The Bay Blend

On Monday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about a lawsuit that environmental groups are whipping up about staffing at the biggest manatee sanctuary in the world. And of course, it's in the Florida! Plus, some Monday night events you can check out. But first and foremost, the news headlines.

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On Friday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you'll hear a roundup of events going on this weekend in the Greater Tampa Bay Region that you can check out! There's the Metallica concerts, and plenty more to keep an eye on. And we've even got a traffic report! Plus, the news headlines.

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On Thursday’s Wake Up Call from WUSF, you’ll hear about some of the music events happening in the Greater Tampa Bay Region this weekend, with shows that’ll hit a lot of different tastes. And some events you can check out tonight if you have some time to kill. And, as always, the news headlines.

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On Wednesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, Sky starts his journey visiting different unique clubs and groups throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Region! First up, a bunch of Bonsai lovers who teach him the art of growing a styling trees. You'll also hear about events going on tonight if you're looking for something to do. And of course - the news headlines, too!

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On Tuesday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you'll hear about how one small beach town in Southwest Florida is recovering years after a hurricane blasted the area, and the lessons the Greater Tampa Bay Region can take from it as the 2025 hurricane season ramps up. Plus a couple fun options if you're looking for something to do for the cheap. And of course, today's news headlines.

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On Monday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, you'll hear about a Cat Cafe with a different approach to adopting some fuzzy friends, and who says Monday nights in Tampa Bay aren't fun?  We'll have some events you can check out tonight that are cheap and a nice way to add some excitement to the beginning of your week. And of course, the news headlines.

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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. 

I'm Sky Lebron, and every weekday I'll share exactly that, in just about 5 minutes. Listen while you’re brushing your teeth, eating breakfast or driving to work or school. By the end of each episode, you’ll feel in the know about YOUR own community. Let's face it - it's not easy feeling connected all the time.

So, let’s start the day together, Monday to Fridays on The Bay Blend. Episodes drop about 7 a.m. - starting Monday, June 2nd. wherever you get your podcasts, or you can just head over to wusf.org. See ya there!