Exploring History Close to Home
I have always loved walking as a form of exercise, yes, but also as a way of slowing down and truly taking in the world around you. Whether traveling by car, bus, train, or plane, you simply can’t absorb your surroundings the way you can on foot. On our trips, Myrna Wernick and I make […]
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Help Keep Us Safe
In a community like Grandezza where neighbors look out for one another, public safety is a shared responsibility. One valuable partner in that effort is Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping law enforcement solve crimes and keep our region secure. WHAT IS CRIME STOPPERS? Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers provides a simple […]
Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s May Safety & Security Tip: Safe Living Solo
Do you live alone? The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida finds nearly 22 percent of seniors, 65 and older live alone, putting them at risk for social isolation and other safety concerns. Maybe you’re not a senior, but are still living solo. Living alone safely requires proactive habits: locking all doors/windows, using deadbolts, and […]
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Master POA Report
All of our Gazette articles are submitted a month or more in advance of the publication to accommodate the production schedule. So, while I am writing this shortly following some of our great end-of-season-events, such as the golf ‘CYA Later’, Grandezza Singers Concert, Tennis and Fitness events, Dinner Dances and so many others – more […]
Reader’s Corner – The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club
The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly is a historical novel inspired by true events in the lives of the author’s family members during World War II. The novel’s storyline oscillates between 1942 and 2016. Key characters during the wartime period are the Smith sisters, Cadence and Briar. In 2016, Mari Starwood, […]
Grandezza Gazzette: Strong Readership and Growing Engagement
Great news for our community—your Grandezza Gazzette continues to reach and engage a large number of residents each month. The March performance metrics confirm what many of us already suspected: residents are reading, sharing, and spending meaningful time with the content being published. MARCH HIGHLIGHTS: • Website Visits: 2,341 • Page Views: 3,261 • Magazine Reads: 897 • Average Read […]
The Vacation Mindset: Finding Adventure in the Everyday
Boarding the plane, I was excited for the adventure ahead. For months, I had been planning this getaway with great anticipation. Time with friends, visits to several towns and memorable excursions were all on the agenda. It felt like exactly what I needed: a break from my daily routine and an opportunity to explore new […]
Cook’s Corner
Every menu at John Palmer’s Bistro featured a braised item of some sort. For this Gazzette I thought I would share a Braised Short Rib recipe. This one is influenced by the “Dongpo” region of China. Great flavors, pretty simple to pull together. DONGPO SHORT RIB 5 lbs. of boneless short rib cut into 10 […]