Fitness & Court Sports News October 2024
Verandah Group Fitness Classes We offer a diverse range of group fitness classes designed forall fitness levels and interests. Whether you’re looking to increase your strength and flexibility, or find your zen, we have a class for you. Choose from 14 different styles of classes, including yoga, stretch, spin, strength, cardio, barre, aqua, circuit training, […]
Visions Of Sugar Plums – The Verandah Miracle Workers
It all started nearly 20 years ago when a few Verandah women got to together to help a local family that was struggling to have Christmas for their kids. Fast forward to today, and that small house party has grown to hundreds of Verandah residents volunteering and raising money to provide presents and meals for […]
Fall/Winter Golf Events
Fall Classic October 18-20 Nine & Dine October 23 Sip & Swing October 25 Sip & Swing November 8 Nine & Dine November 13 Men’s Member-Member November 15-16 Stroke Play Ladies Member-Member November 21-22 Stroke Play Ladies Guest Day December 3 Men’s Guest Play December 5 Sip & Swing December 6 Nine and […]
Hurricane Season Is Not Over Yet
Hurricane season in Florida officially runs from June 1 to November 30. So far, the Atlantic hurricane season has been less active than expected. This marks the first time in 27 years that not a single named storm, those with winds of at least 39 mph, has developed in the Atlantic between Aug. 21 and […]
Let’s Go To Dinner
This restaurant is located near The Bell Tower Mall and serves authentic Mexican cuisine. While I try to focus on reviewing food items there is a cocktail I cannot pass up. The Cantina Mojito is a must have, with rum, hand muddled fresh mint, lime and cane sugar, well, I’m in heaven. To begin your […]
Pet Of The Month
This month’s Pet of the Month is Callie, the gorgeous silver Weimeraner who lives with Ilona and Norm Toback. This playful lady keeps Norm and Ilona entertained with her playfulness and winning personality. Callie feels she has the best parents of all! You can see Callie strutting her stuff with Norm accompanying her on their […]
Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses are an important part of Florida landscaping, adding movement, texture, form, and interest to landscaped areas. Two popular grasses used throughout the Verandah are the native, Muhly and Fakahatchee. Both grasses are used in both commercial and home settings. Muhly grass is tough and versatile. It’s most noted for its colorful blooms that […]
Verandah Community University -Next Semester’s Lineup
Verandah Community University (VCU) is excited to start off this semester with a presentation by NFL referee and Fort Myers attorney Jeffrey Rice, known as “The Lawman of the Line.” Jeffrey will share stories from his NFL career that has included 400 games, 24 post-season assignments, four Pro Bowls and three Super Bowls. Please join […]
What Is Light Pollution And What Can We Do About It
The electric lightbulb is one of the greatest human inventions. It can be a beautiful thing that guides us home when the sun goes down, keeps us safe, and makes our homes cozy and bright. However, too much of a good thing is known as light pollution. It is the excessive or inappropriate use of […]









