News and Events
- Save the Date: January 21, 2026On Wednesday, January 21st, at the River Club, there will be 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, while long-time residents may… Read more: Save the Date: January 21, 2026
- Veterans Day is November 11The purpose of Veterans Day is to honor and thank all American military veterans, living or dead, for their service. Unlike several other U.S. holidays now celebrated on Mondays to create long holiday weekends, Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11. History of Veterans Day In 1938, Armistice Day was established to remember the armistice… Read more: Veterans Day is November 11
- Venice Water Booster Pump Station Information – UpdatedThis article has been updated on November 5th and republished. Residents have reported that the water pressure in their homes has not increased despite the recent construction of a water booster station nearby. We will continue to gather information to keep residents informed. If you notice any deviations in your water pressure, either higher or… Read more: Venice Water Booster Pump Station Information – Updated
- Be Cyber Safe — Mentoring on Tuesday November 11th at River ClubPlease 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… Read more: Be Cyber Safe — Mentoring on Tuesday November 11th at River Club
- 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. This writer experienced one in the past month and EyeOnWater saved us hundreds of dollars. The solution is Eye On Water, a… Read more: Avoid Expensive Water Bills with Eye On Water
- City of Venice Newsletter for November 2025Please enjoy the November 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. … Read more: City of Venice Newsletter for November 2025
- Ajax Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
The barrels will be at the Golf Club! Please give generously to the needy!
- Comcast Service is Out — What do I do?
A resident recently experienced a total internet outage. Comcast was called, however, the tech would not be able to visit straightaway. So, he followed these procedures and connection was re-established. Problem solved!!
- Veterans Day Flyover on November 6th
The November 6 Venetian celebration of Veterans Day will include an aircraft flyover to honor all who have served in the United States Armed Forces, both living and deceased, acknowledging their sacrifice, courage, and dedication to the country.
- Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency Seminars
The Community Association hosted two educational seminars on November 3 about Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Cryptocurrency. Residents were enlightened on the subjects and peppered the speakers with questions on both subjects. Roger Navarro, Information Technology Director for the City of Venice, and Captain Eric Wood, Venice PD, presented on “AI”.
According to Mr. Navarro, AI means computers learn and think similarly to humans. AI uses data patterns to help machines understand the world. We were asked to think of AI as a smart tool like a calculator processing images and words efficiently. It can be used on a computer or phone, as part of software in a robot, such as a car, lawnmower or a two-legged machine.
Dallas Stiles, author of “Thrivin’ Now! Achieve Success, Build Wealth & Be Happy in a Post-Covid World”, presented on “Cryptocurrency” which is digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography. Each cryptocurrency operates on a blockchain to track its transactions. There are many cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency and blockchain ever invented. It was created in 2009 by “Satoshi Nakamoto”. Satoshi’s original bitcoin was valued at $100 in 2009 but now may be worth $124 billion! It has never been transacted. Currently, 19.8 million bitcoins have been “mined”. Of these, 3 to 4 million have been lost, ie, the “keys” to access the coins on the blockchain were lost by the owners. (In cryptography, a key is a piece of variable data used with an algorithm to encrypt and decrypt information, like a physical key to lock and unlock data.) There is a limited supply of bitcoins: 21 million coins will be ultimately mined, by about 2140. That’s years, not military time!
- Mayor Pachota to speak at our next Community Association Board Meeting on Monday, November 17th
Mayor Pachota will address the City’s Seaboard Plans and answer questions at our next VGRC Community Association Board meeting which will be at the River Club on Monday, November 17th at 10 am. Residents are welcome to give their views!
- Seaboard – Venice City
Seaboard is an area in Venice City, east of the Intracoastal Waterway, bounded by Venice Ave and US-41 By-pass. Venice City council approved a master plan in March 2025 for the development of the area from light industrial to mixed use and residential. See Venice City webpage for additional information. The plan includes the move of the city’s solid waster and fleet maintenance out of the Seaboard area.
- 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.
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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