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VERANDAH’S BALD-HEADED BIRD: THE WOOD STORK There’s something timeless about the sight of a wood stork wading through the ponds of Verandah. With their long legs, slightly hunched shoulders, dark bald heads and heavy, down-curved bills, these prehistoric-looking birds hold a special place in Verandah’s natural world. At first glance, a wood stork might look […]

LIZZIE The adorable Lizzie catches your eye with her warm smile and interesting markings. Lizzie is a 2 year, 7 month old “F1” sheepadoodle (first generation offspring from a purebred Old English Sheep Dog mother and Standard Poodle father). This Southern beauty who was born, raised and trained in North Carolina, loves her daily exercise […]

THE LAKE HOUSE This casual restaurant has one major thing going for it – it is close to Verandah. We had great hopes for this spot when it first opened but it had a revolving door of management teams and could not decide on a style or menu. We decided to give it one more […]

A CITRUS TREE ON THE FORD PROPERTY AT THE ESTATES WITH LAST YEAR’S FRUIT Recently, a team from the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) in Immokalee visited Edison and Ford Winter Estates to discuss the work they are doing on behalf of the estates to save the Henry Ford citrus grove […]

THIS HURRICANE SEASON, PREPARE TO AVOID THE SCAMS Weather forecasters are predicting an above-average hurricane season this year. When it comes to planning for a possible weather emergency, the more you know—and the earlier you know it—the better prepared you’ll be to avoid weather-related scams and fraud. Kick-start your to do list so you’re ready […]

WHY ROUTINE BODYWORK IS MORE THAN A LUXURY—IT’S A LIFESTYLE In today’s high-stress, always-on world, many of us are seeking effective, sustainable ways to care for our bodies and minds. While the occasional massage may offer momentary relief, consistent massage therapy brings long-lasting, transformative benefits. Here’s how incorporation massage into your regular wellness routine can […]

Who wants to heat up the kitchen in July? Not I! Summer is here! It’s time for cookouts, barbecues, pool parties and picnics! Happy eating! This recipe is popular with kids and adults and can be altered many ways. It makes terrific leftovers too! 6 to 8 hours to make • Serves 6 to 8 […]

The Lee County Fertilizer Ordinance takes effect on June 1. DO MORE BY DOING LESS Doing your part to preserve our water quality is as simple as doing less yardwork! During the rainy summer season, unnecessary fertilizing and improper fertilizer application can result in runoff that sends nutrients meant to feed your lawn into our waterways […]

This is the fourth article in a series about what Developer Settlement is, how it is unfolding in Verandah, and the implications for homeowners. It is a common legal process that occurs when the developer of a community, in this case Kolter, turns over governance to its residents, the Verandah Community Association.  This article focuses […]