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(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. […]
Oppose Manasota Beach Road
‘I Can’t Properly Represent Myself’: Kelly Bauman Ends Legal Case Under Rushed Timeline
Kelly Bauman and the group Oppose Manasota Beach Road have been pushing back against the Manasota Beach Road project since February 2026. Kelly took things further, filing for a formal […]
Measles outbreak in SW Florida Courtesy CDC
Florida Now a Top U.S. Measles Hotspot in Historic 35-Year Outbreak High
Florida is now among the top five states for measles cases in 2026, according to new numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nationwide, the country has logged […]
TSA Opens Terminal Doors to Non-Flying Visitors
TSA Opens Terminal Doors to Non-Flying Visitors for the First Time in 25 Years
TSA is bringing back something many people have missed: letting non-ticketed visitors into airport terminals. This pilot program throws things back to pre-9/11 days, when you could walk right up […]
The Rotonda West American Legion Auxiliary Unit 113
Cluckin’ Couture: Grab Your Appetite for The Rotonda West American Legion’s Redneck Fashion Show and ½ Baked Dinner
Get ready for a night you won’t forget. The Rotonda West American Legion Auxiliary Unit 113 is hosting a one-of-a-kind Redneck Fashion Show and ½ Baked Chicken Dinner on September […]
Charlotte County Imagination Library says, “This is a picture of a 1st grader that completed the Imagination Library program and is now a reader leader in elementary school.”
Working ‘9 to 5’ for the Kids: Charlotte County Invites Community to Join Dolly-Inspired Celebration
Charlotte County Invited to Join 9 to 5 Day, as Dolly-inspired Sept. 25 celebration supports local kids. The Gilstad Literacy Foundation and Charlotte County Imagination Library are calling on businesses, […]
The Pioneer Day Parade Courtesy Karen Dega
Boogie Fever Hooks Englewood: 70th Pioneer Days Grooves into the History Books
Another Pioneer Days is in the books, and this year was something special. The 70th annual Englewood Pioneer Days filled Englewood, Florida with disco fever over Labor Day weekend, running […]
