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The Artist Palette Studio is officially open for classes.
The Artist Palette Studio is Already Packed to the Gills as YMCA Draws a Crowd
The Artist Palette Studio is officially open for classes. The Artist Colony in Englewood is teaming up with the Englewood YMCA at 701 Medical Blvd., and classes kicked off July […]
“Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue” Courtesy Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Catch Southwest Florida’s Hottest Summer Performances Before They Head Out of Town
Looking for something to do this summer in Southwest Florida? There’s plenty happening, but if you want to catch it all, don’t wait, as these events are wrapping up soon. […]
Coral Reef Awareness Week Courtesy Florida State Parks Foundation
Class Is in Session Under the Sea: Dive into Florida’s Coral Reef Awareness Week
With school just around the corner, this is a perfect time to schedule a few day trips around the Sunshine State. Did you know it’s Coral Reef Awareness Week? Mark […]
Lakewood Ranch Lorraine Lakes in Manatee County Courtesy Facebook
Shocking No One: Developers, Including Pat Neal, Found in the Middle of a $14 Million Infrastructure Freeze
Talk of development, and the people behind it, has dominated headlines in Florida, especially around Englewood and neighboring areas. Local groups are organizing at the grassroots level, pushing back hard […]
Florida’s primary is held August 18.
Over 1.4 Million Mail-In Ballots Sent Out Ahead of Florida Primary
Florida’s primary is coming up fast, and election officials have already mailed out over 1.4 million ballots. Early in-person voting starts August 8 in most counties, so plenty of voters […]
Florida’s Hometown Heroes Housing Funds Are Back
Florida’s Hometown Heroes Housing Funds Are Back: Claim Up To $35K Before It Runs Out
Florida’s Hometown Heroes program is back, and it’s giving frontline workers a real shot at finally buying a home. If you qualify, you could get up to $35,000 for your […]
Florida’s public schools are facing a teacher shortage in 2026.
Florida’s Teacher Retention Crisis: Nearly 2,000 Vacancies Remain as State Ranks 50th in Average Pay
As the new school year gets underway, Florida’s public schools are still trying to fill almost 2,000 teaching jobs. Districts are scrambling, but the roles remain unfilled, clear evidence of […]
Sunset Is My Favorite Color
Sunset Is My Favorite Color: Why Watching the Sunset Is the Ultimate Free Health Fix (Video)
Sunsets aren’t just a feast for the eyes; they reset your body clock and kick-start melatonin production, which helps you sleep better. They’re also powerful for your mind. These flashes […]
Invest 91L Courtesy U.S. National Weather Service
Invest 91L Given 80% Chance to Form; Heavy Flooding Rains Threaten Gulf Coast
The U.S. National Weather Service says a system in the eastern Gulf, Invest 91L, is ramping up fast and looks almost certain to develop. They’re giving it an 80% shot […]
It’s that time of the year. Schools begin fall semester on Monday, August 10, 2026.
A Month-Long Tax Break to Soften the Blow of Back-to-School Shopping
Florida kicks off its back-to-school sales tax holiday on Monday, July 20, 2026. Parents and students can stock up on school supplies with no sales tax as summer winds down […]
Erik Groff
No Limits, Just Art: Erik Groff Makes Room for Everything (Even Your Biggest Ideas) at Englewood Center for the Arts
If you’ve ever walked into The Englewood Center for the Arts, you’ve definitely met Erik Groff. He’s the driving force behind the entire operation, and you can feel his energy […]
Stitched Together with Love: Fandango Sanctuary
Stitched Together with Love: How a Woman’s Fierce Devotion Built a Sanctuary of Hope for Rescued Animals (Video)
Jane Goodall once said, “We’re not, after all, separate from the animal kingdom. We’re part of it.” That idea pulses through every inch of The Fandango Sanctuary. Picture a single […]
One Fence Post at a Time
“We’re not, after all, separate from the animal kingdom. We’re part of it.” Jane Goodall How one single mother built an animal sanctuary, and found hope, purpose, and love along […]
Aubrey Souza is scooping up success, one sale at a time.
Scooping Up Success: How One Teen Made Her Own Dream Job
At just 15, Aubrey Souza has already done something most teens only daydream about: she turned her passion into an actual business. While many high school students spend the summer […]
The Englewood REVIEW latest edition is chock-full of stories.
Hot off the Press, Cool for the Veranda: The Latest Englewood Review is Served
The Englewood REVIEW just dropped its latest edition on Friday, July 17, 2026, and it’s chock-full of stories to read as you sip your sweet tea on the veranda and […]
Tom and Annemarie D’Abrosca with the Englewood REVIEW on a river cruise along the Danube.
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 special about how the Englewood REVIEW gets around. It’s not just a local newspaper, it’s a well-traveled […]
