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  • NFL Coach Seminar Postponed to June 16th

    We are fortunate to have a current NFL Assistant Coach living in the VGRC who will be conducting an informal seminar as to what it is like to be in the big leagues of professional football. The seminar was originally scheduled for today, March 31st, but due to his scheduling conflicts, it has been changed to June 16th at 5pm. Flag it on your calendar.

  • Next Community Association Board on Monday, May 18th

    Our next VGRC Community Association Board meeting will be at the River Club on
    Monday, May 18th, 2026 at 10 am.

  • Eagles Nests Nearby the Venetian (originally posted January 2025)

    One of the coolest things about living in the Venice area is how close we are to all these amazing parks, preserves, and reserves. It’s like we’re surrounded by nature’s own playground! One of the highlights is definitely getting to see eagles and other wildlife in their natural habitat. There are several eagle nests right in our backyard, and it’s all thanks to folks like Venetian resident Rick Cordner, an Audubon Eagle Watch Volunteer, who keeps a close watch on these nests and shares his observations.

    If you’re curious, check out the Audubon Florida EagleWatch Public Nest Map. You’ll spot some nests really close to us.  If you go to these nests, suggest you bring binoculars.

    SA058 & SA080 at Oscar Scherer Park, on the left.  On Sunday mornings, Park volunteers have scopes set up for viewing SA058.  See map on the left. (There is some concern about this nest — after incubation, both adults were recently seen away from the nest.). SA080 is a bit of a trek out to marker 12A. 

    SA011 is in Scherer Thaxton Preserve (see trail map) off Honore Avenue. This nest is close to Marker 10 on the map.

    SA096

    The image on the left is a photo of eagles at SA096. This nest is just north of us off Gene Green Road — the road does not extend the entire way to the nest.  It is recommended to visit this nest only on Sundays to avoid cement trucks and other commercial traffic along the road.  

    The image on the right is at SA088 which is in a cell tower off Laurel Road on Vistera Blvd.  The eagles have been building a nest in the east tower, however, the nest needs to be checked for recent occupancy. 

    SA088
    All the nests around the Venetian Golf and River Club which is in the lower center of the graphic.

    The Audubon EagleWatch Program is pretty awesome too. They’ve got over 600 volunteers keeping an eye on more than 1000 eagle nests across Florida, spreading awareness and working hard on conservation efforts for these magnificent birds.

    If you’re thinking about volunteering or just observing these nests, remember to do so respectfully. Please don’t disturb the nests, and keep your distance – at least 330 feet away on the ground. Let’s help keep these eagles safe and sound in their homes!  Pictures of the eagles were supplied by Rick Cordner.  

  • City of Venice Newsletter for April

    Please enjoy the April 2026 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 April 2026 Newsletter. The issue contains an update on Northeast Park, flood insurance discounts, placement of the John Nolen statue, an intercostal project, city council meeting recap, flood and evacuation zones, and much more. Enjoy!

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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 Community Forum 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.

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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