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Get Back on Your Feet: Dr. Edwin Bautista Offers Personalized Podiatric Care in Englewood (Video)
Dr. Edwin Bautista is a podiatric physician and foot and ankle surgeon at LECOM Englewood Family Practice in Englewood, Florida. He treats everything from common foot injuries to complex reconstructive […]
Not Worth the Jail Time: North Port Police Arrest 5 Shark-Tooth Hunters on Private Property
Police in North Port arrested five shark-tooth hunters for digging on private property. The result? Five shark-tooth hunters now face felony trespassing charges. The North Port Police warned people about […]
Courtesy Steve Hemmingsen
Bird Watching Again
By Steve Hemmingsen I don’t know if it’s the same bird, but for years, at least one Great White Heron has been patrolling the environs around the McDonald’s at the […]
Satellite sea-surface temperature in the Pacific Ocean October 2015. Courtesy NOAA
Ancient Corals Reveal Human-Driven Climate Change is “Supercharging” El Niño to Record Strengths
Ancient coral skeletons hold the secrets of our planet’s climate, stretching back over a thousand years. These corals show that global warming isn’t just warming the oceans; it’s supercharging El […]
Englewood Adult Softball
Softball with a Heart: Englewood League Steps Up to Bat for Local High School Swimmers
The Englewood adult softball league is back, and it’s not just about the game. Kelly Williams runs the nonprofit and makes sure the league brings people together while supporting youth […]
Ready, Set, Crawl! Pioneer Days Diaper Derby (Video)
Ready, set, crawl! There’s nothing quite like the traditional Diaper Derby at Englewood Pioneer Days! Huge thanks to the Lemon Bay Woman’s Club for keeping this community tradition alive year […]
Roofing industry in Florida Courtesy Galloway Roofing
Private Equity Firms Are Quietly Buying Up Local Florida Roofing Companies
Private equity firms and big corporate buyers are buying up family-owned roofing and home service companies in Englewood, Florida, and all over the state. They’ve set their sights on long-established, […]
EARS at the Pioneer Days Parade
EARS to the Rescue: Ham Radio Operators Helped Make the Pioneer Days Parade Smooth Sailing
The Englewood Amateur Radio Association (EARS) keeps showing up for the community, always lending a hand. Last year, they wowed everyone with a weather balloon project at SKY Academy that […]
Buchan Airfield
Concerns Soar Over Proposed Gateway Court Complex Near Buchan Airfield
Last night, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, a meeting at Lemon Bay Park drew a crowd of concerned residents. The principal topic is The Gateway Court project, set to be […]
Is This a New Dawn for Florida Panthers? Rare Mother and Kitten Sightings Signal Hopeful New Era of Survival
Trail cameras at Babcock Ranch Preserve have picked up something special: a Florida panther mother and her three kittens, moving quietly through the brush north of the Caloosahatchee River. This […]
“We’re Ready. We’re Willing. We’re ABEL!” (video)
“We’re Ready. We’re Willing. We’re ABEL!” Abel’s Marine has been serving boaters throughout Englewood Gulf Cove since 2003. Tony and Katrina Towns lead the team with a simple mission: Make […]
Easy Riggings for Kayak Anglers
When a kayak angler is on the water, every minute not spent fishing feels like a missed opportunity. The quiet paddling, the wildlife, and the beauty of Southwest Florida are […]
(From left) Becky Borci and Valerie Guenther
Centuries of Success: Coldwell Banker Hits 120 as Schmidt Family of Companies Closes in on 100
On August 27, 2026, Coldwell Banker marked its 120th anniversary, a huge milestone by any measure. One hundred twenty years is real staying power. And the Schmidt Family of Companies […]
Robot bunny created by and courtesy of UF Department of Biology
Bionic Bunnies: Florida’s Wild New Weapon Against Invasive Pythons
Burmese pythons, those huge, stealthy, and relentless snakes, have taken over South Florida since their debut in the Everglades back in the 1970s. Whether people let them loose or they […]
Angels at The Dollars for Mammograms Courtesy Dollars for Mammograms
A Walk for Health, Hope and Community
The Inaugural Ainger Creek Trailblazer 5K on October 24th is bringing together two organizations with a shared commitment to health and wellness: the Englewood YMCA and Dollars for Mammograms. The […]
Amber and Robert Kaleda, owners of B&B Pet Resort
Paws Up! B&B Pet Resort Crowned ‘Best of Florida’ for Ultimate Pup Pampering
Congratulations to B&B Pet Resort, who were just named Best of Florida 2026. The resort offers dog daycare, overnight lodging, luxury suites, and enrichment programs, everything to spoil your pup. […]
