News and Events
- A seminar delves into the reasons behind trusts and their inherent valueAl Pandl visited the Venetian for the third year to educate residents about the importance of protecting their assets for their heirs as well as the processes involved. Pandl explained the terminology and potential predators who may attempt to exploit these assets. The seminar sponsored by the Community Association took place on February 3,… Read more: A seminar delves into the reasons behind trusts and their inherent value
- A Frightening Scam Attempt Involving Venetian ResidentsA recent incident involving a local resident serves as a chilling reminder of how sophisticated—and aggressive—phone scams have become. What began as a quiet drive between two friends quickly escalated into a high-pressure psychological ordeal designed to extort thousands of dollars.
- Are You Migrating?Comcast mail is migrating to Yahoo. If this news comes as a surprise, you haven’t been informed yet. Since June 2025, Comcast subscribers have been receiving notifications that their mail will be accessed on Yahoo servers. Xfinity assures customers that their comcast.net email addresses, messages, folders, and contacts will remain unchanged. These migrations will be… Read more: Are You Migrating?
- Upcoming Seminar Feb 10thTHE MANY ORIGINS OF SARASOTA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 5 PM How old is Sarasota? That depends on what you’re asking. Sarasota is a city, a county, and a bay – each with its own origin story. Join Dr. Josh Goodman, manager of the Sarasota County History Center, for a closer look at the history of… Read more: Upcoming Seminar Feb 10th
- Venice Planning and Zoning Presented the “Development Approval Process”On January 26th, Roger Clark, the head of the Planning and Zoning department at Venice City, delivered an exceptional informational presentation to residents attending the Community Association sponsored seminar.
- Tutoring Available for Web Navigation, Facebook, YouTube, Cyber SafetyTo schedule a class, email vgrccaweb@gmail.com. Classes are usually Tuesdays at 10 am in the River Club which can be set other times depending on need.
- Super Bowl 2026: Seattle beats New England 29 to 13
Tad Johnson won the contest with a selection of Seattle and a spread of 13 points. Congratulations! Click on the image or HERE for finalists and their predictions.
- 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. - City of Venice Newsletter for February
Please enjoy the February 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 February 2026 Newsletter. The issue contains an update on Northeast Park on Laurel Road, Fire Station 52 Construction Progress, and the history and significance of Morada del Sur, an historical building in town. 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 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