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Stress has long been viewed as the enemy. In the 1960s, the United States began its war on fat, with many people believing that all fat was bad for you. At an alarming rate, people began cutting fats from their diets. Over time, however; research showed that there are two types of fats: healthy and […]

Grandezza is proud to announce that our United Way Committee has been named Community Committee of the Year by the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades. Dennis Noice and Bill Motzer accepted the prestigious honor on behalf of the committee from United Way Board Member Carolyn Rogers at a recent United Way ceremony. The […]

Southwest Florida is a biodiversity hotspot and home to a wonderfully amazing collection of wildlife. Living in Grandezza means we are really lucky to share this area with large iconic mammals, reptiles and marine life, and such an absurd array of birds that it’s impossible to count them all. Wading birds, shore birds, songbirds, raptors, […]

A nation’s flag is not merely a piece of cloth used to identify a country or mark territory. It also allows people with a shared culture to celebrate what unites and represents them. In other words, flags matter — which may help explain why the American flag has gone through no fewer than 27 iterations. […]

Have you recently gotten a text saying you did not pay an outstanding traffic ticket yet you have no memory of it? Be wary of such a text because it is probably a scam. Read on for advice on how not to fall for such texts. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles […]

I have always loved walking as a form of exercise, yes, but also as a way of slowing down and truly taking in the world around you. Whether traveling by car, bus, train, or plane, you simply can’t absorb your surroundings the way you can on foot. On our trips, Myrna Wernick and I make […]

In a community like Grandezza where neighbors look out for one another, public safety is a shared responsibility. One valuable partner in that effort is Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping law enforcement solve crimes and keep our region secure. WHAT IS CRIME STOPPERS? Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers provides a simple […]

Do you live alone? The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida finds nearly 22 percent of seniors, 65 and older live alone, putting them at risk for social isolation and other safety concerns. Maybe you’re not a senior, but are still living solo. Living alone safely requires proactive habits: locking all doors/windows, using deadbolts, and […]