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Dave and Dana Lutz with the Englewood REVIEW in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Join the Adventure: Show Us Your Englewood REVIEW Traveling the World
Where in the world will you take the Englewood REVIEW next? There’s something kind of magical about the places this little newspaper visits. It’s not just sitting on coffee tables […]
The Englewood REVIEW latest edition explores the magic of Englewood.
From Sunscreen to School Bells: Chasing Wild Legends, Warm Porches, and the Magic of Englewood
The Englewood REVIEW just dropped its latest issue on Friday, July 31, 2026, and it’s packed with stories you’ll want to dive into. There’s just something about this late-summer stretch […]
Veteran Thrift Store Ribbon-Cutting Courtesy Marilyn Johnson
Englewood’s Newest Treasure Trove is Veteran-Owned, Community-Approved, and Open for Business
Englewood just got a little more neighborly with the grand opening of the Veteran Thrift Store. The ribbon-cutting landed on July 28th, and you could almost feel the buzz from […]
Florida Scrub-Jay Making a Comeback Courtesy Wingate Creek State Park
Florida Scrub-Jays Making Comeback at Wingate Creek State Park
Florida scrub-jays are making a comeback at Wingate Creek State Park. Conservationists working with the Mosaic Company have boosted the population to 56 breeding pairs by relocating nearly 50 birds […]
Thoroughbred Golf Carts Celebrate 27 Years in Business
In 2004, David Lutz was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, which made the harsh, long winters of Danbury, Connecticut, increasingly difficult on his health. Shortly after his diagnosis, David and his […]
Florida leads the nation in lightning deaths.
The Deadly Cost of Sunshine: Why Florida Leads the Nation in Lightning Deaths and Important Tips to Stay Safe
Florida may be called the Sunshine State, but it’s just as famous for its thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and, unfortunately, deaths. Year after year, Florida sees more deaths from lightning than […]
Englewood 14-year-old nets 47-second hat trick to court world record.
Englewood 14-Year-Old Nets Blazing 47-Second Hat Trick to Court World Record
Rowan Boyer, a 14-year-old from Englewood, pulled off something remarkable: he scored three goals in just 47 seconds during a soccer match. That flurry of goals, known as a hat […]
Who watches the wildlife agency?
Did Florida Wildlife Agency Secretly Spy on Activists Using State DMV Records?
Florida’s wildlife agency didn’t just clash with environmentalists at public meetings or online, they went digging through personal driving records, sometimes repeatedly, targeting at least a dozen people who spoke […]
Oppose Manasota Beach Road
Defiant Activists Vow Fight for Manasota Beach Road Isn’t Over After Court Dismissal: ‘We Need the Community Now’ to Battle Big Developers
The fight to stop the Manasota Beach Road extension continues, even after a recent setback. On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, activists Kelly Bauman and Mary Beth Jones learned that Judge […]
Englewood’s Back-to-School Bash
Englewood’s Back-to-School Bash: Free Haircuts, Backpacks, and Big Smiles
Ready or not, it’s almost time to head back to school! The 21st Annual Englewood Back to School Bash is just around the corner, your chance to kick off the […]
Measles cases hit 30-year high
U.S. Measles Cases Hit 30-Year High as Florida Surge Drives National Spike
Measles cases are surging across the U.S. this year, reaching 2,295, already topping the total from all last year and pushing measles cases to their highest point in over thirty […]
Englewood’s Pioneer Days
Groovy Ballots and Bell-Bottoms: Englewood’s 70th Pioneer Days Pairs a Disco Parade with the ‘Mayor for a Day’ Race
Can you feel the excitement in the air? Pioneer Days are almost here! This year marks the 70th anniversary of Englewood’s cherished tradition, and Englewood is turning back the clock […]
Kim Amontree brings decades of community advocacy to district 4 race.
Kim Amontree Brings Decades of Community Advocacy to District 4 Race
Kim Amontree doesn’t just talk about community service; she lives it. Over the years, she’s rolled up her sleeves in all kinds of roles: leading C.A.R.E., guiding the VBA Community […]
Summer fishing strategies for Southwest Florida.
Beat the Heat: Summer Fishing Strategies for Southwest Florida
Timing Is Everything Being comfortable outdoors in Southwest Florida during the summer is mostly a matter of timing. Early starts and a midday siesta—a rhythm common in tropical regions—work just […]
Up close with the Tampa Bay Bucs. Courtesy Tampa Bay Bucs
Tampa Bay Bucs Offers Fans Ultimate Summer Fantasy: Camp with the Bucs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up to open their 2026 training camp with eight public practices at the AdventHealth Training Center. It’s a bit of a drive for some, […]
Help Bring Louie Home
Help Bring Louie Home (Video)
Louie Pierson was always the go-to guy to call when an animal needed help in Englewood. For 25 years, if a manatee was stranded, or a hawk showed up injured, […]
