Englewood, Florida. #3 August '09

In my 1st blog I talked about Englewood being rated as the #2 destination hotspot in the United States for 2009 by Trip Advisor, one of the largest travel sites on the Internet. Now, a few months later, Englewood is now being rated as the #1 of the communities having the "Top Retirement Values Today." Walletpop.com gave the community a 98% rating based on a number of factors: median home values of $213,800, in the category of "crimes" researchers found the chance of being a victim of crime in Englewood is less than half of what it is in the rest of the state and education also received an excellent rating (9 of 10). The site is also quoted as saying "The Town Center neighborhood is one of the safest in Florida, with incredible low crime rates. It's a quiet, educated neighborhood with lots of seniors, and other age groups.
Talking about other age groups, the Elsie Quirk Library provides a program for 5 year old's and up to keep up their reading skills by reading to Certified Pet Therapy dogs, provided by the Suncoast Humane Society.
Nikki Turner is shown reading to Darla, a Pomeranian.


Downtown Englewood suffered another loss with Earthly Goodz moving to a new location at Willow Plaza, 3031 Placida Road, one block south of San Casa Dr. This new location, also houses a Post Office, and provides a larger space for Earthly Goodz. By contrast, Daylilies has used a different approach to the economic downturn and that is to think outside the box. It is no secret that during the summer months the traffic in this area slows down, but conversely the traffic increases in the North, so Judith Plank decided to go where the business is and so she has opened a store in Greenport, N.Y. also called Daylilies. Judith has been pleasantly surprised with the amount of traffic that passes through the Greenport store and even more surprised by the number of people who stop in and mention that they also frequent the Englewood store. If you are up in the Greenport area stop in at Daylilies on Front Street.






Pixel Maniac, who produces the web site EnglewoodFL.US, has also completed a photo assignment for Warm Mineral Springs in nearby Northport. Warm Mineral Springs is in the process of upgrading it's facilities. Ponce De Leon's fabled "Original Fountain of Youth" has 9 million gallons of the highest mineral content (in the U.S.) warm water daily.The Spring's 87 degree water can provide relief for many ailments including skin conditions, stress, pain, muscular problems and arthritis. Visitors travel from around the world to soak in its soothing waters. Besides the water, Warm Mineral Springs offers a World Famous Spa which brings you a menu of spectacular services, and offers treatments using minerals, lotions, mud, and essences from the Original Fountain of Youth. In addition the Lakeside Café serves healthy food, beverages and snacks guaranteed to satisfy any appetite.