Meet The VCA Board Of Directors
John was elected to the Board of Directors in 2023 and served as Treasurer for one year before becoming President. He also serves as a Supervisor for the Verandah East CDD. John has been a full-time resident of Verandah since 2015. A Georgia licensed CPA, John spent 24 years in public accounting as an audit […]
Sugarcane Mosaic Virus Identified in Verandah Lawns
In the January 28th, 2025, meeting of the VCA Board of Directors, President John Sample announced that a turf disease called Sugarcane Mosaic Virus (SCMV) has been identified in three Verandah neighborhoods (Amblewind, Magnolia and Willow Bend). The Board has been working with the University of Florida and their turf experts to understand the disease, […]
Save the Date for Verandah’s Annual Charity Garage Sale!
Friday, March 21st from 8:00 to 2:00 & Saturday, March 22nd from 8:00 to Noon. Verandah Residents, in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, will hold its Annual Charity Garage Sale at St. Vincent de Paul Social Center at 13031 Palm Beach Boulevard, conveniently located between Verandah’s two gates. We will accept: Home […]
A Guide to Verandah’s Native Birds
The wetlands, waters, and woodlands of Southwest Florida are home to hundreds of bird species. Over the coming months, the Verandah View will feature some of the interesting native birds that nest alongside us right here in the ecosystems of Verandah. Whether you are an experienced bird watcher or simply someone who enjoys watching our […]
The Limpkin: Verandah’s Vocal Wetland Bird
Among the ponds of Verandah, a unique bird may catch your eye—or your ear. The Limpkin, with its striking chocolate-brown body streaked with white, is a bird known for its loud cry. Their vocalizations are among the most distinctive in the bird world, ranging from piercing screams to softer calls that carry over long distances. […]
Improving Safety on our Streets
In the spring of 2022, the VCA used an electronic speed monitor in four different locations on Verandah Boulevard to learn more about vehicles speeds. Verandah Boulevard is a private street and the posted speed limit is 25 MPH. The device documented that 20% of all vehicles were traveling over 30 MPH with top speeds […]
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Verandah Extends a Helping Hand
In 2003, when Verandah was founded, the Verandah Fund was established. The money in the Fund is provided by a homebuyer when they purchase a resale property in Verandah. (They put 1/4 of 1% of the purchase price in the Fund.) The Fund is managed for Verandah by the Collaboratory – a southwest Florida nonprofit […]
Winter Blooms in Verandah
During the winter months as we enjoy the respite from heat and humidity, so do our plants. It is during this time that trees, shrubs and perennials slow their growth to conserve energy and prepare for the warmer months ahead when they will again become lush and vibrant. In South Florida, because temperatures remain warm […]
VCA Landscape Committee Hosts Edison and Ford Winter Estates
On January 9, 2025, The Verandah Garden Club sponsored a Container Gardening Program at the VCA offices. Noted Horticulture Programs Coordinator/Horticulture Specialist, Karen Maxwell from the Edison and Ford Winter Estates presented a fact-filled program. With many suggestions for what to put in your planters, Karen shared tips of what to do and not do […]