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Erik Groff
If you’ve ever walked into The Englewood Center for the Arts, you’ve definitely met Erik Groff. He’s the driving force behind the entire operation, and you can feel his energy […]
Stitched Together with Love: Fandango Sanctuary
Jane Goodall once said, “We’re not, after all, separate from the animal kingdom. We’re part of it.” That idea pulses through every inch of The Fandango Sanctuary. Picture a single […]
The Englewood REVIEW latest edition is chock-full of stories.
The Englewood REVIEW just dropped its latest edition on Friday, July 17, 2026, and it’s chock-full of stories to read as you sip your sweet tea on the veranda and […]
Buchan’s Bayside Project
Englewood’s Buchan’s Bayside project just got the green light for expansion, even though the community remains divided. On Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners voted unanimously to approve the second phase of […]
Saharan Dust Forecast
Southwest Florida has been experiencing a stretch of dangerous heat, with some relief as we approach the weekend. By the end of the week, drier air settles in, cutting the […]
The Sun Setting on Lemon Bay
The Sarasota County Commission plans to meet on July 8, 2026, and the main spotlight is on land-use petitions and commercial dock rules tied to the Buchan’s Bayside project, a […]
Sarah Ballard-Richardson
Sarah was born in Hollywood, Florida, though she barely remembers it. Her family moved back to Worcester, Massachusetts, when she was just six weeks old. Since 1987, Sarah has called […]
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
The Englewood REVIEW’s July 3, 2026 issue just dropped, and this one’s a big deal. We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday; hard to wrap your head around, isn’t it? Happy Birthday, […]
Florida’s roasting under a brutal heat wave just in time for the Fourth of July holiday. Temperatures are skyrocketing all over the state, with heat indices already soaring past 105. […]
Light Up Lemon Bay 4th of July Fireworks Celebration! Courtesy Erica Lagerman
Englewood Area Fire Control District recently posted a reminder about the ongoing burn ban. Drought conditions haven’t improved, so the ban is still in effect. That means private fireworks and […]
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