Paradise Grande Bavaro opened Dec 2001. I am staying there Feb 23 to Mar 2 myself, so I was searching for the same information, and yes-it is open! Another great site that you may want to check out is www.debbiesdominicantravel.com, I found this site really informative. There are lots of reviews on resorts in the DR, and pictures too! There is only one review on this particular resort...but it's positive Maybe we'll see you there!
I'm hoping that as soon as you get home you might post here so we can know what we're in for from March 8-15!! I can only think that if this is at Bavaro, it will be beautiful as I've stayed at other resorts there and it was amazing.