December in Florida: A Blend of Sunshine & Festivity
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 help create a festive atmosphere that allows for outdoor activities and events that are not […]
Reader’s Corner
From Amor Towles, the critically acclaimed author of A Gentleman in Moscow and The Lincoln Highway, comes Table for Two, a collection of six short stories set in the 2000s in New York City and a novella taking place in 1930s Los Angeles. The six short stories highlight diverse quirks and foibles of human behavior. […]
Elevate Your Match Strategy with the Lob & Drop Shot
Welcome players, as we head into the competitive months its time to refine those crucial elements that distinguish the savvy competitor from the simply powerful. Two strokes that can elevate your match strategy— particularly when facing skilled net rushing opponents are the Lob and the Drop shot. These two shots when used thoughtfully, become weapons […]
From the Golf Professionals
As golf professionals, we face many challenges making sure that everybody enjoys the time they spend during their round of golf. There are two areas where we can work together and improve everybody’s enjoyment. One being etiquette and the other is pace of play. ETIQUETTE The key to making sure proper etiquette is being followed […]
Travel Corner
My first trip to Africa was to Tanzania in 2008. Randy and I marveled at our close encounters with the amazing array of wildlife—the “Big 5” of lion, elephant, caped buffalo, rhino and leopard–and so much more. In August, 2024, I returned from my sixth trip! Each has been different, filled with intimate, breathtaking moments […]
Pet Corner Featuring Heska & Iva
People sometimes are fearful of certain large breeds of dogs such as German Shepherds, Pit Bulls and Rottweilers. Because of their sheer size and reputation as being aggressive, biting, attack animals, these large canines often get a bad rep. However, the breeding, training and handling of these large dogs, is key to understanding the breed […]
Planning Your Next Travel Adventure?Here’s How to Capture Stunning Landscape Photos
As you prepare for your next great adventure—whether it’s a weekend getaway to the mountains or a trip to a remote beach—there’s one thing you’ll definitely want to do: capture the beauty of the landscape in your photos. Landscape photography is all about telling a story, evoking emotion, and transporting your viewers to that very […]
Cook’s Corner
JOHN DEJOY’S CRAB CAKES YIELD: 46 – 1 OZ. CRAB CAKES INGREDIENTS 3 cans Crab Meat, drained, Special Lump 1 Red Bell Pepper, small diced 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, small diced 1 White Onion, small diced 1/4 cup Mayo 3 Eggs 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard 2 Tablespoons Parsley 2 sleeves Ritz Crackers Salt & Pepper […]
The Season of Giving
This is the time of year when many people focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Some charitable organizations may spend as much as 95 percent of the money they collect through donations on their purpose or cause, while others spend more on administrative costs. Charity scammers often play on a donors’ sympathy and take […]
Grandezza United Way Committee Announces 2024-2025 Campaign
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023-2024 Grandezza United Way Campaign. Your incredible generosity has made a meaningful impact. United Way’s mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities is powered by supporters like you. 2023 Community Impact Highlights: • United Way 211 – Supported 75,637 contacts from […]