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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said 533 registered divers removed 36,187 invasive lionfish from local waters during the summer-long Lionfish Challenge plus the event will return next year to boost marine life protection.

A local kid was named a finalist in a superhero contest that celebrates creativity and community spirit.

The finalists will be honored in a ceremony later this month in Sarasota.

The Sarasota Art Museum is showing Presence, a photography exhibition featuring over 100 iconic photos by famous photographers.

It runs from Oct. 18 to April 4, 2027.

Florida Realtors has spent nearly $20m to support Amendment 3, a proposed change that would increase homestead exemption amounts for homeowners in Sarasota + Manatee when it takes effect Jan.

1. Local real estate agents offer divided views on whether the changes will boost home buying or affect government budgets.

Publix has announced that customers can order fully cooked Thanksgiving meals online starting Oct.

27, with pickups beginning Oct. 31 until Nov. 25 so shoppers can plan ahead for a stress-free holiday dinner.

Manatee Players has been staging Carrie: The Musical at the Bradenton Kiwanis Theatre (502 Third Ave. West) since Oct.

15 and will run through Nov. 1. The production offers a bold retelling of bullying and a girl's discovery of a dangerous power, with tickets priced at $32.50.

Sarasota's condo and townhome sales surged in the third quarter as transactions rose up to 26.8 percent in some areas and cash deals made up nearly 61 percent, while several properties sold for over 10 million dollars and median prices remain below single-family homes.

Booker High School hosted a hands-on culinary lab on Oct.

22 where chefs James Veldhouse & Hillary Diamond from Gecko’s Grill & Pub taught students professional cooking skills as part of the Tornado Kitchen program.