Iguana Alert
Big Chill in Southwest Florida Triggers “Frozen” Iguana Alert
Big changes are on the way for Southwest Florida. A sharp cold front rolls in on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and it’s about to shake things up. Here’s what to […]
Swimming with a manatee Photo courtesy of DiscoverCrystalRiverFL.com
Manatee Season: What You Need to Know to Enjoy These Gentle Giants
Manatees really are amazing animals. People call them “sea cows,” and it fits. They’re chill, plant-loving giants who move through the water with such calm grace. But don’t let that […]
Florida Flamingos
Will Florida Finally Soar with Flamingos as the Official State Bird?
For the fifth year running, Florida lawmakers are back at it, trying to ditch the mockingbird as the state bird and crown the flamingo instead. The mockingbird held the spot […]
Milton Pass and Stump Pass
Milton Pass Closure Divides Englewood
Florida’s plan to close Milton Pass has split Englewood. Some see the new pass as a blessing, a convenient shortcut to the Gulf, carved by Hurricane Milton north of Stump […]
Burmese Pythons Push Beyond South Florida, Creeping Toward Florida’s Gulf Coast
Burmese pythons are on the move again, this time, pushing beyond South Florida and creeping along the Gulf Coast. People keep spotting and even catching these giant snakes in places […]
Big Waters Land Trust Names 2025 Conservation Partner of the Year
Big Waters Land Trust, formerly the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, just celebrated Ann Van Cott as its 2025 Conservation Partner of the Year, shining a spotlight on her […]
North Port Parks & Recreation announces kayaking programs
North Port Parks & Recreation invites everyone to experience the city’s natural waterways through two upcoming kayaking programs designed for both beginners and seasoned paddlers. North Port Aquatics Manager Devon […]
Myakka Park’s Canopy Walkway Creator to Address the Lives of Trees
Curious residents interested in Gulf Coast ecology and the lives of trees will have the opportunity to hear from one of the nation’s leading authorities when Dr. Meg Lowman speaks […]
Race to Conserve returns to support neighborhood land protection
The Neighborhood Land Conservancy will host its annual Race to Conserve on February 28, 2026, at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park in Englewood, with proceeds supporting land protection efforts […]
Mote Marine Laboratory releases first two rehabilitated manatees
SARASOTA — Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium announced that its first two manatee rehabilitation patients, Sleet and Cabbage, were successfully released back into Florida waters last week following months of […]
Englewood
6:28 am,
May 18, 2026
72°F
few clouds
