• Residents Orientation Was Well Attended & Received
  Organized by the Community Association, reps from the “alphabet soup” of Venetian organizations spoke at a highly appreciated and well-attended Residents Orientation on January 21st. In addition to the Community Association, the CDD (Community Development District), POA (Property Owners Association), and Neighborhood Associations discussed their responsibilities and addressed numerous questions about individual issues. This collaborative… Read more: Residents Orientation Was Well Attended & Received
• Venice Citizens Advice Bureau Needs Volunteers
  The Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) has two resident seats expiring soon, each for a term of 3 years. This board meets bimonthly the third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave. CAB members make advisory recommendations regarding specific topics of interest as determined and requested by the City Council. The… Read more: Venice Citizens Advice Bureau Needs Volunteers
• Sarasota County to get a new Home Depot
  by Earle Kimel Sarasota Herald-Tribune USA TODAY NETWORK According to the January 15, 2026 edition of the Sarasota Herald Tribune, a Home Depot has been approved for the new Venice Crossing Commercial Center on Laurel Road. There will also be a Walmart in the same shopping center. Other occupants are a Panda Express, a proposed… Read more: Sarasota County to get a new Home Depot
• 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 Newsletter for January
  Please enjoy the January 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… Read more: City of Venice Newsletter for January

• Super Bowl Predictions for 2026

  

  Click on the image or HERE for all predictions by residents and point spreads.

• Hyatt Hotel on Pinebrook Under Construction

  

  Construction is underway at the site (in red on this map) just south of Asaro’s. It will be for a Hyatt Hotel.  This is the 2nd hotel in NE Venice, with the other being an Echo Hotel on Laurel Road across from the new City park which is also under construction. More information on development activity in Venice at the Developer Approval Process talk on Monday, January 26th. See details below.

  January 24th Bik-O-Rama, River Club parking lot, 9-11 am Probably the longest running Community Association event is the always popular Bike-O-Rama in cooperation with Bicycles International on Tamiami Trail.  For those who have never been to this well-attended event, just bring your bike to receive a free maintenance check by the highly trained mechanics from Bicycles International. Consider bringing some cash to tip the mechanics for their free service.  There will also be items for sale for bicycle enthusiasts. A Community Association membership table will be present for those who need to renew or join the Community Association. Don’t be late, Bike-O-Rama closes promptly at 11 am.
  

  January 26th Developer Approval Process, River Club, 3:30 pm What did you say? They are building another &(%^%^(^ development nearby!!!!!  Certainly, we have heard that comment numerous times over the years. Many residents are curious of the approval process that the city goes through when facing a development proposal. That process will be addressed at the seminar, “Developer Approval Process” on Monday, at 3:30 pm (note time change) at the River Club when Roger Clark, head of the Venice Planning and Zoning Department, will provide a presentation on this topic. Getting the facts may help residents gain a better understanding of a process associated with a growing Venice.

  See Active Petition Schedule on Venetian Gems. On that website, there is a map of the intended developments in our area.

  See the full Seminars and Events schedule HERE.
  
  

• Next Community Association Board Meeting on Monday, February 16th

  Our next VGRC Community Association Board meeting will be at the River Club on
  Monday, February 16th, 2026 at 10 am.

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