Committee News

How does the VCA Board take the pulse of the community on issues that concern you? Who is responsible for communicating your concerns to the VCA Board? The Neighborhood Representatives. You have one. Each of our neighborhoods does. While the Board manages all facets of our small “village,” the Neighborhood Reps help guide the Board […]

In the late 1990s the Bonita Bay Group (BBG) began to assemble 1500+ acres of grazing and agricultural lands for what they would eventually call Verandah. Their vision was of “a golf-oriented, nature-centric residential community”. In 2002 the Verandah West Community Development District, a special-purpose local government, was formed to fund and maintain infrastructure covering […]

DAVID KEELEY This another in our series of articles looking into the workings of VCA committees. This article is on the Office Planning Work Group. The VCA’s Office Planning Work Group is assisting the Board to secure a long-term functional and cost-effective location to conduct VCA business that meets homeowner and organizational needs. The VCA […]

In February 2026 the VCA board adopted an Organizational Handbook. The handbook’s purpose is to provide Verandah’s homeowners, including new Board and Committee members, with an understanding of how the Verandah Community Association (VCA) is organized and operates. It is a common tool homeowner associations nationwide use to help people better understand how decisions are […]

JACK HAUSER This is another in our series of articles looking into the workings of VCA Committees. This article is on the Finance Committee chaired by Jack Hauser. The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing all financial affairs of the Verandah Community Association (VCA) The annual expenses of the Community exceed $6 million, with the […]

The Verandah Community University (VCU) has just finished its third season of programming and is working hard on next year’s line-up. From the first presentation by Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven to the most recent speaker on how new medicines are discovered, there have been a wide array of speakers on subjects including bees, […]

In the first 60 days of the Fund homeowner response has been amazing. More than 70 homeowners have donated – some making multi-year commitments. “We are excited that Kolter Hospitality and Hampton Golf made a combined gift of $50,000” said Doug Van Nostran, President of the Fund. VEERF is a non-profit, charitable organization recognized by […]

Dear Fellow Residents, Thank you for taking the time to respond to our recent survey on the communications provided by the Verandah Community Association (VCA). The survey was completed by over 350 residents. We received a wealth of feedback that has enabled us to have a better understanding of how well you feel you are […]

In recent months a number of questions have been raised by residents about the VCA guidelines regarding holiday decorations and lighting. In light of this, it seems timely and worthwhile to review and publish our use restrictions and policies on these topics. If you have any questions about these topics, please feel free to contact […]

Do you have an interesting background or skill you’d be willing to share with other Verandah residents? Verandah Community University is filling its roster for the 2026-27 school year and looking for people with varied backgrounds and stories to tell. Verandah Community University is a member-run organization that presents an educational/entertaining program one Monday per […]