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Each issue of The Verandah View features one of the VCA’s eight committees. This time, we’re spotlighting the Governance Committee. The Governance Committee was created by the Board in 2025. It supports the Board’s work to keep the VCA consistent with Florida law, HOA best practices, and the changing needs of our community. Simply put, […]

VCA STAFF MEMBERS: JAMES TANIGAWA, TRISH SNOOK, DEANNA BUSBIN AND MARY CINELLI Starting at the Verandah Gate part time 17 years ago, Trish Snook worked her way up to Gate Manager, and then on to Assistant General Manager. Trish supported the Design Review Committee by dealing with resident modification requests. As Assistant GM, she worked […]

VERANDAH COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026 4 PM-5:30 PM THE RIVER HOUSE VCU is pleased to present resident, Howard Babcock, as he, along with his son Brian, recount the history of how a fruit farm became a very successful winery, Suisin Creek, in the Suisun Valley in Fairfield, California. 40 years ago, Howard bought […]

Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides), a native to the tropical regions of South Florida, is a familiar sight throughout Verandah and humid areas of the south. Its curly, gray tendrils, reaching 5-20 feet, cling and drape from the branches of Live Oaks and Cypress trees, favorites of Spanish Moss. It can also attach to shrubs, fences, […]

Look no further if you are ready for an afternoon of enjoyment at The Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy. The Museum was founded in 2006 by Marietta Lee who, having traveled to renowned museums around the world, found that humorous art was under-represented. In her travels, she discovered an enormous variety of American artists […]

Several years ago, when the husband of a Sew & Sews’ Board Member passed away, she wrote in the obituary, “In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Sew & Sews in his memory.” Her husband had been so proud of her participation in Sew & Sews, and it seemed like the perfect […]

OLIVER MEET BEAUTIFUL SOPHIA AND HANDSOME OLIVER Sophia is an 11-year-old rescue from San Antonio. Her unique look warmed Erika’s and Brian’s hearts the moment they saw her. People would always ask “what kind of dog is she?” Her doggie DNA results labeled her a “mega mutt” which is a dog with such diverse genetic […]

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 […]

VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS SET NEW RECORD The 10th Anniversary of the Visions of Sugar Plums Cocktail Party on November 17th was a smashing success. This year was a Snowball Soiree. Live harp music greeted the sold-out group of party goers. 250 women dressed in dazzling white for a totally transformed River House. Elegant and […]

Board committees are standing committees that focus on specific areas. In Verandah the Board of Directors has established several such committees that focus on areas including finance, governance, property and infrastructure, design review, covenants, landscape, and communications. These committees consist of a Board member and homeowners who provide in-depth work, analysis and make recommendations for […]