Verandah is a residential community operated by the Bonnita Bay Group that features Florida s traditional architectural patterns. The more than 1,400-acre community features over1,500 homes, such as custom and traditional single-family homes, villas and coach homes. Individual buildings are linked by walkways that tie into the more than nine miles of pedestrian walkways and fitness trails at Verandah, including a river walk and bicycle paths. Verandah s also has an amenities center, and The Florida Green Building Coalition certifies all of Verandah s single-family model homes. Its River House features the Alligator Pear riverside restaurant, Jesse Fish lounge and outdoor seating on a deck. The community s Boat House offers open-air and screened-in riverfront decks with various gathering spots, and a canoe and kayak launch facililty. Its tennis and fitness center is a professionally staffed facility that offers tennis courts, weight training, cardiovascular exercise equipment and a lap pool. Verandah is located in Fort Myers, Fla.