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News and Events
- Explore Venice This Holiday Season – Discover its charmFrom sun-kissed beaches to historic streets lined with palm trees, Venice is a charming gem located on Florida’s Cultural Coast®. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend escape or an extended seasonal stay, you’ll find everything from outdoor adventure to arts, culture, and local hospitality that will make you feel at home. Click on the title for more.
- City of Venice holiday closings/trash pickup scheduleGarbage, yard waste and recyclables will not be collected on Dec. 25; all items will be picked up on customers’ next regular pickup day, which is Monday, Dec. 29. Residents are reminded to have their materials to the curb by 7 a.m. There will be no change in collection on Dec. 24. City Hall will also be closed… Read more: City of Venice holiday closings/trash pickup schedule
- Beware Email Scams Impersonating City of Venice
- 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!
- Seminars Scheduled in January
Several seminars will occur in January. Be sure to mark you calendar. See the full schedule HERE.
January 13th Self-Protection Toolbox, River Club, 5 pm
January 24th Bik-O-Rama, River Club parking lot, 9-11 am
January 26th Developer Approval Process, River Club, 3:30 pm
- Save the Date: January 21, 2026
On 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, while long-time residents may find it a very useful refresher course. A Q&A session will be included, and refreshments will be served. More information will be released in the coming weeks.
- Next Community Association Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 20th
Our next VGRC Community Association Board meeting will be at the River Club on
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 10 am.
This date is a change from the regular 3rd Monday of the month schedule to respect the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
which is a National Day of Service. - Be Cyber Safe — Mentoring on Tuesday, January 6th 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 to be scheduled n a Tuesday. Next one is Tuesday, January 6th 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.
Your Donation Matters Announcement
Download Membership Enrollment Form
View the Latest Parcels from Paradise
Hurricane Response Team Application 2025
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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