The Englewood REVIEW just dropped its latest issue on Friday, July 31, 2026, and it’s packed with stories you’ll want to dive into.
There’s just something about this late-summer stretch that feels a little nostalgic. One second, the kids are kicking off their shoes and tearing into summer, and the next, you’re staring at a calendar, realizing the first day of school is right around the corner.
To help you get back into the school groove, the Englewood REVIEW is running a two-part “back-to-school” series. This week, you’ll find everything you need, from school links to orientation details and start dates. We’re also talking about those anxious first-day butterflies and giving parents real advice for helping their kids step into the new year with confidence.
But that’s not all. Get inspired by our local legends. The Lemon Bay High School Hall of Fame inductees for 2026. Cherie Ingordo-Devaux is joining the Hall this year, alongside four others you’ll want to read about. Check out Robert Burris’s journey; it’s the kind of story that sticks with you.
And we couldn’t leave out Englewood’s own big-hearted hero, Louie Pierson. If you’ve been around, you know Louie. He spent 25 years rescuing animals and was a regular Steve Irwin right here in town. Even Jack Hanna once shared a meal at Louie’s table. Now, his daughter Riley Lawrence is working to bring her dad back to his Englewood roots. Her story is as touching as they come.
That’s not the end of it. You’ll find a powerful profile on Dawn Stephens, a fun spotlight on the Flock of Flamingo ladies, and plenty more.
So, as summer slips away and fall gets closer, with Pioneer Days on the horizon, everyone at the Englewood REVIEW hopes you find a little calm, maybe catch a cool breeze, and savor a quiet moment on your porch with your favorite drink. Here’s to wrapping up one season and kicking off the next.
