Committee News

These two adorable Mini Goldendoodles are Captain 6 and Sailor 4 who own Donna and Brian Bohne. Captain is a total Mama’s boy who hates getting in trouble. On the other hand, there’s Sailor who is also known as Bossy Pants! She is super smart and learns commands and tricks in a flash. These two […]

Since 2021, Sew & Sews’ Holiday Tour of Homes has become an anticipated community event. On Sunday, December 8th, 2024, six homes will be on display decorated in their holiday finery. This year, we are excited to include a home decorated for Hanukkah! This wonderful event is the major fundraiser for Sew & Sews for […]

VERANDAH RESIDENTS VOLUNTEERING THROUGHOUT SWFL Golisano Children’s Hospital and Lee Health Outpatient Facility: The Sanctuary “The purpose of life is to matter, to be productive, to have it make some difference that you lived at all.” Ralph Waldo Emerson This ongoing series will document Verandah residents volunteering throughout SWFL and making a difference in the […]

HOT DAY SALAD IT’S TOO HOT TO TURN ON THE OVEN Let’s have a great salad for dinner tonight. MY FAVORITE SALAD FOR HOT EVENING • Butter lettuce • Golden beets that have been roasted in the oven, cubed • Goat cheese* • Green grapes, sliced in half Mix ingredients together and serve with vinaigrette. […]

Design Review: It is a widely used self-governance tool to maintain the cohesiveness and quality of life in a deed-restricted community. Verandah’s restrictions were secured to our deeds when we purchased our home. They are called Declaration of Covenant Design Review Committee: Committee members are homeowners that are appointed by the Board of Directors. This […]

WHAT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE IN INSTALLING THE NEW COMCAST FIBER OPTIC SYSTEM Throughout the summer, Comcast has been working closely with the VCA to install the underground fiber for Verandah’s new Internet and cable TV service. Comcast’s contractor is almost done with the underground construction work. Grass and landscape restoration is in progress. The […]

A large share of Verandah’s charm and appeal stems from its attention to landscaping. Beyond normal maintenance activities, the VCA provides $42,500 annually for landscape replacement. The need for replacements can be due to plant failure and disease, aged-out plant beds, car strikes, and hurricanes, like Helene, Milton, and other calamities. River Village Way at […]

Meet the VCA’s new Board members Jack Hauser and Logan McNeil Campbell. David Keeley has been reappointed for another term. Jack and his wife Lisa became Florida residents after spending decades in Minnesota. He has lived in Verandah and served as a Neighborhood Representative for about a year. Jack spent his entire professional career in […]

With more year-round residents, Verandah has continued to offer more events over the summer and this summer didn’t disappoint. Highlights included, revolving Tuesday member events featuring Karaoke, Trivia and Bingo. Golf events included the Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day Tournaments, the Summer Member Member, Sip and Swing and Nine and Dine events. The […]

Enrolling in Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments provides many benefits, making it an attractive option for managing your Verandah finances. The good news is that half of all Verandah homeowners are now enrolled and are worry free about making timely dues payments. Some of you have asked “why should I sign up for ACH” so […]