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Letter to the Editor: Conservation Takes Partners. On Nov. 3, That’s You.
A letter to the Englewood REVIEW editor By Michelle VanderHaar, Executive Director Lemon Bay Conservancy At Lemon Bay Conservancy, we’ve seen what a community can do when it decides a […]
Oppose Manasota Beach Road Group
One Year, No Straight Answers: Inside Oppose Manasota Beach Road Group’s Relentless Fight for the Truth
Last week, we focused on the Oppose Manasota Beach Road Group (OMBR) as they marked one year since their first official gathering. It wasn’t a quiet year. They learned a […]
Artur’s Celebrates Six Years of Authentic Polish Cuisine, Community Connections
Six years ago, Poland-born Artur Janta-Lipinski purchased the building that formerly housed Howard’s restaurant with a vision to bring his rich cultural heritage and passion for food to the heart […]
Ed Johnston and Joyce Pilates celebrating their 10th anniversary in Las Vegas.
Join the Adventure: Show Us Your Englewood REVIEW Traveling the World
Ed Johnston and Joyce Pilates just celebrated ten years together in Las Vegas, and, naturally, they brought their Englewood REVIEW along for the ride. We hope it brought them some luck. […]
Sun, Sand, and Spooks: Englewood’s Brand-New REVIEW is Scary Good
It’s Friday, October 23, 2026 and the new Englewood REVIEW is finally here! So, where do you stand on ghosts? Real, fake, or just good for a laugh? Halloween always […]
Lexi and Michael Klocinski
Cooking Up a Dream: Chef Michael’s Journey from Lima Line Cook to Owner of Mako’s Coastal Kitchen
Michael Klocinski, C.E.C., owner and chef at Mako’s Coastal Kitchen, began his culinary journey at age fifteen in Lima, Ohio, where he quickly developed a deep dedication to the craft. After […]
Cast of “Bell, Book, and Candle” Lemon Bay Playhouse Courtesy Facebook (Front row from left) Jill Houghton, Megan Hendrick, Linda Ramzell (Back row from left) Joseph Giglia, Randy Huft
A Bewitching Switch: Lemon Bay Playhouse Conjures Magic with “Bell, Book, and Candle”
Everyone knows the classic theater sayings: “Break a leg,” for luck (since saying “good luck” backstage is jinxed), or calling someone a “scene stealer” when they light up the stage. […]
Florida Flamingoes
Everglades Nesting Plummet: Southwest Florida Wading Birds Suffer Worst Breeding Season in 30 Years
Last summer’s drought hit the Everglades hard. Wading birds, tricolored herons, white ibis, roseate spoonbills, wood storks, struggled through one of the worst nesting seasons Southwest Florida has ever seen. […]
Spread the Love Courtesy Florida Peanut Federation
Spread the Love: Charlotte County’s ‘Peanut Butter Challenge’ Supercharges Holiday Food Drives
Every October, the Peanut Butter Challenge sweeps through Charlotte County, turning jars of peanut butter into a tool for fighting hunger. UF/IFAS Extension leads the charge, collecting unopened, unexpired jars […]
Stump Pass
Treats & Tricks: Halloween Kayak Fishing in Southwest Florida
By Kimball and Les Beery October brings Halloween and some great fishing for those who know where to find it. As our seasonal readers return to Southwest Florida, we’re sharing […]
Burmese Python
Biologists Wiretapped a 16-Foot Python and Sent It Back Into the Swamp
Another week, another Burmese python grabs headlines in Florida, except this time, the story comes with a twist and a clever plan. In a state where contractors work nonstop to […]
The Retro Diner in SWFL You Didn’t Know You Needed 🥪 Lickity Split Cafe (Video)
Good tunes, retro rides, and a Reuben that hits all the right notes! 🥪🎸 We stopped by Lickity Split Cafe to soak in the 1950s vibes and dive into their […]
Snake activity is on the rise
South Florida Flooding Drives Snakes Into Neighborhoods as Trapper Calls Increase
Flooding in South Florida has pushed snakes out of their usual hiding spots and right into neighborhoods. Wildlife trappers have seen their call volume triple. The reason is the recent […]
Publix Reopens at Merchants Crossing
A Fresh Start at Merchants Crossing: New 55,000-Sq-Ft Publix Set to Open Early November
Publix Super Market at Merchants Crossing in Englewood, Florida, is coming back in early November 2026. The rebuilt store, now called Store #2091, will welcome shoppers at 1500 Placida Rd […]
The beautiful but invasive lionfish
Record-Breaking Fleet Pulls Over 36,000 Invasive Lionfish from Florida Waters
Divers in Florida shattered records this year, pulling 36,187 lionfish out of the water during the 2026 FWC Lionfish Challenge. That’s over 5,000 more than last year. The challenge ran […]
Abandoned boat in Lemon Bay near Thornton Key and Stump Pass
Abandon Ship? Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Hunts for Owner of Silver Jon Boat Found Drifting in Lemon Bay
Does this boat look familiar? The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office needs help in finding who owns a silver Jon boat with black trim, found abandoned in Lemon Bay. Officers discovered […]
