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VENICE — Venice Theatre employees know a little about hurricanes. They know how to endure them and how to recover from them.

VENICE — Comedian Mickey Bell, who performs over 150 shows a year and was named Comedian of the Year by Inspirational Country Music Awards, will bring his act to First Baptist Church of Venice on Oct. 20.

ENGLEWOOD — The first Burgerfest in Paradise was a smashing success in Englewood in 2023, drawing expert grillers to come out and cook up their best burger creations.

ENGLEWOOD — “Steppin’, Songs, and Stories” — a benefit variety show supporting the Lemon Bay Playhouse on Oct. 12 — features Venice Theatre’s Silver Fox dancers, Florida Studio Theatre storytellers, The Venice Gondoliers’ Three Jacks and a Queen” quartet and award-winning 10-minute plays by members of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society, directed by and featuring LBPH cast members and crew.

The Suncoast Wind Ensemble is a group that leaves its audience humming familiar music as they leave the concert. The day after Hurricane Helene, the concert at Seaside Shores provided that opportunity.

VENICE — Venice Theatre presents the powerful and emotionally charged play “Agnes of God,” written by John Pielmeier.

Two local retired teachers have teamed up to create their first children’s book, just in time for Halloween. “Halloween Magic!! A Little Pumpkin’s Adventure” is a heartwarming story written by Englewood snowbird Julie DeLeo and illustrated by Englewood resident Susan Brewer. With captivating illustrations and an inspiring narrative, the book shows young readers where true magic lies—through empathy, kindness, and inclusion.

Darren Lally of Station 5 stirs a pot of chili. Englewood firefighters Mason Adkins and James Farley prepare cups of chili. Johana Kuermerle and Timothy Kuermerle, 13, weren't deterred by the rain. Hannah Mayo, Courtney Jekonski and North Port Firefighter Zach Jekonski, of Sarasota, enjoyed spending time together at the...