ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) JARED POWELL The Architectural Review Committee would just like to update VCC members, whether you have owned here 20 years or 20 days, on the Mission Statement and the Scope of Duties of the ARC. The Architectural Review Committee is a body appointed by the Master Board. The ARC is the […]

LABOR DAY SCRAMBLE, SEPTEMBER 1

SHERRY SEMELEER Sherry Semeleer is a newcomer to Country Creek and loves the atmosphere here. She loves riding her bike 10 miles within the community, swimming, tennis, and has joined several community groups including Care Bears. She makes her home on Blacksmith Forge but has lived in many places including Michigan, Aruba, and several places in […]

The black snakes that we usually see here in Southwest Florida are Black Racers. However, they are often confused with the Eastern Indigo Snake, also native to this part of the state. The biggest difference between indigo snakes and black racers comes from their weights. Black racers weigh only 1-2 pounds, while eastern indigo snakes […]

The VCC Annual Holiday Boutique is scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025 in the Clubhouse dining room. This spectacular event, sponsored by the KnitWits, features a broad array of hand- made items created by talented VCC crafters. The dining room is transformed into a holiday marketplace that is filled with a plethora of Christmas ornaments, […]

THE HISTORY OF THE CORKSCREW ROAD FRUIT STAND For more than ten years things were quieter, traffic was less, and the area had a country atmosphere. A part of the earlier times were fruit stands that included the Tropical Fruit and Products stand built in 1937 and owned by Edith Trebell. It was she who […]

EHS Speaker Series: October 18, 2025– Haunted Shores Witchcraft and Folklore Along Florida’s Coast–Join Melissa Mari, Professor and Complete Student Navigator at Florida Gulf Coast University, for a spellbinding talk on witches and witchcraft through the ages. From myth and folklore to historical fact, Melissa will explore the cultural, social, and even political forces that […]

The 2025 Fall Wii Bowling will start October 13 on every Monday and will continue through Monday, November 17. Wii Bowling times are 5:00, 5:30, and 6:00. The sign-up sheets are in the Clubhouse Lobby. The cost is $2.00 a person per game. Our summer bowling was very successful with many residents enjoying some great […]