Right Plant, Right Place
October brings relief for us and our plants. If you want to refresh or renew your current landscape, Fall is a good time to do so. Lower temperatures and ample rainfall allow new plantings to establish and thrive through the winter months. Choosing the right plant for the right place can be challenging. In addition […]
5th Annual Verandah Turkey Trot Fundraiser & Pickleball Round Robin Dink, Wobble & Give!
Grab your friends, family, and even your pets, and join us for either the Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot Walk/Run or Dink, Wobble and Give Fundraiser on Wednesday, November 26. Dress in your best Thanksgiving-themed outfits or festive colors and run or walk the 5K (3.1 miles) or play round robin pickleball to support a great […]
Keeping Verandah Homes Safe from Rain Events
PART ONE – THE EFFECTS OF INCREASING STORMWATER Major stormwater events in the U.S. are occurring more often because of a changing climate, which is fueling heavier rainfall and more intense storms. At the same time, aging infrastructure and ongoing urban development are making flooding impacts worse in many regions. Southwest Florida has seen increasingly […]
Verandah Community University: Season Three
Verandah Community University, VCU, is excited to launch its third season of programming. This season promises to be a winner with an outstanding roster of speakers on a wide range of topics. Opening day is Monday, October 13, 2025. 4-5:30 p.m. in the River House. The topic is “Rights, Revolution and ‘Louie Louie’: The untold […]
VERANDAH COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY PRESENTS
Work To Update Verandah’s Governing Documents Has Begun
Verandah’s governing documents (e.g., Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation) were adopted in 2002. Over the past 20+ years Florida HOA law has changed, management best practices have evolved, and the needs of our community have changed. Equally important is that in 2026 it is likely the developer will […]
5th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes
Holiday Decorations on the Neighborhood Entry Features
With autumn almost upon us our thoughts begin to turn toward the holidays and we start getting ready to decorate once again. For the VCA it is necessary to have guidelines in place to maintain a harmonious look within the community, to promote safety and to limit damage to the monuments. Most of the 33 neighborhood monuments at the front […]
Summer Well Spent
It’s been a busy summer—projects progressed, routines reshuffled, and our team has been hard at work. As September rolls in, we’re taking a breath, taking stock, and preparing for an even sharper season ahead. Here’s what’s been happening, and what’s next: • FPL: FPL has completed replacement of their utility poles within the community. In […]
Design Modification Forms Needed for External Improvements
At a recent meeting of the VCA Board of Directors the ongoing issue of some homeowners not filing or receiving approval of a Design Modification Form (DMF) prior to commencing external improvements to their homes was discussed. This past winter, in an effort to increase compliance, the Verandah View ran a series of articles about […]