Development keeps sparking lively debate all over Englewood and Southwest Florida. Residents argue about where things should change, or if they should change at all, but everyone’s opinion seems loud and passionate.
For the Oppose Manasota Beach Road group, this past year felt like a roller coaster. They organized meetings, dug through research, marched in protests, and waded through legal battles. Sometimes they won. Sometimes they lost. They’re more than just a neighborhood group; they are now comrades in arms, holding each other up and pushing forward for what they see as the greater good.
Their fight isn’t just personal. They care about the environment, preventing flooding, safeguarding the legal process, and protecting Englewood’s future. Whether or not you support the road, this group never stopped fighting.
On September 28, 2026, exactly one year since their first meeting, they gathered again, sharing stories. The stories they shared are fascinating, heartbreaking, and eye-opening.
Here is part one of their conversation. Check back next Saturday, October 24, 2026, for part two.
