MEET JACK AKA JACKIE, JACK JR, JACK-O-LANTERN, JACK-ATTACK, JACK-JACK AND EVEN JACK SPARROW Jack aka Jackie, Jack JR, Jack-o-lantern, Jack- Attack, Jack- Jack, and only when he has the zoomies Jack Sparrow will be 3 years old on St. Patrick’s Day and is an adorable Sheepadoodle. In case you are wondering, a Sheepadoodle is a […]

Tell us about your pet(s)! Every month we will feature one family’s pet(s) in an article in the Grandezza Gazzette. All you have to do is write between 300 and 600 words about your much loved dog, cat, or other animal and include a couple of high resolution pictures. Some ideas to show off your […]

Every year for the past several years, we have had a donation drive for Lee County Animal services. In addition to the Lee County Shelter, there are multiple rescue organizations who benefit from our donations. The shelter actively seeks out fosters and rescue organizations to take animals until they can find a good home. Some […]

MARCH 28, 2025 MARCH 28, 2025 Mark your calendars now for March 28th at 5:30 PM in the Grand Ballroom. The Grandezza Singers will take the stage with an expanded repertoire of long-time favorites and a few surprises. Even more of your friends have become members, expanding the overall sound of the group. Spring also […]

Heart disease is often seen as a “man’s disease,” but it’s actually the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States. However, women face unique risk factors and challenges when it comes to diagnosing and treating heart disease. Dr. Malissa Wood, Vice President and Chief Physician Executive at the Lee […]

The 13th Annual Breaking Par for Education Gala Dinner, featuring a Murder Mystery Theme and Scramble Golf Outing on February 1st and 2nd at Grandezza, included plenty of fun moments. Steve Sarkozy, the Estero Village Manager, was the Guest of Honor. Preliminary gross proceeds have surpassed $100,000. LEAD Estero organizes the Gala and Golf Tournament […]

You may be a woman of the 1940s or perhaps your mother or grandmothers were. Regardless, your life as a woman was changed by these times and these women who were immersed in the turmoil of a nation at war and who stepped up in ways never imagined before. Join us for the March 22 […]

With at least 25,000 known idioms in English, it’s no surprise that thousands are based on animals. So, why does it rain “cats and dogs” and not “zebras and giraffes”? Make a “beeline” to these explanations. Tell a small child, “It’s raining cats and dogs!” and you might get a giggle or a confused look. […]

ALL ACRONYMS ARE ABBREVIATIONS, BUT SOME OF THE THINGS YOU THINK ARE ACRONYMS ARE ACTUALLY INITIALISMS. WHAT MAKES THIS SHORTENED TERM SPECIAL? Sometimes shorter is better, especially when it comes to lines at the airport or how long you wait on hold with the cable company. Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet that brevity is the source […]

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS RESULTS OF THE VILLAGE OF ESTERO TRAFFIC SURVEY Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10 am — 11:30 am Estero Park & Recreation Center 920 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, in Estero, Florida Little affects our daily quality of life as significantly as traffic. Engage Estero and the Village of Estero to take road conditions […]