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The Peace River
No Subdivisions Allowed: $7.5M Agreement Secures Southwest Florida Ranchlands
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is putting $7.5 million toward protecting two ranches that stretch four miles along the Peace River. They’re not buying the land itself; instead, they’re […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis celebrates opening of River Road.
Gov. DeSantis Celebrates Completion of $61M River Road Widening in Sarasota County
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined state and local officials on Friday to celebrate the completion of the $61 million River Road (State Road 777) widening project in Sarasota County. The […]
Odds Climb to 70% for Developing Tropical Storm Isaias
Gulf on Alert: Odds Climb to 70% for Developing Tropical Storm Isaias
After a calm season, here’s a tropical update: Odds are climbing for a tropical system forming in the Gulf this week. As of Monday, the next name on deck is […]
Kim Amontree, candidate for Charlotte County Commission District 4
Accidental Disclosure of Email Trail Sparks Debate Over Developer Ties in Charlotte County Commission Race
With Election Day approaching, the race for the District 4 Charlotte County Commission seat has intensified following the disclosure of an email exchange involving Republican candidate Kim Amontree. The correspondence […]
Paddle for the Pass: Community Cleans Stump Pass Park Ahead of Waterfest (Video)
🛶🧹 Paradise cleaned, race weekend ready! Ahead of next weekend’s Englewood Beach Waterfest, the community came together at Stump Pass Park for Paddle for the Pass! Powered by Nicole and […]
Winchester Ranch
Winchester Ranch Resistance: Inside the 3,000-Acre Fight for North Port’s Future
On Tuesday, October 6, at 10 a.m., North Port will meet regarding the Winchester Ranch proposal. The developer wants the City to make a new land-use designation, push North Port’s […]
Lemon Bay High School Homecoming 2026 All photos courtesy Tim Kerns, TK Photography
Manta Rays Celebrates Homecoming Victory: Lemon Bay High Sparks ‘Circus’ Homecoming and Hall of Fame Inductions Ahead of Wellen Park Showdown
Energy surged through Lemon Bay High as students dove into this year’s Circus Homecoming Under the Big Top. The place was alive; outfit plans floated through the halls, alumni marked […]
Oppose Manasota Beach Road Group
‘The Fight is Not Over’: One Year Later, Oppose Manasota Beach Road Group Vows to Fight on After Case Withdrawal
On September 10, 2026, the Englewood REVIEW published a story about Kelly Bauman and the Oppose Manasota Beach Road group. Sometimes, the hardest move is stepping back, but that’s exactly […]
Heather and Michael Melton with their two children
Letter to the Editor: Rolling Up His Sleeves: Heather Melton Shares the ‘Man Behind the Beard’
A letter to the Englewood REVIEW editor My name is Heather Melton, and I am the wife of Michael Melton, who is running for Charlotte County Commissioner, District 4. Although […]
The Englewood Post Office Courtesy Lemon Bay Historical Society
Englewood Post Office Spans 113 Years
By Ken Kocab Since August 18, 1896, Englewood residents have been served by a local post office. Mail for the few permanent residents of early Englewood was brought to El […]
The Everglades, “It is a river of grass.” Marjory Stoneman Douglas Courtesy Friends of the Everglades
‘River of Grass’ Needs More Room: Why the World’s Largest Army Corps Project Will Still Leave the Everglades Dry
“The miracle of the light pours over the green and brown expanse of saw grass and of water, shining and slow-moving below, the grass and the water that is the […]
Pearl Fulton Courtesy Marlyn Johnson
103 Years of ‘Attitude and Gratitude’: Englewood Celebrates Pearl Fulton’s Milestone Birthday Surrounded by Love and Family
On Friday, October 2, 2026, The Waverly restaurant filled up with laughter and stories as Pearl Fulton celebrated her 103rd birthday alongside her family, friends, and Pastor Scott from the […]
The Gulf Shellfish Institute, All Clams on Deck Courtesy The Gulf Shellfish Institute
All Clams on Deck: Massive Million-Clam Restoration Approved for Little Bokeelia Bay
The Gulf Shellfish Institute wants to plant over a million southern hard clams on five acres in Little Bokeelia Bay, just off Pine Island. State environmental managers have already given […]
Flock camera Courtesy Flock Safety
Florida Pulls the Plug on Flock: State Orders License Plate Cameras Off State Highways
Flock license plate reader cameras are coming down from all state roads in Florida, following a directive from the Florida Department of Transportation. As of October 1, 2026, law enforcement […]
Olivia Drewniak, 2025-2026 First Place National Winner
Cape Coral VFW Launches Scholarship Race with Prizes Up to $35K
The Cape Coral VFW is stepping up to support the next generation with major scholarship opportunities, up to $35,000 for high school students and $5,000 for middle schoolers. Their goal? […]
. Kim Marino-Micheel cuts the ribbon at Breathe Acupuncture And Wellness Courtesy Marilyn Johnson
Ribbon Cut, Doors Open! Dr. Kim Marino-Micheel Brings Compassionate Care to Dearborn Street
Join us in congratulating Dr. Kim Marino-Micheel, U.S. Army veteran, DOM, LAc, AP Dipl OM, and RN, on the grand opening of Breathe Acupuncture And Wellness at 370 W. Dearborn […]
