News and Events
- Walmart buys land on Laurel RoadRumors have been circulating about a Walmart coming BOB MUDGE Senior Writer VENICE — Land north of Laurel Road that has been rumored to be the future site of a Walmart was acquired in May by … Walmart. The acquisition was announced in a news release Friday by LQ Commercial as one of six transactions it handled on behalf of Wal-Mart… Read more: Walmart buys land on Laurel Road
- ABC7 Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan Speaks at River ClubArranged by the leader of the Community Association Hurricane Response Team, Mary Rau-Foster, the renowned TV weatherman Bob Harrigan enlightened a packed audience in the River Club with a tour de force of the history, most recent, current, and near future of the weather events which set Florida apart from other states — hurricanes. This… Read more: ABC7 Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan Speaks at River Club
- How to Protect Your Information on Facebook
The most significant steps a Facebook account holder can take is review and restrict privacy settings, enable 2-factor authentication, limit personal information on your profile, and control ad preferences. Click HERE for a full list.
- 2025 City of Venice Hurricane Expo Videos Available
For those who were not able to attend the 2025 City of Venice Hurricane Expo – or for those who did and want a review – videos of all the event’s featured speakers are now available on the City website here. The annual Expo was held in partnership with the Venice Gondolier on May 30, 2025, at the Venice Community Center as a public service for the community.
Speakers who presented are:
- Venice Fire Chief Frank Giddens and Police Lt. Mat Sauchinitz
- CRS (Community Rating System) Coordinator Christina Rimes
- Assistant Utilities Director Patience Anastasio
- City Building Official Derek Applegate
- Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi
- ABC-7 Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan
- NOAA Hurricane Hunters Flight Director and Meteorologist Dr. Jonathan Zawislak
- Web/Facebook Help or Questions: Send email to vgrccaweb@gmail.com
The Community Association is here to answer your questions, tutor individuals or conduct classes. Simply send email to vgrcaaweb@gmail.com.
Click on the brochure on the left to download. Note: You can access the River Club WiFi with the password provided on the wall in the bar area.
- 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 August 2025
Please enjoy the August edition of the Venice City E-News by clicking on this image or one of the two links 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 a view on Facebook August 2025 City of Venice Newsletter. Click here for the website location August 2025 Newsletter.
- Community Association Board Meeting to be held Monday, August 18th
The next VGRC Community Association Board meeting will be held at the River Club on Monday, August 18th at 10 am. Residents are welcome to give their views!
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Hurricane Response Team Application 2025
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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