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 […]

The spirit of unity was on full display October 29 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, where United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades launched its 2025-26 fundraising campaign with energy, optimism, and a goal of $11.5 million. This year’s campaign theme, “United is the Way,” reflects the power of collective action. Campaign […]

The Grandezza Singers are delighted to present two holiday performances this December. Join us in the Ballroom on Tuesday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening open to the Grandezza community, and on Wednesday, December 11 at noon for a special performance with the Grandezza GirlFriends. The Holiday Celebration will feature many beloved holiday […]

Last month I shared my “Sundried Cherry-White Chocolate Bread Pudding” recipe, so this month I want to share the best accompaniment for that dish. As the holidays are quickly approaching there’s nothing like a beautiful Creme Anglaise Sauce except with the addition of Bourbon! This isn’t real difficult, but it does take some attention. I […]

By age two, our son was obsessed with being a hockey goalie. He carried a miniature hockey stick everywhere and insisted on wearing a bicycle helmet to preschool, believing it was a hockey helmet. Other parents questioned whether he belonged there. When he turned four in 1992, we finally found a hockey program that would […]

Please advise all contractors and visitors in advance that access to the community is only allowed at the main gate located on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. Most GPS applications will direct drivers to the entrance gates at Savona and the maintenance area on Corkscrew Road. Unauthorized vehicles attempting to enter the community at these gates […]

We all love our dogs—they’re part of the Grandezza family! But no one enjoys stepping in or seeing dog waste left behind on sidewalks, lawns, or common areas. Please be a responsible pet owner and pick up after your dog every time. Dog waste is not only unpleasant, it can spread bacteria and harm our […]