Living in the Land of Lite Rock

May 27th, 2006 at 08:47am Sara G. 12

I am writing from a public library in Tampa, FL. I am here for a wedding in Sarasota tomorrow, but visiting my grandparents for a few days beforehand. My grands don't have a computer, hence the visit to the library.

 A few observations -- my grandparents say "pish" instead of pee. "Are you going to take a pish before leaving the house?" At almost all times they are listening to "WDUV, playing Tampa Bay's continuous relaxing, easy favorites." Sadly, I hate to admit that it's not that offensive, only in small quanitities of course. I'm a music person. I should be horrified by this station. For the demographic here (I'm guessing their target is age 50+ and doctors' offices) it's quite a hit. Anytime I tell someone I am from Florida or visiting Florida, often the response is "oh, my grandparents live there."

In general, I associate Billy Ocean and Michael Bolton with Tampa radio. Although, there used to be a station with really cool bumper stickers and good music, 98 Rock. I'm not sure what happened to them, but I don't think it is around any more and if it is, I'm pretty sure ownership has changed hands. I should investigate.

Well, my grandma is waiting for me to get off the computer here at the library so I better get going. I got sunburn yesterday kayaking with my aunt and had to stop at Walgreens to buy aloe vera gel. Classic Florida. I went in wearing a towel around my waist as my bottoms. No one batted an eyelash.   

Entry Filed under: Music, Aspen, Radio