Tag: Englewood

Young Life group supports local youth, helps them give back through faith

December 29, 2023
Staff Report
Community

Englewood Young Life is celebrating one year as their own independent area! As of October 1, 2022, Englewood is more localized with its own area director, part time admin, board, and volunteers. This...

Editorial: Bingo Prummelled on McCall Road

December 29, 2023
Garland Pollard
Editorial, Opinion

Raid sets standards for local retail shopping centers Just before Christmas, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Gaming Control Commission executed a search warrant of two casino-style...

Just over the bridge: The Boca Beacon holiday shopping guide part II

November 26, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

This week’s shopping guide feature will be the off-island businesses of Englewood and Placida. Now more than ever our small businesses need our support, and we are blessed to have some truly amazing...

Obituary: Arthur Bryan Jaeggi

December 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Arthur Bryan Jaeggi, 74, of Englewood, Florida passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at Tidewell Hospice. Born on November 20, 1945 in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Arthur Hamilton and Elayne Conklin...

Profile: Bradley Fuson

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Englewood native Bradley Fuson has held several positions at the Loose Caboose Restaurant for the past four years. He grew up in Englewood and attended Vineland Elementary School, L.A....

Profile: Sarah Whitten-Grigsby

October 18, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Rev. Sarah Whitten-Grigsby believes that even when a dog gets terminally ill, it doesn’t have to die alone and scared on a cold metal table. That’s why she started One More Day Foundation,...

‘Wine and Swine,’ anyone?

September 6, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Rotary Club of Englewood announces its 3rd annual “Wine & Swine” Water Safety Awareness fundraiser, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Elks Lodge, located at 401 N. Indiana...

And now, a word about President Donald Trump

To the editor, It’s long past time for Congress to hold Trump accountable. It’s time for a formal impeachment inquiry. Here’s what we know: Donald Trump claims the Mueller report exonerated him, but...

Back to School Bash Saturday, Aug. 3

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

A Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, August 3 at Sky Academy, 701 Medical Blvd., Englewood. The event is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free backpacks will be given away as well as school...

Edic, Holsinger families thank everyone who came out to celebrate Dylan

To the Editor: On behalf of the Edic and Holsinger families, I would like to thank everyone who helped on Sunday at the celebration of life for Dylan Edic. Your hard work and caring attitudes are deeply...