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Daily editionFriday, October 23rd, 2026

Good morning, North Port.

The 5AM North Port Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.

Culture

  1. Sarasota area arts events will offer season premieres and Halloween fun for the week of Oct. 25—31.

    Sarasota Opera starts its 68th season with Hansel and Gretel while Urbanite Theatre presents a show on the telephone's invention.

    Sarasota Herald-TribuneRead more

Sports

  1. High school football previews for Friday, Oct. 23 highlight a North Port game at Venice at 7:30 p.m. where predictions favor Venice amid standout player stats; other local matchups offer detailed insight into team performances and key plays.

    Sarasota Herald-TribuneRead more