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From Allegra Goodman, an acclaimed writer of historical fiction, comes Isola, a stunning medieval thriller based on a true story of a young 16th century French noblewoman, who survived after being cast off on an uninhabited island off the coast of North America and lived to tell her story. After the untimely deaths of her […]

During the summer months in Southwest Florida full time residents and vacationers enjoy light traffic on the roads, restaurants reward us with numerous specials, and reservations are much easier to obtain. While the summer months of July and August are often associated with school vacations and sunny weather in the Northern Hemisphere, we tend to […]

On a warm summer morning, dust rises with each strike of a horse’s hoof as José Fonseca gallops across Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula to begin his day’s work. Looking at this vibrant man, you might assume he is in his seventies. In reality, José is 100 years old. In Loma Linda, California, 94-year-old Marion Westermeter […]

For this month’s recipe, I stuck to the “Season of Grilling” theme. A “Chimichurri” Sauce is the perfect accompaniment to anything grilled. Fish, chicken and especially beef. By origin this sauce originates from Argentina. It will remind you of “Pesto” but with Parsley or a “Gremolata” but wet with Vinegar and Oil. We used this […]

Many folks are enhancing the beauty of Grandezza by growing orchids outside on trees. You can see them blooming on the golf course and in most neighborhoods. These gorgeous flowers are quite remarkable and can survive indefinitely on trees during the summer months—often for decades! Southwest Florida’s summer provides high ambient humidity and warm temperatures, […]

We all love our dogs—they’re part of the Grandezza family! But no one enjoys stepping in or seeing dog waste left behind on sidewalks, lawns, or common areas. Please be a responsible pet owner and pick up after your dog every time. Dog waste is not only unpleasant, it can spread bacteria and harm our […]

Tell the rest of Grandezza about your beloved pet! Share favorite stories that reveal your pet’s personality in 300-600 words and we’ll feature your pet with a few pictures in the next issue of the Grandezza Gazzette. Send your article to: [email protected].

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 […]

Southwest Florida’s Master of the Sky Each spring I enjoy seeing the first arrival of the majestic Swallow-tailed Kite. None of the many remarkable birds that call Southwest Florida home captures the imagination quite like these graceful fliers. Its striking black-and-white plumage, long pointed wings, and deeply forked tail make this elegant raptor appear almost […]