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Amber and Robert Kaleda, owners of B&B Pet Resort
Paws Up! B&B Pet Resort Crowned ‘Best of Florida’ for Ultimate Pup Pampering
Congratulations to B&B Pet Resort, who were just named Best of Florida 2026. The resort offers dog daycare, overnight lodging, luxury suites, and enrichment programs, everything to spoil your pup. […]

Terrence and Melinda LeCompte
Join the Adventure: Show Us Your Englewood REVIEW Traveling the World
So, where will you take the Englewood REVIEW next? Our little newspaper isn’t just sticking around town these days; it’s going places. Recently, Terrence and Melinda LeCompte from Englewood packed […]

(From left) Volunteer servers led by Kathleen Donahue, Veteran Committee Chairperson, Paul, Chef Mark, Joyce, Kathy, Mary, Sue Carolyn and John.
Englewood Elks Volunteers Serve Up Warmth at Veterans Luncheon
Englewood Elks recently enjoyed a Veterans Quarterly Luncheon, all thanks to their team of dedicated volunteers. These folks don’t just serve food; they serve up warmth and good company. Patti […]

Emery Ledbetter plays Harriet in Venice Theatre’s Sept. 2026 production of “Harriet the Spy.” Courtesy Venice Theatre Photo credit: Renee McVety Photography
‘Harriet the Spy’: Venice Theatre Brings Everyone’s Favorite 11-Year-Old Sleuth to Life
Harriet M. Welsch, age eleven, doesn’t miss a thing. She’s curious, creative, and never above a little snark. She calls herself a spy and means it. Harriet wants to figure […]

Grove City Bar & Grill Ribbon-Cutting (From left) Excitement as Chris Musovski and Meri Musovska cut ribbon officially christening Grove City Bar & Grill. From left half of Anne Maria Bush, Doug Izzo, Josh Mezza, Angelina Domiano, Nico Musovski, Meri Musovska, Chris Musovski, Eduarda Santiaga, Dana Lutz, Elizabeth Markow, Stan Markow, Summer Daniels, Kathleen Godlewsky, Jeff Godlewsky, David Lutz, Keith Rowley, Mike Maurathi, Peter Jennings, Krista Jennings, Shane Whitmore, Erica Raymond Courtesy Karla Keeton
Stromboli, Sips, and Spirits: Inside Grove City Bar & Grill’s Lively Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting
Grove City Bar & Grill threw open its doors for a lively Grand Opening on Thursday, September 10, 2026. People started rolling in at 4:30 p.m., and the big ribbon-cutting […]

Riley and Louie Pierson
The Heart of Englewood Comes Home: Community Rallies to Give Lifelong Wildlife Protector His Final Peaceful Rest
Back in July 2026, the Englewood REVIEW shared a story about Louie Pierson, a man who spent decades looking out for wild animals that ended up hurt or stranded with […]
(Video) Cardboard Boats, Big Waves: Will They Sink or Float?
Watch as creative minds put their homemade cardboard boat designs to the ultimate test! From sleek, custom-painted vessels like the Wild Berry Boys and S.S. Sand Dollar to wild dragon-themed […]

Punta Gorda Craft Festival Courtesy Art Festival Facebook
Free Admission, Priceless Creativity: 28th Punta Gorda Craft Festival Takes Over Sullivan Street
It’s the perfect time to get crafty, so don’t miss the 28th Annual Punta Gorda Craft Festival, happening September 12–13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. […]

Photos provided are from the Complete Evidence Timeline Courtesy Desiree Rabuse
Lawsuit Exposes Charlotte County’s Blueprint for Bypassing Public Oversight
On August 26, 2026, Desiree Rabuse, along with other nearby property owners, sued the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. The lawsuit challenges a proposed mine and solid waste landfill, […]

The Englewood REVIEW September 11, 2026
Englewood’s Latest REVIEW Hits the Stands
Check it out! Our latest Englewood REVIEW is out for September 11, 2026, and it’s packed with stories you won’t want to miss. The calendar and bulletin section covers everything […]

‘Let’s Eat, Englewood’ at Spinnakers Café Courtesy Facebook
Paradise on a Platter: ‘Let’s Eat, Englewood’ Invites Foodies to Feast for Less Now Through Sept. 24
Ready to eat? ‘Let’s Eat, Englewood’ is back, and the deals are rolling out now through September 24. Think of it as your invitation to a culinary adventure, right here […]

(Front row, from left) Aeson Garrett, Karis Russell, and Talen Garrett, (Back row) their father Tauren. Courtesy Karen Dega
Englewood Brotherly Love: Pioneer Days Champion’s Biggest Fan Is His Big-Hearted Big Brother
As Pioneer Days 2026 wraps up, we’re still hearing fresh stories from behind the scenes, especially from Englewood’s youngest residents. Every contest and parade float carries a memory, and this […]
25 Years Later: Remembering the Clear Autumn Morning That Changed Our World Forever
By T. Michele Walker It’s been twenty-five years, yet who can forget that day? If you lived in the Northeast area of the United States on September 11, 2001, you’ll […]

Courtesy ‘The Bay’
‘The Bay’ Turns Four: Sarasota’s Waterfront Hub Launches ‘One Park FOUR All’ Free Celebrations After Welcoming 1.2M Visitors
Four years ago, Sarasota rolled out a new vision for public space, and The Bay quickly became more than just a park; it’s a slice of daily life for people […]

Courtesy Port Charlotte Beach Park
Rising Stronger: Port Charlotte Beach Park’s $24.5M Resilient Rebuild Nears December Finish
A crowd gathered at Port Charlotte Beach Park to check out the progress on the community’s big hurricane recovery project: the complete rebuild of the recreation center and pool. Construction […]

Reading Takes Flight
Reading Takes Flight: Florida Kids Can Earn Free Air Show Tickets in New Literacy Challenge
The Florida International Air Show is rolling out “Jet-Set & Read,” a new program designed for young readers, in partnership with Charlotte County Community Services and the Charlotte Community Foundation. […]

