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In 2004 the governing bodies of golf made some changes that most golfers might not be fully aware of. They changed how a player posts a round between 10 and 17 holes. They have also started the push for players to post their scores hole by hole. Severalagencies in the World Handicap System require players […]

LIFE WITH ARCHIE When I was asked to write an article “bragging” about our little dog Archie I said “yes, of course, because he is such a special dog.” I did have one big concern about the request. How could I write this article using 300-600 words when a million words wouldn’t make a dent […]

BAKED APPLES WITH PEPPERCORNS This is a fun recipe, perfect for the Apple harvest. In Ohio we had many varietals to choose from, but for this recipe I like Granny Smith Apples. They are firm with a bit of tartness. This dish was a popular dessert, served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Shortbread Cookies. […]

Dogs and humans all over the world have been enjoying a mutually beneficial best friendship for perhaps tens of thousands of years. They’re the first animals we domesticated, and have been constant companions ever since. Sometimes dogs have a job they help us with, like sheep herding or duck hunting. But others are literally just […]

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 […]

What would you do if you were having chronic skin conditions? Well, if you were Deanna Wallin, a former nurse, you would foundNaples Soap Company. A Southwest Florida native, Deanna, worked in the healthcare industry for 15 years before opening her first retail store in Tin City in 2009. Today, Naples Soap Company operates 13 […]

Forgetting a word or phrase that you know you’re familiar with can be frustrating, but it happens to everyone. This phenomenon is often referred to metaphorically as something being on the “tip of your tongue.” It also has a technical name, “lethologica,” meaning “the inability to remember a particular word or name.” That term was […]

A Traffic Safety Action Plan Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 10 am — 11:30 am Estero Park & Recreation Center 920 Corkscrew Palms Blvd,in Estero, Florida. Road safety has become an increasing concern for many residents in greater Estero. The speakers will invite attendees to participate and provide feedback. The presentation will look at the high-injury […]

To place a classified ad Grandezza residents may e-mail [email protected]. An ad will run for THREE (3) MONTHS beginning with the first submission. Please inform us when the item has been sold or if you wish to have it deleted from the column. Also, youmust notify us to continue an ad for an additional cycle […]

In an effort to make the Grandezza interesting and readable to our residents, we invite you to share your stories, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome articles about books, travel, pets, sports, TV and movies, tech, and/or content that will get our community talking and sharing! Just avoid topics such as politics and religion in keeping […]