Master POA Report
What a difference a few weeks make! Our roads are now moving pretty well and the restaurant lines are shorter! The rainy, windy season has started but no storms are on the horizon yet as I write this. The May Master Board meeting will be followed by our usual three-month summer break. During the summer, […]
Holidays of June
June marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere, although here in SW Florida we’re accustomed to summer weather all year long. In the United States Flag Day (June 14th) celebrates the adoption of the flag of the U.S. on that day in 1777 by resolution of the […]
Be True to You
Yvette Bernosky, B.Ms., Director of Fitness & Wellness, The Club at Grandézza I could feel my body rocking back and forth with a gentle, peaceful energy. As I led this meditation on self-love, I was speaking from a state of transcendence. Inspired by my spirit, the words flowed naturally from me to the others in […]
Tennis Corner
The Smarter Way to Be Aggressive: Placing Big Shots in Conservative Targets When we talk about aggressive tennis, it’s easy to imagine line-painting winners, risky angles, and highlight-reel shots. But here’s the truth: the best aggressive players in the world aren’t trying to hit the lines. They’re hitting aggressive shots—yes —but aiming for conservative targets. […]
Reader’s Corner
Marjan Kamali’s The Lion Women of Tehran is a compelling exploration of family, identity, and courage set against the backdrop of Iran’s complex social and political landscape. Kamali, known for her nuanced storytelling in novels like The Stationery Shop delivers a powerful narrative that highlights key historical events in Iran, such as the Westernization under […]
Travel Corner
Witnessing the Engineering Marvel of the Panama Canal Bruce and I were ready to continue traveling the world, so we boarded the Viking Mars cruise ship at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on February 7th, 2025 and set sail on our Panama Canal adventure. The trip began with two relaxing days at sea enjoying classical […]
Writers Wanted!
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 […]
Pet Corner
Bogey’s and My Journey You can often see Bogey and me taking short walks in Villa Grande. And, if you’re an early bird, you can find us out and about with flashlight in hand (Sarah’s hand – not Bogey’s). It wasn’t that long ago that the two of us would walk up to the clubhouse […]
United Way Achieves Record Campaign Goal!
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has once again rallied the community, raising an incredible $11.3 million to support local partner agencies. For 32 years, this region has consistently demonstrated the power of unity and generosity, providing that together, we can make a real difference. A heartfelt thank you to the Grandezza Community – […]
Calling All Pet Owners!
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 […]