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Autumn Buzz in Englewood: Latest REVIEW Edition and Farmers Market Return to Dearborn Street
Can you feel it? That buzzing energy in the air means one thing: the season’s changing in Florida. The sweltering heat finally lets up, and the snowbirds trickle back into […]

Pastor Ken Lentz and Sophia Klingenberg
Lederhosen Optional, Enormous Appetites Required at Christ Lutheran’s Oktoberfest
Mark your calendars for Christ Lutheran Church of Englewood’s ever-popular Oktoberfest coming up on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. at 701 N Indiana Ave in Englewood. […]

Maria Cummings with the Englewood REVIEW in front of the Chicago Tribune Building.
Join the Adventure: Show Us Your Englewood REVIEW Traveling the World
Check out Maria Cummings during her recent trip to Chicago. She brought along her Englewood REVIEW and snapped a photo right in front of the Chicago Tribune building. Where will […]

Englewood Beach Waterfest is Back! Courtesy Englewood Beach Waterfest
Englewood Beach Waterfest Begins Today
Englewood Beach Waterfest is underway, October 9-11, 2026, and you can feel it: the buzz, the energy, the anticipation. Organizers really went all out this year. The Family Conservation Center […]
From 5 AM Reps to Friday Night Victory: The Homecoming Journey 🏆 (Video)
Every Friday night win starts long before the lights turn on. Check out how LBHS put in the early morning work, brought the energy, and brought home the Homecoming victory! […]

The Pink Luncheon at the Wyvern Hotel
Hope, Harmony, and Healing: The Pink Luncheon Brings Light and Hope the Wyvern Hotel for Dollars for Mammograms
Picture a room awash in pink, sunlight catching on every dress and tablecloth. Women gather, shoulder to shoulder, bound by purpose and camaraderie; here for each other, here for Dollars […]

Jacob Allese, Colton Davis, and Makaila Lindsey
Celebrating Excellence: Lemon Bay High Honors the September Student-Athlete Stars
Every month, Lemon Bay High School’s Athletic Department recognizes standout student-athletes and celebrates excellence on and off the field. At the end of each month, they spotlight a Female Athlete […]

Alta Pizzeria is Serving Sicilian Soul
Soft Opening, Huge Success: Alta Pizzeria is Already Packed and Serving Sicilian Soul
Alta Pizzeria & Restaurant hasn’t even thrown its official grand opening, and already, the restaurant is overflowing with crowds. This “soft opening” phase has lasted two weeks so far. Owner […]

Vote Julie London!
People Over Developers: Meet Sarasota County Commission Candidate District 4 Julie London
As a candidate for Sarasota County Commissioner District 4, Julie London wants to be, “a watchdog for your wallet, not a fox in the henhouse,” according to her website. Julie […]
Record-Breaking Dengue Surge Grips Florida; 223 of 252 Cases Traced to One County
Florida is facing its worst dengue outbreak yet, with 252 locally acquired cases so far this year, already breaking the record set just last year. This surge isn’t slowing down […]

SPARCC Calls Community to Action for Domestic Violence Courtesy SPARCC
SPARCC Calls Community to Action for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is urging Sarasota and DeSoto County residents to join the movement, raising awareness, sharing resources, […]

Florida Black Bear Courtesy Back Country Hunters
As Bear Sightings Hit Record Highs, Do Florida’s Black Bears Hibernate?
Bear sightings in Florida are hitting record highs lately, so let’s tackle a question people ask all the time: Do black bears hibernate in Florida? Florida has seen a surge […]

A crowd gathered to watch as five sea turtles, Waffles, Bashful, Buzz, Coconut, and Pepper, made their way back to the Gulf.
A Triumphant Return for Five Injured Turtles Highlights a Deepening Statewide Crisis
A crowd gathered on Thursday to watch as five sea turtles, Waffles, Bashful, Buzz, Coconut, and Pepper, made their way back to the Gulf. Each turtle had ended up at […]

The Peace River
No Subdivisions Allowed: $7.5M Agreement Secures Southwest Florida Ranchlands
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is putting $7.5 million toward protecting two ranches that stretch four miles along the Peace River. They’re not buying the land itself; instead, they’re […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis celebrates opening of River Road.
Gov. DeSantis Celebrates Completion of $61M River Road Widening in Sarasota County
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined state and local officials on Friday to celebrate the completion of the $61 million River Road (State Road 777) widening project in Sarasota County. The […]

Odds Climb to 70% for Developing Tropical Storm Isaias
Gulf on Alert: Odds Climb to 70% for Developing Tropical Storm Isaias
After a calm season, here’s a tropical update: Odds are climbing for a tropical system forming in the Gulf this week. As of Monday, the next name on deck is […]

