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WMNF first went on the air in September, 1979 thanks to the hard work of 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.

Radio with a mission

WMNF is a listener-supported community radio station that celebrates cultural diversity and is committed to equality, peace, and social and economic justice.

WMNF provides broadcasts and other forums with a grassroots local emphasis that promote creative, musical and political vitality.

Radio with values

WMNF advocates for peace, social and environmental justice through independent media and programming neglected by the mainstream. We embrace diversity, tolerance of others’ opinions, and freedom of expression. WMNF celebrates and promotes the creative, cultural and political vitality of the local community.

Radio with a vision

The force that drives this organization is its sense of values, and therefore WMNF provides programming that is consistent with those values.

Our music, arts, and cultural programming cover a wide spectrum of expression from traditional to experimental, reflecting the diverse cultures we serve. We strive to foster an appreciation of music and cultures we serve. We strive to foster an appreciation of music and culture that is not generally available to listeners in the Tampa Bay area.

Radio with a message

Our news and public affairs programming emphasize controversial, neglected, and non-mainstream points of view on important local as well as national or world issues, illuminating our values particularly regarding peace, human rights and environmentalism.

We provide access to the airways for individuals and organizations that support our mission. The station provides a forum for the gathering, exchange and transmission of ideas in a cooperative environment that is respectful of each individual’s cultural or political perspective.

Community events also serve as a public extension of our programming and mission.

We are committed to the values expressed by our mission, especially as they relate to issues involving the various ethnic groups living in our community, women, the economically disadvantaged or challenged, and other groups who may be disenfranchised in our society.

We offer safe haven for expression by members of these groups, regardless of their social status, race, gender or sexual orientation. By our activities hope to promote peace, goodwill and a sense of community beyond the walls of this radio station.

Radio for the rest of us

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!

WMNF is a 7000 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.

In Kind Donors

Are you interested in being a WMNF In Kind donor?

WMNF’s is supported in many ways by our community, and we very much appreciate the in-kind donations that we receive from businesses and non-profit organizations whose missions mesh with ours. This happy interactive web of benevolent action and activism makes our community a better place to live.

There are a few kinds of In Kind donors: Marathon Food Donors are the kind folks who feed our hungry volunteers while they are hard at work raising money for WMNF, Marathon Premium Donors are the generous folks who offer gifts (or premiums, as we call them) to entice members to contribute to WMNF and Chance Drawing Gift Donors provide gift certificates and other goodies that WMNF can give to all the wonderful people who provide support during the multitude of events held year round.

Please contact Miss Julie on the business line or [email protected] if you would like to be a WMNF In Kind Donor.

Thank you for mentioning 88.5FM when frequenting these businesses.  It helps them see the value of partnership with Community Radio.

Affordable Sweets
813-973-9966
[email protected]

Arco Iris Restaurant
4001 N Habana Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
813-872-8306

A Taste of De Islandz
8407 40th St, Tampa, FL 33604
813-842-4818

Avari Cups, LLC
VanRossi Holder – Owner
954-732-9085
www.AvariCups.com

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
514 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
813-868-4440
www.bavarospizza.com

Bear Hobbies
5135 W Cypress St, Ste 106, Tampa, FL 33607 
813-525-0051
bear-hobbies-usa.business.site

Bella’s Italian Cafe
1413 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
813-254-3355
www.bellasitaliancafe.com

Birdrock Taco Shack
1004 10th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
941-545-9966
birdrocktacoshack.com

Blazing Bean Roasters
22151 Us Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
727-642-9650
www.blazingbean.com

Blind Tiger Cafe – Seminole Heights
4304 N Florida Ave, FL 33604
813- 540-2233
www.blindtigercafe.com

Cabot Creamery Cooperative
1 Home Farm Way, Waitsfield, VT 05673
888-792-2268
www.cabotcheese.coop

Cappy’s Pizzeria – Seminole Heights
4910 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-238-1516
www.cappyspizzash.com

Caribbean Crown Restaurant
4812 W Busch Blvd, Ste G, Tampa, FL 33617
813-988-1235
www.caribbeancrownrestaurant.webstarts.com/index.html

Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant
(V.I. Caribbean Cuisine and Event Center)
9714 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
813-506-430

Caribbean One Stop Grocery & Restaurant
5010 E 15th St, Tampa, FL 33610
813-238-1458
www.caribbeanonestop.com

Cass Street Deli
1331 W Cass St, Tampa, FL 33606
813-609-6316
www.cassstreetdeli.com

Catering Specialties by Steve (Hicks)
727-238-2533
www.cateringspecialties.com

CellarMasters
1005 1st Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
727-289-9889
www.cellarmastersstpete.com

Chief’s Creole Cafe
901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
727-498-8979
www.chiefscreolecafe.com

Coffee Speaks ‘n’ Tea Talks Coffee Cafe
19651 Bruce B Downs Blvd, New Tampa, FL 33647
813-528-8863
www.CoffeeSpeaksNTeaTalks.com 

COPA Computer Data Supplies
601 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-232-2672
www.shop.copadatasupplies.com

Cosmic Donut Company
32130 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 33684
727-223-5047
www.jupiterdonutco.com

Craftsman House Gallery and Café
2955 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33713
727-323-2787
www.craftsmanhousegallery.com

CrowBar
1812 N 17th St, Ybor City, FL 33605
813-241-8600
www.facebook.com/crowbarlive

Crystal Bay Café
800 Twiggs St (Hillsborough County Courthouse) Tampa, 33602
813-226-2227

Daddy Kool Records
2430 Terminal Dr S, St Petersburg, FL 33712
727-822-5665
www.daddykool.com

Datz – South Tampa
2616 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
813-831-7000 
www.datztampa.com

David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N. MacInnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602
813-222-1000
www.strazcenter.org

Del Frisco’s Grille
4138 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
813-878-6890
www.delfriscosgrille.com

 

ECOfarm
4321 Needle Palm Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
813-754-7374
www.ecofarmfl.org

Edison Food+Drink Lab
912 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
813-254-7111
http://www.edison-tampa.com

Ella’s Americana Folk Art Café
5119 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-234-1000
www.ellasfolkartcafe.com

Evos, Carrollwood
10205 Lake Carroll Way, Tampa, FL 33618
813-969-3867
www.evos.com

Farmacy Vegan Kitchen & Bakery – Channel District
117 N 12th St, Tampa, FL 33602
813-221-4555
www.farmacyvegankitchen.com

Farmacy Vegan Kitchen & Bakery – Downtown
803 Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602
813-955-9530
www.farmacyvegankitchen.com

Gangchu Chicken & Beer
6618 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
813-723-4264
www.eatgangchu.com

 

Grateful Bakes – Rachel’s Cakes    
216-789-4783
gratefulbakes.com

Gregory Jones – The Smoothie Guy and vegan breakfast chef
727-631-1314

Gulf to Bay Bait & Tackle
6920 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-367-4756
www.gulftobaybait.com

Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House
5214 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-304-1294
gulfcoastsourdough.com

Harvest Bowl Eatery & Market
6109 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
813-512-8306
www.theharvestbowl.com

Harvey’s 4th Street Grill & Bar
3121 4th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33704
727-821-6516
www.harveys4thstreetgrill.com

Herp Hobby Shop Reptile Breeding Center
700 St Petersburg Dr W, Oldsmar, FL 34677
813-925-0041-6516
www.herphobbyshop.com

 

Independent Bar & Café
5016 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-341-4483
www.independentbartampa.com

Island Crew
2210 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
813-401-5985
www.islandcrewrestaurant.com

Jerk Hut Jamaican Island Grille & Beach Club
1241 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
813-977-5777
www.jerkhut.com

Jerk Hut Jamaican Southside Café
4495 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
813-835-5375
www.jerkhut.com

Jerk Hut Jamaican Restaurant, Seminole Heights
1045 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-542-5375
www.jerkhut.com

Kala Ukuleles (showroom at Gulf to Bay Bait & Tackle)
6920 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-367-4756
https://www.kalabrand.com

Kaleisia Tea Lounge
1441 E Fletcher Ave, Ste 133, Tampa, FL 33612
813-977-8266
www.thetealounge.com/contact-us

King Natural Catering
727-631-1314
www.facebook.com/King-Natural-Catering-Co-251986701500317

La France Vintage
1612 E 7th Ave, Ybor City, Tampa, FL 33605
813-248-1381
www.facebook.com/lafranceybor

LD’s Flavorful Food (La’Dawn)
PO Box 4511, Tampa 33677
813-765-1988
[email protected]

Lind Entertainment
PO Box 694, Polk City, FL 33868
863-984-8445
www.Riverhawkmusic.com

Local Mini Donut Co.
411 N Florida Ave, Tampa, 33602
813-353-9661
www.localminidonutco.com

Melitta Coffee
13925 58th St N, Clearwater, FL 33760
727-535-2111
www.melitta.com

Mickey’s Subs
4411 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-644-8026
www.mickeyssubs.com

Microgroove Records
4906 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-667-7089
www.microgroovetampa.com

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant
4901 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624
813-415-2183

Mr B’s
3401 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-333-5338
www.eatatmrbs.com

Mr Dunderbak’s
14929 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613
813-977-4104
www.dunderbaks.com

Mojo Books, Music, Coffee & Tea
2540 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
813-971-9717
www.mojotampa.com

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub
304 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
813-304-2777
facebook.com/MollyMalonesDavisIslands

Morean Arts Center
719 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701
727-822-7872
www.moreanartscenter.org

Mother Kombucha
2708 25th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33713
727-409-8806
www.motherkombucha.co

Mott & Hester Deli
1155 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
813-289-9758
www.mottandhesterdeli.com

Mystic Fish (Restaurant)
3253 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
727-771-1800
www.3bestchefs.com/mystic

Nature’s Food Patch Market & Cafe
1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
727- 443-6703
www.naturesfoodpatch.com

Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska Ave,
Tampa, FL 33603
813-231-9522
nebraskaminipart

New York, New York Pizza
1512 E 7th Ave, Ybor City, Tampa 33605
813-248-1845
www.nynypizzeria.com

 

Olde Heights Bistro
4703 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-231-6800
www.theheightsbistro.com

Pane Rustica
3225 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
813-902-8828
www.panerusticabakery.com

Passion Organic Farms
9491 Rockhill Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
813-735-6706
facebook.com/strawberrypassionfarms

Petra Restaurant
1118 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
813-513-3000
www.yelp.com/biz/petra-tampa

Petra Restaurant
4812 Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617
813-984-9800
www.yelp.com/biz/petra-restaurant-tampa

 

Pro-Copy
5219 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
813-988-5900
www.pro-copy.com

Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
Sherwood Forest Plaza – 11001 N 56th St, Temple Terrace
813-872-6000
www.ethiopianrestauranttampa.com

Red Mesa
4912 4th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33703
727-527-8728
www.redmesarestaurant.com

Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St S, St Petersburg, FL 33701
727-896-8226
www.redmesacantina.com

Red Mesa Mercado
1100 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
727-954-7430
www.redmesamercado.com

Renaissance Festival
11315 N 46th St, Tampa, FL 33617
813-983-0111
www.bayarearenfest.com

 

 

Rubbish: Art of Recycling
727-804-9777
www.nattymossbond.com

Rude Bwoy Graphics & Printing, Inc
1717 E Busch Blvd, Ste 804, Tampa, FL 33612
813-391-1063
www.rudebwoygraphics.com

Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759
727-791-7400
www.rutheckerdhall.com

Satkar Indian Cuisine (formerly Udipi Cafe)
14422 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
813-962-7300
www.satkarflorida.com

Seminole Heights General Store
5420 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
813-302-9482 
www.seminoleheightsgeneralstore.com

Shuffle Social Club
2612 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602
813-450-3797
www.shuffletampa.com

 

Spaddy’s Coffee ~ Next to La Segunda Cuban Bakery
5206 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
954-829-2111
www.spaddyscoffee.com

Starbucks Coffee Company
7141 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33637
813-979-4848
starbucks.com

Starbucks Coffee Company
5006 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
813-989-3769
www.starbucks.com/store/18452/us

Starbucks ~ USF Tampa Area
8229 Parkedge Dr, Tampa, FL 33637
813-979-4848
www.starbucks.com/store/16602/us

Starbucks on Hillsborough Ave
502 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
813-231-4276
www.starbucks.com/store/7996/us

Stetson College of Law
1401 61st St S, Gulfport, FL 33707
727-562-7800
www.Stetson.edu/law

St Pete Biking Tours & Bike Rentals
1934 2nd Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33712
727-200-4051
www.stpetebikingtours.com

Sweetwater Organic Farm
6942 Commanche Ave, Tampa, FL 33634
813-887-4066
www.sweetwater-organic.org

Tammy’s Marketplace Deli
727-804-5966
www.tammysmarketplacedeli.com

Tampa Bay History Center
801 Old Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-0097
www.tampabayhistorycenter.org

Tampa Bay Ukulele Society
Follow of FaceBook or
www.meetup.com/tampabayukes/

Tampa Food Not Bombs
www.facebook.com/Tampa-Food-Not-Bombs-236262856416700

Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
813-274-8981
www.tampatheatre.org

Taste B&B International Cuisines
Catering Services for all occasions
813-408-9694/813-312-2458
[email protected]

Thee Burger Spot
3917 Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33610
813-993-3926
www.theeburgerspot.com

The Nature Shop
711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
813-224-9009
www.florist-tampa.com

The Painted Fish Gallery
350 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
727-734-5060
www.paintedfishgallery.com

3 Dot Dash (inside Jug & Bottle)
6203 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
813-675-4522
www.facebook.com/3dotdashvegan

Tijuana Flats – Hyde Park
1617 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606
813-528-4646
www.tijuanaflats.com

Tree Dog Roots & Salsa, LLC
813-813-0924 
www.facebook.com/treedogroots/

Unlimited Printing and Copying
3898 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, FL 34677
813-273-0240
www.unlimitedprinting.com

Whatever Pops & Bowls
5127 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-559-7677
www.whateverpops.com

Ybor City Vegan Deli
1903 N 19th St, Tampa, FL 33605
813-930-5968
www.facebook.com/yborvegandeli/

Zeko’s Grill
806 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
813-252-8284
www.zekosgrill.com

Xtreme Tacos
5609 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
813-304-2639
www.xtremetacos.com

Zen Forrest
4148 Rowan Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653
727-372-9545
www.zenforrest.com