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Like dark clouds morphing in the sky, such was the nature of my mind. Sadness mixed with grief set in as I wilted, somber and alone. The pain came unannounced. Time stood still, and heaviness settled deep in my heart. I thought I had been coasting along just fine, though this year was filled with […]

The Grandezza United Way Committee is proud to announce that our Grandezza Community United Way Campaign has not only achieved 100% of our campaign goal this year but has now exceeded $2.1 million in total donations since the campaign’s inception in 2009. On behalf of the Lee County United Way, we want to express our […]

MESSAGE FROM THE GOLF PROFESSIONAL As our season continues, we wish to address a few recurring concerns. The golf course is reserved for golfers with scheduled tee times. Please check in before playing, as this helps maintain the integrity of our membership. Although the course is a green space, walking, biking, or allowing pets on […]

Last month we celebrated Mardi Gras, so this month we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. March 17 was always a day we celebrated back in Cleveland. I remember my Mom taking me and my brothers out of school to go to the Parade. This was a big deal! So, I have lived with this all my […]

DISCOVERING IRELAND’S HEART AND SOUL On this wonderful trip to The Emerald Island we flew from Cleveland to Shannon, Ireland, where we joined a CIE tour called The Ireland South Day Tripper. After checking in at the historic 18th-century family-run Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, we headed into town. Known as one of the prettiest […]

Music and community will come together when The Grandezza Singers present their Ninth Annual Spring Concert on March 27 at 5 p.m. in the Grand Dining Room. Composed of friends and neighbors from within Grandezza, the group is excited to share an evening of familiar, feel-good songs that are sure to have toes tapping and […]

We will be having our fourth annual drive for donations to help Lee County domestic shelters. The shelters actively seek out fosters and rescue organizations to take animals until they can find a good home. Some of the donations go to these groups to help them be able to continue their work. Food donations also […]

In February, the GirlFriends held a portrait of a bride luncheon. Leigh Ann Brown shared her extraordinary collection of 18 bridal gowns, some more than 100 years old. It was fascinating to see how times have changed. As part of the program, GirlFriends submitted their own bridal photos. We are so grateful to Kevin Ryan […]

Engage Estero is pleased to announce two extremely important upcoming meetings. On March 17th at 5 p.m., we have the Public Forum that will address where “Estero is headed? What will our Future be like? Details below. Then, on April 17th at the Estero Recreation Center, we have a review of our Road Infrastructure and […]