FEBRUARY 2025
Meet The VCA Board Of Directors
JOHN
SAMPLE, PRESIDENT
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 partner, followed by 16 years as the CFO of a public company. In 2013 he was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as “CFO of the Year.” He currently serves on the Board of Directors of two public financial service companies and is also the Chairperson of their Audit Committees. In addition, he has spent years in various capacities, including Treasurer and President, of his Atlanta home community HOA.
DAVID
KEELEY, VICE PRESIDENT
David currently serves as vicepresident of the VCA and vicepresident of the Sabal Point Homeowners Association. He
has previously served as VCA Secretary, and as a member of both the VCA Transition Committee’s Governance panel and the VCA Advisory Committee’s Strategic Planning Committee.
Professionally David consults with non-profit organizations to assist them with vision and mission development, goals and objectives setting, creating performance measures, developing board member skills, and project management. Previously he served as the Director of the Maine State Planning Office.
JACK HAUSER, TREASURER
Jack is serving his first term on the VCA Board and serves as its Treasurer and Board liaison for the Finance and Property and Infrastructure Committees. He has previously served as a Neighborhood Representative.
Jack has spent his entire professional career in finance, beginning with eight years in public accounting with Ernst & Young, ten years with USBank (continued on page 3)
and, in his final years, as Chief Financial Officer for early-stage healthcare technology companies.
MARY BASILE, SECRETARY
Mary currently serves as secretary of the VCA and has been a member of the Board for over two years. She is the Board liaison for the Design Review Committee and has been a Neighborhood Representative for Mossy Oak. She is a full-time resident of Verandah.
Professionally Mary has over 25 years of experience in managing teams of sales professionals, maintaining high levels of customer service, and driving revenue for the varied organizations with which she has worked.
LOGAN MCNEIL CAMPBELL, MEMBER AT LARGE
Logan is serving his first term on the VCA Board and is the Board liaison to the Traffic and Safety Committee. He is also the current Neighborhood Representative for Mossy Oak. He is a full-time resident of Verandah.
After working as a Special Agent for the FBI, Logan spent most of his professional life working to support higher learning in a variety of roles, including Director of Marketing for Prentice Hall HE, Chief Operating Officer for Pearson HE Learning, and President of Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference.
LINDA LACH, MEMBER AT LARGE
Linda is serving her first term on the Board of Directors. She is the Board liaison to the VCA Landscape Committee and has served as Chairperson for both the VCA Landscape Committee and the VCA Communications Committee. She has served as President and currently Secretary of the Sabal Point Homeowners Association. Before turnover, Linda served as a member of the VCA Transition Committee’s Governance team and is the VCA Neighborhood Representative for Sabal Point.
Professionally, Linda was the System Administrator for budget systems and the Database Administrator in the Office of Policy and Management for the State of Connecticut. She has been a full-time resident of Verandah for the past fourteen years.
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Save the Date for Verandah’s Annual Charity Garage Sale!
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 ST FROM 8 : 00 TO 2 : 00 & SATURDAY, MARCH 22 ND 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.
Donated items will be accepted at the church Social Center starting March 11th 10AM to 2PM, Monday through Friday (we can assist with furniture pick up: info soon).
We will accept: Home goods, sporting equipment, gently used clothing, jewelry, shoes, small appliances, tools, toys, cookbooks, collectible books (no paper backs), current electronics (you will be asked to power on and attach appropriate remote; no computer monitors or outdated printers).
We cannot accept: Tube TVs, large armoires or hutches, window treatments, or (continued on page 5)
chandeliers. We cannot sell mattresses, but if they are like new we can give them away with your donated bed.
Our sale has a reputation for good quality merchandise. Please NO JUNK!! We have to pay to haul it away.
We will need many volunteers… men, women, and teens. Consider giving us a couple of hours or a couple of days of your time to help organize and set up ahead of the sale, and/ or to sell goods on sale days. Watch for volunteer sign up information soon.
Donated items will be accepted at the church Social Center starting March 11th 10AM to 2PM, Monday through Friday (we can assist with furniture pick up: info soon).
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 stunning variety of birds, we hope you will find this guide to a few of our most notable residents of interest.
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. The Limpkin’s call has been compared to a human cry, earning its nickname “the crying bird.” Its sounds are most common during dawn and dusk, especially during the breeding season when males use them to establish territory and attract mates.
The Limpkin has a body length of about 25–29 inches and a wingspan that can reach over three feet. Its plumage is a mix of dark brown and white, with streaks that give it a mottled appearance. This coloration helps the bird blend
seamlessly into its marshy surroundings. They spend much of their day foraging in shallow water or along the edges of the ponds. Their long legs and a slightly curved bill make the Limpkin wellsuited for its lifestyle, wading through shallow water and probing into mud and vegetation for its favorite food.
Despite its gangly appearance, the Limpkin has an elegance to its movements, which are slow and deliberate. Its name comes from its peculiar gait, as it sometimes appears to limp when walking. Both males and females look similar, making it difficult to tell them apart at a glance. Limpkins are generally solitary, except during breeding or when raising chicks. They are monogamous during breeding season and share parenting responsibilities. Limpkin parents may stagger egg-laying so chicks hatch over several days. Limpkin chicks are precocial, meaning they hatch with their eyes open and are covered in fluffy down feathers. From an early age, the chicks are active and begin following their parents, learning to forage almost immediately.
Verandah’s ponds provide the perfect habitat for the Limpkin’s diet. Limpkins feed primarily on apple snails, which they expertly extract from their shells. They also eat freshwater clams and mussels. (continued on page 7)
The Limpkin’s bill is perfectly adapted for eating apple snails. Slightly curved with a gap near the tip, the bill functions like a precision tool, allowing the bird to grasp and extract the snail from its spiral shell with remarkable efficiency. The pointed tip can pierce soft tissues, while the slight bend provides leverage to maneuver the snail out without breaking the shell. The availability of these snails often dictates where Limpkin populations thrive, making Verandah’s ponds a perfect habitat for them. Limpkins play a role in helping maintain the balance of our aquatic ecosystems. By feeding on the apple snails, they help control the snail populations, which in turn benefits vegetation and water quality.
As you walk or bike the nature trails or golf near the ponds, keep an eye out for this intriguing
common bird. Its distinctive wailing cry and graceful movements are sure to add a touch of wonder to your day. By taking time to observe and appreciate the Limpkin, Verandah residents can deepen their connection to the natural world that makes our community so special.
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 reaching 62 MPH.
To increase compliance with posted speeds communities like Verandah use safe pace devices that document vehicle speeds and tell drivers the speed of their vehicle. As you have seen, two have an animation feature. We hope many of you are getting a “thumbs up” as you pass by them. This means you are complying with the Verandah Boulevard speed limit.
Compliance with our speed limit is important
• Speed is a major contributor to crashes and injuries – There is substantial national and Florida data that documents the faster a vehicle is moving the greater likelihood that a crash
and injury will occur.
• Relationship between vehicle speed and injury – USDOT reports that when vehicle speed increases from 25 MPH to 30 MPH the risk of severe injury for a pedestrian or bicyclist increases from 25% to 50%. At 40 MPH it increases to 75%. The risk of severe injury for 70-yearold pedestrians decreases from 81% to 57% when the speeds at impact are decreased from 33.5 to 26 MPH.
• Over 25 MPH is speeding in Verandah - Florida law does not have a designated “buffer zone” where a small amount over the speed limit is considered acceptable. Police do pull over drivers for exceeding the speed limit by a very small amount.
I know I drive a little too fast sometimes. I am really surprised that just a few MPH over the speed limit can have such a huge impact on pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Verandah resident
Early results show the devices are working
As drivers in Verandah see the speed they are traveling when
they pass the devices they are driving slower. In the spring of 2022, 20% of all vehicles on Verandah Boulevard were traveling over 30 MPH. In November 2024 the number of vehicles passing Shady Bend (toward River Village) that were going over 30 MPH declined to 16% and 10% were going over 30 MPH passing Heritage Preserve (toward River Village). Together, we are slowly making Verandah a safer place for pedestrians and bicyclists. We still, however, have work to do as we continue to have at least 6,500 vehicles a month traveling over 30 MPH! The posted speed limit on Verandah Boulevard is 25 MPH. If you live in the middle of the community and drive the speed limit to one of the gates, it will take you 4-minutes. If you go 30 MPH you “shave off” 30 seconds. For your safety and those around you please observe Verandah’s posted speed limits. We hope you get a thumbs up every time you pass one of these devices.
Verandah’s Traffic and Safety Committee will continue reporting to the community on our progress.
Fashion Show
Fashion Show
What Makes You Beautiful
What Makes You Beautiful
Monday, February 24, 2025
12:00-2:30 PM | The River House
Monday, February 24, 2025
12:00-2:30 PM | The River House
Enjoy an a(ernoon filled with upbeat music, fabulous food, and the latest fashions for this season. From comfy and fashionable ou<its for a day out with the girls to knockout head-turning ou<its for an evening out, you’ll see it all here. The fashions are modeled by some of our very own VWSC members, hand-selected by the very talented stylists of Dillard’s. You will also get a sneak peek at some new acIvewear available from the Pro Shop. You may even be one of the lucky winners of our wonderful door prizes. This is one o f our most popular events. Join us and you’ll find out why.
Enjoy an a(ernoon filled with upbeat music, fabulous food, and for this season. From comfy and fashionable ou<its for a day out knockout head-turning ou<its for an evening out, you’ll see it all fashions are modeled by some of our very own VWSC members, the very talented stylists of Dillard’s. You will also get a sneak peek acIvewear available from the Pro Shop. You may even be one of of our wonderful door prizes. This is one o f our most popular events. you’ll find out why.
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 that pools donations and coordinates charitable grant making to improve the social fabric of the area.
In late 2024 the Board asked homeowners for their recommendations of deserving local charitable organizations. The VCA Board is pleased to announce that the Fund will provide $50,500 to fourteen charities that operate close to Verandah. Two of these organizations are based in Verandah.
The 14 recipients include the Animal Refuge Center, Blessings in a Backpack, the Children’s Advocacy Center of SW Florida, Florida Repertory Theatre, Gulf Coast Humane Society, Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida, Hearts and Homes for Vets, McGregor Food Pantry, Saint Martin de Porres outreach, Sew & Sews, Special Equestrians, St. Vincent Food Pantry, the Ricky King Children’s Fund, and Visions of Sugar Plums. One of the recipients said “we dream of a place that children are free from harm and can flourish in an environment that promotes healthy development and emotional well-being. Verandah’s support is key to realizing this dream.”
The VCA Board is very pleased that Verandah can make a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate.
The VCA Board is pleased to announce that the Fund will provide $50,500 to fourteen charities that operate close to Verandah.
Winter Blooms in Verandah
BARBARA WATSON, MASTER GARDENER, VCA LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE MEMBER
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 in the winter, plants do not go into a full dormant stage. They will continue to grow and flower but at a much slower rate.
What plants are brightening our landscape this time of year? Except if damaged from cold temperatures, colorful
foliage plants such as Croton, Copperleaf and Dracaena will continue to add color to the landscape. They will remain and appear much as they did before the onset of cooler temperatures. Examples of flowering trees and shrub that are considered year-round bloomers are Ixora, Lumbago, Jatropha, Powderpuff, Hibiscus, Bottlebrush and Hong Kong orchid. Perennials include Blue Daze, Pentas, and Vinca.
Two flowering shrubs that are at their best in the winter are Bougainvillea and Panama Rose. Both plants bloom heavily during the winter months. It is the colorful bracts surrounding the small white flower that provides the color on the Bougainvillea. The pink flower on the Panama Rose looks very much like the flower of the Penta.
Winter in Verandah is a great time to grow annuals. Except for a few, annuals cannot tolerate the high heat and humidity of the summer months. Now is the time to enjoy Begonias, Impatiens, Marigolds, Petunias and others.
During the dormant period, plants require less water, fertilization and pruning. Plants start to come out of dormancy at the end of February and begin growing at a much faster rate. At this point, watering can increase, plants can be pruned back and fertilized if necessary.
HAPPY GARDENING!
VCA Landscape Committee Hosts Edison and Ford Winter Estates
On January 9, 2025, The Landscape Committee 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 when it comes to keeping your beautiful plants insect and disease-free.
The standing-room only crowd learned many ideas for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden and how to beautify your lanai.
This program was the third in a series of gardening presentations by the Landscape Committee of the VCA made up of: Donna Murphy, Delores Donnelly, Barb Watson and VCA Board Member Linda Lach.
VCA Asking Residents To Sign Up To Receive Notices Electronically
At this time 1,160 homeowners in Verandah have consented to receive meeting notices and to vote on issues electronically. This means 400 +/homeowners have not completed the form that allows them to get materials electronically which requires the office to use the Post Office. The last time the office had to mail information to these remaining homeowners it cost the VCA $1,278. Over a 12-month period the cost of these mailings can exceed $7,000
Why consent? - First, it offers you unparalleled convenience, allowing you to receive notices and to vote from anywhere at any time. It also eliminates the need to complete a paper ballot or come to the office in person. Second, the VCA staff can do things other than preparing and distributing mailings. Finally, electronic voting is faster and more efficient, with instant tallying and distribution of results. Since all of this is paid for with your VCA dues, it only makes sense to consent to receiving materials electronically. By consenting to receiving electronic notices and voting, you contribute to a more efficient, effective, and engaged Verandah community.
What do I need to do? - Registering with the VCA to receive notices and to vote electronically is simple and can be accomplished in two ways: 1. Option #1 – come into the office and staff will help you complete the form in a few minutes.
2. Option #2 - Click on this Download Consent Form to access the VCA consent form. You can then print the form and complete it. You may mail the form to the office or scan it and send the form to info@vcalife.com.
We hope you will take a moment to consent to receiving notices and to voting electronically. Please call Deanna Busbin in the office at 239-694-6358 if you have any questions or need help. Thank you.
Look around the corner – change is coming fast and furious!
Literally and figuratively change is just around the corner and with it many more people, cars, and construction vehicles. In the past 10 years, the average daily traffic count on Palm Beach Boulevard has increased from 26,000 to 36,000. The FDOT believes there could be over 50,000 vehicles a day on Palm Beach Boulevard within five years, given current growth projections. As shown below, no matter what direction you may look, land is being developed for homes and commercial purposes. (Look closely and you will see that our Verandah is in the center of the map.)
Looking toward the east
Right around the corner on Buckingham Road, the Riverdale High School is undergoing a $108 million renovation to accommodate more students. Adjacent to the eastern walls of Verandah (Otter Bend, Citrus Creek, Sabal Point, etc.), three large housing projects (Buckingham, Hemingway Pointe, and Portico) are in their early stage of development and their proposals would produce over 2,500 homes on over 40 acres. A little to the east, the River Hall community has permits to build 2,695 homes and 45,000 SF of commercial space on 27 acres.
Toward the north
Just outside Verandah’s main gate are five residential and commercial projects that will result in nearly 1,000 homes and many new businesses. (It will be easy to get a fish sandwich as Culvers has purchased land behind Walgreens.)
The “800-pound gorilla” is Babcock Ranch - just 20-minutes north of Verandah. While it has 18,000 acres, they project about half will remain undeveloped. At build-out there will be 6 million square feet of commercial space. They have plans to build 19,500 homes to accommodate 50,000 residents. As of May 2024, over 4,000 were built and they had nearly 6,000 residents. (By way of comparison Verandah has about 1500 acres with 1,600 homes.)
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Toward the west
Fort Myers has endured significant impacts from recent hurricanes and they have created a building boom. In September 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall near Fort Myers Beach. Approximately 900 structures were reduced to rubble, and 2,200 others sustained damage. (The total damage to residential and commercial structures in Lee County exceeded $112 billion.) In September 2024, Hurricane Helene struck Fort Myers, impacting 86 residential structures and sixteen commercial structures. Weeks later Hurricane Milton made landfall bringing additional devastation. The cumulative effect of these storms has left the area in a prolonged state of recovery, with ongoing efforts to rebuild homes, businesses, and infrastructure. All of these projects require housing for the trades people building these projects. Drive a few of the back streets in Fort Myers and you will see new apartments are popping up everywhere. In the past five years over 15,000 apartment units were in the planning and construction phases in Lee County. (continued on page 18)
Right here in Verandah
Development of Verandah began in 2003. The market was super-heated and in the early days there were often lotteries held to select people that wanted to buy house lots in Verandah. Over the years the market has surged and retracted. We now have 1556 homes. As we enter 2025 there remain just over 50 vacant lots in four Verandah neighborhoods.
In closing, “looking around the corner” big changes are coming our way.
It Happened at the Dog Park
Sometimes you meet someone and know immediately that person will be a good friend, whether it be a neighbor, girlfriend, golf pal…. or a dog! The gift of friendship happened for six dogs and their owners at the Verandah “Big Dog” park.
For ten years a group of dogs who are known as the Dog Park Buddies (the DPBs) and their people have met for one hour a day at our dog park and are now lifelong friends. The owners have become friends because of their beloved pets. The dogs - Max, Dawber, Cody, Gracie, Rooney, and Maggieenjoy running, chasing, jumping, sniffing, chasing balls and just clowning around as a group of buddies do together. Their owners have stayed close friends through good times and bad with the help of the dog buddies and each other.
The DPBs and their owners took a dog friendly cruise on a Bark on the Ark cruise ship. They went to an island where they could enjoy time to play with their happy hounds. The owners and their dogs ran, swam and played catch on the beach. They all enjoyed the outing immensely. However, Gracie, the Anatolian Shepherd, is not a fan of the water so Dawber, the Black Lab, would go out and retrieve a toy from the water and drop it to Gracie. What a tag team!
The DPBs display their individuality at the Dog Park and Max, Maggie, Cody, Gracie, Rooney, and Dawber certainly have their own personalities. Some are fetch dogs who are strictly focused on tennis balls while others just run and play. Some of them like to bark at the small dogs across at the little dog park and some bark for no reason at all! Most of the buddies start to stare at their owners just before 4 o’clock because they know it’s dog park time! The DPBs celebrate a holiday party each year and they even allow their people to attend! A few of the owners, the Schmitts, Haislip, and Houcks have even formed a bocce ball team named the DPB Bullets!
The DPBs are not an exclusive gang by any means. They love playing with all the dogs who go to the park. Nevertheless, this group of BBFs (best friends forever) feel fortunate to have connected so deeply. (continued on page 19)
Just some food for thought: To sit with a pet on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden where nothing was not boring, it was paradise. Some of our greatest treasures we place in museums, others we take for a walk.
MAX, GOLDEN DOODLE, KARL AND AUDREY SCHMITT
MAGGIE, AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD, DAN AND JANE KEEHAN
CODY, GOLDEN DOODLE, TOM AND KELLIE SCHROEDER
GRACIE, ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD, MIKE AND PAM CHOATE
ROONEY, PORTUGUESE WATER DOG, KATHY HAISLIP
DAWBER, BLACK LAB, DAN AND CAROL HOUCK
Your Neighborhood Representative: Working on Your Behalf
Verandah’s governing documents provide for each of our thirty-three neighborhoods to elect a person to serve as their representative. They are a resource for homeowners, and they provide advice to the VCA Board of Directors.
Our Neighborhood Representatives have several duties including:
• Maintaining an up-to-date roster of all homeowners in your neighborhood;
• Sharing Board communications regarding community-wide and neighborhood matters;
• Communicating neighborhood concerns to the General Manager and the VCA Board of Directors;
• Serving as a resource to help homeowners understand community governance. Examples include, among others: For example – opportunities to become involved; policies and procedures; the design review approval process; payment of assessments; and enforcement of community standards;
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• Attend meetings of the Board of Directors, Neighborhood Representatives, and the annual meeting of the membership, and;
• Cast votes on behalf of neighborhood homeowners
These volunteers are a terrific resource, and you are encouraged to call on them when you have questions or concerns about governance issues in Verandah.
The list of our communities and your respective Neighborhood Representatives can be found on the Verandah Community Association website at: https://www.vcalife.com/neighborhood-representatives-1-2025/
Sheriff Patrols in Verandah: Making Things Safer
The Lee County Sheriff Department (LCSD) comes into our community to keep us safe and provides us with a sense of security. While their primary focus is on keeping our roadways safe, these officers also respond to accidents and medical crises. For example, between 2018 and 2022 they responded to thirty-three (33) crashes on Palm Beach Boulevard at the main gate. While there were no crash fatalities, eight resulted in ten injuries – one that was incapacitating. LCSD officers also provide educational resources and make presentations to residents about safety and crime prevention.
A Year in Review – In 2024 thirteen different LCSD officers conducted roving patrols in Verandah. These patrols are here several times each month. In reviewing their reports, we have learned the following about resident, guest, and vendor traffic violations:
• In 2024 LCSD officers made seventy-one (71) traffic stops in Verandah. Ninety percent of these violations were divided equally between drivers rolling through stop signs and those exceeding posted speed limits. Warnings were issued to these drivers.
• Rolling through a stop sign may seem trivial to some. However, pedestrian crossings are located where most stop signs are. Be aware that walkers, grandparents pushing strollers, and dog lovers with their favorite pooch may be in that crosswalk.
• The posted speed limit on Verandah Boulevard is 25 MPH. LCSD officers often record vehicle speeds 10 MPH over the posted limit. Verandah’s own radar calming devices recently documented speeds in excess of 50 MPH.
• Five citations and tickets were issued for reckless driving and excessive stop sign and speeding violations. In some instances, $150+ fines were issued.
• One situation resulted in a criminal citation and mandatory court appearance.
LCSD is in Verandah to help make things safer in Verandah. Please be aware of your surroundings and enjoy the 2025 season.
