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Englewood Chamber – Property Tax Update 6/2/2026
June 2, 2026 Property Tax Update Current Situation:Earlier today, the Legislature approved a constitutional amendment related to property taxes that will be placed on the the ballot for voter consideration in the November election. What It Means:If approved by at least 60% of voters in November, the constitutional amendment would: 1.) Increase in the homestead […]
Englewood Chamber – Property Tax Update 5/27/2026
May 27, 2026 Property Tax Update Background:The Florida House has proposed eliminating non-school property taxes on homesteaded properties, however, the Senate has not advanced the proposal. Both the House & Senate would need to pass the proposal before it would move on to the voters for approval. The Governor’s Plans:The Governor has called for the […]
Englewood Chamber Provides Scholarships
The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the awarding of $5,000 in scholarships to students at Lemon Bay High School, made possible through the success of two outstanding community programs — Manasota Mystique and Junior Leadership. These scholarships reflect the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future of Englewood’s young leaders […]
Leadership Englewood Class of 2026-2027 Confidential Application
Visit the Leadership Englewood page for current information. 2026/2027 Class Schedule Please note and hold these dates on your calendar now. September 9, 2026 Class Introduction October 6, 2026 Ice Breaker October 7, 2026 Kick-off November 4, 2026 Non-Profit / Leadership Day December 2, 2026 Local Economy / Arts & Culture Day January 6, 2027 […]
Boaters Needed to Track Seagrass
Volunteer Boaters Needed to Help Track Local Seagrass Loss CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (March 31, 2026) –The Charlotte County UF/IFAS Extension Service is seeking volunteers to participate in the Eyes on Seagrass to document the health and status of seagrass within the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves. After receiving training and the necessary equipment, volunteers will use their own boat or paddle craft to survey their chosen sites any […]
Photo Contest for 2026 Community Guide
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Community Guide Cover Photo Contest
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Englewood Chamber Legislative Update
Florida Legislative Update – Week 4 of the 2026 SessionThe Florida Legislature is now entering Week 4 of its 60-day Legislative Session, and several key issues continue to take center stage. A survey conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce said the business community is focused on four primary areas of concern: – Property Tax– Insurance– […]