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Rip Current Courtesy whoi.edu
Lee County Deputy Saves 3 Girls Caught in Dangerous Rip Current: Important Tips for Rip Current Safety
A Lee County deputy rushed into action at Lovers Key State Park, rescuing three girls swept up in a rip current over the May 9–10 weekend. The Sheriff’s Office reported […]
Savor Sarasota
Englewood Dives In: Farlow’s on the Water and Chophouse285 Join Savor Sarasota
Get ready, Savor Sarasota is back for its 21st year. From June 1 through 14, restaurants all over Sarasota County will roll out special multi-course menus: lunch for $25, dinner […]
SandBar Tiki & Grille
Shore Thing: SandBar Tiki & Grille Hits All the Right Notes
SandBar Tiki & Grille is the go-to spot on Manasota Key. Think laid-back beach bar, right across from Englewood Beach, where the atmosphere buzzes with live music every single day. […]
VFW Post 10178 in Englewood
A New Tradition of Gratitude: VFW Post 10178 Honors Englewood’s Heroes with First-Ever First Responders Luncheon
VFW Post 10178 in Englewood is putting on its first Appreciation Luncheon for local First Responders on May 19th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Englewood REVIEW caught up […]
Lemon Bay Playhouse
Step into the Spotlight: Lemon Bay Playhouse Launches Summer Creative Classes
Ever dream of stepping into the spotlight? Maybe you’ve got a story begging to be written. This summer, Lemon Bay Playhouse invites you to dive in with a lineup of […]
Knock, knock
No Solicit-Gators: Local Reptiles Take Door-to-Door Soliciting Literally
Picture this: you’re relaxing at home on a perfectly quiet Florida evening, watching your favorite show, winding down for bed. Then, there’s a knock at the door. You answer, and […]
Local nonprofits holding up checks at request of CCF Board member Mark Odell, business retention/expansion manager for Charlotte County Economic Development Office. Courtesy Levi Bozacki
Fueling Local Good: Local Nonprofits Receive Funding Boost from Charlotte Community Foundation
The Charlotte Community Foundation (CCF) just awarded $172,500 in unrestricted operating support grants to 35 local nonprofits. These organizations cover everything from education to health, serving people all across Charlotte […]
Sun setting at the Peace River Courtesy SWFMD
Vanishing Waters: The Peace River is Drying Up, and the Evidence is Everywhere
Florida’s drought is slamming the Upper Peace River, and things aren’t looking good. Right now, there’s so little rain that about 15 miles of the river are on track to […]
Chuck Uselmann on another adventure
The Gulf’s Hidden Treasure: An Interview with the Man Who Found a Shark’s Tooth the Size of His Hand
Englewood REVIEW’s in-depth interview with Chuck Uselmann, a retired, passionate fossil diver whose recent finds off Manasota Key have captured the imagination of Florida and well beyond. It’s not every […]
Patricia Maxwell
From the Bench to the Stage: How a Former Judge Found a New Act at the Lemon Bay Playhouse
Patricia was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and adopted at seven weeks by her new parents from Buffalo, New York. They grew up just outside of Buffalo, in what locals […]
Dagoberto Miquel Pena
Charlotte County PE Coach Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses
Dagoberto Miquel Pena, once a Punta Gorda Middle School PE teacher and basketball coach at Charlotte High, now faces 60 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child pornography. […]
Florida summers can be tough on our furry friends.
Beat the Heat: Essential Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe During Florida Summers
Florida summers can be tough on dogs. Even those of us who grew up here know the sun doesn’t mess around. If you want your dog to get through it […]
Beyond Mentorship at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Beyond Mentorship: How Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is Building Brighter Futures and Strengthening Families this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day gives us a perfect chance to spotlight organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast (BBBS) and the vital role they play in supporting families and […]
Not all heroes wear capes.
Not All Heroes Wear Capes, But They Do Need a Spa Day
It’s Not Easy Being a Super Mom There comes a point when holding it all together as a mom feels almost like a superpower. And the secret weapon? Carving out […]
Front L-R: Laura Roy, Ashleah Yust, Sarah Ballard Richardson, Natalie Ressel, Holly Willis Albright, Nicole Killian, Sarah Lehman & Kim Amontree 2nd Row L-R: Todd Dunn, Chris Elliott, Chris Hege, Grace Robidoux, Brynn Clemens, Brian Bahia & Tiffany Manna Far Back: Sean Prosuch, Courtesy Liz McKenzie
Chamber’s “Leadership Englewood” Program: Turning Professionals into Community Problem-Solvers
Congratulations to the Englewood Chamber of Commerce’s “Leadership Englewood” Class of 2026! “Leadership Englewood,” run by the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, offers a hands-on program for professionals who want to […]
About 400 feet south of the southernmost dock, a mangrove tunnel leads into a quiet, hidden lagoon. It’s best explored on a higher tide, but the reward at the end is worth the timing.
Paddle in and Pack it Out
Exploring Don Pedro and Protecting the Places We Love Englewood and Southwest Florida offer some of the most beautiful paddle-only waters in the state, but keeping them pristine takes all […]
