News and Events
- City of Venice Utilities Open Houses – Lead & Copper Survey & Eye on Water EnrollmentThe City of Venice Utilities Department is hosting two open houses to assist customers in completing the Lead & Copper Survey and signing up for Eye on Water. Utilities staff will be available at the following locations and times: In accordance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations, the Utilities Department is conducting an inventory of potable… Read more: City of Venice Utilities Open Houses – Lead & Copper Survey & Eye on Water Enrollment
- New 2025 Hurricane Guide & Important DatesThe Venice 2025 Hurricane Guide from the City has been completely revised from past years. This year’s Hurricane Expo will be held on Friday, May 30th at the Venice Community Center at 9 am. Our own Hurricane Response Team has been invited by the city to have an informational table at the Expo. The Venetian’s… Read more: New 2025 Hurricane Guide & Important Dates
- 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. The solution is Eye On Water, a free app available on either the App Store or the Google Play Store. Once registered,… Read more: Avoid Expensive Water Bills with Eye On Water
- Beware of Sandhill Crane CrossingsIt’s that time of year! These Sandhill Crane parents are showing off their young – called Colts while observing the crosswalk on Padova. Peak egg-laying period is February to March. They nest on mats of vegetation in wetlands with shallow water. Two subspecies of Sandhill Crane occur in Florida. The Florida Sandhill Crane numbering… Read more: Beware of Sandhill Crane Crossings
- Rare Bird Alert in the VGRC! Great White Herons!What’s odd about the birds in this nest? The parent is a Great Blue Heron – Blue Morph. The two chicks are White Morphs (subspecies) which are very rare for this part of Florida. Both parents are Blue Morphs which makes it even more intriguing. Some recessive genes at work. Photos by Nancy… Read more: Rare Bird Alert in the VGRC! Great White Herons!
- City of Venice Newsletter for May 2025Please enjoy the May 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 May… Read more: City of Venice Newsletter for May 2025
- VGRC Annual Community Hurricane Preparation Meet June 2nd at 5pm
Each year, the Community Association hosts a hurricane preparation meeting for members of the community. Attendance at last year’s meeting was fantastic, including standing room only for late comers and residents commented on how informative it was. Each year there is a wealth of new information shared by our speakers as they reveal changes that may be made because of the previous year’s hurricane season. This year it is predicted that the hurricane season may rival last year’s season and, to that end, education and preparation will be key.
This year’s meeting will be on Monday, June 2nd, at 5:00 pm in the River Club.
In addition to our usual speakers, namely, Assistant City Manager James Clinch and Fire Chief Frank Giddens, the Emergency Manager Chief for Sarasota County, Susan Tapfumaneyei, will also speak. This will be a very informative meeting and will provide community members a forum to ask pressing questions.
As a reminder, here is a map of the 2024 hurricanes. See details here.
- Community Association Board Meeting to be held Monday, May 19th
The next VGRC Community Association Board meeting will be held at the River Club on Monday, May 19 at 10 am. Residents are welcome to give their views!
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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. We also welcome contributions. 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.