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The Bay Blend

WUSF
Tampa
Tampa Bay
Tampa, United States
St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay Area
Hillsborough County
Florida
Tampa Bay Rays
Sarasota
WUSF
Florida Property Taxes
Valentine's Day
St. Petersburg, United States
Climate Change
Florida Law Proposal
Seitenbacher
Florida Politics
Dengue Fever
Ybor City
Traffic Safety

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.

The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.

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It’s Friday, November 13th - it’s a festival heavy weekend in the Tampa Bay area, and we’ll tell you all about it on today’s weekend event roundup! First off though, as always - the local news.

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It’s Thursday, November 12th - on this week’s local music roundup, we’re tackling swing, house and rock music performers all slated to play in the Tampa Bay area this weekend. We’ll get to that in just a bit, but first – let’s get you caught up on th... more

It’s Wednesday, November 11th - today you and I area headed to the only dedicated Beatles museum in the U.S., which of course happens to be in the Tampa Bay area! Plus, some ways to celebrate Veterans Day today in the Bay! But first – the news.

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It’s Tuesday, November 10th - a Sarasota teacher is speaking out after allegations from the Florida Attorney General claiming she was harassing a conservative student. Hear her side of the story, plus some helpful events for you in the Tampa Bay area... more

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Malaika Hollist
Arts Access Florida contributor covering local arts and cultural events
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Episode: Your local event roundup for the first weekend of November!
Jackson Peel
Representative of Save Our Services, No on 3
Save Our Services, No on 3
Episode: Your 2026 Election Roundup for Florida and the Tampa Bay Region!
Megan Bowman
WUSF political reporter
WUSF
Episode: Hearing from Florida VOTERS ahead of today's mid-term election!
Steve Newborn
WUSF reporter covering election polling
WUSF
Episode: What goes on behind the scenes of election polling?
Jose Luis Jimenez
Assistant Program Director at WUSF
WUSF
Episode: Celebrating Public Radio Music Day with some local tunes! + the Rays stay alive
Nancy Guan
WUSF reporter covering the Chavez family's call for accountability
WUSF
Episode: A Hillsborough County family wants police accountability after their immigrant father was injured during a traffic stop
Paolo Pecora
Senior environmental specialist for Hillsborough County Mosquito Management
Hillsborough County Mosquito Management
Episode: Looking for sources of Dengue Fever at SKY's house!
Douglas Soll
WUSF reporter covering the latest developments in the Hope Florida grand jury report
WUSF
Episode: The Rays are back in the World Series!!!! + the HOPE Florida situation gets more complicated
Malika Hollis
ArtSexus Florida contributor covering local events
ArtSexus Florida
Episode: Your local weekend event roundup + honoring some of Tampa Bay's first Black military pilots

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Sky Lebron
WUSF presenter covering Tampa Bay news and events

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • I Didn’t Even Know You Could Eat Copper

    That’s cool.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clutch Cutch
    United States6 months ago
  • Music!!!

    I love the Bay Blend! Thursday is my favorite day to listen for the Music Events Round Up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim-Marie W.
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I don’t even live in the Tampa Bay but I feel even more plugged into local happenings there than in my hometown — all thanks to this podcast. Sky is hilarious and I love the energy and humor he brings to this quick, accessible informational podcast. WUSF: We want more of this. Absolute fire. Fuego. Caliente.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sky’s Chupacabra Costume
    United States10 months ago
  • Very much enjoy listening

    The cute 2026 hat alone gets 5 stars

    Other than that, I picked this podcast up to get a taste of Tampa News in a short amount of time. I like it because it's interesting, informative, and fun to listen to start my day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *Special K *
    United States10 months ago
  • Lovely little podcast!

    I listen to The Bay Blend every weekday on my way to school, and it's a great way to get caught up with all the local Tampa Bay events in ten minutes or less. Kudos to Sky and the rest of the WUSF team for putting on a great program!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emargelo
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value the quick, accessible way the program keeps them informed about Tampa Bay news and local events.
Sky's humor and upbeat delivery are singled out as a distinctive part of the listening experience.
Music roundups are a listener favorite, especially for discovering local performances and events.
Listeners appreciate the informative yet entertaining tone and the convenient short format.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Your local event roundup for the first weekend of November!
Q: Malaika, what's your favorite animated show ever?
Malaika says she does not have a favorite animated show, but names Marcel the Shell with Shoes On as her favorite animated movie.
A Hillsborough County family wants police accountability after their immigrant father was injured during a traffic stop
Q: So what's the reaction been like from other parts of the community separate from his kids?
The Tampa Immigrant Rights Committee helped the siblings publicize the case, and member Yunqing Zheng called it police brutality, racial profiling, and unnecessary collaboration between ICE and law enforcement. The sheriff's office stood by its deputies' use of force and said it was investigating.
Your local weekend event roundup + the Rays start their World Series battle tonight!
Q: What's going on this weekend?
Malaika Hollist previews the John's Pass Seafood Festival, Night at the Museum, the Syndicate Trade Show, and Halloween on Central.
A Hillsborough County family wants police accountability after their immigrant father was injured during a traffic stop
Q: Nancy, can you describe what happened at that traffic stop?
Nancy Guan says reports and partial body-camera footage indicate deputies stopped Adolido Mariano Chavez for not fully stopping at a stop sign. He reportedly refused to roll down his window, saying later that he feared a deputy who had a gun out. Deputies said he pulled away during handcuffing, and one struck him in the head and neck.
Celebrating Public Radio Music Day with some local tunes! + the Rays stay alive
Q: And what are the people gonna hear?
Jimenez says listeners will hear pianist Jesse Martin and cellist Nadine Trudell performing from Sarasota on Florida Matters Live and Local.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bay Blend

What is The Bay Blend about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise weekday mix of Tampa Bay headlines, practical reporting and ideas for what to do around the region. Regular host Sky Lebron connects local and Florida news with brief explainers on subjects such as elections, public health, local government and weather, then adds sports updates and community event listings. Music roundups and weekend guides bring in contributors who cover local arts and events, while reporters and subject-matter experts explain the people, policies and issues behind the headlines. The combination of timely local journalism, cultural recommendations and an informal, humorous delivery makes the format useful for listeners who want a quick regional briefing without losing touch with the area's events and creative sce... more

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Recent guests on The Bay Blend include:

1. Malaika Hollist
2. Jackson Peel
3. Megan Bowman
4. Steve Newborn
5. Jose Luis Jimenez
6. Nancy Guan
7. Paolo Pecora
8. Douglas Soll

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