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Julie and Tim Applegate would seem to agree with a quote by Charles Dickens— ”What greater gift than the love of a cat.” And in their case, two is better than one. The Applegates named their two darling cats after golfers, since Tim is an avid golfer and Julie enjoys playing with the ladies. Rory’s […]

MICHELLE DEJOY’S VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb. shallots 1/2 cup mustard 1/2 cup honey 2 cups balsamic vinegar 1 qt. olive oil 1/4 cup basil 2 Tbsp. salt 2 Tbsp. pepper 2 Tbsp. sugar Tender lettuce and greens with flavor* Grated Pecorino Romano cheese. DIRECTIONS: 1) In a food processor or blender, purée the […]

The talented Grandezza Singers performed their Holiday Concert during our December luncheon. It filled everyone with holiday cheer and got them into the festive holiday spirit. Congratulations to Peggy Sloan on winning the beautiful bracelet. This month we celebrated the birthdays of Deborah Foster, Denise Grabowski, Lyn Lundell, Mary Melhorn, Carol Navigate, Vicki Shaw, Marea […]

In an effort to make the Grandezza Gazzette 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 […]

If mistaken words are used often enough, people start to repeat and transmit them in different forms. Here are some of the most common idioms that people mishear and misunderstand. If you hear Taylor Swift singing about “all the lonely Starbucks lovers“ on “Blank Space,” that’s a mondegreen, which is a misheard lyric that gets […]

THE AVAILABILITY AND BENEFITS OF ROBOTIC SURGERY HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive technique that allows surgeons to perform procedures with greater precision, flexibility, and control. This method utilizes a robotic arm and specialized instruments, which the surgeon controls, often with a console or computer system. Please read the […]

Grandezza will again host this two-day event to benefit Estero High School Students. The “Murder Mystery” Theme for this year’s Gala should provide lots of intrigue and excitement. You won’t want to miss the fun, delicious cuisine and the incredible live and silent auction items. No doubt it will be a thriller and at the […]

Will Be Honored At The Don Eslick Person Of The Year Award Dinner On Feb. 27, 2025 Join us on Thursday night, February 27, 2025, at the Estero Country Club at the Vines for a special occasion. We have the extraordinary opportunity to honor Joe and Joni Pavich, who will receive the prestigious Don Eslick […]

Vicki Baker’s Dozen Team for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation once again contributed to CCFA at The Take Steps SW Florida Walk that was recently held in West Palm Beach. The Team’s contributions totaled nearly $3000, significantly contributing to the $48,000 total funds raised during this event. While not all of the Grandezza’s team members […]

Since 1981, The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida has provided free, life-changing services including abuse determination, counseling and prevention programs. In 2023 over 2,000 children and families received services. CAC believes that every child deserves a safe, happy, and healthy future. Through the “Season of Giving” initiative, they bring holiday cheer to families in […]