Leadership Englewood

05/28/2026

What a great evening!
Loved the superlatives ! 🤓
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!🎉🎓👍🏻
And thank you to The Waverly for hosting.

05/09/2026

LE 26 is featured in the Englewood REVIEW 😎

Congratulations to the Englewood Chamber of Commerce's “Leadership Englewood” Class of 2026!

This hands-on experience isn't just about networking; it’s about diving deep into the heart of our vibrant community. Participants explore Englewood's rich history, engage with the inspiring leaders shaping our future, and tackle the pressing social and economic issues we face every day. Each session promises unique experiences, from site visits to insightful discussions, equipping you with practical leadership skills that will empower you to drive positive change, both at work and in the community.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this program is designed to help you see where you can step up and make a genuine difference.

Read more about the story: https://englewoodreview.com/chambers-leadership-englewood-program-turning-professionals-into-community-problem-solvers/

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Leadership Englewood Class 2026 couldn't have asked for a better day to wrap up the last class day, Tourism Hospitality Day on Wednesday.

The day started on Boca Grande with a continental breakfast sponsored by Michael Saunders & Company where the class heard from Caroline Clabaugh of The Boca Beacon.

Next, it was off on a golf cart tour of the island, courtesy of Carol Stewart from Michael Sanders & Company, Boca Grande Office. The class took the golf carts to the Boca Grande Lighthouse, where they learned about the lighthouse's history from Melissa Noland of the Barrier Island Parks Society, Inc. Hunter Carpenter of Visit Sarasota County talked about how the effects of Southwest Florida tourism cross county lines.

After a short stop at Don Pedro State Park to learn about Eco Tourism from SUP Englewood, the class rode on Abel's Marine & Abe's Boat Rentals boats for lunch at the SandBar Tiki & Grille. After the delicious meal, Carol Leonard, from the Coastal Wildlife Club, educated the class about sea turtles.

The Dearborn Coffeehouse and Bakery - Joe Maxx and Dickie's Pizza provided the boat drinks and snacks, which hit the spot while the class checked out Milton's Pass in Stump Pass State Park.

The day concluded at the Lighthouse Grill with appetizers and drinks courtesy of The Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass and Abel's Marine & Abe's Boat Rentals and a brief presentation from Tricia LaPointe, CEO/Executive Dir of the Peace River Wildlife Center - PRWC.

Special thanks to Leadership Englewood Alumni Kris Hartley, John Watson, Dickie Jean, Kristina Watts, & Jim Litton for organizing the day.

04/03/2026

Englewood Leadership Class 2026 rounded out their Education Day on Wednesday with tours at Charlotte Technical College, LA Ainger and Lemon Bay High School.

At CTC, the class learned more about the HVAC, Electricians and Master Automotive programs.

LA Ainger tours included looks inside several classes.

Education Day concluded at LBHS where the class got to learn about all the opportunities available to Charlotte County high school students and had a Q-n-A session with the Charlotte County School Board and administration.

Thanks to Englewood Leadership Alumn Chris Porter for organizing Education Day.

04/01/2026

Third stop of Education Day was at the State College of Florida where we toured the campus and the State College of Florida Collegiate School Venice.
We also had our lunch on the stop, courtesy of Luz M. Serrano-Egloff.

04/01/2026

Our Education Day started at Sky Academy and then we were off to the new Wellen Park High School, which is still a very active construction site.

03/31/2026

🎉 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱! 🇺🇸

The Englewood Leadership Class of 2026 would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Englewood community for your incredible support. Because of you, we raised over $4,000 to support a truly meaningful cause!

👏 Congratulations to Adam Riley, the winner of the Booze Wagon and cooler! We hope you enjoy it!

All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward the rejuvenation of the Historical Lemon Bay Cemetery Veterans Memorial, helping us honor and preserve the legacy of those who served.

We are grateful to be part of such a generous and community-driven town. Thank you for helping us make a difference! ❤️

03/26/2026

What a night for leadership in Charlotte County.

For the first time, Leadership Englewood and Leadership Charlotte (Classes of 2026) came together for a joint workshop focused on becoming effective board members.

Participants heard from an outstanding panel of community leaders: Donna Barrett, CEO, Tony Smith, CPA, and Commissioner Bill Truex, who shared insight on board service, fiduciary responsibility, understanding organizational health (including 990s), and navigating Robert’s Rules of Order.

A special thank you to Katrina Towns, owner of Abels Marine and Vice Chair of Leadership Englewood, for sponsoring the dinner. The CDBIA for hosting. And of course, Kellie Dunson Allen, Chair of Leadership Englewood, and Donna Barrett, Chair of Leadership Charlotte, for the vision, collaboration, and planning that made this evening possible.

The evening also gave both classes the opportunity to share their projects, needs, and goals, reinforcing the impact these emerging leaders will have across our community.

This was more than a workshop; it was the beginning of collaboration between two leadership programs committed to strengthening Charlotte County.

We look forward to many more opportunities to connect, learn, and lead together.

03/24/2026

Winner drawn one week from today! Don't miss out, get your tickets before it's too late 🤓