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This 2006 photo provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Aedes aegypti mosquito in the process of acquiring a blood meal from a human. Courtesy CDC
Tampa Woman Dies of Dengue on Her 80th Birthday Amid ‘Wildly Unusual’ Mosquito Surge
Florida’s facing its worst dengue fever outbreak in decades. Just last Friday, September 18, 2026, state health officials confirmed that a Hillsborough County resident died from the disease, a rare […]
Sanibel Osprey Courtesy sccf.org
Sanibel Ospreys Smash Survival Benchmarks with Historic 84% Comeback
Sanibel ospreys are making a remarkable comeback. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) just delivered some thrilling news: local osprey populations aren’t just bouncing back after hurricane damage, they’re soaring ahead. […]
Cutting the ribbon is Shane Whitmore and his Mom Patty Weddle. Courtesy Marilyn Johnson
Twenty Years of Crafting Success: Reliable Cabinet Designs Unveils New Look for Big Milestone
Reliable Cabinet Designs just marked a big milestone: twenty years in business with a ribbon-cutting and their brand-new logo on full display. Shane Whitmore, the owner, cut the ribbon with […]
Michael Melton Courtesy Facebook
Letter to the Editor: Why Michael Melton’s Beard Disqualifies Him for County Commissioner
A letter to the Englewood REVIEW editor By Robert Robbins, PhD I’ve been taking a hard look at Michael Melton the past few weeks following the primary, and we have to be […]
Personalized Hearing Care at Delta Hearing: Get Ready to Experience Life in Full Clarity Again (Video)
Are you ready to rediscover the world of sound around you? At Englewood Delta Hearing, they believe that hearing care should be as unique as you are.
Florida’s First Taste of Fall
Right on Cue: Autumn Equinox Welcomes Florida’s First Cool Surge
Florida’s getting a genuine taste of fall this weekend, September 26 and 27, 2026. A cold front is rolling through, and it’ll finally bring those crisp mornings we’ve been waiting […]
Offshore of the Venice Inlet a boat caught fire and later sank. Courtesy Venice Police Department
Miracle on the Water: Everyone Safe After Boat Explodes in Flames, Sinks Off Venice Coast
A boat went up in flames just off the Venice Inlet on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and eventually sank beneath the waves. Police say everyone on board made it out […]
Englewood Beach Waterfest is Back! Courtesy Englewood Beach Waterfest
Englewood Beach Waterfest is Back: Get Ready for Radical Reefs, Butterfly Buzz, and Eco-Awesome Family Fun
Preparations for Englewood Beach Waterfest are in full swing and you can feel the buzz growing. Organizers are lining up some exciting additions for the Family Conservation Center, Mote Marine […]
Feeding Hope: The Waverly’s 4th Annual Fundraiser for the Jubilee Center. (From left) Laura Roy, Jill Hemmes and Tracy Warren.
Feeding Hope: The Waverly’s 4th Annual Fundraiser Establishes a Lifeline for St. David’s Jubilee Center
The Waverly’s gearing up for its 4th Annual Night of Empowerment on October 17, 2026, starting at 5:00 p.m. It’s not just any fundraiser. This event’s become a cornerstone for […]
The ‘Life and Times of George Brown’ 2014 Courtesy Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society
To Survive Storms and Stucco, Punta Gorda’s Famous Murals Are Going Mobile
Punta Gorda, proud of its “Mural Town” identity, in a surprising move has ditched wall painting entirely. The alternative approach: murals on panels, mural cloth fixed to removable aluminum, so […]
Lemon Bay Playhouse brings “Bell, Book and Candle” to the stage, running October 14 to November 1, 2026.
Lemon Bay Playhouse’s 2026 Season Is Pure Magic
Lemon Bay Playhouse kicked off its 2026-2027 season with excitement, and things just keep building. This year promises standout shows, thanks in part to new collaborations with Chophouse285 and the […]
Governor DeSantis Courtesy Florida Department of State
New Laws for a New Month: How Florida is Cracking Down Starting Oct. 1
Every time we flip the calendar, it feels like Florida rolls out a fresh batch of laws. Twelve new ones hit the books on Oct. 1, and they’re not exactly […]
Lovebug Season in Florida
The Romance Is Dead (Or At Least Strongly Lacking) For Florida Lovebugs
Being a lovebug doesn’t sound so bad. They get two mating seasons each year, for starters. Right now, as late September rolls around in Florida, the lovebugs are back, though […]
Rust Tide Bloom. Courtesy Calusa Waterkeeper
‘Rust Tide’ Bloom Confirmed Across Multiple Southwest Florida Passages
Everybody knows about red tide, but rust tide? That’s a new one for most people. It recently showed up near Sanibel Island and Pine Island Sound in Lee County. This […]
500 Feet of Illegal Netting in Gulf. Courtesy City of Sanibel
Sanibel Police Pull 500 Feet of Illegal Netting from Gulf, Rescue Trapped Wildlife
Police officers on Sanibel Island waded into the water on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and pulled out 500 feet of illegal netting, finding a trapped manatee along with fish, sharks, […]
Lemon Bay Grad, Cherie DeVaux First female Trainer to Win the Kentucky Derby.
From Lemon Bay to the Winner’s Circle: Englewood Set to Celebrate Triple Crown Royalty Cherie DeVaux
Manasota Mystique: Derby After Dark celebrates hometown champion Cherie DeVaux with a one-of-a-kind evening at Crestwood Ranch. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 7, 2026, as Englewood will not see […]
