Strictly Beesness
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 […]
Sew & Sews’ Charity Begins at Home: Verandah Cares
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 […]
Let’s Go to Dinner
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, […]
Verandah’s Weatherman: Ted Shapiro
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 […]
The VCA is Looking for Volunteers
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 […]
Design Review Process – Part Two: The Design Guidelines
The Design Review Guidelines provide an overall framework and set of standards that govern changes in all exterior additions, removal or any type of exterior construction to any part of your property and include landscaping, painting and any accessory or other item on the lot. As discussed in Part One of this series, it is […]
Fruit, Florida and Felony
On January 6, 2025 the Verandah Community University (VCU) will host Annabelle Tometich. Annabelle went from medical-school reject, to line cook, to journalist, to author. She spent 18 years as a food writer, editor, and restaurant critic for The News-Press in her hometown of Fort Myers, Florida. Her first book is “The Mango Tree: A […]
Remembering and Creating Holiday Traditions
It has been written that holiday traditions, such as Christmas and Hannukah celebrations, are deeply significant social customs. They are filled with meaning that engages not only the family but also friends within communities. Verandah has many such traditions that make it a special place to be. What are some of these traditions? Let’s begin […]
Christmas Tree– Artificial or Real?
The Christmas tree, whether artificial or fresh, lightens up many a home during the holiday season. The tradition of the Christmas tree started in Germany and was introduced to America by German settlers in the 1800s. In the beginning, the Christmas tree was viewed as a pagan symbol in America and not readily accepted until […]
