Information / Education

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. […]

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, you must notify us to continue an ad for an additional […]

Have you ever gotten a bizarre or unexpected text from a number you do not recognize? Be wary, as it could be a scammer seeking your personal and financial information. Here we discuss the current common scams, how to protect yourself, and how to report the annoying (and bogus) messages. How many times recently have […]