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English Jan is on a Mango Mission
Move Over, Johnny Appleseed: English Jan Is Planting a Mango Movement in Englewood
Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), was a kind, barefoot pioneer who loved nature. In the early 1800s, he walked thousands of miles across the Midwest, not just scattering seeds, but carefully […]
Welcome to Florida
Lost in Translation? Welcome to the Wild World of Florida-Speak
If you’ve spent any time traveling across the United States, you know people don’t just sound different; the words they use are a clue to where they grew up. The […]
Hermitage Beach Program
Will Swenson and Britton Smith Set to Light Up 2026 Hermitage Spring Gala
Will Swenson, a Tony Award nominee and Broadway star, will headline the 2026 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner, a night honoring visual artist Charisse Pearlina Weston. The Hermitage’s annual spring gala […]
Violent storm in Venice isles Estates
Woman Lifted 15 Feet by Violent Storm in Venice Isles Estates
People joke that if you don’t like Florida weather, just wait five minutes. That’s never felt truer than it has this past month. One week, the state was shivering through […]
Invasive termites traveling by sea
Invasive Termites Now Spreading by Boat Across Southwest Florida
Invasive termites are making a powerful push across Southwest Florida, not by air or land this time, but by sea. A new study from the University of Florida puts a […]
Joshua Sanders and Courtney Delaney are facing child neglect charges and are currently behind bars. Courtesy Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office
Englewood Grandmother Speaks Out After Granddaughter’s Near-Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
A local Englewood grandmother is speaking up after her granddaughter’s terrifying brush with fentanyl left the young girl unconscious and fighting for her life. The incident happened back in March […]
North Port Fire Station 81
From Storm Damage to State-Of-The-Art: New Fire Station 81 Set for 2026 Completion
After Hurricane Ian left the old facility damaged and outdated, North Port has started rebuilding Fire Station 81. The city decided not to pour money into fixing an aging building, […]
The Bird Bar at Old Florida Outdoor Gallery and Gallery
Local Rhythms and New Flavors: Englewood’s Wednesdays@5 Series Hits High Note
Dearborn Street was hustling and bustling with activity. The energy? All about Wednesdays@5, back for its 91st round on March 18, 2026. This series has been a local treasure, as […]
Becky Borci, broker, is cutting the ribbon at Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty
A New Home, a Lasting Legacy: Sunstar Realty Cuts Ribbon on Englewood Office
Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty marked a new chapter on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting at their new Englewood office. Becky Borci, the broker, handled the big scissors, officially […]
Great White Shark Migration, courtesy of OCEARCH
Sarasota Today, Englewood Tomorrow? Great White Shark Migration Passes Through Gulf
Spring breakers aren’t the only ones making waves along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bella, a juvenile great white shark stretching 10 feet and tipping the scales at 729 pounds, just showed […]
Rising Smoke BBQ Food Truck
The BBQ Food Truck Everyone’s Talking About: Rising Smoke Delivers Every Time
Nothing hits the spot like a good food truck, honestly. At the recent Buchan Airport Fly-In & Classic Car Show, Rising Smoke BBQ was a major hit at the show. […]
Balloon launch at SKY Academy
EARS & SKY Academy Celebrate as N4EAR-1 Wraps Second World Tour
Mark Garrett from Englewood Amateur Radio Society (EARS) shares some exciting news updates regarding the Pico Weather Balloon project in collaboration with SKY Academy. The N4EAR Pico balloon just finished […]
Floridians are getting hit hard at the gas pump.
Fuel Shock: Florida Gasoline Prices Soar Past National Average
Florida drivers are getting hit hard at the pump this week. State gas prices jumped 84 cents in just 12 days; a spike AAA hasn’t seen this fast in four […]
Nicola’s is back and better than ever!
Can You Smell the Garlic? Nicola’s Italian Kitchen Is Back and Better Than Ever
Can you smell the aromatic garlic? We sure can. After 22 long months of being closed because of Hurricane Ian, Nicola’s reopened its doors on May 29, 2025. The past […]
House fire on Morning Dove Lane, Englewood
Monday Morning Calm Shattered by Fast-Moving House Fire in Englewood
Monday morning started quietly on Morning Dove Lane, Englewood, Florida, but everything changed fast. On March 16, 2026, a house fire ripped through a single-family home. Flames billowed, smoke poured […]
Rescuers Race to Save Injured 10-Foot Manatee Mom and Her Devoted Calf in SWFL Waters
More than a dozen rescuers rushed out to help a huge, 1,042-pound manatee and her calf after spotting her struggling in Cape Coral, Southwest Florida. This mama manatee, nearly ten […]
