Pet Corner
MOO: THE CAT NO ONE CHOSE We adopted Moo from CattyShack, a nonprofit organization that helps connect stray cats with loving forever homes. Among the many friendly cats waiting to be noticed was Moo, a small black-and-white kitty named for his cow-like markings. At first, Moo wasn’t the most popular choice. The tip of one […]
Cook’s Corner
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING One of my favorite salads to consume and to serve at John Palmer’s Bistro 44 is the Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty dressing, crunchy greens, creamy hard eggs, feta cheese and bitter red onions. I have been making this classic for years […]
Grandezza GirlFriends
A DAZZLING SEASON HIGHLIGHT: THE GIRLFRIENDS FASHION SHOW The fashion show remains the highlight of the season, and this year’s event was no exception. Under the skilled direction of Kara Nickolas and her dedicated team of assistants, the show was executed flawlessly and left attendees thoroughly impressed. The ensembles were provided by Mainstream Boutique in […]
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Engage Estero News
HERE’S WHAT RESIDENTS HAD TO SAY ABOUT ENGAGE ESTERO. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE RECENT ENGAGE ESTERO SURVEY More than 660 Greater Estero residents participated in the Engage Estero survey, providing a reliable picture of community priorities. Most respondents are long-time residents, with 68% living in Estero more than nine months a year and 51% residing […]
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As Much as 4% of the Sand on Normandy’s Omaha Beach is Broken-down Shrapnel
• OMAHA BEACH, JUNE 1944 AUTHOR TIMOTHY OTT, HISTORY FACTS As the first step of Operation Overlord, nearly 160,000 Allied troops descended on five beaches across a 50-mile stretch of northwestern France on the morning of June 6, 1944, now known as D-Day. They encountered the fiercest resistance along the section code-named Omaha Beach, where […]
Master POA Report
By the time you read this in March, the very cold mornings in the 30s we experienced in early February should be a distant memory. Hopefully, you are enjoying great weather, lots of activities, and time with family and friends who may be visiting this Spring. It has now been over a year since we […]
All Guests And Vendors Must Be Registered
We recently provided instructions on the two simple methods available for pre-registering guests and vendors. Those instructions also may be found in this edition of the Grandezza Gazzette. Unfortunately, we continue to experience daily instances of unregistered visitors, which causes significant delays at the gatehouse—particularly when large vehicles are forced to use the resident lane. […]