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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 […]
SWFL’s waterways land on state’s new pollution list
SWFL Water Warning: Fecal Bacteria and Algae Spikes Push 41 Local Waterways Over the Edge
Bacteria linked to human waste is now the biggest reason Southwest Florida’s creeks and bays landed on the state’s new pollution list. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection just added […]
Early voting kicked off Monday morning
Ballots Open on the Coast: Gulf Counties Launch Extended Early Voting
Early voting kicked off Monday morning, October 19, 2026, in several Gulf Coast counties. In Sarasota and Manatee counties, in-person early voting is underway ahead of the November 3 general […]
Robin Williams, Candidate for Sarasota Charter Review Board, District 4
Letter to the Editor: Retired Science Teacher Fights Developer Influence in Sarasota
A letter to the Englewood REVIEW editor By Robin Williams, Retired biology and environmental science teacher, and Candidate for Sarasota Charter Review Board, District 4. A former Sarasota City Planning Board member […]
Courtesy Cape Coral Wildlife Trust
Cape Coral Environmental Forum: Meet the Candidates Tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 20
Cape Coral’s environment takes center stage. On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Cape Coral Wildlife Trust (CCWT) and the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) are teaming up to host […]
The Great Inflatable Beach Dash: Pure Cardiopia (Video)
Watch absolute chaos unfold as this majestic herd sprints through soft sand, sends photographers scattering for their lives, and competes for the ultimate title of peak human athleticism!
AdventHealth Expansion
North Port’s Healthcare Boom: AdventHealth Expansion Sets the Stage for Massive 5-Story Hospital
North Port is on the verge of a big change in healthcare. AdventHealth plans to build a five-story, 240-bed hospital, but the process starts with a standalone emergency room, 24 […]
Hurricane flooding damage in Florida
From $46K to $400K: How a Florida Couple Made Citizens Insurance Pay Big After Hurricane Ian
Bryan Guerra and Meghan Fitzgerald spent months tangled in a legal battle after their insurance company rejected their claim. It’s been a long wait, but it finally paid off. On […]
