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Peace River Basin Manasota Courtesy regionalwater.org
Peace River Basin Facing Severe Supply Drop as Regional Water Cushion Evaporates
Southwest Florida is feeling the effects of a stubborn drought, and the region’s main water reserve is down to about half its capacity. The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply […]
Annalise Robbins
Annalise Robbins Wins 2026 “Our Living Democracy” Award and $1,000 Scholarship for Free Speech Essay
Annalise Robbins, a graduating senior from Lemon Bay High School, has won the 2026 “Our Living Democracy” Award. This honor comes with a $1,000 scholarship from the Englewood Democratic Club, […]
Florida’s New In-Person Fishing License Rule
No Quick Catch: Florida’s New In-Person Fishing License Rule Has Tourists Feeling Hooked
Florida’s new rule that forces non-residents to buy short-term recreational fishing licenses in person, instead of online, has a lot of charter boat captains frustrated. They worry this could hit […]
Englewood REVIEW Cover
Legends and Local Lore: What’s Inside the Latest Englewood Review
Did you catch the latest Englewood REVIEW? It’s out now and packed with details on everything happening through June 4. Flip through and you’ll spot an in-depth piece on Keith […]
Chief Kevin Easton cutting the ribbon for the Englewood Fire Department Grand Opening. Courtesy Erin Carter
Englewood Fire Department Welcomes Community to New Headquarters with Grand Opening Event
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Englewood Fire Department held its official Grand Opening and ribbon cutting at their brand-new headquarters, 579 S. Indiana Ave. Attendees were delighted as they […]
Manasota Key
Proposed Manasota Key Resort Threatens Critical Sea Turtle, Shorebird Habitat and Human Safety
A letter to the Englewood REVIEW editor from Carol McCoy In my town there is an attempted rezone of an area. The request would change the area for the worse […]
View of Lemon Bay from Manasota Key Road
The Controversial Englewood Buchan’s Bayside Project Heads Back to Planning Commission May 21
The Buchan’s Bayside project heads back to the Sarasota County Planning Commission on May 21, 2026, at 5 p.m. They’re planning to revisit a project at Dearborn Street and Olde […]
May Is National Water Safety Month: The Department of Health Urges Everyone to Play a Role in Water Safety
Every May, the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH Charlotte County) recognizes National Water Safety Month to help people avoid drowning and enjoy Florida’s many lakes, rivers, beaches, […]
Fork-n-Flair’s mozzarella balls
Fork-n-Flair: Where Chef Alison D’Elia Cooks Up Memories, Not Just Meals
Fork-n-Flair isn’t your typical catering company. Alison D’Elia, the owner and chef at Fork-n-Flair, pours her heart into everything she does, and every meal feels like it came straight from […]
“Chapatti” by Christian O’Reilly at The Lemon Bay Playhouse
Lemon Bay Playhouse Serves Up a Heartwarming Dublin Dramedy About Second Chances
Lemon Bay Playhouse’s next production brings a big-hearted and genuinely funny dramedy to the stage: “Chapatti” by Christian O’Reilly. Performances run from June 3 to June 21, 2026. Set in […]
Buc-ee’s is officially coming to Port Charlotte.
Beaver Believers Rejoice: Mega-Travel Center Buc-ee’s Plots Massive Port Charlotte Outpost
Some people are die-hard fans of Buc-ee’s, while others do not understand the hype. Either way, everyone in Southwest Florida is about to get their chance to form an opinion, […]
Hurricane Milton Courtesy NOAA
El Niño’s 82% Chance: A Quieter 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season?
May marks Hurricane Preparedness Month. It’s also an official reminder that hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. As we look ahead to 2026, the focus is shifting […]
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Southwest Florida Coastal Recovery: Tourism Industry Took a Nosedive After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Back in 2010, Southwest Florida’s tourism industry took a nosedive after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Local businesses felt the pain, with over 500 claims for economic losses in Charlotte, […]
The only thing standing between safety and disaster is vigilance.
Operation Red Light Uncovers Hidden Sex Trafficking Ring Across Lee County
Operation Red Light didn’t just skim the surface; it peeled back the layers of sex trafficking in Southwest Florida, uncovering an ugly reality running through homes and strip malls in […]
Florida’s wildfire season isn’t wrapping up soon.
Florida Wildfire Threat to Extend Into Late Summer Amid Severe Drought
Florida’s wildfire season isn’t wrapping up soon. The Florida Forest Service warns dangerous conditions will stretch into the late summer months, not just the traditional dry period. Almost 2,000 wildfires […]
End of the school year can be stressful
10 Tips to Help Parents of Students Start Summer Strong
The last few weeks of school can get wild. Suddenly you’re juggling last-minute assignments, sports practices, and emails from teachers, all while trying to organize summer plans. Parents feel the […]
