Category: News

YOUR DONATION MATTERS

Posted on by Joe Browne

The Venetian Community Association (“CA”) is pleased to announce the launch of a donations option, conveniently available on its website, Membership and Donations 

Why donations?

The CA provides Venetian residents with valuable services, such as educational seminars, the Hurricane Response Team, the Venetian’s most informative website, and the monthly newsletter, Parcels from Paradise.  However, recent increases in operating costs have threatened our ability to continue or improve these important programs.  Many residents have expressed a willingness to help reverse this financial trend by contributing a little extra, and now there’s a simple way to do just that.

How you can help — Visit the Membership & Donations page on our website.

There you’ll find familiar methods for paying dues and checking your membership, but with new options to make donations of any amount, either along with your dues or at any time you choose.

Payment can be made online by credit card or PayPal, or by downloading and printing the Membership form and mailing it with your check.

Although we will gratefully accept and acknowledge all donations, we kindly suggest annual giving levels of $50 (Gold) and $100 (Platinum).  We will acknowledge these donors by annually publishing their names in Parcels, although donors may choose an option to remain anonymous.  

We are thankful for the support the Venetian community has shown the CA over the years.  The CA intends to show that YOUR DONATION MATTERS by not only continuing existing efforts, but also by offering new and creative programs.  Please join us in this effort to make living at the Venetian more stimulating and engaging than ever! 

With appreciation and best wishes, your Community Association Co-Presidents

Tom Jones and Mark Faford

Avoid Expensive Water Bills with Eye On Water

Posted on by Joe Browne

Have you ever discovered a running toilet after it cost you hundreds of dollars? You’re not alone — and the City of Venice has made it easier to prevent this from happening again.

The solution is Eye On Water, a free app available on either the App Store or the Google Play Store.  Once registered, you will be able to see your water usage.  That capability is available on your computer as well at eyeonwater.com. Once you register using your name, address, and water account number, you’ll be able to monitor your water usage daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Most importantly, you can set up leak alerts to catch problems early — before they become costly.

There are over 17,000 water meters within the city limits, and each one communicates directly with the city. If a flow above the alert you choose (such as one gallon per hour) is detected for every hour over a 24-hour period, the system can detect it and send you an alert — making this tool especially valuable for part-time residents who aren’t always around to spot issues and who don’t wish to shut their water off when away for an extended period. It appears you can set alerts for less than one gallon per hour if desired.

The Community Association is happy to help you get started — just contact us at vgrccaweb@gmail.com.  

Or you can watch a video on how to install the app here. See comprehensive instructions here.