Good morning, Bradenton.

Local police and firefighters will renew their rivalry Thursday, Nov.

5 at LECOM Park in the Boots vs. Badges charity softball game; gates open at 6:00 p.m. and first pitch is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and benefit two charities (Bradenton Blue Foundation and the Fire Department charity).

The Manatee Clerk is offering free certified copies, passport photos, and notary services to veterans and active-duty military from Nov.

1 to Nov. 30 at the downtown office at 1115 Manatee Ave. W. (the office is closed on Nov. 11 and Nov. 26-27 for holidays).

Delta’s civic action luncheon, honoring the sorority’s long legacy of voting advocacy, is set for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in Bradenton (an important local civic event).

Bradenton residents can watch the World Series away games live at the Trop today.

The event offers a chance to enjoy baseball action & connect with fellow fans.

Tampa Bay Rays held a media day and are practicing for Game 1 of the World Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee today.

Local ties are celebrated with Sun Coast figures (including Manatee County slugger Benny Banta) and an official watch party offering $10 tickets for fans.