News and Events
- YOUR DONATION MATTERSTHE VENETIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES The Venetian Community Association (“CA”) is pleased to announce the launch of a donations option, conveniently available on its website, Membership and Donations Why donations? The CA provides Venetian residents with valuable services, such as educational seminars, the Hurricane Response Team, the Venetian’s most informative website, and the monthly newsletter,… Read more: YOUR DONATION MATTERS
- Avoid Expensive Water Bills with Eye On WaterHave you ever discovered a running toilet after it cost you hundreds of dollars? You’re not alone — and the City of Venice has made it easier to prevent this from happening again. The solution is Eye On Water, a free app available on either the App Store or the Google Play Store. Once registered,… Read more: Avoid Expensive Water Bills with Eye On Water
- Visit the Venice Farmers Market on Saturday!
Support local businesses and shop fresh by making a habit of visiting the Venice Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Click here for FAQ and also the map of the vendors. The location is in the parking lot behind City Hall at 401 West Venice Ave. The market is open year round.
- Laurel Road Widening Project Update
The Laurel Road Widening Project is progressing with several critical path items being completed:
The project, which includes a four-way intersection at Veneto and Laurel, has been fully completed and has received final approval from Sarasota County and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
The County is moving forward with the purchase of the remaining Right of Way (ROW) and if needed will initiate eminent domain proceedings on any outstanding land parcels.
The County has submitted Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from subcontractors but cannot award bids until the ROW is completed.
Construction on the road is still scheduled to commence in late 2025, but the final timing is contingent upon the completion of the ROW.
- Flood and Evacuation Zones
Click on the maps for flood and evacuation levels. Click HERE for additional hurricane-related information.
- City of Venice Newsletter for September 2025
Please enjoy the September edition of the Venice City E-News by clicking on this image or the link below. Navigate the City’s e-newsletter by using the left and right arrows on your keyboard, or flip to the next page by using the arrows on the viewing screen. Explore additional resources and information by clicking on hyperlinks. Click here for the website location September 2025 Newsletter.
- Community Association Board Meeting to be held Monday, September 15th
The next VGRC Community Association Board meeting will be held at the River Club on Monday, September 15th at 10 am. Residents are welcome to give their views!
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Seminars and Events
The VGRC Community Association is compiling its 2025-26 series of events and seminars which will be referred to as the Knock Your Socks Off season. You will see some new and exciting events as well as repeats of previous resident favorites. We will elaborate on all of these events via our monthly newsletter, Parcels from Paradise. Get your calendar out and mark those events you would like to attend when we publish the list in the next few months.
Membership
The Community Association has nominal membership dues that support the mission of the organization. We also welcome donations. Our annual Town Hall Meeting is held in March. Our annual Membership Meeting is in April. Our Board meetings are typically held the third Monday of the month at 10:00 AM at the River Club. All residents are invited to attend.
Wall of Something
This is where you can connect with fellow Venetians. Looking for help with something? Looking to sell something? Looking for recommendations? It’s all here, and more.
Hurricane Response Team
The HRT is the Community Association’s resident volunteer corps who are called into action if a hurricane is imminent. The Community Association trains and equips the team, and holds readiness seminars. See its new Facebook page at HRT Facebook and the HRT webpage at Hurricane Corner