Officials finalized an agreement late last week to help pay for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark across from Raymond James Stadium. Plus, Bradenton officials take up the debate over Flock cameras. And, of course, some events around town to spruce up your weeknights.

Malaika Hollist with Arts Axis Florida stops by the Blend with guest host Meghan Bowman. She gives the lowdown on events to check out in the Tampa Bay region this weekend. We’re talking about a drone show, a cupcake contest, and a fish printing workshop – so you can keep a record of your bass forever. Plus, it's a no-go for the show at Haslam's this weekend.

Warren Buchholz with WUSF’s Jazz joins guest host Meghan Bowman for the weekly local music roundup. He’s got some Americana, guitar jazz, and a music event that’s pretty cool, as long as the cops don’t shut it down. You’ll hear about the shows you can see over the weekend and about the legend we lost this week — Dolly Parton.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is one of the region’s most important resources. The workers there have pretty stressful jobs, but their property got a new space that should make unwinding a bit easier. You’ll hear about it, plus some cool events for your Wednesday and Thursday, including the chance to paint a manatee! More on that, but first — the local news.

Florida education officials have been pushing textbook publishers to remove specific mentions of climate change and the human role in it. WUSF has been investigating this for over a year now, and today, you’ll hear what we found out. Plus, some cool events going on in the area tonight, including a pretty legit cornhole tournament! But first — the local news.

A week after the Florida primary, the stage is being set for November’s general election. So, what are the Republican and Democrat playbooks heading into these next few months? We’ll hear from one of our boots-on-the-ground reporters, and we'll tell you about some fun events to start your week here in the Tampa Bay area. First though – let’s hit the news.

It’s weekend event roundup time, with a special guest! We’ll be talking books, animals, and moving and grooving, all going on over the next couple days in the Tampa Bay area. But first – let’s hit the news.

It's music roundup time with Warren Buchholz, getting you the local cheap concerts going on this weekend. We’ll hit you with the latest sounds, plus some really fun things you can do tonight in the Tampa Bay area. First up, though — the local news.

We have the results from Florida primary election, and how that impacts November’s general election and you in the Tampa Bay area. It’s a full post-Primary Day roundup that’ll take up two sections compared to your normal episode, but this is important to know, so buckle up. Then, we still have some events to share if you’re trying to have fun in the area tonight and tomorrow. Let’s get to it.

You’ll find these little cabinets filled with books across the Tampa Bay area. We’ll tell you why you shouldn’t feel bad about grabbing a book from one, and where these tiny libraries came from, along with some cool things to check out in the area after you vote today. Remember, it’s Primary Day here in Florida! Anyways, let’s hit the local news first.

There’s a new effort to bring some life back into cemeteries. Host Meghan Bowman talks to WUSF’s Daylina Miller about a group helping document and preserve stories about the deceased.

You'll get the lowdown on events to check out this weekend across the Tampa Bay area with the one and only Malaika Hollist of Arts Axis Florida. Plus, a weather preview. Spoiler: it's freaking hot.