Englewood, Florida facts for kids
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Englewood, Florida
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Sunset from the Manasota Beach Club
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Location in Sarasota County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| Counties | Sarasota, Charlotte |
| Platted | 1896 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.32 sq mi (57.82 km2) |
| • Land | 18.82 sq mi (48.75 km2) |
| • Water | 3.50 sq mi (9.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,800 |
| • Density | 1,105.03/sq mi (426.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
34223, 34224, 34295
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| Area code(s) | 941 |
| FIPS code | 12-20825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0282217 |
Englewood is a community in Florida, USA. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town. Englewood is located in both Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
In 2020, about 20,800 people lived in Englewood. This was more than the 14,863 people counted in 2010. Englewood is part of a larger area called the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Englewood
Early Life and Settlements
Long ago, people from the Weeden Island culture and Safety Harbor culture lived in the area that is now Englewood. Scientists have found their ancient pottery here.
One of the first European settlers was William Goff. He arrived in 1878 by boat from Tampa. He settled a piece of land a few miles south of where Englewood is today. A post office was set up in the area on July 3, 1895.
Farming and Fishing in Early Englewood
In the mid-1890s, very cold weather hit Florida. This "Great Freeze" in 1894, 1895, and 1896 destroyed many orange trees. Because of this, by 1897, fishing became the main product for Englewood.
How Englewood Got Its Name
The official plan for Englewood was created on August 17, 1896. The land was divided into home lots and larger grove lots. These grove lots were likely for growing citrus fruits. Three brothers developed the area. They named it Englewood after their hometown, Englewood, Chicago. Some streets, like Dearborn, Harvard, and Yale, are also named after streets in Chicago.
The Englewood Inn and Growth
In 1898, the Englewood Inn opened. It was a fairly large hotel with 16 rooms. Many visitors from the northern states stayed there. Sadly, the hotel burned down in 1909.
Both Sarasota and Charlotte Counties were formed in 1921. At first, Englewood was mostly in Sarasota County. As it grew, it spread out to be almost equally in both counties.
Recent Weather Events
In 2024, Englewood faced severe weather. Heavy rain from Hurricane Helene caused flooding. Less than two weeks later, Hurricane Milton brought a strong storm surge. Many houses were damaged by Helene and then destroyed by Milton.
Geography of Englewood
Englewood covers a total area of about 33.8 square kilometers (13.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 25.4 square kilometers (9.8 square miles), is land. The rest, about 8.5 square kilometers (3.3 square miles), is water. This means about 25% of Englewood's total area is water.
People and Homes in Englewood
Population Overview
As of 2020, Englewood had a population of 20,800 people. There were 10,173 homes, with about 1.92 people living in each home on average.
Age and Diversity
- A small part of the population, 1.2%, was under 5 years old.
- About 6.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- A larger group, 57.5%, was 65 years and older.
- Slightly more than half, 50.3%, of the population were female.
- Most residents, 95.5%, were white. Other groups included Asian (2.1%) and people of two or more races (1.9%). About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- There were 2,626 military veterans living in Englewood.
- About 7.2% of the people were born in other countries.
Homes and Technology
- Most homes, 85.6%, were owned by the people living in them.
- The average value of a home owned by its resident was about $233,800.
- The average rent for a home was about $1,068 per month.
- Most homes, 93.1%, had a computer.
- Many homes, 84.5%, had a fast internet connection (broadband).
Education Levels
- About 94.2% of people aged 25 and older had finished high school or higher education.
- About 30.2% of people aged 25 and older had a college degree or higher.
Education and Fun in Englewood
Schooling and Services
The Englewood Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) was set up in 1999. It is a special area on the Sarasota side of Englewood. The school districts in Sarasota and Charlotte counties have an agreement. This allows some students from Charlotte County to attend Englewood Elementary School. Also, Sarasota County students can go to the Middle and High Schools located in Charlotte County.
Englewood has its own private water company, the Englewood Water District. It also has its own fire department, the Englewood Fire District. These groups help serve the community.
Local Schools
Englewood has several public elementary schools. It also has one public high school, which is Lemon Bay High School. There are also private schools in Englewood. These include Englewood Christian Academy, Heritage Christian Academy, and Genesis Christian Academy, which teach students from kindergarten to 12th grade. L.A. Ainger Middle School is a public school for grades 6–8. It is located nearby in Rotonda West, Florida.
Things to Do
People in Englewood enjoy many fun activities. They often go to the beach. There are also many restaurants to try. A small shopping area, mostly along Dearborn Street, offers places to shop.
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