News and Events
- Dr. Cortman on being NICEDr. Christopher Cortman, a psychologist with over 35 years of experience, captivated the Venetian audience with an engaging presentation on how to stay connected and lead a fulfilling life in later years. The acronym NICE, which stands for Necessary, Invested, Connected, and Exercise, serves as the guiding principle for this journey for a purpose in… Read more: Dr. Cortman on being NICE
- October is Cybersecurity Awareness MonthSupport Cyber Secure America DHS and CISA Announce Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025
- Venice Water Booster Pump Station Nearing OperationsThis article has been updated on October 8. The Venice Water Booster Station, which has been under construction for 2 years, has received clearance from the Department of Health to operate the tank and pumping system. The City is currently filling the ground storage tank with fresh drinking water in preparation for the system soon… Read more: Venice Water Booster Pump Station Nearing Operations
- Seaboard – Venice CitySeaboard 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… Read more: Seaboard – Venice City
- Be Cyber Safe + Savvy Class Tuesday October 21 & 28 at River ClubGain 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… Read more: Be Cyber Safe + Savvy Class Tuesday October 21 & 28 at River Club
- Credit Card Convenience Fee Begins November 1, 2025
Fee added to Credit card payments at the River Club
Starting November 1, 2025, a 2.5% convenience fee will apply to all credit card payments made at the River Club, including dining, beverages, and tennis guest fees. This change was approved by the Venetian CDD Board of Supervisors to offset rising credit card processing costs, which now exceed $30,000 annually and are currently shared by all residents through assessments. The fee is nominal and will only offset a portion of the current losses.
To avoid this fee, please consider paying through your club account using ACH withdrawal or personal check. Click on ACH Authorization Form —return it by email to billing@venetianriverclub.com or drop it off in Accounting or with a member of management at the River Club.
This change in our practices requires a revision to the VGRC Rules and Regulations and as a result, a public hearing will be held on October 27th at 9:30 am at the River Club. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue working to manage costs responsibly and support the long-term sustainability of our community amenities.
From Venetian CDD Board of Supervisors
- Venice Happenings
- 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.
- City of Venice Newsletter for October 2025
Please enjoy the October 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 October 2025 Newsletter.
- Community Association Board Meeting to be held Monday, October 20th
The next VGRC Community Association Board meeting will be held at the River Club on Monday, October 20th at 10 am. Residents are welcome to give their views!
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 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