Good morning, Sarasota.

Hundreds gathered on Labor Day for the third annual Sarasota Fights Fentanyl event as they walked across the Ringling Bridge to honor lives lost and offer addiction support, then visited a community resource fair at J.D.

Hamel Park until 1 p.m.

Englewood Hospital staff celebrated Sandy and Bob Godlewsky’s 65th wedding anniversary on Sept.

7 at the hospital (honoring their lifelong commitment to family and community) during Sandy’s recovery from hip surgery; the surprise included flowers, dessert, and ‘Lady in Red’ as a heartfelt tribute.

Beach visitors said a man with a fishing pole cut up a shark on Sunday at Redington Shores and left its remains on the beach while the FWC is investigating the incident — some locals worry the act may attract more sharks and endanger swimmers.

Selby Gardens is now hosting its 46th annual photo show online at selby.org through Sept.

30 and features nearly 250 botanical images with awards including Best in Show & the first Richard and Ellen Sandor Photography Prize for an outstanding orchid photo.

North Port officials finished planting 85 new canopy trees along Sumter Boulevard in Hurricane Ian recovery four years after the storm, with supports and reclaimed watering systems to help them grow (mix includes sycamores, mahogany, black olives, and live oaks) between Price Blvd and Libby Ave.

County officials cited Remnant Church on Ashton Road for operating a social service facility in a residential zone after it offered homeless outreach with free meals four days a week; residents in Ashton Enclave reported trash and vandalism linked to program attendees.

Marcos Pizza on S Tamiami Trail in Nokomis was temporarily closed on Sept.

3 after a health inspector found rodent droppings near its rear exit - the operator has since cleaned the area and taken corrective action.