Bonita Bay Group’s Verandah community strives to make all of its residents feel welcome; including the furry, four-legged kind.  While Verandah offers walking and fitness trails, the center of the canine congregation seems to be Blossom’s within the River Village.

It has become a morning ritual for dogs of all shapes and sizes to gather, sniff and play.  More than 20 dogs and 30 residents join in on this daily routine. 

Pauline Raymond says her three-year-old Yorkshire Terriers have attended the gathering for over three years now, since they were puppies.  “They literally stomp their feet at the door in the morning. These guys just fell in love with it the first time, and I’ve met the best people here. Verandah is the most special community I’ve ever lived in.”

Even residents without canine companions come to be a part of the action.  Jan and Bob Barclay make it a point to never miss these animal antics.  Jan says, “We enjoy the camaraderie.  My husband will tell me ‘we have to get going or we’ll miss the dog people!’”

Jane Cooper has been attending these morning gatherings for over five years.  “We often see each other every day. We talk about what’s going on in the community and the world, and over time, our own personal stories and histories come out. We really get to know and appreciate each other. These relationships are unlike any I’ve experienced before. We have become a kind of family.”

With all the excitement and enjoyment the dog-loving residents of Verandah have, now is the perfect time to learn more about making Verandah your new home.  After all, a dog’s life isn’t such a bad thing.

The Bonita Bay Group’s Verandah community has residents from all over the world.  Ron & Gail Chimenti moved from the great state of Wisconsin to make Verandah their new home after several word of mouth referrals.

Ron Chimenti said, “We thought Verandah was a great value, and we have a lot of friends who spend winters in the area. A friend from my country club in Green Bay bought a home here before us, and after moving here we found out that our four closest neighbors are from Wisconsin.”

It’s no wonder why Verandah is such a desirable community to live in.  The most attractive and most loved features are the two rolling, green golf courses.  These golfing greens not only serve as a great fitness outlet, but also provide a lively social scene.  In addition to golf, residents enjoy the large variety of amenities to keep them physically active including tennis, kayaking, strolling through the stunning nature preserve and the fitness center.

“We’re both very happy we bought in Verandah,” said Chimenti. “We use the fitness center and all of the amenities, and our kids come down and we go kayaking or ride bikes. Plus we bought the house my wife loved. We were in Milwaukee for a week during Thanksgiving and when we pulled into Verandah, we were both happy to be back. It was a good test for us. We know this place is home.”

Verandah offers estate, custom and traditional single-family homes, villas and coach homes.  Home and homesite packages start in the low $200,000s and up.  For a limited time, homesites have been reduced; starting in the $50,000s.

Whether you are from Wisconsin, Washington or even Wales, now is the perfect time to see why the Verandah community makes the perfect home.