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A second chance for suspended drivers in Lee County.
Operation Green Light Returns to Lee County: A Second Chance for Suspended Drivers
In 2026, roughly one in 24 driving-age adults in Florida, totaling just over 716,000, cannot legally drive. Florida suspends its licenses mainly because of unpaid fines. Out of nearly 14 […]
Algal blooms, courtesy of CDC
Airborne and Dangerous: Experts Warn of Hidden Threats From Harmful Algal Blooms
Experts, researchers, and environmental advocates packed into Florida SouthWestern State College to dig into the real health and environmental dangers of harmful algal blooms. These blooms aren’t just local annoyances, […]
2025 Earth Day Poster Contest Winner: “Protect & Preserve Florida’s Living Waters” Alejandra, 11th Grade, “Let Our Waters Thrive”
Calling All Englewood Kids: You’re Invited to Dive Beneath the Waves for Earth Day Art Contest
Come celebrate Earth Day with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on April 22, 2026. Earth Day’s not just a day; it’s a reminder to appreciate the planet and […]
Rumours Wine Bar
Rumours Wine Bar Blends Wine, Community and Events in Englewood
Located in Lemon Bay Plaza, the wine bar offers 25 wines by the glass and over 300 bottles available for retail purchase, allowing guests to enjoy selections on-site or take […]
Dogs of Dearborn Street
Where Food, Friends, and Furry Companions Meet: Englewood Farmers Market
Englewood Farmers Market isn’t just a market; it’s a Thursday ritual for anyone who loves good food and community. Here you’ll find fresh breads, cheeses, pasta, soaps, candles, popcorn, plants, […]
The Elimia snail is an unheralded player in the health of North Central Florida springs, UF/IFAS researchers have found. (Chris Lukhaup, University of Florida)
Florida’s Algal Bloom Problem May Have an Unlikely Hero: The Elimia Snail
Elimia snails might just offer Florida a fix for its stubborn algae (or algal) bloom problem. If you live in Florida, you know how these thick, green mats of algae […]
Heart screenings available for students in Sarasota.
Heart Screenings Available to Sarasota Student Athletes This Week
Sarasota County Schools just announced its first heart screening events for student athletes, a big move to boost student health and safety. They’re teaming up with Who We Play For […]
Reading sparks imagination
Set Sail for Literacy: Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Hosts Free Family Learning Day on April 18
Looking for a day packed with history, beach views, and hands-on learning? Bring your family to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum on April 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. […]
Launching at Webb Lake offers easy access to sheltered shorelines and prime spring bass habitat.
Three Freshwater Favorites
In our last article, we focused on three of our favorite saltwater launches in the Englewood area. We hope local kayak anglers have checked out at least one of these […]
Jimmy Rabias
Meet the Man Behind the Meals: Jimmy Rabias Makes a Difference in Englewood
If you’ve dropped by Englewood’s Meals on Wheels (EMOW), you’ve probably met Jimmy Rabias. He’s been volunteering in the kitchen, spreading good energy and helping wherever he can. Jimmy grew […]
Englewood artist and muralist, Robert Casler, signs one of his latest murals, a tribute to the philanthropic spirit of Virginia B. Andes.
Every Painting Tells a Story: Robert Casler’s Story Is a Masterpiece
There’s a famous saying, “Every painting tells a story.” But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find an even bigger story behind every artist. That’s definitely true for Robert […]
Who can resist a Honey Bun? Not this bear.
Sugar Rush Gone Wrong: Black Bear Falls for 7-Eleven Honey Bun Bait
Honey buns proved irresistible to one young black bear on the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) campus. The yearling, a male weighing about 200 pounds, kept rummaging through campus garbage, […]
Englewood’s Delta Hearing Focuses on Personalized Care, Advanced Technology
Hearing loss is often gradual and overlooked until it begins to affect daily life. Robert Vetter, a board-certified hearing instrument specialist in Englewood, sees this firsthand serving patients at Delta […]
Champions Crowned in Englewood Senior Softball 2026 Winter Season
The Englewood Men’s Senior Softball League wrapped up the 2026 winter season in late March with two teams repeating as division champions. Englewood Moose Lodge No. 1933 won the Gold […]
5th Annual Venice Fire and Police Public Safety Day
Lights, Sirens, Action! Venice’s 5th Annual Public Safety Day Returns April 18
This month, the usual roar of sirens will fade into the background, and for once, those flashing lights mean celebration. Venice is getting ready for a big milestone: the 5th […]
Mote Marine Laboratory Releases First Hatchery-Raised Caribbean King Crabs onto Florida’s Coral Reef, courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Mote Marine Laboratory Marks Historic Milestone with First Release of Hatchery-Raised King Crabs
In a breakthrough for marine conservation, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium recently completed the first-ever release of hatchery-raised Caribbean king crabs onto Florida’s Coral Reef. This milestone, announced in April […]
