News and Events
- Northeast Park Construction Continues on Laurel Road
- Ajax Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Ends MondayThe barrels will be at the Golf Club! Please give generously to the needy! Monday, at 5 pm, the Fill the Barrel’s Campaign comes to an end. Get cracking or you will miss it!
- Save the Date: January 21, 2026On Wednesday, January 21st, at the River Club, there will be 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… Read more: Save the Date: January 21, 2026
- Venice Water Booster Pump Station Information – UpdatedThis article has been updated on Nov 7th. The City of Venice Utilities Department has provided timely information regarding the recently constructed water booster station. The station has been operational for two weeks, with scheduled operations from 6 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 11 pm. These operations are part of a trial… Read more: Venice Water Booster Pump Station Information – Updated
- 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
- 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!
- City of Venice Holiday Parade November 29th

Kicking off the holiday season for over 45 years, the City of Venice Holiday Parade is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The 49th parade is Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 beginning at 6:30 p.m. and kicking off the City’s Centennial Celebration. See details HERE.
- Register for CPR & SharPfest
Click HERE to register.
- Mayor Pachota to speak at our next Community Association Board Meeting on Monday, November 17th
Mayor Pachota will address the City’s Seaboard Plans and answer questions at our next VGRC Community Association Board meeting which will be at the River Club on Monday, November 17th at 10 am. Residents are welcome to give their views!
- Be Cyber Safe — Mentoring on Tuesday December 2nd at 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 on a Tuesday. Next one is December 2nd 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 November 2025

Please enjoy the November 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 November 2025 Newsletter.
Your Donation Matters Announcement
Download Membership Enrollment Form
View the Latest Parcels from Paradise
Hurricane Response Team Application 2025
Learn More

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
