Pet of the Month
“ScruffyCoopstock” was abandoned in the Everglades when he was a young dog, then rescued by a park ranger who brings strays to the nonprofit shelter in her yard. Today he’s 10 years old, the forever-treasured companion of Jane Cooper and Rollie Comstock. He appears to be a Dandie Dinmont Terrier from Scotland, distinguished by the […]
What’s Happening in Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) Right of Way Through Verandah
Did you know there are easement documents dating back sixty-five years that allow FPL to “… set and maintain poles and anchors; distribution and transmission lines; keep clear all trees, bushes and underbrush; and operate and maintain said lines …” right through the heart of Verandah? Following the unprecedented hurricane seasons of 2004-2005 FPL embarked […]
Music Bingo Dance Party
Back By Popular Demand! Tuesday, April 22 Tuesday, April 22 5:30 – 7:30 | The River House 5:30 – 7:30 – The River House What could be more fun than spending an evening with friends and What could be more fun than spending an evening with friends and listening to great music? Add a little […]
Take Your Love of Reading to the Next Level
Have you ever wished you could invite a literary critic and professor emeritus in contemporary literature to your book club meeting to explain the nuances of plot line and characters? Well, we have the next best thing! You and/or your book club can go to her! Every season at Artis—Naples, the Critic’s Choice Life Long […]
Oh-How Pretty!
At first sight, you may think the lubber grasshopper is a very attractive insect with its bright vibrant colors of yellow, orange and black. But beware! This handsome insect has a voracious appetite and can devour and damage many plants, including vegetable crops, citrus and ornamentals. They have been known to feed on 100 different […]
Verandah Community University presents Dr. Heather Walsh-Haney
Monday, April 7, 2025 from 4 PM-5:30 PM in The Fitness Center Dr. Heather Walsh-Haney is a forensic anthropologist and professor at FGCU. Her work as a forensics expert takes her to natural and inexplicable disasters. She works with law enforcement and morticians both locally and nationally identifying human remains. Dr. Walsh-Haney has used her […]
Pet of the Month
Oliva is a one-year-old very energetic water loving Lab. She spends every day either in the pool or in the lake at her summer Minnesota home. Oliva is named after baseball Hall of Fame baseball player Tony Oliva with the Minnesota Twins. Oliva is the last of five Labs of the Hanna’s that have been […]
A Guide to Verandah’s Native Birds
The Ibis: Verandah’s Social Forager Walking, biking, or golfing in Verandah, you’re almost guaranteed to encounter the Ibis—a bird as charming as it is iconic. With its down-curved bill and sociable nature, the Ibis is a fixture in Verandah’s landscape, often seen probing the ground in groups as if enjoying a communal feast. The most […]
Recipe Corner
Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed With Cilantro – Serves 4 INGREDIENTS *2 lemons *2 cup cilantro leaves finely chopped, plus more for garnish *1 clove garlic minced *1 large shallot minced *1/3 cup olive oil *1 teaspoon coarse salt *1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper *6 jumbo shrimp (about 1 1/4 pounds) shell on *1/4 cup dry white […]
Grab your racket! Make a difference!
It’s not often that you have the chance to share the court with Grand Slam champions while making a difference for kids with cancer. For the past 15 years, Madisen’s Match has done just that, and we invite you to join us on March 15 and 16 to Grab Your Racket and Make a Difference! […]