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Oppose Manasota Beach Rd. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Protest Courtesy Oppose Manasota Beach Rd.
Drawing the Line: Residents Take Action to Halt the Manasota Beach Road Extension
Development remains a hot topic around Englewood and the greater Southwest Florida community. Not everyone agrees on how or where things should change, but everyone has plenty to say about […]
Students set sail with the Englewood Sailing Association. Courtesy ESA
Anchors Aweigh and Sails Set: Englewood Sailing Association Breezes Into Summer
“Summer Sailstice” is here, and the Englewood Sailing Association (ESA) is opening its doors this Saturday to celebrate. The ESA is a group of volunteers who love teaching kids, starting […]
Happy Father’s Day!
The Latest Englewood REVIEW is Out, and It’s 100% Certified ‘Dad-Approved’
The Englewood REVIEW’s June 19, 2026, issue is now available. In this edition, we’re shining a spotlight on Father’s Day. To every dad, mentor, and father figure, we wish you […]
Rainbow River Courtesy SWFWMD
Grass Roots Operation: Exploring the Submerged World of the Rainbow River
Lately, district staff have been out on the Rainbow River in Marion County, mapping submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). What’s that mean in practice? And what does this mean for Southwest […]
Englewood Gas Station Employee Arrested After $20,100 Lottery Ticket Theft
Englewood Gas Station Employee Arrested After $20,100 Lottery Ticket Theft
Naveen Gupta, 48, found himself in handcuffs Monday after his boss accused him of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets from the Englewood gas station where he worked. It all started back […]
The winning Back-to-School video Courtesy Charlotte County Public Schools Facebook
Lights, Camera, Excellence! Charlotte County Schools Take Top Prize for Back-to-School Video
Charlotte County Public Schools landed a top national honor from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), taking home the Award of Excellence, the highest prize in the video category, […]
The message is simple: “Slow!” Courtesy USCG Auxiliary
USCG Auxiliary Reminds Boaters: Sober Is Safe for July 4th on the Water
July 4th isn’t just fireworks and barbecues; it’s a busy time on the water. As boaters gear up for the holiday weekend, the USCG Auxiliary Southeast District, Flotilla 99 is […]
Mote Marine Laboratory recently released 22,000 young snook into Sarasota Bay. Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory
Mote Marine Continues 30-Year Mission with 22,000 Juvenile Snook Release
Mote Marine Laboratory recently released 22,000 young snook into Sarasota Bay, pushing forward its ongoing efforts to restore a species hammered by Florida’s harsh 2010 winter and more recent red […]
Florida Iguana Courtesy FWC
Frozen Out? Iguanas Bounce Back to Feast on South Florida’s Finest Foliage
Iguanas are making a swift return in South Florida, despite a February freeze that killed thousands of them. Wildlife experts expressed surprise at the rapid recovery of iguana populations. People […]
(From left) Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, and Florida Gaming Control Commission Chair Julie Brown. Courtesy Florida Channel
Operation Sunset Stakes Nets 11 Arrests and Seizes Nearly $300K in Illegal Southwest Florida Gambling Crackdown
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier didn’t mince words in Naples this week as he spotlighted the results of Operation Sunset Stakes. This multi-agency crackdown hammered illegal gambling in Lee and […]
Hot cars pose a real danger to kids and pets.
Florida’s Rapid Warm-Up: The Dangers of Hot Cars
It seems like yesterday we were pulling on sweaters, grateful for that rare break from Florida’s heat and humidity. But if there’s anything true about Florida weather, it’s that it […]
Southwest Florida braces for sargassum season
Sun, Sand and Seaweed: Record Sargassum Blooms Threaten Florida Beaches
Florida’s beaches are gearing up for another rough summer as sargassum season kicks into full swing. Scientists keep sounding the alarm, as 2026 might bring one of the biggest invasions […]
The Burmese Python
The Burmese Python Squeeze Play: Florida Biologists Break Heavyweight Record With 4 Tons of Invaders
Florida’s wildlife has always been wild and unpredictable, with alligators, sharks, turtles, lizards, and snakes. And don’t forget the insects, like the mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and dare we mention the flying […]
Lemon Bay Playhouse Summer Camp Courtesy Lemon Bay Playhouse
Cue the Applause: Lemon Bay Playhouse is Rolling Out Its 2026 Script for Summer Success
Ready to take the stage this summer? Lemon Bay Playhouse invites you to get creative, learn new skills, and join a vibrant community of performers and storytellers. They’re rolling out […]
The mysterious urn
Urning for Answers: Abandoned Cremation Urn Sparks Beachfront Mystery
Someone left a cremation urn on Turner Beach, and officials are not sure how or why it ended up there. Was it a mistake? Did someone mean to leave it […]
Carefully placed trees can protect your house during a storm.
Strategic Tree Planting Cuts Hurricane Roof Damage in Half According to an FIU Study
Are you experiencing hurricane preparedness overload? This story allows us to look at some creative solutions that are also good for the environment. Turns out, the way you plant trees […]
