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What a difference a couple of weeks make! As I write this and Daylight Savings Time has ended, the weather is absolutely beautiful and a great reminder of why we live in Florida. For those of us here year-round – the sunny skies and cooler temperatures are particularly welcome. Speaking of welcomes – it’s great […]

Florida offers a unique setting for December celebrations, blending traditional holiday customs with the warmth and sunshine of a subtropical climate. While many parts of the world associate December with snow and chilly weather, our moderate temperatures and sunny skies create a festive atmosphere that allows for outdoor activities and events not always possible elsewhere. […]

Grandezza is a distinctive and carefully managed community, but with multiple organizations operating behind the scenes, it’s understandable that residents sometimes wonder which entity handles what. The following will clarify the roles of the Grandezza Club, the Master Property Owners’ Association (MPOA), and the 11 neighborhood Homeowner and Condominium Owner Association (HOA/COA) neighborhoods that make […]

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins is an intense, intriguing novel that you don’t want to miss. Ruby McTavish, the central character of The Heiress has been dead for ten years. She was not only the richest woman in North Carolina, but also the most notorious one. Kidnapped when she was three years old, Ruby was […]

The way technology is changing the game. Advancements in material technology coupled with research and development have significantly improved golf club performance, enabling golfers to achieve better results on the course. Here’s a breakdown of how these innovations have transformed golf club design and performance: LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS CARBON FIBER • Strength and Durability: Carbon fiber […]

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES – MEN’S, WOMEN’S, AND MIXED DOUBLES As we move into the cooler months and the fall season of doubles play, it’s the perfect time to explore what truly makes men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles unique. While the scoring is the same, the style, strategy, and chemistry on court can be very different. […]

As many of you may know, I commute from Sarasota to Estero each week. This 180-mile round-trip journey is usually a smooth and relaxing drive, and that’s largely because my car is well-maintained. When everything is in good working order, I can simply enjoy the ride. Our personal wellness functions much the same way. All […]

My wife, Felice, and I were having dinner at a local Chinese restaurant with friends, Frank and Paula. Paula often sought happiness with a couple of martinis, and that night was no exception. We were enjoying beef with broccoli when the conversation suddenly became difficult, and Paula began gasping for breath. Frank, sitting immobile, just […]