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Esther Horton, Charlie Hicks and Nancy Wille, Lemon Bay Historical Society
Englewood’s Untold Story: Lemon Bay Historical Society Chats about the Past, Present, and Future
Recently, the Englewood REVIEW sat down with three leaders of the Lemon Bay Historical Society, Esther Horton, Nancy Wille and Charlie Hicks; all members of original pioneer families. They gathered […]
Governor Ron DeSantis
DeSantis Slams ‘Out of Control’ License Plate Readers, Demands Privacy Protections
Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t happy with the way law enforcement is using license plate readers across Florida. On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, he called the situation “out of control” and […]
Dengue Cases Surge Across Florida
Dengue Cases Surge Across Florida, CDC Data Shows
Dengue cases are on the rise again across Florida. The CDC’s latest data shows big jumps in several counties: Hillsborough went from 20 to 36 cases, while Miami-Dade climbed to […]
Englewood Center for the Arts
Catch the Creativity: Englewood Arts Waves in Local Artists
Have you checked out the Englewood Center for the Arts lately? If not, you’re missing out; the Center is buzzing with activity all week and into September. “Down to the […]
Brian L. Pavluchuk Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff
Punta Gorda Middle School Teacher Faces Child Sexual Battery Charges; Investigation Reveals Decade-Long History of Allegations
Brian L. Pavluchuk, 40, stood before a judge in Sarasota County on Friday after authorities charged him with several counts of sexual battery and lewd behavior involving the child of […]
Venice Theater Raymond Center Courtesy Venice Theatre
Venice Theatre Buzzes with Non-Stop Energy This Week
What an exciting week the Venice Theatre has in store. Things kicked off Sunday night, August 30, with a burst of energy: Improv Comedy at 7:30. The Summer26 Teenybopper Teen […]
“Oh, What a Night!” Englewood ‘Mayor 4 a Day’ Candidates Trade Ballots for Boogying at Annual Disco Ball
As the great Frankie Valli once sang, “Oh, What a Night!” On Friday, August 28, 2026, Englewood’s VFW Post 10178 turned into a full-on disco wonderland for the annual “Mayor […]
Proposed Data Center, Approved for Fort Meade, Florida.
North Port Votes on 18-Month Data Center Freeze Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6 p.m.
The North Port City Commission plans a public meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. They’re looking at a big decision: […]
Dr. Sanskriti “Sunny” Sharma of Coastal Gastroenterology & General Surgery
Homegrown Healing: Dr. ‘Sunny’ Sharma Returns to Southwest Florida to Launch Coastal Gastroenterology & General Surgery
Dr. Sanskriti “Sunny” Sharma grew up in the heart of Englewood. After years of medical school and specialty training, she’s back home in Southwest Florida, where she opened Coastal Gastroenterology […]
Michael Melton
From Englewood to Public Service: Civil Engineer Michael Melton Runs on Homegrown Roots
Michael Melton grew up breathing in Charlotte County air. He was born in Port Charlotte, spent his childhood in Englewood, and moved through the hallways of Vineland Elementary, L.A. Ainger […]
Nancy Wille, Grand Marshal 2025
Englewood Celebrates 2025 Grand Marshal Nancy Wille as We Prepare for Pioneer Days 2026
As we gear up for Pioneer Days 2026, it’s the perfect moment to thank our 2025 Grand Marshal, Nancy Wille. Nancy’s connection to Englewood runs deep; five generations of her […]
Oppose Manasota Beach Road Group
Englewood Neighbors Unite: ‘David vs. Goliath’ Grassroots Group Rallies to Fight Sarasota County Development
At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Oppose Manasota Beach Road (OMBR) group gathered for a fundraiser at the Englewood Chamber. The room felt alive: much like a […]
Ribbon Cutting Crews Bank & Trust with Crews Team and Family Members Courtesy Marilyn Johnson
Crews Bank & Trust Breaks Ground on New Englewood Branch
The Crews Bank & Trust team just wrapped up a significant event: the ribbon cutting of its new Englewood branch which opens in the fall of 2027. The ceremony took […]
Tropical Storm Dolly
Tropical Storm Dolly Develops in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Dolly has just formed in the Atlantic, making it the fourth named storm of the 2026 hurricane season. Right now, forecasters see it as a short-lived storm. Dolly […]
Englewood REVIEW has hit the newsstands!
Groovy at 70: Englewood REVIEW Drops Its Double-Issue Pioneer Days Edition with a Disco Twist
Englewood REVIEW’s Pioneer Days 2026 Special Edition is here! This is our biggest issue yet, packed with everything you want to know about Pioneer Days gone by what’s on tap […]
Englewood Community Coalition: working to promote health and wellness by reducing and preventing youth substance abuse. Courtesy ECC
Teaming Up for Teens: Englewood Community Coalition Announces, ‘Southern Nights’ Golf Club Benefit
Englewood Community Coalition, Inc. was born in 2014 after a heartbreaking event involving local teens and alcohol shook our community. Since then, its Board has built strong partnerships with key […]
