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The Verandah Swing Singers celebrate their ten year reign this year as an integral part of Verandah’s entertainment offerings. Throughout the year they can be found singing at various events and performing their annual major production in the spring. Lisa Zakrajsek founded the group here in 2015. With a background in jazz vocals, she reached […]

Developer Settlement is a common legal process that occurs when the developer of a community turns over governance to its residents. In Verandah this occurred in 2021. At that time Kolter turned over the assets and operation of the Association (VCA) to our homeowners. In 2024 Verandah homeowners voted to allow the Verandah Community Association […]

March 21st 8:00 – 2:00 March 22nd 8:00 – 12:00 Also, furniture sold March 18th – 20th10:00 to 2:00 At St. Vincent de Paul Church 13031 Palm Beach Blvd Donated items accepted Mon. to Fri. 10:00 to 2:00 from March 11th to March 19th, 2025 at the Church Social Center. We need clean and marketable […]

The Verandah Community Association (VCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Parsons to its Board of Directors to fill a vacancy, effective immediately. Brian has a 40-year career spanning both large and small enterprises. He has held positions at large companies such as Sony, Philips, and US Robotics, as well as smaller startups. […]

Meet Verandah resident and travel professional, Sue Shimkus. Sue will be speaking at the next Verandah Community University’s event on March 3rd, where she will reveal some trade secrets about where to and not to travel. Sue sat down for an interview with Verandah View reporter, Alice Borowsky. AB: You have run and owned travel […]

The Red-Shouldered Hawk: Verandah’s Watchful Predator Soaring over the golf course, perched on a branch overlooking the ponds, or even resting atop your lanai, the Red-shouldered Hawk is a common sight in Verandah. A piercing whistle often signals the presence of one of Verandah’s most striking raptors. With sharp eyes trained on the ponds and […]

Looking for a volunteer opportunity working with children? The St. Martin de Porres After School Program is looking for you! Located on Palm Beach Blvd. near the Post Office in Tice, it is in need of volunteers. Verandah residents, Liz Grader, Kathleen Quarto and Linda Jones volunteer one day a week, but more volunteers are […]

The Verandah Volunteer Fair, sponsored by the VCA, was held in Oak Park on January 31, 2025, after being postponed a week due to frigid weather. The balmy 80 degree weather one week later was welcomed by all who attended. Twenty area nonprofit organizations attended this year’s event. Set up began at 11 a.m. with […]

SEW & SEWS’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS: DENISE RATH, BARB WITOWSKI, CAROLYN KERPCHAR, KATHY BIRKE, STEPHANIE LEVIN, MARRIJANE JONES, LINDA PALLADINO On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Sew & Sews had their annual membership luncheon at the River House. Over 110 Sew & Sews’ members, potential members, and guests were in attendance for the season-opening event. Sew […]