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Melissa Dymond-Demetrowitz Courtesy Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office
Woman Sentenced to Life Plus 35 Years for 2022 Firearm Murder and Conspiracy
Melissa Dymond-Demetrowitz will spend the rest of her life in prison for the 2022 murder of Shawn Patrick Armstrong. The State Attorney’s Office said she received a life sentence for […]
CDC Headquarters Courtesy CDC
Surging Cyclospora Outbreak Prompts CDC Warning Across 17 States, Including Florida
The CDC is tracking a surge in cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite. Officials have counted 190 cases between May 1 and June 16 across 17 states, […]
Loggerhead Sea Turtle, stock footage
Tragic Boat Strike Kills Beloved Loggerhead Sea Turtle ‘Pat Benatar’ Near Captiva Island
Just two weeks after nesting, Pat Benatar, a well-known loggerhead sea turtle, turned up dead near Captiva Island, Florida. A boat struck her, and the impact left the back half […]
Manasota Beach Protesters Refuse to Back Down to Big Developers (Video)
“They won’t back down” isn’t just a song; it’s the spirit that drives Oppose Manasota Beach Rd. and Kelly Bauman. Last Tuesday, June 30, 2026, people gathered for a rally. […]
Sarasota Names America’s Best Getaway 2026 by CNN
Florida’s Cultural Coast Upstages the Rest: Sarasota Named America’s Best 2026 Getaway
CNN Travel crowned Sarasota the top “Best Town to Visit in America” for 2026, just in time for the country’s 250th birthday. Sarasota snagged first place thanks to its dreamy […]
The cast of 2025 Disney’s “Mary Poppins Jr.”
Young Musicians ‘Seize the Day’ as The Pops Orchestra Orchestrates Ultimate Disney Broadway Summer Camp
The Pops Orchestra’s “It’s the Pits!” Summer Music Camp Gives Young Musicians a Backstage Pass to Disney’s “Newsies Jr.” The Pops Orchestra is teaming up with the Florida Cultural Group […]
A public reading of the Declaration of Independence
City of Venice to Host Nationwide Group Reading of Declaration of Independence on July 8
The Semiquincentennial celebration keeps rolling this July with two events hosted by the City of Venice Historical Resources Division. First up: on Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m., head to […]
The Sun Setting on Lemon Bay
Sarasota County to Debate Controversial Buchan’s Bayside Dock Rules on July 8 and 9
The Sarasota County Commission plans to meet on July 8, 2026, and the main spotlight is on land-use petitions and commercial dock rules tied to the Buchan’s Bayside project, a […]
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, […]
