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The ‘Life and Times of George Brown’ 2014 Courtesy Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society
To Survive Storms and Stucco, Punta Gorda’s Famous Murals Are Going Mobile
Punta Gorda, proud of its “Mural Town” identity, in a surprising move has ditched wall painting entirely. The alternative approach: murals on panels, mural cloth fixed to removable aluminum, so […]
Lemon Bay Playhouse brings “Bell, Book and Candle” to the stage, running October 14 to November 1, 2026.
Lemon Bay Playhouse’s 2026 Season Is Pure Magic
Lemon Bay Playhouse kicked off its 2026-2027 season with excitement, and things just keep building. This year promises standout shows, thanks in part to new collaborations with Chophouse285 and the […]
Governor DeSantis Courtesy Florida Department of State
New Laws for a New Month: How Florida is Cracking Down Starting Oct. 1
Every time we flip the calendar, it feels like Florida rolls out a fresh batch of laws. Twelve new ones hit the books on Oct. 1, and they’re not exactly […]
Lovebug Season in Florida
The Romance Is Dead (Or At Least Strongly Lacking) For Florida Lovebugs
Being a lovebug doesn’t sound so bad. They get two mating seasons each year, for starters. Right now, as late September rolls around in Florida, the lovebugs are back, though […]
Rust Tide Bloom. Courtesy Calusa Waterkeeper
‘Rust Tide’ Bloom Confirmed Across Multiple Southwest Florida Passages
Everybody knows about red tide, but rust tide? That’s a new one for most people. It recently showed up near Sanibel Island and Pine Island Sound in Lee County. This […]
500 Feet of Illegal Netting in Gulf. Courtesy City of Sanibel
Sanibel Police Pull 500 Feet of Illegal Netting from Gulf, Rescue Trapped Wildlife
Police officers on Sanibel Island waded into the water on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and pulled out 500 feet of illegal netting, finding a trapped manatee along with fish, sharks, […]
Lemon Bay Grad, Cherie DeVaux First female Trainer to Win the Kentucky Derby.
From Lemon Bay to the Winner’s Circle: Englewood Set to Celebrate Triple Crown Royalty Cherie DeVaux
Manasota Mystique: Derby After Dark celebrates hometown champion Cherie DeVaux with a one-of-a-kind evening at Crestwood Ranch. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 7, 2026, as Englewood will not see […]
Celebrating the Life of Thomas “Tom” Dignam
Celebrating the Life of Thomas “Tom” Dignam: A Devoted Family Man, Dedicated Leader, and the Heart of Englewood
Thomas Michael “Tom” Dignam November 23, 1941 – September 18, 2026 Thomas “Tom” Dignam, a lifelong Englewood resident, businessman, community leader, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted friend to the […]
A rare photo of Whiskey Corners
Whiskey Corners an Unfortunate Victim of Progress
By Ken Kocab The idea of progress is many times a double-edged sword. Over time, any American town experiences both positive and negative changes. Congestion, pollution, and a rise in […]
Mangroves located at Seven Islands in Cape Coral
Cape Coral Seven Islands Developers Fined $34K, Ordered to Restore Shoreline After Illegal Mangrove Clearing
On July 13, 2026, the Englewood REVIEW reported on illegal mangrove clearing in Cape Coral. There is an update, and it’s costly. Authorities fined the developers working on the Seven […]
Paddle for the Pass
All-Hands-on-Deck: Waterfest Announces Massive Lemon Bay Cleanup
Boat crews, paddlers, and shore volunteers, Englewood Beach Waterfest Inc. needs you for a massive Lemon Bay cleanup on Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to noon. Paddle for the […]
Father and son, Phil Eason and JP Eason, cut the ribbon at their new location. Courtesy Marilyn Johnson
Bayfront Builders Celebrates Grand Opening in Style
Bayfront Builders threw open its doors at its new location on Thursday, September 17, 2026, marking the occasion with a lively ribbon-cutting ceremony. Their new home, the historic building at […]
“Speedy” the Gopher Tortoise & Hatchling (Video)
The gopher tortoise, a land-dwelling reptile vital to Florida’s native ecosystems, faces ongoing threats from severe habitat loss, human encroachment, and low survival rates, according to conservation data from the […]
Whataburger
Texas-Sized Taste Arrives in Fort Myers: Whataburger Brings Its Famous Orange-and-White Glow to Southwest Florida
Are you a Whataburger fan? If you’re from Texas, or have ever spent time there, you know exactly how much people love this place. Its reputation isn’t just hype; locals […]
Cape Coral Police Department
Cape Coral Police Crush Sprawling Fraud Ring, Seizing Cash and Drugs After Three-Year Multi-Agency Investigation
After nearly three years of investigation, Cape Coral police finally took down a sprawling fraud ring, seizing $120,000 in cash and a stash of drugs. The operation, carried out on […]
Lemon Bay High School’s Manta Rays Courtesy Tim Kern of TK Photography
Chasing Championships Before Sunrise: Inside Lemon Bay’s Early-Bird Football Program
It’s not even 6 a.m. yet. Most of Englewood is still asleep, but out on the Lemon Bay High School football field, the lights are on and the players are […]
