Good morning, Bradenton.

The 8th annual Trick or Treat on the Lake returned last night, bringing lakeside trick-or-treating and family activities to the community + local children and volunteers attended in costume.

A pilot landed safely after a nose-gear malfunction at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on Oct.

27, and crews inspected the plane with no injuries reported.

Officials announced a new aviation education facility at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to expand pilot and aerospace training and workforce programs, and leaders say they will release location, partners, and timeline details soon.

Florida's Department of Education is seeking sanctions that could strip Pine View teacher Liz Ballard of her license after alleging she discriminated against a student over his political views (in an Oct.

22 letter), and Ballard has 21 days to dispute the complaint or request a hearing.

Manatee County is seeking residents to fill three Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee seats — District 2, District 4, and an at-large member — to advise on land acquisition, conservation, and the county Tree Advisory Board; applications will be accepted through Nov. 22 (ELMAC meets the first Monday every other month at 6 p.m. in the Manatee Room, 1112 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton).

Evan Longoria will throw the ceremonial first pitch tonight before Game 4 at Tropicana Field, with first pitch at 8:00 p.m.; the Rays must win to avoid a World Series sweep after trailing the series 3-0.

Rays fans packed Tropicana Field Tuesday as the team, down 3-0 in the World Series, prepared for Game 4 with first pitch just after 8 p.m., and must win out to keep championship hopes alive.

Benjamin Banta (8) placed second in his age division in the pitch, hit and run contest at the Little League World Series in Milwaukee after winning a local qualifier; he competed against hundreds, including players from Canada, and his coach said he plays up on the 9U team.