The wetlands, waters, and woodlands of Southwest Florida are home to hundreds of bird species. Over the coming months, the Verandah View will feature some of the interesting native birds that nest alongside us right here in the ecosystems of Verandah. Whether you are an experienced bird watcher or simply someone who enjoys watching our […]

Among the ponds of Verandah, a unique bird may catch your eye—or your ear. The Limpkin, with its striking chocolate-brown body streaked with white, is a bird known for its loud cry. Their vocalizations are among the most distinctive in the bird world, ranging from piercing screams to softer calls that carry over long distances. […]

In the spring of 2022, the VCA used an electronic speed monitor in four different locations on Verandah Boulevard to learn more about vehicles speeds. Verandah Boulevard is a private street and the posted speed limit is 25 MPH. The device documented that 20% of all vehicles were traveling over 30 MPH with top speeds […]

In 2003, when Verandah was founded, the Verandah Fund was established. The money in the Fund is provided by a homebuyer when they purchase a resale property in Verandah. (They put 1/4 of 1% of the purchase price in the Fund.) The Fund is managed for Verandah by the Collaboratory – a southwest Florida nonprofit […]

During the winter months as we enjoy the respite from heat and humidity, so do our plants. It is during this time that trees, shrubs and perennials slow their growth to conserve energy and prepare for the warmer months ahead when they will again become lush and vibrant. In South Florida, because temperatures remain warm […]

On January 9, 2025, The Verandah Garden Club sponsored a Container Gardening Program at the VCA offices. Noted Horticulture Programs Coordinator/Horticulture Specialist, Karen Maxwell from the Edison and Ford Winter Estates presented a fact-filled program. With many suggestions for what to put in your planters, Karen shared tips of what to do and not do […]

At this time 1,160 homeowners in Verandah have consented to receive meeting notices and to vote on issues electronically. This means 400 +/- homeowners have not completed the form that allows them to get materials electronically which requires the office to use the Post Office. The last time the office had to mail information to […]

Literally and figuratively change is just around the corner and with it many more people, cars, and construction vehicles. In the past 10 years, the average daily traffic count on Palm Beach Boulevard has increased from 26,000 to 36,000. The FDOT believes there could be over 50,000 vehicles a day on Palm Beach Boulevard within […]

Sometimes you meet someone and know immediately that person will be a good friend, whether it be a neighbor, girlfriend, golf pal…. or a dog! The gift of friendship happened for six dogs and their owners at the Verandah “Big Dog” park. For ten years a group of dogs who are known as the Dog […]