Grandezza’s own Sharmin Fairbanks McKenny promoted and autographed her newly published novel, Made to Last Forever: A Family. A House. A Nation., at the November luncheon. The historical novel depicts Sharmin’s ancestral family and their 17th-century colonial life. The Fairbanks House, built in 1637 in Dedham, Massachusetts, where her ancestors originally settled upon arrival from […]

Engage Estero’s January Community and Member Meeting features presenters on how FGCU’s entrepreneurial school benefits greater Estero, and how our cultural experiences are enriched by Gulfshore Opera and FGCU’s Bower School of Music & The Arts. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Estero Recreation Center on […]

“Lock It or Lose It” is a crime prevention campaign that reminds citizens to lock their vehicles and properly secure valuables to help prevent property crimes. Burglaries are often crimes of opportunity. Criminals may try multiple vehicles specifically looking for unlocked ones to enter. They may also look for unsecured property. An unlocked vehicle or […]

HOLIDAY SHOPPING SCAMS ON THE RISE DID YOU KNOW …? • TransUnion reports that the most popular day for online fraud attempts in 2024 was November 28 – Thanksgiving Day. Key takeaway: Although you should always be diligent when online, the holiday season is prime time for scammers. Enjoy your holiday shopping but be wary […]

Grandezza residents can enjoy their Comcast/Xfinity TV service even when away from home. Below are the most common options for streaming remotely. OPTIONS FOR REMOTE VIEWING 1. Option 1 – Xfinity Stream App on a Smart TV ○ Download the Xfinity Stream app directly to your Smart TV, Login to your Grandezza Comcast account, select […]

CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF CREATIVITY, CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY Each February, the Fort Myers River District transforms into a vibrant open-air gallery filled with color, creativity, and connection. For 26 years, ArtFest Fort Myers has brought our community together to celebrate the power of the arts and this year’s festival, happening February 6 to 8, 2026, […]

Was that a slamming door you heard in mid-October? No, that was just the official end of the rainy season! It’s remarkable how predictable this transition is. Around mid-October, cold fronts from the north bring cooler temperatures and drier air, and this fall has been no exception. Historically, October rainfall is about 50% of September’s […]