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Mother’s Day at Spinnaker Cafe
Mother’s Day at Spinnaker Café: Make Mom Feel Like the Guest of Honor (Video)
Is Mom slaving away in the kitchen on Mother’s Day? Let’s be real—she’s cooked enough this year. Give her the day off and treat her to a feast at Spinnaker […]
Los Mariachi’s Bar & Grill
Sizzling, Fresh, and Phenomenal: Experience the Magic of Los Mariachi’s
Los Mariachi’s Bar and Grill, just outside Englewood and Port Charlotte, serves up authentic Mexican food that’s as fresh as it gets. The kitchen sizzles with steak fajitas, giant burritos […]

Florida to Combat High Prices at the Pump
Florida Allows Winter-Grade Gas Sale Through Summer to Combat High Prices
Starting May 1, Florida will allow gas stations to sell winter-grade gasoline for 90 days, aiming to drive down prices at the pump. This emergency move comes as fuel costs […]

Gator Mating Season Has Arrived
Tips for Staying Safe During Gator Mating Season in Florida
There’s an old joke in Florida: if you’re wondering whether there’s a gator in your neighborhood pond, just put your hand in the water. Is it wet? Then you’ve got […]

SWFL Honor Flights at the Lincoln Memorial
Southwest Florida Honor Flight Sets Sail for D.C. This Tuesday from Punta Gorda
Southwest Florida Honor Flight gears up for Mission XXIV on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, taking local veterans on a meaningful journey to Washington, D.C. It’s a day trip, flying out […]

“Stop”: Boca Grande’s Parking Issue
Boca Grande’s Parking Paradox: Progress or Parking Lot?
The parking debate in Boca Grande just won’t go away. Every time it looks like progress, something else crops up. For years, people have packed meetings, written letters, and even […]

Sisters Sandy Kimmel and Cheri Cushman enjoy cruising to Coco Cay with the Englewood REVIEW
Join the Adventure: Show Us Your Englewood REVIEW Traveling the World
Where in the world will you take the Englewood REVIEW next? From sunny Coco Cay to your local coffee shop, our beloved newspaper is truly a globetrotter. Just look at […]

The Englewood Center for the Arts
The Englewood REVIEW Sit-Down with Erik Groff: World Collage Day and The Englewood Center for the Arts New Chapter
The Englewood Center for the Arts is hosting its World Collage Day event on Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and it’s shaping up to be much […]

Sea turtle season begins May 1st
Protecting Our Scrub-Jays, Sea Turtles and Environment: A Toolkit for Engaged Southwest Florida Residents
People in Southwest Florida really care about their environment. They witness the damage from pollution, rapid development, and overbuilding firsthand. You’ll meet folks who are passionate about protecting wildlife: Florida […]

ActivAge Senior Daycare provided a fun photo booth experience.
You’re Never Too Old to Dance: ‘Palm Trees and Pearls’ Prom Celebrates Seniors
Stepping into the Activity Center at San Pedro Catholic Church feels less like entering a community hall and more like arriving at a classic senior prom, where balloons and shimmering […]

The Englewood Farmers Market
Heart of the Community: Why Englewood’s Market is the Ultimate Local Treasure
We love our Englewood Farmers Market. It’s the best in the area, no contest. Small businesses bring all kinds of treats: fresh breads, cheeses, handmade pasta, soaps, candles, popcorn, vibrant […]

Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for the new Doll Aesthetics, Tia DePalma is cutting the ribbon with her husband, Matt DePalma, to her left.
Two Ribbon-Cuttings Are Twice as Nice: Englewood Celebrates New Neighbors With Dual Ribbon-Cutting
Doll Aesthetics celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Tia DePalma did the honors, joined by her husband, Matt DePalma. Tia shared, “We’re excited to […]

Brian Faro and his family
A Family Affair: How Roots and Relationships Drive Brian Faro’s Success
Brian Faro grew up in Englewood, settling there at age four after moving from Toms River, NJ. His parents bought the Windjammer Resort, and Brian spent his childhood right on […]
Sassy Beaches: From Solo Start to Hurricane Troubles, Englewood Salon Thrives
Mara DaPonte has always been a negotiator. In high school, Mara had the opportunity to enroll in a dual vocational school program. Her mother hoped she would pursue dental assisting. […]

Cursive writing returns
With a Stroke of a Pen (in Cursive), DeSantis Signs New Education Law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 182 into law on Monday, a broad education bill that requires Florida schools to teach cursive writing proficiency by fifth grade and to display portraits of George […]

Lemon Bay High School Band
Voices of a Nation: Lemon Bay High School’s Band Celebrates America’s Birthday
In celebration of our country’s 250th birthday, Lemon Bay High School’s award-winning band is going all out for their community celebration. The concert is called Voices of a Nation: LBHS […]

