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“Speedy” the Gopher Tortoise & Hatchling (Video)
The gopher tortoise, a land-dwelling reptile vital to Florida’s native ecosystems, faces ongoing threats from severe habitat loss, human encroachment, and low survival rates, according to conservation data from the […]
Whataburger
Texas-Sized Taste Arrives in Fort Myers: Whataburger Brings Its Famous Orange-and-White Glow to Southwest Florida
Are you a Whataburger fan? If you’re from Texas, or have ever spent time there, you know exactly how much people love this place. Its reputation isn’t just hype; locals […]
Cape Coral Police Department
Cape Coral Police Crush Sprawling Fraud Ring, Seizing Cash and Drugs After Three-Year Multi-Agency Investigation
After nearly three years of investigation, Cape Coral police finally took down a sprawling fraud ring, seizing $120,000 in cash and a stash of drugs. The operation, carried out on […]
Lemon Bay High School’s Manta Rays Courtesy Tim Kern of TK Photography
Chasing Championships Before Sunrise: Inside Lemon Bay’s Early-Bird Football Program
It’s not even 6 a.m. yet. Most of Englewood is still asleep, but out on the Lemon Bay High School football field, the lights are on and the players are […]
“Four Old Broads” (from left) Eaddy Mae (Alyssa Goudy), Imogene (Ruth Shaulis), and Beatrice (Pamela Hawkins). Courtesy Venice Theatre photos by Renee McVety Photography
Laughter, Mystery, and Mischief: “Four Old Broads” Brings Senior Shenanigans and Big Laughs to Venice Theatre
“Four Old Broads” opens at Venice Theatre on Sept. 18, ready to remind us that sometimes the best way to enjoy life is to laugh with friends. The story takes […]
Get Back on Your Feet: Dr. Edwin Bautista Offers Personalized Podiatric Care in Englewood (Video)
Dr. Edwin Bautista is a podiatric physician and foot and ankle surgeon at LECOM Englewood Family Practice in Englewood, Florida. He treats everything from common foot injuries to complex reconstructive […]
Not Worth the Jail Time: North Port Police Arrest 5 Shark-Tooth Hunters on Private Property
Police in North Port arrested five shark-tooth hunters for digging on private property. The result? Five shark-tooth hunters now face felony trespassing charges. The North Port Police warned people about […]
Courtesy Steve Hemmingsen
Bird Watching Again
By Steve Hemmingsen I don’t know if it’s the same bird, but for years, at least one Great White Heron has been patrolling the environs around the McDonald’s at the […]
Satellite sea-surface temperature in the Pacific Ocean October 2015. Courtesy NOAA
Ancient Corals Reveal Human-Driven Climate Change is “Supercharging” El Niño to Record Strengths
Ancient coral skeletons hold the secrets of our planet’s climate, stretching back over a thousand years. These corals show that global warming isn’t just warming the oceans; it’s supercharging El […]
Englewood Adult Softball
Softball with a Heart: Englewood League Steps Up to Bat for Local High School Swimmers
The Englewood adult softball league is back, and it’s not just about the game. Kelly Williams runs the nonprofit and makes sure the league brings people together while supporting youth […]
Ready, Set, Crawl! Pioneer Days Diaper Derby (Video)
Ready, set, crawl! There’s nothing quite like the traditional Diaper Derby at Englewood Pioneer Days! Huge thanks to the Lemon Bay Woman’s Club for keeping this community tradition alive year […]
Roofing industry in Florida Courtesy Galloway Roofing
Private Equity Firms Are Quietly Buying Up Local Florida Roofing Companies
Private equity firms and big corporate buyers are buying up family-owned roofing and home service companies in Englewood, Florida, and all over the state. They’ve set their sights on long-established, […]
EARS at the Pioneer Days Parade
EARS to the Rescue: Ham Radio Operators Helped Make the Pioneer Days Parade Smooth Sailing
The Englewood Amateur Radio Association (EARS) keeps showing up for the community, always lending a hand. Last year, they wowed everyone with a weather balloon project at SKY Academy that […]
Buchan Airfield
Concerns Soar Over Proposed Gateway Court Complex Near Buchan Airfield
Last night, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, a meeting at Lemon Bay Park drew a crowd of concerned residents. The principal topic is The Gateway Court project, set to be […]
Is This a New Dawn for Florida Panthers? Rare Mother and Kitten Sightings Signal Hopeful New Era of Survival
Trail cameras at Babcock Ranch Preserve have picked up something special: a Florida panther mother and her three kittens, moving quietly through the brush north of the Caloosahatchee River. This […]
“We’re Ready. We’re Willing. We’re ABEL!” (video)
“We’re Ready. We’re Willing. We’re ABEL!” Abel’s Marine has been serving boaters throughout Englewood Gulf Cove since 2003. Tony and Katrina Towns lead the team with a simple mission: Make […]
