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The Burmese Python isn’t just an Everglades problem anymore
Not Just an Everglades Problem: Southwest Florida Named Latest Python Breeding Hotspot
Burmese pythons have grabbed headlines recently, especially with the spotlight on the Python Challenge. But the actual story is that these invasive predators are turning up in new places, and […]
Sarasota County Lifts Burn Ban Courtesy Sarasota County
Sarasota County Lifts Burn Ban After Recent Rain Eases Wildfire Threat
The Sarasota County Fire Department lifted its countywide burn ban on July 12, 2026. After a stretch of recent rainfall, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index dropped below 500 for seven straight […]
Bakers have been using potassium bromate since 1916.
Florida Subpoenas General Mills, Pillsbury Over Banned-Abroad Food Additive
People are growing more curious and concerned about what goes into their food. Take potassium bromate, for example. It’s a common flour additive in the U.S., but much of the […]
Lee County deputies used a drone for a dog rescue. Courtesy Lee County Sheriff’s Office
The Ultimate “Fetch”: Drone Spots Adventurous Dog Stuck in Storm Drain
Drones are in the spotlight these days, sometimes for sparking controversy, sometimes for swooping in with prescription meds, especially around Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg. But here’s a story that […]
Lemon Bay Playhouse Courtesy Lemon Bay Playhouse
Brewing Up Talent: Lemon Bay Playhouse Holds Auditions for ‘Bell, Book and Candle’
Ever imagined yourself under the stage lights, stepping into someone else’s shoes and captivating an audience? Here’s your chance. Lemon Bay Playhouse is calling all local actors for auditions for […]
Many animals are waiting for their forever home.
Room in Your Home, Room in Your Heart: Sarasota County Pets Are Waiting for Their Second Chance
Thinking about adopting a pet? Maybe you’ve been wishing for a dog or cat to brighten your days. Now’s your chance. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services shelter has […]
Tal Anderson scores an Emmy nomination. Courtesy thetalanderson.com
Cape Coral Native Tal Anderson Scores Emmy Nomination For HBO’s “The Pitt”
If you’re hooked on HBO’s “The Pitt,” here’s a fun Southwest Florida tie-in: Tal Anderson, who grew up in Cape Coral, just picked up her first Emmy nomination. She’s up […]
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Manasota Beach Road Legal Battle: Judge to Decide on Developers’ Push to Dismiss Case This Thursday
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Kelly Bauman joins a public Zoom hearing before the Administrative Law Judge at the Chamber of Commerce. The main item: arguments on […]
Operation Southern Slow Down runs July 13 through 18.
Five Southern States Launch Weeklong Blitz on Speeding and Aggressive Drivers, Including Florida
Operation Southern Slow Down is back, and Florida’s not going it alone. For a week in July, the 13th through the 18th, law enforcement teams from Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South […]
The Sweetest Escape: Englewood’s Ultimate Guide to the Top Ice Cream Scoops
It’s mid-July, so you know what that means: the dog days of summer are here, and there’s no better time for ice cream. In this blazing Florida heat, nothing picks […]
An example of what a hyperscale data center looks like. Courtesy Sarasota County
Sarasota County Halts New Hyper-Scale Data Centers Until July 2027 With Eye On Permanent Ban
By Englewood REVIEW Staff and Suncoast Searchlight Sarasota County won’t entertain the idea of any hyper-scale data centers for at least a year. Commissioners voted Wednesday to stop all new […]
The barges off the shore are a part of the beach renourishment program.
Venice Beach Undergoes Major Renourishment Project to Protect Shoreline from Storms
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen posts asking about those barges floating out in the Gulf. Here’s what’s going on: Venice Beach is getting […]
The Invasive Lionfish
The Invader Capital: Why Florida Leads the U.S. in Unwanted Animal Species
Florida just can’t catch a break when it comes to invasive species. It feels like every week there’s a new headline: some animal is showing up where it shouldn’t and […]
Gulf Pines Memorial Park Courtesy Gulf Pines Memorial Park Facebook
Sarasota County Approves Englewood’s 26-Acre Expansion and New Funeral Home for Gulf Pines Memorial Park
The Sarasota County Commission gave the green light for a big addition at Gulf Pines Memorial Park in Englewood; a 25.9-acre expansion and a brand-new funeral home are coming soon. […]
Mangroves located at Seven Islands in Cape Coral
Unauthorized Mangrove Clearing Sparks Investigation at Cape Coral’s Seven Islands Site
The situation at the Seven Islands development site in Cape Coral is getting messy. Neighbors discovered that hundreds of feet of mangroves were suddenly gone, cut right out along the […]
The Florida Everglades are legendary.
Unlocking the Hawkins Ranch Deal: Why Sarasota County Protected 3,300 Acres and How Residents Can Get Involved
Englewood REVIEW broke the story last Friday, July 10, 2026. The Sarasota County Commission has done something bold. They all agreed, with no dissent, to add the historic Hawkins Ranch, […]
