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Sarah Ballard-Richardson
From Sunshine State Beginnings to Englewood Champion: How Sarah Built a Legacy of Purpose and Wellness
Sarah was born in Hollywood, Florida, though she barely remembers it. Her family moved back to Worcester, Massachusetts, when she was just six weeks old. Since 1987, Sarah has called […]

Sandy Kimmel with the Englewood REVIEW at Carnegie Hall in NYC.
Join the Adventure: Show Us Your Englewood REVIEW Traveling the World
Where in the world will you take the Englewood REVIEW next? From sunny St. Thomas to the Coliseum, our beloved newspaper is truly a globetrotter. Sandy Kimmel performed at Carnegie […]

The Fourth of July can be the most terrifying night of the year for our furry family members.
From Panic to Paws: The Ultimate Survival Guide for Anxious Pets on Fireworks Night
Keep your pets safe this Fourth of July by bringing them indoors. Pick a quiet room, close the windows, and draw the curtains to block out the bright flashes. Turn […]

Light Up Lemon Bay 4th of July Fireworks Celebration! Courtesy Erica Lagerman
Happy Semiquincentennial! (Don’t Worry, We Can’t Pronounce It Either)
America is celebrating its historic 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. While Independence Day is famous for backyard BBQs and fireworks, the real story behind the holiday is full of […]

Cape Coral’s new flagpole, just in time for the July 4th holiday.
Cape Coral Goes to Great Lengths for the Semiquincentennial: New 250-Foot Flagpole Erected Just in Time for America’s 250th
Cape Coral’s new 250-foot flagpole now stands tall, just in time for America’s 250th birthday. After months of community fundraising, people came together and got it done. Michael Ilczyszyn, the […]

Cars and Development Ignite Florida Panther Crisis
Cars Ignite Florida Panther Crisis: 11th Death of 2026 Sparks Urgent Toll Near New Housing Development
A vehicle struck and killed a third Florida panther in less than three weeks. This time, it happened on Corkscrew Road in Lee County, close to a growing housing development, […]

The Faro Family with their herd of goats. Photos By: Cheyenne Alford at Bywater Co.
Whatever Floats Your Goat: How One Local Englewood Family Started a Tribe
When most people picture a pet, they probably think of dogs, cats, maybe a hamster or a gerbil. But goats? Few folks put them on the list, which is surprising. […]

Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Englewood Review Drops Ultimate Guide to America’s Big 2-5-0
The Englewood REVIEW’s July 3, 2026 issue just dropped, and this one’s a big deal. We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday; hard to wrap your head around, isn’t it? Happy Birthday, […]
Whatever Floats Your Goat – The Faro Family Goat Farm (Video)
When you think about pets, let’s be honest, dogs and cats always steal the spotlight. Maybe someone throws in a hamster or a gerbil, but goats? Hardly anyone puts them […]

Southwest Airlines adds new flight option. Courtesy Southwest Airlines
Southwest Florida Air Travel Shifts as Regional Infrastructure Racing to Keep Up
Lately, air travel out of Southwest Florida has felt more unpredictable than ever. For folks avoiding the long drives to Orlando, Miami, or Tampa, the closest airports are in flux, […]

Hilux Fire Big Cypress Region
Relentless Drought Sparks Even More Wave of Wildfires Across Southwest Florida
It feels like you can’t check the news in Southwest Florida these days without seeing another wildfire pop up. Actually, you don’t even need the news; simply step outside, glance […]

Florida black bears. Courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Urban Sprawl Means Wildlife Moves in (Rather, Remains) Next Door
Wildlife officials are asking Floridians to stay BearWise, especially now as young black bears start showing up in neighborhoods. Their main advice? Lock up food, trash, and pet dishes, and […]

View from a drone. Photo courtesy of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Florida Proves That Even Drones Can’t Escape Local Bureaucracy
Drones have slipped into daily life here in Florida; it’s not unusual to see the sky buzzing or catch an aerial video of your own neighborhood online. They’re entertaining, and […]

The classic Fourth of July cookout
Red, White, and Bratwurst: The Melting Pot That Made the Backyard Cookout
Think of a classic Fourth of July cookout: a spread of burgers, smoky hot dogs, cold potato salad, and ice-packed beer. If those feel as American as it gets, well, […]

Light Up Lemon Bay, Courtesy John Fredricks
Your Hometown Guide: 4th of July Celebrations Across Our Community
Celebrate America ConcertGather under the Heritage Tree on the downtown lawn for the Celebrate America Concert at Downtown Wellen Park, 19745 Wellen Park Boulevard, Venice, on Friday, July 3, 6 […]

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Cape Coral Councilwoman Rachel Kaduk’s DUI Trial Set for July
Councilwoman Rachel Kaduk showed up in court last week as her DUI case progressed. The judge set her trial for July 14 at 8 a.m. as she faces charges of […]

