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The Banyan House Restaurant
The Banyan House Restaurant: A Hometown Vibe with Chef-Driven New American Classics
Settle in at The Banyan House Restaurant, where you get more than a meal; you get an at-home experience. The Banyan House has that intimate, hometown feel, where you’re not […]
Naples Classical Academy, courtesy Naples Classical Academy
Measles Cases Climb to 114 Across Florida
Measles has surfaced again in the region, this time at Naples Classical Academy. Statewide, Florida has logged 114 measles cases as of February 21. Naples Classical Academy reported a confirmed […]
FWC Final Report Confirms Spike in Lee County Manatee Deaths: cites cold stress as primary cause
Since January 1, Lee County has lost 58 manatees, most after a cold snap hit Southwest Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released its final report on […]
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Wraps Up Busy Weekend with Arrests in Englewood, Port Charlotte
Last weekend, Saturday and Sunday, February 28 and March 1, 2026, turned out to be a busy weekend for local law enforcement On March 2, 2026, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s […]
Pot-Bellied Pig on the Loose, courtesy Sarasota Police Dept.
Porky on Patrol: Sarasota’s Friendly Pig Wanders the Night Away
Picture this: It’s a late Thursday, early Friday morning, and you’re out for an evening stroll. You turn a corner, probably still half-asleep, and—wait, is that a massive pig? That’s […]
Charlotte Harbor in Punta Gorda courtesy Punta Gorda and Englewood Beach
On the Edge of Charlotte Harbor: Punta Gorda’s Quiet Florida Spring Break
Set right on the edge of Charlotte Harbor in Southwest Florida, Punta Gorda has come a long way from its days as a sleepy 19th-century fishing town. Now, it’s a […]
Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse
Southwest Florida Gets a Front-Row Seat: March 3, 2026, Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse
Set your alarm early on March 3, 2026. If you’re in Southwest Florida, you’ll have a front-row seat to a total lunar eclipse, a real “Blood Moon.” During this event, […]
The Miss Englewood Stingrays (12u), left to right: Lacey Krejci, Elayna Banyas, Briella Pickle and Taylor Jackson
A League of Their Own: Englewood’s Women’s Softball Takes Center Stage
In our last edition, the Englewood REVIEW focused on men’s softball. This week, it’s the women’s turn. We caught up with Kelly Williams, the director of the Englewood Adult Softball […]
The best lessons just float up and away.
Flight Path to Learning: SKY Academy and EARS Bring Meteorology to Life
SKY Academy Englewood students don’t just read about science in a textbook; they experience it firsthand. On February 19, 2026, they launched a real weather balloon with their STEM teacher, […]
(L to R) Jeff Elsmore, Dee Robidoux, Kathy Macklin, Jimmy Rabias, Barb Gailliot, Lyn Elsmore, Judy Ross
Morning Light, Lifeline for Neighbors: Englewood Meals on Wheels at the Heart of the Community
The morning sun filters through the windows of the Meals on Wheels (MOW) in Englewood headquarters, casting a warm glow over a room that serves as the heartbeat of the […]
Excellence in Business Awards 2026
On Tuesday, February 3, The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce awarded its annual Excellence in Business Awards at The Hills Restaurant at Rotonda Golf & Country Club. Florida Chamber of […]
Author, Ray Hazel
Sunny Pages, Storied Past: Ray Hazel and the Lemon Bay Series
Ray Hazel writes the Lemon Bay series out of Englewood, Florida, a series of books that mix fiction with the authentic stories, landmarks, and history of his local community. Ray […]
Nile Monitor courtesy of D. Gordon E. Robertson
Invasive Nile Monitors Threaten Pets and Native Wildlife Across Southwest Florida
Think iguanas or pythons are a nuisance? That’s nothing compared to what’s happening now in Southwest Florida. Reports show over 2,000 Nile monitor lizard sightings, with the majority occurring near […]
Lee County Housing
From Horizon Apartments to The Arwyn: Lee County funds 230 income-restricted rentals for 30 years
Lee County just gave the green light to put $20 million of Hurricane Ian recovery money toward building The Arwyn, a $93.6 million affordable housing project at 5300-5360 Summerlin Road […]
Seniors are prime targets for scammers
Agencies Unite for National Slam the Scam Day During National Consumer Protection Week
Mark your calendar: March 5, 2026, is National Slam the Scam Day. The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General are leading the charge during National Consumer […]
Dickey Betts Memorial
Ramblin’ Man Comes Home: US-41 Renamed Dickey Betts Memorial Highway
Florida just gave Dickey Betts a fitting tribute: drivers cruising through his hometown on U.S. 41 will now see signs for the Dickey Betts Memorial Highway. It’s a stretch of […]
