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It’s finally the weekend, and there’s a ton to do in the Tampa Bay area if you’re looking for fun. Malaika Hollist and Sky will give you some options and share a bit of Black Tampa history with you. But first, let’s talk the day’s news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

We have some really, really solid sounding concerts you can check out this weekend that’ll amp it up. Warren Buchholz and Sky will break it down for you. But first up – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

The Death Metal music scene started right here in the Tampa area, and there’s going to be a showcase of that history at Magnanimous Brewing this weekend. Sky sat down with two people running the event, who could be considered Death Metal historians. You’ll hear that, plus some other events to check out in the region this week. But first, the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

A new law proposal in Florida would make every public school required to have portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln hung up somewhere easy to find. We’re talking that, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area where you can spend some quality time over the next few days. But first – here’s the news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

We’re already a month into 2026. Wild. Anyways, former phosphate mine land in Hillsborough County is the latest property that one developer wants to turn into more than 1,000 homes. But residents and environmentalists have concerns about what would happen if people lived on the former toxic site. We’ll talk that, plus some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. Let’s hit the news headlines first, though. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Ahoy! On today’s local event roundup, we’re going over Gasparilla, yes, but we also have some events that you can check out this weekend if you’re not interested in pirate tomfoolery at all. You’ll get that, but first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

This weekend is Gasparilla of course, but that’s not the only thing going on. Warren Buchholz and Sky will talk about the local music you can check out this weekend, including a Spongebob Musical! Are you ready kids? First though, let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Gasparilla is the time to dress like a pirate, act a fool, and party with your friends. But how did it come to be what it is today? We’ll take a peek inside a new exhibit that looks at that history. Plus, some events going on tonight, including a Gasparilla themed happy hour and a Tom Petty Tribute concert. But first, the news.The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

The Tampa Bay Lightning is playing its first ever outdoor home hockey game this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. But how do you keep that ice from melting in the Florida sun? We’ve got answers, plus some events to check out in the Tampa Area this week. But first, let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Did you know that landfills generate a bunch of bad gases for the atmosphere? Well, Hillsborough County is trying to turn that bad gas into helpful gas that makes them money. More on that, plus the events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. But first, of course, the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It’s Gasparilla season. Malaika Hollist and Sky will go over one of those events happening this weekend, along with other things going on in the Tampa Bay area today through Sunday. Before that though, you'll get the news. 

Another week, another Music Roundup with Warren Buchholz, telling you about the local places where you can bob your head to some sweet sounds this weekend, plus some events to liven up this Thursday in the Tampa Bay area. But let's hit the news first. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

 There’s a guy in Tampa running shirtless with the US Flag who says he’s trying to unify America. He now has an insane following online, and Sky got to catch up with him. You’ll hear that, plus some events in the Tampa area to make your week a little more fun! But first up – the news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

 New College of Florida has been eyeing some land at the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport to house its new baseball stadium. And now, they’re doing some work on that land that’s stirred up controversy. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay region. But let’s jump into the news first.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Today is Martin Luther King Day, and you’re going to hear a talk about a new documentary showing an important historical event during Tampa’s civil rights era. Plus some events you can check out today to honor King’s legacy and impact. Let’s get to it. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg