Nature and Animals

THE MIMIC OF VERANDAH: THE NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD If you’ve ever been serenaded on an early morning walk through Verandah or paused on your lanai to hear a medley of whistles, trills, and chirps that sound like several birds in one, you’ve likely met our talented neighborhood performer—the Northern Mockingbird. (*). Mockingbirds are among the most […]

Peggy Sue is a 2 year old toy poodle. She may be little, but she is fierce! When she sees a bunny, her dog Mom, Carolyn Kerpchar, says Peggy Sue goes into her stalking pose while raising her paw like a hunting dog. She can hold that pose sometimes as long as 15 minutes. So, […]

As part of the landscape budget, the VCA provides plant replacement for damaged, dead and aged out plantings on our common areas. One of the most impressive new projects is at the intersection of River Village Way and Verandah Blvd. These beds are now part of the VCA’s purview, they have been freshened up with […]

Auggie is a 47 lb. very handsome and energetic 9 year old Australian Labradoodle. Auggie loves walks, playing ball, and stealing shoes. His favorite activity is watching and interacting with sports on tv and every dog commercial! Auggie loves his canine and human neighbors to stop by his front porch where he hangs out after […]

PART ONE – THE EFFECTS OF INCREASING 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 storms. At the same time, aging infrastructure and ongoing urban development are making flooding impacts worse in many regions. Southwest Florida has seen increasingly […]

If you’ve ever heard a sharp drumming echo across your backyard or spotted a flash of red darting up a tree trunk, it was most likely one of Verandah’s most energetic birds—the red-bellied woodpecker. With its bold markings, curious nature, and unmistakable call, this striking woodpecker adds a lively rhythm to our neighborhood’s natural soundtrack. […]

This sweet Mama’s girl is fashionista Lillybelle, and she lives with and is loved by her Mom on Sanctuary Point. As you may be able to tell, she just celebrated her second  birthday with new stuffed toys and some treats. Lillybelle is a very tiny Cavapoo from champion bloodlines with a cross mix of a […]

Benny is a two and half year old Bichon-Schitzu mix with a very outgoing personality. He loves his treats, walks and is a friend to whomever he meets anywhere any place any time. This adorable boy basically just loves hanging out and being near his much loved parents. His nickname is Boo or Booboo and […]

As we emerge from a long hot summer and transition into fall, we can breathe a sigh of relief. Our plants will also feel relief. The unrelenting high heat and humidity during the summer months is stressful to plants, inviting pests to the garden, creating fungal diseases and causing plants to wilt. Plants will begin […]

The Landscape Committee will continue its Let’s Grow Verandah gardening series this fall. The bi-monthly presentations will be on participant suggested topics that will help homeowners understand and care for their plants. Growing HERBS on your lanai, choosing SHRUBS that flower, planting BROMELIADS, planning a BUTTERFLY GARDEN and creating a FLORAL ARRANGEMENT. These are only […]