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FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis, Courtesy FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis Championship
More Than a Match: FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis Leaves a Lasting Legacy in Southwest Florida
FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis isn’t just about elite competition; it’s about making a lasting mark in Southwest Florida. This week, Bonita Bay comes alive with world-class women’s tennis as it […]
300,000 Floridians Lost EBT SNAP Benefits
Nearly 300,000 Floridians Lose SNAP Benefits Following Landmark Federal Funding Cuts
Nearly 300,000 Floridians just lost their SNAP benefits, and the story’s far from over. This hit didn’t come out of nowhere. Last year, Congress passed a massive funding bill, also […]
Boca Grande Parking
Parking Feud Escalates: Lee and Charlotte County Officials Continue to Clash Over New Boca Grande Restrictions
Earlier this week, on Monday, April 27, 2026, the question of parking on Boca Grande brought officials from both Lee and Charlotte counties together in Fort Myers. Parking, unsurprisingly, has […]
New Masonic Center Dedication in Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda to Honor Mayor and Governor Albert W. Gilchrist with New Masonic Center Dedication
Punta Gorda Masonic Lodge No. 115 will dedicate the new Gilchrist Masonic Center, a tribute to Albert W. Gilchrist, who not only served as Punta Gorda’s mayor but also became […]
BP’s oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico
How the Proposed Oil Drilling Plan Could Impact Coastal Communities
In March 2026, the Trump administration gave BP the green light for its $5 billion Kaskida project, a massive ultra-deepwater drilling operation 250 miles off the coast of Louisiana. With […]
Englewood Hit-and-Run on San Casa Drive
Cyclist Killed in Deadly Englewood Hit-and-Run on San Casa Drive
A deadly hit-and-run shook Englewood Monday night, April 27, 2026, after a van struck and killed a cyclist on San Casa Drive. The crash happened around 8:45 p.m., close to […]
Anglers arrive for the Southwest Florida Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup. Courtesy SWFLIFFR
Hook, Line, and Sinker: Anglers Team Up to Tackle Invasive Fish in SWFL
Anglers from all over showed up for the 2026 Southwest Florida Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup (SWFLIFFR), which ended Sunday, April 26, 2026. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hosted […]
Beautiful Manasota Key
Protecting the Endangered Wildlife of Manasota Key: Community Concerns Mount Over Future of Manasota Key Wildlife Habitats
A letter to the Englewood REVIEW editor from Karen Dega Martin Manasota Key, Englewood, FL, is a spectacular and magical place, home to awe-inspiring beaches, flourishing wildlife, and nesting areas […]
Charlotte County Public Schools will lose their eligibility for the district-wide free meal program.
12 Charlotte County Schools to Lose Eligibility for District-Wide Free Meal Program
Some Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS) will soon lose their eligibility for the free meal program. Starting next school year, only certain schools can continue offering free breakfast and lunch […]
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins May 1
Sea Turtle Nesting Season (May 1–Oct 31): How to Be a Beach Hero for Endangered Sea Turtles
Sea turtle nesting season is just around the corner. From May 1 to October 31, our Gulf shores transform into vital nesting grounds for sea turtles and their hatchlings. The […]
May Day is celebrated on May 1
May the Fun Be With You: May Day, Jedis, and Jalapeños
Everyone makes a fuss over the big holidays: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter. These are the heavyweights, demanding attention and preparation. But the start of May brings in a kind of magic […]
Piney Point courtesy Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The Dark Legacy of Piney Point: Florida’s Hazardous Waste Crisis to Close for Good?
Piney Point sits at the center of one of Florida’s worst environmental disasters. For decades, workers transformed phosphate into fertilizer there, an everyday industrial process that left behind massive stacks […]
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 […]
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 […]
