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 to see the increase in those walking and riding bikes on the streets, working out in the gym, attending fitness classes, swimming in the pools, playing golf on our lovely golf course and tennis on the tennis courts. Please remember to drive carefully when out and about in the community whether in your car or in a golf cart. Not only do we have increased pedestrian activity on the streets – there is an increase in work vehicles as well. Be sure to stop first before crossing to/from the driving range area which has gotten particularly busy with everyone back.
During our October 2025 Grandezza Master Association Board Meeting, Jeanne Basso was appointed chair of the Neighborhood Watch Coordinators. She will be working with each of the community neighborhood watch individuals to re-energize the group. Mickey Wheeler, the Board’s Treasurer, provided a Treasurer’s Report and while things can change, he currently estimates we will finish the year $20K-$30K under budget. A pedestrian gate was installed at the Grande Oak Way vehicle exit gate, and once the multi-use pedestrian path has been completed, we will publish the code for exiting and entering the gate. We hope you enjoy this access to the new path on Corkscrew Road.
By the time you read this, we will have said goodbye and a big thank you to Fred Thompson for the many years he served on the Grandezza Master POA Board. Most recently, he served as the President of the Board. Prior to that, he served as Treasurer. Fred also served on the Grande Estates HOA Board as Treasurer. Thank you for the countless hours spent over the years and for the leadership, guidance and direction you provided. We wish you all the best as you move on to your next life chapter in Naples.
On November 6, the Grandezza Master Association Board hosted the 5th annual volunteer appreciation reception for all the elected directors (and spouse/guest) who serve on the various boards throughout our community. We are fortunate that so many individuals are willing to volunteer their time and knowledge and it’s nice to be able to give them all a small thank you in return.
At the end of November, we held our Grandezza Master Association’s Annual Members Meeting and the annual Organizational Meeting of the Master POA Board of Directors.
Following are the board members and committee assignments for the next year:
• Sarah Hartman – President
• Peter Dersley – Vice President & Infrastructure Committee Chair
• Mickey Wheeler – Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair
• Barry Blank – Secretary
• Susan Sherwin – Director & Communications Committee Chair
• Mike Patricelli – Director & Access Control / Safety Chair
• Aramis Sullivan – Director & Landscape Committee Chair
We hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving and is moving along with various holiday shopping and plans. Safe travels to those who will be driving or flying somewhere during the busy December travel month.
