Interested to Learn More About How the VCA Operates?
In February 2026 the VCA board adopted an Organizational Handbook. The handbook’s purpose is to provide Verandah’s homeowners, including new Board and Committee members, with an understanding of how the Verandah Community Association (VCA) is organized and operates. It is a common tool homeowner associations nationwide use to help people better understand how decisions are […]
Money, Money, Money… The VCA Finance Committee
JACK HAUSER This is another in our series of articles looking into the workings of VCA Committees. This article is on the Finance Committee chaired by Jack Hauser. The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing all financial affairs of the Verandah Community Association (VCA) The annual expenses of the Community exceed $6 million, with the […]
A Guide to Verandah’s Native Birds
THE MUSCOVY DUCK: VERANDAH’S UNUSUAL WADDLER A friend of mine recently invited me over to photograph a new addition to the Cottonwood Bend neighborhood—Muscovy ducks have made themselves right at home on the pond. Not long after settling in, they surprised residents with a brood of fluffy ducklings, often seen trailing closely behind their mother […]
School’s Out for Summer….
The Verandah Community University (VCU) has just finished its third season of programming and is working hard on next year’s line-up. From the first presentation by Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven to the most recent speaker on how new medicines are discovered, there have been a wide array of speakers on subjects including bees, […]
Bedding Plants that Beat the Heat
The intense heat and humidity of summer is rapidly approaching and will be tough on plants. Many bedding plants say “no thanks” to this high heat and humidity. Surprisingly, there are some that thrive on these extreme conditions and will survive the sizzling summer months. What is a bedding plant? A bedding plant is typically […]
Homeowners Respond to Verandah Employee Emergency Relief Fund (VEERF)
In the first 60 days of the Fund homeowner response has been amazing. More than 70 homeowners have donated – some making multi-year commitments. “We are excited that Kolter Hospitality and Hampton Golf made a combined gift of $50,000” said Doug Van Nostran, President of the Fund. VEERF is a non-profit, charitable organization recognized by […]
Residential Solar Power – Something to Consider
Have you thought about installing solar panels on your roof to create electricity? Do you wonder what it will cost and what the benefits are? Read on! Homeowners in Southwest Florida have several options for installing residential solar power. The most common approach is a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system, where solar panels are mounted on […]
Alliance for the Arts
The Fort Myers area is fortunate to have many art venues such as Barbara B. Mann, The Florida Repertory Theatre, The Baker Museum, The Naples Players, The Players Circle, Southwest Florida Symphony, and Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, just to name a few. However, sometimes overlooked is The Alliance for the Arts. In 1975, the Alliance […]
Pet of the Month
Meet Duke who is a 4/1/2-year-old handsome Chocolate Lab weighing in at 115 pounds of love, cuddles and charm. If Duke is not lounging around the house, he is busy at work. As a certified therapy dog, Duke has brought love, joy and laughter to hundreds of children this past year in schools and libraries. […]
Consumer Alerts
TIMESHARES: YES? NO? MAYBE? If you’re considering getting a timeshare this vacation season, read on. Maybe you got a flyer in the mail with pictures of sunny beaches and beautiful resort suites. Sounds great, right? But before you sign a timeshare contract, make sure you understand what you’re getting into — and how to get […]