Art and Dance Bring Joy to the GirlFriends
In April, the GirlFriends once again showcased their beautiful artwork. The art interest group, is led by Carol Ann Levi and meets weekly during season. It’s always such a treat to see their creations. Jeanne Basso, the founder of Grandezza GirlFriends in 2011, shared the history of how it came to fruition, including our butterfly […]
Singing Our Thanks!
A heartfelt thank you to our Grandezza Singers friends and supporters! Your enthusiasm and encouragement made the 2025–2026 season truly special. We’re already looking ahead to next season with excitement, as new music and new members are on the horizon. Interested in joining us? Reach out to any Grandezza Singers member and be part of […]
Grandezza Resident Reports Scam Incident
The following was documented by a Grandezza resident who was smart enough not to be convinced by a scammer to pay $30,000 to avoid immediate arrest: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 3:20 PM Someone left a message on my phone identifying themselves as Lt. John Stewart calling from 239-392-6892. I answered the call when that phone […]
What You Need to Know About Crypto
Cryptocurrency (crypto) was first launched publicly in 2009, in the form of Bitcoin. Since that time, more than 25,000 other cryptocurrencies have been introduced, and the form of digital currency continues to garner attention. What exactly is cryptocurrency? How is it used? Read on to find out the basic facts about this digital asset. What […]
Memorable Florida Hurricanes
Beware Of Quishing
WHAT IS QUISHING? Quishing or QR Code Phishing, is where scammers use fraudulent QR codes to trick victims to fraudulent websites designed to steal sensitive information. QR codes are very common, and their destination URL is hidden until after the code is scanned. Scammers put these codes in high-traffic or high-trust environments to exploit everyday […]
Engage Estero News
THE ROAD AHEAD: ESTERO TRAFFIC BRIEFING NOISE ON INTERSTATE 75 EXPANSION A CONCERN A large turnout of 130 Estero area residents identified their most important road and traffic issues at an April 17th Engage Estero Community Meeting. Don Scott, AICP, Executive Director of Lee County’s Metropolitan Planning Office addressed the residents and informed them of […]
Grandezza Classified Ads
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 […]
Master POA Report
What a wonderful season we have had at Grandezza as we begin to wrap things up. Some of you may have already left, while others will be heading out later this month or in early May. For those who have left or are leaving soon – safe travels and have a great summer. For those […]
The Dangers of Speeding on Florida’s Roads
In Florida, speeding-related crashes remain a serious concern. These incidents resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities, underscoring the very real consequences of driving too fast. Speeding isn’t limited to highways. It also includes driving too fast on neighborhood streets or failing to adjust for road, weather, or traffic conditions. As we all learned when obtaining […]