The Lee County Fertilizer Ordinance takes effect on June 1. DO MORE BY DOING LESS Doing your part to preserve our water quality is as simple as doing less yardwork! During the rainy summer season, unnecessary fertilizing and improper fertilizer application can result in runoff that sends nutrients meant to feed your lawn into our waterways […]

This is the fourth article in a series about what Developer Settlement is, how it is unfolding in Verandah, and the implications for homeowners. It is a common legal process that occurs when the developer of a community, in this case Kolter, turns over governance to its residents, the Verandah Community Association.  This article focuses […]

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 and the National Hurricane Center began issuing daily “tropical outlooks” on May 15. We can’t stop hurricane season every year, but we can be prepared to keep ourselves and our homes safe. We encourage you to use our helpful tools to stay informed about […]

The Great Blue Heron: Verandah’s Majestic Sentinel When you think of the birds that define Verandah’s ponds, the Great Blue Heron likely comes to mind. Towering and elegant, this bird is a common, yet awe-inspiring sight around the ponds and waterways of Verandah. Whether patiently hunting along the water’s edge or gliding overhead with slow, […]

The “Deans” of Verandah Community University thank all the residents who attended the above events for the 2024-2025 semesters. We had great attendance ranging from 60 to 130 participants with a variety of speakers for everyone’s enjoyment. Four of the classes were presented by outside speakers and three were from residents. We are just as […]

If you are looking for some great entertainment on a Friday evening, look no further than the Art Walk and Music Walk which happen monthly from 6 to 10 p.m. in the downtown River District. On the first Friday of each month, the Art Walk fills First Street with exhibits of local and regional artists […]

JULY ON THE WATER As we progress into the heat of summer, fishing both inshore and offshore can still be good, just prepare for hot days and keep an eye on the weather. Many anglers prefer to get an early start and off the water ahead of the midday heat and afternoon storms. Inshore, the […]

Lily & Reggie are both rescues from Philadelphia who had a rough start to life, but are now living their best lives in Verandah. These two adorable dogs are Lily who is about 5 and Reggie who is about 10. They love their walks on the nature trails and meeting up with their neighborhood dog […]

In the May 2025 edition of the Verandah View the article announcing the appointment of five homeowners to serve on the VCA Governance Committee incorrectly spelled the name of one of the new members. The correct spelling is Janie DeVries

Often mistaken for dead trees during the winter season, the family of Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtles, are bursting forth with blooms ranging from white to deep magenta. At Edison and Ford Winter Estates, we have an unusually rare collection of species, as well as some uniquely tropical specimens. The old-world spelling of crape probably originated in […]