After a tough stretch of back-to-back hurricanes, something remarkable is happening in Englewood. The Chamber of Commerce isn’t just seeing signs of recovery; they say the community has real confidence and a sense that it’s building for the long haul. Not just patching things up, but actually becoming stronger than before.
Looking at the late 2025 and early 2026 outlook, the “Englewood Strong” spirit has taken hold. Hurricanes Helene and Milton, coming after Ian, dealt a hard blow with flooding, storm surge, and serious damage. Plenty of buildings didn’t make it. But the community responded fast, working to get businesses going, to recover beaches, to jumpstart the local economy.
Much of this new confidence comes from seeing real, concrete progress. The Chamber acted right away, starting a fund to help people affected by the hurricane. That fund put over $167,000 straight into the hands of people who needed help: families, small business owners, folks facing repairs and displacement…