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Brush fire in Venice, Florida, Friday, June 5, 2026
41-Acre Brush Fire in Venice Completely Contained After Forcing Evacuations
On Friday, June 5, 2026, a brush fire tore through the Stoneybrook area in Venice, forcing residents from at least ten homes to evacuate. Sarasota County firefighters rushed to Tempest […]
From left: General Manager James Embalabala, Field Marketing Manager Kasey Lumpp, District Manager Florida Chris Meli, Vice President of Operations Chris Stevens, Chief Development Officer Heather Frye
AquaShine Express Opens in Englewood, Bringing Clean Cars and Community Spirit to Town
AquaShine Express Car Wash, with its official ribbon-cutting on Friday, June 5, 2026, is excited to welcome drivers to its new Englewood location. The team isn’t just here to clean […]
Florida Cottonmouth Moccasin
Four of Florida’s Six Venomous Snake Species Inhabit Southern Florida
Out of Florida’s six venomous snakes, only four actually make their home in South Florida. You’ll find cottonmouths, eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, and coral snakes in this region. The […]
Cherie DeVaux makes more history with Belmont Stakes victory
Historic Double: Golden Tempo and Cherie DeVaux Conquer the 158th Belmont Stakes
Golden Tempo seized the spotlight at the 158th Belmont Stakes, powering down Saratoga’s stretch just five weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby. Jose Ortiz guided him past Commandment in the […]
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, […]
