Florida is like the nation: Its rural and less-populated areas are holding on to their conservative ways, while the most populous centers are becoming increasingly progressive.

The Cougars beat Cardinal Gibbons 3-1 to advance

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a Stanislas Kostka show at Marianne E, a call for extras at Sarasota Opera House and a music video with Ryanito and CARisMA.

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 22-26.