News and Events
- ShredFest-JunkFest Saturday Feb 22nd — now includes Goodwill!Shredfest/Junkfest is one of the most popular events in our community. It is sponsored by the VGRC Community Association which is asking for donations to supplement expenses, such as the costs for the shredding and junk haulers to visit the Venetian. The “fest “takes place this Saturday, February 22nd, 8:30 am -10:30 am in the… Read more: ShredFest-JunkFest Saturday Feb 22nd — now includes Goodwill!
- Dona Bay Watershed Restoration Project Phase IIIThe Venetian Golf and River Club is located in 2 watersheds — the Dona Bay Watershed and the Myakka Bay Watershed. The Dona Bay Watershed has grown significantly in the past 100 years. Decades of projects have enlarged the watershed — Dona Bay receives freshwater runoff from nearly 100 square miles which has resulted in… Read more: Dona Bay Watershed Restoration Project Phase III
- Venice City Utilities Expects Early Completion of the Water Booster Station The project to improve water pressure in northeast Venice entails construction of a Water Booster Station directly to the north of the Venetian. We last reported that, according to the presentation by the Director of Venice Utilities at the March 2024 Town Hall Meeting, the Water Booster Station would be operational in late 2025. It is now anticipated by the Utilities… Read more: Venice City Utilities Expects Early Completion of the Water Booster Station
- SRO for Community Association Presentation “History of Venice”On February 10, the VGRC Community Association hosted Dr. Josh Goodman, Historical Resources Manager for Sarasota County, who gave a standing room only audience an entertaining historical sweep of the origins of Venice from its earliest settlers in the area, right up to its in corporation as a city on May 9, 1927.
- Venice Main Street Weekly
Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice and surrounding areas. See webpage.
- City of Venice Newsletter for February 2025
Please enjoy the February edition of the Venice City E-News by clicking on 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 February 2025 City of Venice Newsletter.
- Community Association board meeting to be held Monday, March 17th at 10:00 AM
The next VGRC Community Association Board meeting will be held at the River Club on Monday, March 17th at 10:00 am. Agenda to be published. Residents are welcome!
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Seminars and Events
The VGRC Community Association is proud to present its 2024-25 series of events and seminars referred to as the Knock Your Socks Off season. As you peruse the list, 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.
Membership
The Community Association has nominal membership dues that support the mission of the organization. Our annual Town Hall Meeting is held in March. 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.