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Venice Hurricane and Home Expo 2026 Courtesy Venice, Florida Municipal Government Facebook
‘No Hype, Just the Facts’ at Venice Hurricane and Home Expo as Meteorologist, Matt Devitt, Discusses the 2026 Hurricane Season
Southwest Florida’s getting ready for hurricane season in a big way. With June 1 marking the official start and running until November 30, communities across the region have been hosting […]

Tiny owlet rescued by The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Owl’s Well That Ends Well: Tiny Screech Owlet Treated for Sore Feet in Heartwarming Wildlife Rescue
An eastern screech owlet came into The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s von Arx Wildlife Hospital after someone found it huddled at the base of a tree. When their wildlife staff […]

Hurricane Milton, October 2024 Courtesy NOAA
Staying Positive, Planning Ahead: 2026’s Below-Average Storm Forecast is Reassuring News for Englewood
We all know the Englewood REVIEW stands by its motto: “Always Local…Always Positive.” Hurricane season might make people uneasy, but being prepared is as positive as it gets. The official […]

Big Waters Land Trust
Big Waters Land Trust Hosts Annual Community Art Show Celebrating Florida’s Wild Beauty in Osprey
Local artists are putting the spotlight on Florida’s wild beauty in the annual Community Art Show Opening Reception, hosted by Big Waters Land Trust on Wednesday, June 3. The reception […]

Charlotte Technical College students who participated in Signing Day pose for a group photo alongside Fire Chief & Public Safety Director Matthew McElroy, Deputy Chief Bryan Carr, Deputy Chief Miller, and Fire medic Brandon Hurley.
First Responders of the Future: Charlotte County Fire & EMS Hosts Inaugural Signing Day for CTC Students
Charlotte County Fire & EMS and Charlotte Technical College marked a major milestone on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, hosting their first Signing Day Ceremony for students preparing to launch careers […]

Merlin Berrios and Osmin Isidro
Englewood Grease Spree: Cooking Oil Thieves Arrested Near Boca Grande
Authorities say two people targeted Charlotte County restaurants, stealing used cooking oil from grease traps in places like Taco Bell on South McCall Road in Englewood, and even at Mission […]

Charlotte County Libraries Kicks Off 2026 Summer Reading Season
Grab a Book and Join the Adventure: Charlotte County Libraries Kick Off the 2026 Summer Reading Season on Saturday, May 30
With the end of the school year in sight, Charlotte County Libraries are gearing up for one of the best parts of summer: the 2026 Summer Reading Program. This annual […]

Black Bear Cub Courtesy The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Florida Lawmakers Slash Flagship ‘Florida Forever’ Conservation Budget to Zero
Florida lawmakers just cut all new funding for Florida Forever, the state’s leading land conservation program, for the upcoming year. Three years ago, they promised at least $100 million annually. […]

Welcome to Florida Courtesy fdot.gov
Sun, Sand, and Steering Wheels: Florida Scoops Third Place in the Ultimate Summer Road Trip Rankings
Summer’s right around the corner, and everyone’s itching to hit the road. Road trips are always a popular choice, and Florida is right at the top of the list for […]

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Stay Golden: The Girls Are Back in Sarasota to Serve Up Cheesecake and Sassy Shenanigans
The Golden Girls Tour is back this fall, serving up laughs, cheesecake, and the perfect night out. After sold-out shows and glowing reviews across the country, Golden Girls: The Laughs […]

Florida’s severe drought has increased fire danger.
Lee, Manatee Counties and Cape Coral Lift Burn Bans, While Sarasota and Charlotte Counties Remain Active
As of May 28, 2026, Lee and Manatee counties have lifted their burn bans, while Sarasota and Charlotte counties still restrict open burning. Sarasota County still enforces a countywide burn […]

Guide dogs from Dog Inc can be life-changing for people with vision loss.
Four-Legged Friends, AI Eyes: The New Game-Changer for Vision Loss at Dogs Inc
Something new is unfolding at Dogs Inc. Graduates of their guide dog program are stepping out with more than just four-legged companions. They’re wearing AI-powered glasses now, and that changes […]

Englewood, Florida Top Florida Retirement Haven
Cat’s Out of the Bag: Travel + Leisure Crowns Englewood a Top Florida Retirement Haven
Here’s some news that’ll get people talking, maybe with excitement, maybe with a little dread as the secret gets out. Travel + Leisure just named Englewood, Florida, one of the […]

Volunteers spend days decorating for the LBHS seniors’ Project Graduation. Photos courtesy of Dawn Stephens
One Last Rodeo: LBHS Seniors Celebrate Safely at Project Graduation 2026
After the Lemon Bay High School Commencement Ceremony, the celebration moved to the Englewood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for the annual Project Graduation. This year’s event, themed “One Last […]

Venetian Harmony Chorus Wins 2026 Region 9 Bravo Chorus Award
Venetian Harmony Chorus Charms Orlando Crowds to Win Audience Favorite
On May 16, 2026, Venetian Harmony Chorus took the stage at the SingUnited International Regional 9 Competition in Orlando. Thirteen choruses and many quartets gathered to perform. The group presented […]

Make exercise a daily part of your life.
May 2026 Power-Up: Simple, Real Ways to Create More Good Days Together
May 2026 packs a punch for health awareness. We’ve got Mental Health Awareness Month with the theme “More Good Days, Together,” National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, and Skin Cancer […]

