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The Florida Black Bear
Florida Bears: Out of the Woods, Into the Zoo, and Facing Hunting Season
Bear sightings and run-ins with people have picked up in parts of Florida this year, thanks to a swelling black bear population that’s now over 4,000 strong across the state. […]
Patriots Park in Venice Courtesy venicegov.com
Venice Man Arrested for Cutting Down $50,000 Oak Tree at Patriots Park
Police in Venice arrested a 43-year-old man after he cut down a large oak tree at Patriots Park, the same park that holds the city’s 9/11 memorial. The tree, estimated […]
Inside look at a data center
North Port Pushes Forward with 18-Month Data Center Freeze
On August 31, 2026, the North Port City Commission took a major step: they voted to move forward with an 18-month freeze on new data center development, sending the proposal […]
Oppose Manasota Beach Road Courtesy Oppose Manasota Beach Road group
Zoom Hearing Addresses Deadlines in Kelly Bauman, Oppose Manasota Beach Road Case as Intervener Pushes for Dismissal
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m., there was a public Zoom hearing to address Kelly Bauman’s motion to extend deadlines for discovery regarding the Manasota Beach […]
Esther Horton, Charlie Hicks and Nancy Wille, Lemon Bay Historical Society
Englewood’s Untold Story: Lemon Bay Historical Society Chats about the Past, Present, and Future
Recently, the Englewood REVIEW sat down with three leaders of the Lemon Bay Historical Society, Esther Horton, Nancy Wille and Charlie Hicks; all members of original pioneer families. They gathered […]
Governor Ron DeSantis
DeSantis Slams ‘Out of Control’ License Plate Readers, Demands Privacy Protections
Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t happy with the way law enforcement is using license plate readers across Florida. On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, he called the situation “out of control” and […]
Dengue Cases Surge Across Florida
Dengue Cases Surge Across Florida, CDC Data Shows
Dengue cases are on the rise again across Florida. The CDC’s latest data shows big jumps in several counties: Hillsborough went from 20 to 36 cases, while Miami-Dade climbed to […]
Englewood Center for the Arts
Catch the Creativity: Englewood Arts Waves in Local Artists
Have you checked out the Englewood Center for the Arts lately? If not, you’re missing out; the Center is buzzing with activity all week and into September. “Down to the […]
Brian L. Pavluchuk Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff
Punta Gorda Middle School Teacher Faces Child Sexual Battery Charges; Investigation Reveals Decade-Long History of Allegations
Brian L. Pavluchuk, 40, stood before a judge in Sarasota County on Friday after authorities charged him with several counts of sexual battery and lewd behavior involving the child of […]
Venice Theater Raymond Center Courtesy Venice Theatre
Venice Theatre Buzzes with Non-Stop Energy This Week
What an exciting week the Venice Theatre has in store. Things kicked off Sunday night, August 30, with a burst of energy: Improv Comedy at 7:30. The Summer26 Teenybopper Teen […]
“Oh, What a Night!” Englewood ‘Mayor 4 a Day’ Candidates Trade Ballots for Boogying at Annual Disco Ball
As the great Frankie Valli once sang, “Oh, What a Night!” On Friday, August 28, 2026, Englewood’s VFW Post 10178 turned into a full-on disco wonderland for the annual “Mayor […]
Proposed Data Center, Approved for Fort Meade, Florida.
North Port Votes on 18-Month Data Center Freeze Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6 p.m.
The North Port City Commission plans a public meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. They’re looking at a big decision: […]
Dr. Sanskriti “Sunny” Sharma of Coastal Gastroenterology & General Surgery
Homegrown Healing: Dr. ‘Sunny’ Sharma Returns to Southwest Florida to Launch Coastal Gastroenterology & General Surgery
Dr. Sanskriti “Sunny” Sharma grew up in the heart of Englewood. After years of medical school and specialty training, she’s back home in Southwest Florida, where she opened Coastal Gastroenterology […]
Michael Melton
From Englewood to Public Service: Civil Engineer Michael Melton Runs on Homegrown Roots
Michael Melton grew up breathing in Charlotte County air. He was born in Port Charlotte, spent his childhood in Englewood, and moved through the hallways of Vineland Elementary, L.A. Ainger […]
Nancy Wille, Grand Marshal 2025
Englewood Celebrates 2025 Grand Marshal Nancy Wille as We Prepare for Pioneer Days 2026
As we gear up for Pioneer Days 2026, it’s the perfect moment to thank our 2025 Grand Marshal, Nancy Wille. Nancy’s connection to Englewood runs deep; five generations of her […]
Oppose Manasota Beach Road Group
Englewood Neighbors Unite: ‘David vs. Goliath’ Grassroots Group Rallies to Fight Sarasota County Development
At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Oppose Manasota Beach Road (OMBR) group gathered for a fundraiser at the Englewood Chamber. The room felt alive: much like a […]
