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The invasive Nile Monitor Lizard
Invasive Six-Foot Nile Monitor Lizards Spark Wildlife Warning Across South Florida
Florida’s battle with invasive species just got nastier. Nile monitor lizards, giant, carnivorous reptiles from Africa, keep popping up in canals, backyards, and wetlands all over South Florida. Wildlife experts […]
Lawns in Lee County on a low-chemical diet.
Keep It Clean: Lee County Tells Homeowners to Put Their Lawns on a Low-Chemical Diet
Lee County wants people to protect local waterways, especially during the summer when the county bans fertilizers with nitrogen and phosphorus. Those months stretch from June 1 to September 30, […]
Jerry Kuhn
Meet Jerry Kuhn: Navigating Life’s Deepest Transitions at Lemon Bay Mental Wellness Center
I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and after serving over 23 years in the U.S. Navy, I settled in the Venice/Englewood area in 2010. I married my wife, […]
Splash the Superstar! Courtesy PRSAR
Otter This World: Splash the Search-and-Rescue Superstar Steals the Show
Back in April, the Englewood REVIEW introduced Splash, the wonder otter from Peace River K9 Search and Rescue (PRSAR). At the North Port Hurricane Expo, Splash wowed everyone, showing off […]
Woman-Led Shop Meets Local Need for Trusted, Automotive Repair Services
Family-owned and woman-led. That’s the foundation behind Xpertech Auto Repair, a shop that has been serving Englewood’s automotive repair needs for over two decades. As the sole owner since 2009, […]
The magic of the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens.
Summer Rains Awaken Peace River Gardens With Millions Of Blooms
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens springs to life every June. The landscape bursts with color, thanks to those heavy summer rains; everything’s growing like crazy. They just planted over […]
The Florida Manatee, Courtesy SUP Englewood
SUP Englewood Hosts “Coffee & Conservation” Featuring Manatee Expert Dr. Beth Brady
SUP Englewood invites you to the next “Coffee & Conservation” event, featuring Dr. Beth Brady from Save the Manatee Club, on June 16, 2026, at the Englewood Chamber of Commerce. […]
Health officials are monitoring cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria sometimes dubbed “flesh-eating.”
Florida Officials Warn of Vibrio Bacteria Risks as Coastal Waters Warm
Florida’s gearing up for another sweltering summer and, right on cue, health officials are keeping a close eye on Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria sometimes dubbed “flesh-eating.” Officials had logged five cases […]
The Englewood REVIEW
Breathing Easy in Englewood: A Summer State of Mind as the Englewood REVIEW’s Latest Edition Hits the Stands
Check the newsstands! The Englewood REVIEW’s June 5, 2026, issue has landed. This one’s packed, start to finish. Look for two big photo spreads of Lemon Bay High’s 2026 graduates, […]
Gourmet Chariot
Gourmet Chariot Brings the World’s First Caviar Bar to Southwest Florida
Gourmet Chariot, a cherry-red food truck launched by Nisha Singh, claims a bold title: the world’s first mobile caviar bar. Instead of restricting caviar and champagne to luxury hotels and […]
Fiery Collision Sparks Brush Fire on I-75 Courtesy Department of Transportation
Fiery I-75 Collision Sparks Brush Fire in Charlotte County After Corolla Slams Into Semi-Trailer
Early Tuesday morning, June 2, 2026, on I-75 in Charlotte County, a 26-year-old Land O’ Lakes man crashed his Toyota Corolla into a semi-truck, setting off a blaze that burned […]
Glenn Mitchell and Kelly Przyuski Courtesy sarasotasheriff.org
Police Arrest Two Suspects in Englewood After Community Facebook Post Tracks Down Stolen Go-Kart
Thanks to quick action from neighbors, social media, and local officers, police apprehended Kelly Przyuski and Glenn Mitchell after they stole a go-kart in Englewood, Florida. On Tuesday, June 2, […]
Fatal Multi-Car Wreck Closes I-75
Fatal Multi-Car Wreck Near Jacaranda Boulevard Triggers Hours-Long Closure on I-75
Northbound lanes on I-75 near Venice in Sarasota County were closed for several hours after a deadly crash shut them down early Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Florida Highway Patrol said […]
Governor Ron DeSantis
Florida Rolls Out 87 New Laws on July 1 Featuring Massive Tax Breaks for Outdoorsmen and Homeowners
Starting July 1, Florida rolls out 87 new laws, affecting everything from tax breaks and pet care to neighborhood rules and airport names. Hunters, anglers, and campers get a big […]
Sam Beam and Lindsey Ferrentino
Where the Waves Meet the Words: Catch Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam and Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino at the Hermitage Retreat
The Hermitage Artist Retreat is rolling out a new event, “Script & Song: A Beachfront Evening of Theater and Music,” on Hermitage Beach. This one’s got some serious star power: […]
The Endangered Florida Panther Courtesy The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Racing Against Time: How the Endangered Florida Panther is Fueling the Fight to Save Southwest Florida’s Wild Spaces
The Florida panther, one of the most endangered mammals in the U.S., has become a driving force behind efforts to protect what’s left of wild Southwest Florida. With only about […]
