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Englewood, Florida
Englewood Happenings: Limited Swimming, Limited Flushing, But Plenty of Pioneer Planning and Wildflowers Farmers Market
Here’s what’s happening in Englewood: First, if you plan to spend time at the beach, you’ll want to remember that the beach restrooms are out of commission. Repairs are underway […]

Standing up. Speaking out. Courtesy Oppose Manasota Beach Rd.
Part 2: The $15 Million Roadblock—Local Activists Secure Major Victory Over Manasota Beach Extension
Oppose Manasota Beach Rd., the local grassroots group, has reached a turning point. Their case, which was filed by member Kelly Bauman, will not be dismissed and will proceed to […]

“Saw this brush fire and smoke on my way home from work!” Photo of the recent Myakka State Forest fire, submitted by Ken Taylor
Smoke Swirls Over I-75 as Fire Crews Battle Stubborn Southwest Florida Wildfires
Wildfires continue to cause trouble in Southwest Florida. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, smoke poured into the sky near Toledo Blade Boulevard in North Port, as drivers on I-75 could […]

Florida Heat Index Forecast
Southwest Florida Braces for Brutal 111-Degree Heatwave: Key Survival Tips
From June 25 to 28, 2026, Southwest Florida faces a stubborn, oppressive heatwave, according to the National Weather Service. Daytime highs will linger in the low-to-mid 90s, while humidity ramps […]

Planting design for Sandalhaven Estates Pond Inlet Courtesy The Lemon Bay Conservancy
Water You Waiting For? The Lemon Bay Conservancy Needs Volunteers
The Lemon Bay Conservancy is kicking off a big habitat restoration project, and they need your help. From Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26, their team will plant 600 […]

Mockingbirds at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Courtesy Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Mockingbirds of a Feather Bond Together: Virtual Baby Shower Kicks Off for Solo Chicks at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Three little mockingbirds perched side by side, like peas in a pod. But they aren’t siblings. Each one arrived on a different day, each with its own story and struggle. […]

Lemon Bay Playhouse Casting for Season Opener Courtesy LBPH
Unleash Your Inner Angel (or Theatrical Diva): Lemon Bay Playhouse is Casting for the Season Opener
Have you ever dreamed of being on stage? Do you have a theatrical flair? Well, do we have news for you. Lemon Bay Playhouse is casting for the 2026-2027 season opener: […]

Protecting the peace. Protecting the environment. Courtesy Oppose Manasota Beach Rd.
Advocacy Pays Off: Englewood Residents Secure Hearing Dates in Fight Over Manasota Beach Road Project
The Englewood REVIEW just got the latest update on the ongoing fight against the Manasota Beach Rd. project. Development in Englewood always stirs up debate, and last week, the “Oppose […]

The Sahara Desert
Saharan Dust Storm Leaves Atlantic Hurricanes High and Dry
A thick cloud of Saharan dust just traveled thousands of miles across the Atlantic and settled right where hurricanes form. This surge of dry, stable air isn’t leaving soon, and […]

Tech hacks and tools for the busy professional.
Hardware Over Hard Work: Must-Have Tech Hacks and Tools for Busy Professionals
In honor of Father’s Day, Englewood REVIEW is presenting a three-part Fatherhood series. This is part three. Busy professionals know the trick isn’t doing more; it’s working smarter. The real […]

An osprey is released back into the wild after receiving care at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Courtesy Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Caught in a Line, Back on the Wing: Community and Clinic Rescue Marco Island Osprey
A young osprey that got tangled in a fishing line high in a tree on Marco Island is flying free again, thanks to a serious community effort and the team […]

“Dog Mom” Photo By Emiliano Mejias Courtesy Florida Studio Theatre
A New Leash on Life: Florida Studio Theatre Fetches Heartwarming Comedy in “Dog Mom”
Sometimes, help walks into our lives when we least expect it. That’s exactly where “Dog Mom” begins, on the heels of heartbreak. Liz, a tough-as-nails New Yorker in the middle […]

William Borden of Englewood, Florida
Third-Time Offense: Englewood Resident Faces Grand Theft and Suspended License Charges
William Borden of Englewood found himself in trouble on June 19, 2026. Sarasota County deputies arrested him and filed several charges. The most serious included driving with a suspended or […]

Constant interruptions make deep work impossible.
Stop Filling Your Plate and Start Feeding Your Brain: A Guide for Men (and Women)
In honor of Father’s Day, Englewood REVIEW is presenting a three-part Fatherhood series. This is part two. Stop measuring your success by how busy you are. Instead, focus on what […]

Shore & Kayak Fishing by Kimball & Les Beery
Bass, Bugs, Flowers and Frogs
Spring has sprung, and summer is on the way. In the freshwater creeks around here, the bass are spawning, frogs are singing, and bugs are biting. It’s a great time […]

Jan A. “Jay” Sanders, Jr. Courtesy Charlotte County Public Safety
“We’ve Got It From Here”: Charlotte County Salutes Beloved Firefighter Jay Sanders
Charlotte County Fire & EMS feels a deep loss as they share the passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. “Jay” Sanders, Jr. Jay, who died on June 18, 2026, after bravely […]

