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New Year’s Greetings and Request for Feedback
The Staff of the Verandah View and the Verandah Community Association (VCA) Communications Committee wish you a new year blessed with health and happiness. We would also like to send our sincere gratitude to all our authors, reviewers, and readers for your attention, support and contributions to our news magazine in 2025. We are committed […]
Mark Your Calendars and Come to Community Day at the IMAG History & Science Center
Saturday, January 24, 2026: Fun for Kids of All Ages [Fort Myers, FL – January 13, 2026] The IMAG History & Science Center is holding an IMAG Community Day on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM sponsored by Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association. Kids 18 years old and under are free […]
Keeping Verandah Homes Safe from Rain Events
PART TWO: HOW VERANDAH IS MANAGING STORMWATER AND WORKING TO PROTECT YOUR HOME In the October 2025 edition of the Verandah View we reported on the effects of increasing amounts of stormwater. Major stormwater events in the U.S. are occurring more often because of a changing climate, which is fueling heavier rainfall and more intense […]
VCA Board Considers Changes to Verandah’s Governing Documents
The Board has begun discussions with legal counsel and the Neighborhood Representatives about “amending and restating” Verandah’s governing documents. The Board has three objectives: (1) ensure the VCA operates within Florida statutes; (2) remove outdated provisions and address ambiguities that cause confusion; and (3) update governance to better align with homeowner needs and meet the […]
Why Choose Native Plants?
What are native plants? Basically, they are plants that occur naturally in a particular region or eco-system. These hardy plants existed before European contact, thousands of years ago. Over time, they have evolved and adapted to Florida’s unique climate and soil conditions. Without them, many insects, birds and other wildlife that co-evolved with them cannot […]
A Guide to Verandah’s Native Birds
COMMON GALLINULE If you’ve walked or biked along Verandah’s ponds, or marsh edges lately, you may have noticed a striking bird slipping through the reeds. This bold little resident is the Common Gallinule, nicknamed the Marsh Hen. With its bright red facial shield, yellow-tipped bill, and long yellow legs, it adds a splash of color […]
Breaking News… More than Half of Sew & Sews’ Members Don’t Sew!
That’s right! Most of our members are Knotters who tie knots in fleece to make beautiful blankets, or are members of our Helping Hands committee who iron, stuff pillows, or do whatever is needed to assist our sewing group. We also have a Yarn Arts group who crochet and knit. But let’s face it… The […]
Dancing Through the Decades
Verandah Community University 2026
Just think honey, chocolate, wine, and scientific research! Each month look for announcements about these very interesting (and delicious) topics in the Verandah View, flyers, and emails or email [email protected] for more information. We hope to see you soon. The Deans