Friday, June 19th, 2026: Your local weekend event roundup for Juneteenth and Father's Day in the Tampa Bay region

Friday, June 19th, 2026: Your local weekend event roundup for Juneteenth and Father's Day in the Tampa Bay region

It’s Juneteenth, celebrating the anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865. We're going to tell you where you can go to celebrate it in the Tampa Bay Region today and this weekend, along with some other events going on. It's all on today's weekend event roundup. But first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org [https://www.wusf.org] Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter [https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter] Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF [https://www.facebook.com/WUSF] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg]

Thursday, June 18th, 2026: Your local music roundup + the signs are coming down at USF Sarasota-Manatee

Another Thursday, another local music roundup with Warren Buccholz! This time we have some great, cheap concerts to check out for the jazz and country lover in your life, plus a place to bring your father figure and celebrate the holiday on Sunday. Before that though - you're getting the local headlines. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org [https://www.wusf.org] Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter [https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter] Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF [https://www.facebook.com/WUSF] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg]

Wednesday, June 17th, 2026: How a funnel cake food truck is finding success in the Tampa Bay area

We’re hitting another food truck as part of our local series this month. And today is for my people who love chicken, or who have a sweet tooth. Plus, some really cool art to check out, or make yourself, in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. Before that - here’s the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org [https://www.wusf.org] Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter [https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter] Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF [https://www.facebook.com/WUSF] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg]

Tuesday, June 16th, 2026: How much does it cost to live in Tampa Bay in 2026?

A new study reveals how expensive it is to live in the Tampa Bay area in the Big 2026, and how residents here are making it work financially. You’ll hear about that, plus, a Jazz Jam, pro pickleball, and a summer book swap happening over the next couple days. But first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org [https://www.wusf.org] Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter [https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter] Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF [https://www.facebook.com/WUSF] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg]

Monday, June 15th, 2026: REVEALING the official name of the Bay Blend Manatee!

After two weeks of suggestions and hundreds of votes tallied, we finally have an official name for the Bay Blend manatee. We’ll tell you in just a bit what it is. Plus, we’re headed on a boat with our resident Florida Man reporter to learn about stingrays! But first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org [https://www.wusf.org] Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter [https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter] Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF [https://www.facebook.com/WUSF] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg]