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RESERVES If you’ve attended recent Master Board meetings or listened to the recordings, you may have heard conversation, motions, and questions about the Reserve Fund. Do you know why VCC maintains a reserve fund? HOA communities in Florida are required to reserve funds for major repairs, maintenance, and replacement of common elements. It is essentially […]

NORFOLK ISLAND PINES Norfolk Island Pines – we are all familiar with them. They look so cute in our local garden center shops; they’re adorable in our homes and on our lanais—in a pot; they’re relatively inexpensive, providing a nice alternative to an expensive Christmas tree. But, did you know that those adorable trees, when […]

WES IN HIS HOME STUDIO WES GRUBE There is a veritable art gallery in Wes Grube’s home. Nearly every wall displays his framed artwork, and the effect is nothing less than splendid. Wes is a retired engineer who moved to Florida in 1999. He’s a sailboat enthusiast and has carried on his love of water […]

JUERGEN MOLSEN Country Creek has lost a long-time resident of 28 years, Juergen Molsen. He passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2025 in Germany at the age of 89. Juergen was a native German who served in the German Army from 1957-1993. Before retiring as a Brigadier General, he traveled extensively throughout the U.S. with […]

The 2025 Summer Wii Bowling continues every Wednesday and will continue through Wednesday, August 27. Wii Bowling times are 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00. The sign-up sheets are in the Clubhouse Lobby. The cost is $2 a person per game. Our summer bowling has been very successful with many residents enjoying some great summer fun! There […]

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, home […]

By the end of 2007, twenty years after the opening of the Villages at Country Creek in 1987, major remodeling of the clubhouse and renovation of the golf course were completed and operating at full speed. Both gave a new look to the community and were enjoyed by residents and the public alike. However, more […]

ANHINGA Anhingas and cormorants are both large black aquatic birds often confused for each other, but they have distinct differences. They are similar in size (somewhat smaller than a goose) with wingspans from 3.7 to 5 feet, the cormorant having the larger wingspan. Anhingas are known for their long, slender necks and pointed bills, while […]