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If you enjoyed reading Mark Twain’s classic The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn years ago and remember some of the situations that Huck got into, this reader recommends Percival Everett’s James, 2024 winner of the National Book Award for Fiction. James is a retelling of Mark Twain’s classic story but with a new 21st Century take. […]

 JP’S CHICKEN SALAD 2 pounds cooked and diced chicken breasts 4 stalks Celery, small dice 1 White Onion, small dice 1/2 Cup Mayo 1 Cup White Grapes, halved 1 Cup Candied Pecans Salt and Pepper to taste 1) When the chicken is cooled, dice and place in a mixing bowl. 2) Dice the veggies and […]

TOURING THE CONTINENT OF OCEANIA Bruce and I have been blessed with a shared “Love of Travel.” Over our twenty years together, we have explored six continents and recently toured Oceania, which includes Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and other South Pacific islands. Antarctica remains the only continent we’ve yet to visit, though we came close […]

Work on the Village of Estero’s Corkscrew Road Shared Use Path project has begun! This project constructs a 10-foot wide asphalt pathway on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Palermo Lake Court, and 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk from east of Palermo Lake Court that connects to the sidewalk that […]

Walking and bicycling in our beautiful community is fun, healthy, and a great family activity but a bicycle isn’t a toy, it’s a vehicle and while walking there are some simple rules to follow to insure your safety. Florida leads the country in most bicycle and pedestrian fatalities. Florida has been one of the top […]

MEET JACK AKA JACKIE, JACK JR, JACK-O-LANTERN, JACK-ATTACK, JACK-JACK AND EVEN JACK SPARROW Jack aka Jackie, Jack JR, Jack-o-lantern, Jack- Attack, Jack- Jack, and only when he has the zoomies Jack Sparrow will be 3 years old on St. Patrick’s Day and is an adorable Sheepadoodle. In case you are wondering, a Sheepadoodle is a […]

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 […]

Every year for the past several years, we have had a donation drive for Lee County Animal services. In addition to the Lee County Shelter, there are multiple rescue organizations who benefit from our donations. The shelter actively seeks out fosters and rescue organizations to take animals until they can find a good home. Some […]

MARCH 28, 2025 MARCH 28, 2025 Mark your calendars now for March 28th at 5:30 PM in the Grand Ballroom. The Grandezza Singers will take the stage with an expanded repertoire of long-time favorites and a few surprises. Even more of your friends have become members, expanding the overall sound of the group. Spring also […]

Heart disease is often seen as a “man’s disease,” but it’s actually the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States. However, women face unique risk factors and challenges when it comes to diagnosing and treating heart disease. Dr. Malissa Wood, Vice President and Chief Physician Executive at the Lee […]