend

On this weekend’s local event roundup, we have some fall-themed events to get you in the seasonal mood, a cool play mixing fantasy and history, and a sweet date idea involving fish! You’ll get those details, but first up – the local news.

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It’s local music roundup time, featuring a punk rock showcase, a jazz ensemble playing a celebration concert for their 30-year anniversary, and a rising Black goth artist making a tour stop in Tampa. It’s a jam-packed weekend, and you’ll hear about it all, plus fun things to do in the area tonight, but first – the local news.

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This summer season is officially over as of yesterday. And WOW, was it hot. Hillsborough County knows this too, and they debuted some new technology this summer to make safety decisions based on the devilish heat. You’ll hear about it, plus fun things to do in Tampa Bay today and tomorrow. But first – the local news. 

While board games have done a great job of ending friendships for Sky, another place in the Tampa Bay area is using board games to bring people together. Wild concept, but we'll hear it out. We’re talking about that, plus fun things going on in Tampa Bay today and tomorrow, including stuff for our book and pickle lovers out there! First though – the local news. 

A rise in deportations across Florida has left many families without their main income providers. Some organizations are trying to fill that void, and they’re doing it in a really unique way. We’ll tell you about it, plus some fun events happening tonight in the Tampa Bay area to keep on your radar. But first things first – the local news.

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This weekend, you can see dinosaurs, a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical, talk to Tampa Black Authors and even check out a bunch of museums for free! You’ll hear about it all in just a couple minutes on our local weekend event roundup, but first – the local news.

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It’s local music roundup time, and today, we have punk rock, funk, and even some Latin trap that you can get down to this weekend. We’ll give you the details, but first - the local news.

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The Florida scrub jay is the only bird that’s exclusive to this state. And today, you’re going to find out how scientists are trying to help out the true Floridian maintain — and even grow — its numbers. Plus, some really cool events you can check out today and tomorrow in the Tampa Bay region. But first – let’s hit the news. 

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Candidates use all kinds of political action committees to raise money for elections. Guest host Meghan Bowman talks about how super PACs and dark money move through politics. Plus, we have some events to fill your calendar. All that, after your news headlines. 

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Guest host Meghan Bowman talks with some experts in a two-parter about how PAC money is moving through one of Florida’s top races in the midterms. We also have some events for you to check out around town this week. Plus, it’s that time of year again – pledge week at WUSF. And no, it’s not for a frat. 

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