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As our recent communications survey indicated that a number of our readers are viewing this magazine on their phones and finding it difficult to read the small font, we want to share a few tips to help you get the most out of the site. While the magazine is still available in its traditional format, […]

MEET MY BEST FRIENDS: SIRI AND ALEXA When I ask a question, I want a nonjudgmental answer. No eye-rolls or grimaces when I request a song and sing along loudly in the shower, no judgment… just an answer and wish-fulfilled with the sound of my voice, thanks to my best friends, Siri and Alexa. They […]

Steve is a 19-month-old gorgeous show-quality German Shepherd. He enjoys living on J.R. and Faith Widder’s Ohio farm in the summer and winters in Verandah. He is fully trained in obedience and likes training on the Powerline. Steve loves playing Cow Patty Golf at home and rearranges everyone’s ball. In last year’s July 4th Open […]

To help the growing numbers of older adults who have questions or need support, the Eldercare Locator stands ready to connect people with nearby aging resources available in their communities. Older adults, concerned family members, caregivers and professionals can contact the Eldercare Locator to find information about local aging programs and services that can help […]

Full body LED light therapy—also known as photobiomodulation or red-light therapy—is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to support healing, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall wellness. Once limited to clinical settings, this technology is now widely available in wellness centers, gyms, and even at home. As research continues to grow, so does […]

Here in Verandah, we are a community. And we know firsthand that sometimes life brings unexpected and uncontrollable challenges and disasters. They can be external events, like a house fire, a flood, or natural disaster; or they can come as a sudden, unexpected physical or financial hardship. You may remember that, after Hurricane Irma (2017) […]

The two Verandah Community Development Districts (Verandah CDDs – East and West) were responsible for the initial creation and continued maintenance of our preserves, lakes, and related storm water management system. Verandah West CDD comprises approximately 777 acres and includes the western area of the community from the Main Gate to the walking trail behind […]

If you have lived in Verandah for a while you know about our Sew & Sews. Sew & Sews are a group of over 160 active volunteers who attend meetings twice a month to create handcrafted items to support local nonprofits in our community. As they sew, quilt, knit, crochet and knot, they are re-energizing […]

MARSH RABBITS If you’ve ever caught a glimpse of a small, dark rabbit along a pond, preserve edge, or drainage area in Verandah, you may have met one of our most elusive residents—the marsh rabbit. We have two types of rabbits in Verandah- the eastern cottontail and the marsh rabbit. Unlike the larger, familiar eastern […]