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Manasota Key
Proposed Manasota Key Resort Threatens Critical Sea Turtle, Shorebird Habitat and Human Safety
A letter to the Englewood REVIEW editor from Carol McCoy In my town there is an attempted rezone of an area. The request would change the area for the worse […]
View of Lemon Bay from Manasota Key Road
The Controversial Englewood Buchan’s Bayside Project Heads Back to Planning Commission May 21
The Buchan’s Bayside project heads back to the Sarasota County Planning Commission on May 21, 2026, at 5 p.m. They’re planning to revisit a project at Dearborn Street and Olde […]
May Is National Water Safety Month: The Department of Health Urges Everyone to Play a Role in Water Safety
Every May, the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH Charlotte County) recognizes National Water Safety Month to help people avoid drowning and enjoy Florida’s many lakes, rivers, beaches, […]
Fork-n-Flair’s mozzarella balls
Fork-n-Flair: Where Chef Alison D’Elia Cooks Up Memories, Not Just Meals
Fork-n-Flair isn’t your typical catering company. Alison D’Elia, the owner and chef at Fork-n-Flair, pours her heart into everything she does, and every meal feels like it came straight from […]
“Chapatti” by Christian O’Reilly at The Lemon Bay Playhouse
Lemon Bay Playhouse Serves Up a Heartwarming Dublin Dramedy About Second Chances
Lemon Bay Playhouse’s next production brings a big-hearted and genuinely funny dramedy to the stage: “Chapatti” by Christian O’Reilly. Performances run from June 3 to June 21, 2026. Set in […]
Buc-ee’s is officially coming to Port Charlotte.
Beaver Believers Rejoice: Mega-Travel Center Buc-ee’s Plots Massive Port Charlotte Outpost
Some people are die-hard fans of Buc-ee’s, while others do not understand the hype. Either way, everyone in Southwest Florida is about to get their chance to form an opinion, […]
Hurricane Milton Courtesy NOAA
El Niño’s 82% Chance: A Quieter 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season?
May marks Hurricane Preparedness Month. It’s also an official reminder that hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. As we look ahead to 2026, the focus is shifting […]
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Southwest Florida Coastal Recovery: Tourism Industry Took a Nosedive After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Back in 2010, Southwest Florida’s tourism industry took a nosedive after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Local businesses felt the pain, with over 500 claims for economic losses in Charlotte, […]
The only thing standing between safety and disaster is vigilance.
Operation Red Light Uncovers Hidden Sex Trafficking Ring Across Lee County
Operation Red Light didn’t just skim the surface; it peeled back the layers of sex trafficking in Southwest Florida, uncovering an ugly reality running through homes and strip malls in […]
Florida’s wildfire season isn’t wrapping up soon.
Florida Wildfire Threat to Extend Into Late Summer Amid Severe Drought
Florida’s wildfire season isn’t wrapping up soon. The Florida Forest Service warns dangerous conditions will stretch into the late summer months, not just the traditional dry period. Almost 2,000 wildfires […]
End of the school year can be stressful
10 Tips to Help Parents of Students Start Summer Strong
The last few weeks of school can get wild. Suddenly you’re juggling last-minute assignments, sports practices, and emails from teachers, all while trying to organize summer plans. Parents feel the […]
DeSantis announces record-breaking Gulf Red Snapper season.
DeSantis Announces Record-Breaking 140-Day Gulf Red Snapper Season for Florida Anglers
Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled big news for Florida anglers: the 2026 recreational Gulf red snapper season will run for 140 days, the longest stretch the state has ever offered. […]
Covington Meadow located in Lehigh Acres
Waitlists for Six Lee County Affordable Housing Properties Open Monday Morning, May 18, 2026
Starting Monday, residents in Lee County have a limited window to apply for affordable housing. The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers is opening waitlists for all six […]
Fire Ignites Behind Home Depot. Courtesy Cheri Cushman
Fast-Moving Brush Fire Ignites Near Englewood Home Depot Amid Red-Flag Weather Conditions
On Friday afternoon, May 15, 2026, Englewood Area Fire Control District joined forces with Charlotte County Fire & EMS and Forestry to fight a brush fire near Kevitt Blvd., next […]
Last year’s award recipient, Michael Looney, presents Larry VanTilburg with the 2026 award. Courtesy Erin Carter
The Smoked Mullet Society Honors Englewood’s Biggest Legends
On Friday, May 15, 2026, the Englewood community gathered at the Boca Royale Golf & Country Club for The Secret Society of Smoked Mullets Annual Awards Luncheon. This isn’t just […]
Cruising Through Paradise
Cruising Through Paradise (Video)
We’re lucky to call Englewood, Florida home. When the day gets heavy, you can just head over the causeway, windows down, salty breeze rolling in, and let the sound of […]
