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Free Southwest Florida Resiliency Summit Comes to Punta Gorda This September
You don’t have to leave town to learn how Florida’s ecosystems can survive and recover from extreme weather; just head to Punta Gorda this September. The 2026 Southwest Florida Resiliency […]
The Englewood Health & Wellness Fair Returns September 12
Englewood’s Recipe for Wellness: The Englewood Health & Wellness Fair Returns September 12
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12, 2026. The Englewood Health & Wellness Fair is back at the Tringali Recreation Center Gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free […]
It’s Back-to-School Season!
Fresh Starts and Full Checklists: Your Guide to Back-to-School Sanity
You know that jingle: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”? Well, we’re not talking about holidays. It’s back-to-school season. Kids get another shot at a fresh start, and […]
Florida Python Challenge 2026 Courtesy FWC
The $10,000 Sssuccess Story: New Champion Crowned in Florida Python Challenge
One python hunter walked away $10,000 richer on Wednesday after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) unveiled the winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. This annual event […]
Publix Issues Urgent Recall
Publix Expands Frozen Organic Berry Recall and Pulls Ready-Made Meals Over Simultaneous E. Coli and Metal Contamination Safety Alerts
Publix just widened its recall of GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries after federal and state officials linked them to an E. coli O145:H28 outbreak. This strain produces Shiga […]
Pioneer Days Cardboard Boat Races
Englewood’s Mayor Race Heats Up as Pioneer Days Goes Full 70s Disco
Feeling the Pioneer Days anticipation? On August 4, 2026, the Englewood Chamber announced a strong turnout for the first mayoral debate for Mayor 4 a Day, hosted by VFW POST […]
Safety isn’t a luxury; it’s a responsibility.
Letter to the Editor: Englewood Parent Urges Action Over Dangerous Traffic Curve at SKY Academy
A letter to the Englewood REVIEW editor To the Editor, Every child deserves a safe route to school. At SKY Academy in Englewood, that basic expectation isn’t being met. The […]
Vacation in your own backyard.
Last-Minute Florida Trips Before the School Bell Rings (On One Tank of Gas)
As summer wraps up and school looms ahead, now’s your chance to fit in one last getaway. No need to splurge on far-off destinations, as Florida’s packed with incredible spots […]
Over half of Florida’s waterways fail to meet state water quality standards. Courtesy stjohnsriverkeeper.org
Report: Over Half of Florida’s Waterways Fail State Quality Standards as Enforcement Lags
Over half of Florida’s waterways are failing to meet state water quality standards. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), 52% of the 4,200-plus water bodies it assessed […]
Wellen Park High
Education Expansion: Wellen Park High and Imagine School at North Port Unveil Brand-New Campuses
Wellen Park High School opens its doors on August 10, marking a big moment for Sarasota County: the first new high school here in 25 years. On that day, over […]
Sargassum keeps making headlines
Record 27 Million Tons of Sargassum Smothers Caribbean and Gulf Beaches, Threatening Tourism
Sargassum keeps making headlines, and for good reason. This sticky, prickly seaweed is swamping beaches from the Caribbean to Mexico, turning coastlines into brown carpets that smell like rotten eggs […]
Spinnaker Café Celebrating 20 Years! (Video)
Happy 20 Years! Spinnaker Café has been serving up fresh, family-style brunch and lunch for 20 years. Few places can say that. It’s all under the same ownership, so you […]
August is Child Safety Awareness Month: “Know Your Zone”
Florida Launches Child Safety Awareness Month With “Know Your Zone” School Safety Campaign
August launches Child Safety Awareness Month in Florida. As kids head back to school, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is reminding everyone, drivers, parents, caregivers, […]
Tony Smith
DeSantis Appoints Tony Smith to Charlotte County School Board as Kim Amontree Runs for County Commissioner
According to a press release dated July 31, 2026, Governor DeSantis officially announced Tony Smith as the new District 2 representative on the Charlotte County School Board. According to the […]
Zoey is a nine-pound survivor. Courtesy Laura Dujmovich
Nine-Pound Yorkie Survives Serious Alligator Attack After Englewood Family Rushes to Save Her Life
Laura Dujmovich, who calls Englewood home, never imagined she’d be rushing her tiny Yorkie, Zoey, to save her life after an alligator attack. Little Zoey, at just nine pounds, ended […]
Matt Devitt Fights Back
Matt Devitt Fights Back: Former Chief Meteorologist Sets Sights on September Trial to Clear Name
The legal fight between Matt Devitt and WINK News is heading to trial in September 2027. A Lee County judge has set a four-week jury trial starting September 7, 2027, […]
