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As autumn settles in and many of you return to the courts after a summer or seasonal break, I want to take a moment to guide you back into your tennis routine thoughtfully and effectively. A layoff from the game—whether weeks or months—requires patience, focus, and a smart plan so that you can enjoy your […]

THE NEED TO REPLACE YOUR WEDGES PERIODICALLY One of the most overlooked areas of a player’s equipment is their wedges. Next to the putter, your wedge is likely the most used club. You should replace your wedges periodically because their performance degrades over time due to wear. Here’s why it’s important: WORN GROOVES REDUCE SPIN […]

A JOURNEY THROUGH SWITZERLAND: PEAKS, VILLAGES, AND MEMORIES High on my bucket list has always been a visit to Switzerland, and with this recent trip, I can finally check that one off. Traveling with Odysseys Travel, Mark and I came home with unforgettable memories of this high-altitude, breathtaking adventure. We arrived in Zurich, navigated our […]

Tell the rest of Grandezza about your beloved pet! Share favorite stories that reveal your pet’s personality in 300-600 words and we’ll feature your pet with a few pictures in the next issue of the Grandezza Gazzette. Send your article to: [email protected].

The Grandezza Singers are looking forward to another great season with fantastic Director, Barb Wischmeier, who makes every rehearsal both enjoyable and challenging. We are coming off our successful 5th season after enjoying a standing ovation in the club’s ballroom. As the anticipation builds, rehearsals will echo with renewed energy and ambition. Plans are underway […]

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 […]

The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently warned property owners of the continuing increase in reports of home title theft, or quit claim deed fraud. This type of fraud is usually not readily detectable until it is too late, and the homeowner discovers their property has been sold. What is it? […]

In the 15 years of Owning and Operating John Palmer’s Bistro 44 I never had a pastry chef. I would force my chefs out of their comfort zones and challenge them to make sweet things. Most of our recipes were relatively simple, but that’s not to say there wasn’t some competition to be creative and […]

In September the Girlfriends gathered for an intimate lunch in the small clubhouse dining room. Barbara Parsons, GirlFriends’ Secretary, reported that “It was very cozy and there was fabulous conversation.” Barb presented Pamela Williams with the bracelet and she led the celebration of Sara Locker’s birthday. We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programing in […]

Our September Greater Estero Community Report (GECR) gives a thorough update on urbanization in Greater Estero. Growth rates remain high, especially in East Corkscrew and within the Village. Estero’s population is projected to grow by over 8,000 within the next 2-3 years, whereas East Corkscrew is expected to reach approximately 60,000 residents within a decade. […]