Over 250 ladies attended The Little Black Dress cocktail party hosted by the Verandah Women’s Social Club on October 29th in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over $5,000 was raised from the sale of raffle tickets and the money was sent to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. A pop-up fashion show also took place […]

This adorable Poodle puppy is Biscuit who is very cuddly, loving and knows no strangers. He loves to give kisses, so, if you see Biscuit around the neighborhood, be ready for some exuberant meetings! Biscuit owns Janet Pagano and Dennis Bowen. A beloved pet’s photo, whether dog, cat, horse, bird, or fish will be featured […]

Paul Shannon, our apiarist, has a twenty-year career in beekeeping, and what started out as a hobby became his passion. That passion encouraged him to start his own company, Strictly Beesness, and he’s been working with bees ever since.Although golf course communities use fertilizers and sprays, they have course managers who are concerned about the […]

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CRACKED PEPPER AND DIJON MUSTARD This is a great holiday recipe that I made for many years. INGREDIENTSPeppercorns INSTRUCTIONSCoarsely grind all peppercorns in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Transfer peppercorns to a bowl. Mix in salt. Whisk mustard, butter, and chopped parsley in a medium bowl to blend. Rub mustard […]

Sew & Sews supports local nonprofits by providing handmade items to help improve the lives of the men, women and children they serve. The process starts when someone emails [email protected] with the name and address of a Verandah resident with health issues who could benefit from receiving one of our gifts. Seat belt protectors work […]

Chops features an excellent selection of American, Japanese and Australian “butcher shop” cuts. For starters I can recommend the Big Bacon. This appetizer features chunks of cherrywood smoked pork belly in a champagne vinaigrette and garnished with candied jalapeños. Where salads are concerned try the stacked heirloom tomatoes. This dish includes roasted red onions, arugula, […]

THANKS FROM A GRATEFUL COMMUNITY When local weather sources announce a hurricane brewing in the Atlantic, Verandah neighbors turn to Verandah Facebook for answers from our resident meteorologist, Ted Shapiro. Verandah is located in Flood Zone A, which is always the first zone recommended for evacuation. However, our community is built on higher ground than […]

Do you love being outdoors, meeting people from around the country and the world, and sharing your knowledge of nature? Then volunteering at Manatee Park might be perfect for you! Concerned you don’t know much about Florida plants and animals? Manatee Park volunteers attend training sessions to learn the information needed to share with visitors. […]

VCA COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE SEEKS NEW MEMBERS The VCA Communications Committee is recruiting homeowners willing to share their talents, expertise, and time for the betterment of our Community. The homeowner led Communications Committee works closely with the Board, VCA Staff and the other VCA committees to develop and implement effective communications. These communications vehicles include the […]

9 PRINCIPLES OF FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING The VCA Landscape Committee will host its next seminar on December 12th at the VCA Offices. Sheryl Van der Heiden MS, Extension Agent II Residential Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension Lee County will share her comprehensive knowledge of gardening in Floridaand answer all of your gardening questions. What you do in your […]