WMNF Community Radio

WMNF Community Radio WMNF 88.5 has been Tampa Bay's community radio station since 1979. The call letters stand for: Member-sponsored Non-commercial FM. Radio for the rest of us!
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WMNF first went on the air in September, 1979, the result of a few years of hard work by a small group of dedicated volunteers who went door-to-door raising money for Florida's first community radio station. WMNF continues to be volunteer-powered and listener-sponsored, providing the listening community with eclectic music as well as non-mainstream news, views and public affairs programming. Thank

s to all the wonderful WMNF volunteers, staff, board of directors and more than 10,500 listener-sponsors! WMNF is a 70,000 watt non-commercial, listener supported community radio station, licensed to the Nathan B. Stubblefield Foundation, a non-profit organization established solely to operate WMNF. WMNF is a section 501(c)3 charitable organization. All gifts and donations are tax deductible in accordance with the law. Social Media Policy:
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12/08/2025

🎹🔥 Next Week! House Party Vibes with Reverend Billy C. Wirtz 🔥🎹
Don’t miss this rare, up-close show with the legendary boogie-woogie piano master and storyteller Reverend Billy C. Wirtz — next Saturday, Dec. 13 in a cozy South Seminole Heights home.
Only 60 seats. Two intimate sets. Big personality. Big sound. Big laughs.
All to support WMNF 88.5 — real people, real music, no algorithms.
🎟️ Grab your spot before it’s gone!
Full details in the comments 👉

12/07/2025
12/07/2025

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, The Rev. and Marvin talked with legendary harp player, Jerry Portnoy, about his time with Muddy Waters and his book, "Dancing with Muddy: Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, and My Lucky Life In and Out of the Blues." They also celebrated the birthdays of Little Richard, Shuggie Otis, Sonny Boy Williamson II, and Brownie McGee. Plus, Marvin and the Rev. paid tribute to Steve Cropper, who passed away December 3, by playing an archived interview with him.

Full playlist is below so you can see what you heard, what you missed, or what you thought you heard. And, you can still listen to this show for one week on the WMNF archives at https://www.wmnf.org/events/rhythm-revival/ #.

This Friday, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Marvelous Marvin will both be in the studio bring you the wonderful music you've grown to love. So tune in from 3 to 6 PM on the mighty 88.5 FM, WMNF Community Radio. You don't want to miss it!

And, don't forget to join The Reverend and Marvin at Skipper's Smokehouse this Sunday, December 7th, from 1 PM till 4 PM for the Rhythm Revival Live! It's one hell of a show!!

You are not alone!! 💪
12/06/2025

You are not alone!! 💪

12/06/2025
☀️Start your Sunday with Hope. Set your alarm for December 7 at 8 a.m. and tune in to 88.5 FM!👇
12/06/2025

☀️Start your Sunday with Hope. Set your alarm for December 7 at 8 a.m. and tune in to 88.5 FM!👇

Hope Services will be featured LIVE on the The Sunday Forum with Walter Smith this Sunday, December 7 at 8:00 AM on WMNF 88.5 FM!
Tune in as Annie Miles interviews our Executive Director of Operations, Caldas, and Community Liaison, Dodge. They’ll be sharing how Hope Services is making a difference in the community helping individuals find meaningful employment and achieve greater independence.
They’ll be talking about Hope Services mission, the impact of its programs, and how they help individuals find employment, plus, they’ll be taking live calls from listeners!
Set your alarms and tune in this Sunday morning on WMNF Community Radio 88.5 FM!

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WMNF first went on the air in September, 1979, the result of a few years of hard work by a small group of dedicated volunteers who went door-to-door raising money for Florida's first community radio station. The call letters stand for: Member-sponsored Non-commercial FM. WMNF continues to be volunteer-powered and listener-sponsored, providing the listening community with eclectic music as well as non-mainstream news, views and public affairs programming. Thanks to all the wonderful WMNF volunteers, staff, board of directors and more than 10,500 listener-sponsors! Radio for the rest of us! WMNF is a 70,000 watt non-commercial, listener supported community radio station, licensed to the Nathan B. Stubblefield Foundation, a non-profit organization established solely to operate WMNF. WMNF is a section 501(c)3 charitable organization. All gifts and donations are tax deductible in accordance with the law.