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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 […]
Easy Riggings for Kayak Anglers
When a kayak angler is on the water, every minute not spent fishing feels like a missed opportunity. The quiet paddling, the wildlife, and the beauty of Southwest Florida are […]
(From left) Becky Borci and Valerie Guenther
Centuries of Success: Coldwell Banker Hits 120 as Schmidt Family of Companies Closes in on 100
On August 27, 2026, Coldwell Banker marked its 120th anniversary, a huge milestone by any measure. One hundred twenty years is real staying power. And the Schmidt Family of Companies […]
Robot bunny created by and courtesy of UF Department of Biology
Bionic Bunnies: Florida’s Wild New Weapon Against Invasive Pythons
Burmese pythons, those huge, stealthy, and relentless snakes, have taken over South Florida since their debut in the Everglades back in the 1970s. Whether people let them loose or they […]
Angels at The Dollars for Mammograms Courtesy Dollars for Mammograms
A Walk for Health, Hope and Community
The Inaugural Ainger Creek Trailblazer 5K on October 24th is bringing together two organizations with a shared commitment to health and wellness: the Englewood YMCA and Dollars for Mammograms. The […]
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 […]
