Hurricane Plan 2025
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 and the National Hurricane Center began issuing daily “tropical outlooks” on May 15. We can’t stop hurricane season every year, but we can be prepared to keep ourselves and our homes safe. We encourage you to use our helpful tools to stay informed about […]
A Guide to Verandah’s Native Birds
The Great Blue Heron: Verandah’s Majestic Sentinel When you think of the birds that define Verandah’s ponds, the Great Blue Heron likely comes to mind. Towering and elegant, this bird is a common, yet awe-inspiring sight around the ponds and waterways of Verandah. Whether patiently hunting along the water’s edge or gliding overhead with slow, […]
School’s Out for the Summer!
The “Deans” of Verandah Community University thank all the residents who attended the above events for the 2024-2025 semesters. We had great attendance ranging from 60 to 130 participants with a variety of speakers for everyone’s enjoyment. Four of the classes were presented by outside speakers and three were from residents. We are just as […]
Art and Music Lively Fun Walks
If you are looking for some great entertainment on a Friday evening, look no further than the Art Walk and Music Walk which happen monthly from 6 to 10 p.m. in the downtown River District. On the first Friday of each month, the Art Walk fills First Street with exhibits of local and regional artists […]
Pet of the Month
Lily & Reggie are both rescues from Philadelphia who had a rough start to life, but are now living their best lives in Verandah. These two adorable dogs are Lily who is about 5 and Reggie who is about 10. They love their walks on the nature trails and meeting up with their neighborhood dog […]
VCA Board Appoints Five Homeowners to Serve on the VCA Governance Committee – A Correction
In the May 2025 edition of the Verandah View the article announcing the appointment of five homeowners to serve on the VCA Governance Committee incorrectly spelled the name of one of the new members. The correct spelling is Janie DeVries
What’s Blooming: Crape Myrtle
Often mistaken for dead trees during the winter season, the family of Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtles, are bursting forth with blooms ranging from white to deep magenta. At Edison and Ford Winter Estates, we have an unusually rare collection of species, as well as some uniquely tropical specimens. The old-world spelling of crape probably originated in […]
Catch The Action
June On The Water Warm sunny days with calm seas followed by afternoon thunderstorms is our typical weather pattern for June as summer sets in. Although Southwest Florida is rapidly growing, you notice a big decline of boaters and anglers over the next several months. As far as fishing goes there will be good days […]
Consumer Alerts
SEEMINGLY URGENT SECURITY MESSAGES COULD LEAD TO TECH SUPPORT SCAMS You’re online and get a message or pop-up alerting you to a problem with your computer. The message might even say or suggest it’s from Microsoft, Apple, or Geek Squad. Should you click immediately to see what it’s about? No, and here’s why. That urgent […]
The Verandah/St. Vincent de Paul Charity Garage Sale
A Community Event That Makes a Difference The 16th Annual Verandah/St. Vincent de Paul Garage Sale was a huge success! Dozens of Verandah volunteers sold $35,327 worth of goods donated almost entirely by the Verandah Community. Co-chairing the efforts were Sharon Coburn, Carrie Meier, and Karen Parker. All proceeds went to the local charities listed […]