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News and Events
- Suni Williams Visited the Venetian River Club on Monday, December 1stIt was an immense honor that the VGRC Community Association presented NASA Astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain (Ret.) Sunita “Suni” Williams at the River Club on December 1, 2025.Residents were captivated by her genuine personality and the captivating description of her life and experiences as an American astronaut. Suni Williams was selected as an astronaut by… Read more: Suni Williams Visited the Venetian River Club on Monday, December 1st
- Venice Police on Scams and FraudOn December 8, two officers (Sgt Montez and Det. Lt. Kenny) from the Venice Police Department presented an informative overview of prevalent predatory scams that pose a significant threat to everyone. The presentation was well-received and provided valuable insights into the extent and severity of these dangers. The officers highlighted the risks associated with using… Read more: Venice Police on Scams and Fraud
- Beware Email Scams Impersonating City of Venice
- Save the Date: January 21, 2026On Wednesday, January 21st, at the River Club, there will be a Resident Orientation which will include a presentation to inform residents of the responsibilities of the various organizations in the Venetian community, including the Community Association, the CDD, the Property Owners Association, as well as the different HOAs. New residents will find this presentation particularly beneficial,… Read more: Save the Date: January 21, 2026
- Visit the Venice Farmers Market on Saturdays!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… Read more: Visit the Venice Farmers Market on Saturdays!
- Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast December 13

- Next Community Association Board Meeting on Monday, December 15th
Our next VGRC Community Association Board meeting will be at the River Club on Monday, December 15th at 10 am. Residents are welcome to give their views!
- Be Cyber Safe — Mentoring on Tuesday, December 16th at the River Club
Please register by sending an email to vgrccaweb@gmail.com.
Gain confidence using your computer and phone. Protect your on-line data. Guard against scams, identify theft and fraud. And much more. See the National Cryptologic Foundation brochure HERE. #1 directive is building strong passwords and using a password manager so you don’t have to remember them nor write a password down. The Community Association will show you how to be safer on the internet. Usually on a Tuesday. Next one is December 16th at 10 a.m. in the River Club bar area. Please register by sending an email to vgrccaweb@gmail.com. Please bring your mobile device and use the Wi-Fi password posted on the wall in the bar area.
- City of Venice Newsletter for December 2025

Please enjoy the December 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 December 2025 Newsletter. The issue contains a report on the newly constructed Water Booster Station to the north of the VGRC as well as progress in the construction of Northeast Park on Laurel Road.
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Seminars and Events
The VGRC Community Association has compiled its 2025-26 series of events and seminars referred to as the Knock Your Socks Off III 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
