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Join Tanja and Grace to discuss natural birth and beyond with experts Charlie Young and Amand Ruiz of The Community Roots Collective.

My top song of 2024 is Fontaines D.C., Favourite, from their Romance LP. Hurray For the Riff Raff and Waxahatchee also had top LPs.

Tropical Storm Debby & Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The 2024 hurricane season in Florida had anxiety, destruction, resilience and community.

This New Year’s Eve, Tampa Bay will be lit up with events. Here’s a few:  St. Petersburg:  NYE at the Pier, the St. Pete Pier’s New Year’s Eve celebration, starts at 8 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and will feature DJs, food vendors, games, champagne bars, and more. Parking will be…

The WMNF Song of the Day for January 2, 2025 is Always Ran by Tampa artist Shevonne.

As she says in the song, all her life she never liked walking, so she always ran. Are you starting off 2025 walking or running?

Shevonne Philidor is a genre-defying sensation from Tampa, FL electrifying audiences with her Alternative R&B and Indie Pop sound, and leaving a lasting impression with her captivating stage presence.

Hooch & Hive, the beloved spot for music, food, and drinks, was closing. Very sad for all involved. But maybe a wake up call, also.

The WMNF Song of the Day for January 1st, 2025 is by Ali Handal.

It is a reminder for you as you embark on this new adventure of 2025, “You Get What You Settle For”.

Have a wonderfully happy and productive 2025, from everyone at WMND Song of the Day.

“Making New Year resolutions is one thing. Remaining resolute and seeing them through is quite another.”— Alex Morritt Making New Year’s resolutions is an extremely popular tradition that is practiced in many Western nations. However, this annual tradition is rooted in the ancient Babylonian culture and involves a 12-day festival known as Akitu.  As part of this…