SVCA is closed Until Further Notice due to Storm Damage from Hurricane Milton. We will email the community when the building is open again.
New Pickleball court initiative
Pickleball courts have been delayed due to contractor availability due to Hurricane Milton. The new date for construction is February 2025. The pickleball donations are secure in a separate fund and already allocated to building the courts.
Thank you to all who donated time, money and hard work to meet the goal for the 1st phase of the project. The SVCA signed a contract for the resurfacing. Please watch the Wave and the events calendar for the Grand Opening date!
Now is the time to get all your pickleball friends and family to donate! We still need $7000 for the renovation of the landscaping, benches, and installation of a new pathway.
Visit the link below for more information on how to contribute and learn more about pickleball at the SVCA.
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FPL to install underground electrical service
Florida Power and Light (FPL) will be installing underground electrical service to the residences of South Venice in the next 2 years. FPL presented the plan at the April General Meeting and explained the process to everyone who attended.
South Venice was selected for this program based on criteria approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC), prioritizing areas that can most benefit from undergrounding. Selection criteria include: outages during hurricanes, vegetation-related outages and other reliability data.
Over the next year representatives from FPL will be visiting every residence to talk to the owners to plan how the electrical service that is now on the poles will be brought underground to each residence. The cost is free to owners.
To learn more about the program visit the FPL special website.
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Customer outreach specialists are available and ready to answer all your questions about bringing underground power lines to your neighborhood.
Contact us with any additional questions related to SSUP.
the Right to Clean Water initiative
The Right to Clean Water initiative is collecting signatures again for a Petition to amend the State of Florida constitution to appear on the 2026 November general election. The SVCA is a Petition drop off location.
Why does Florida need a Right to Clean and Healthy Waters?
You can print out your petition here, and then drop it off at the SVCA office.
Find out more and read the text of the amendment by visiting the Right to Clean Water website.
Creating a Thriving Environment for Our Community
We are a 501c4 community association representing the interests of our members. If you are seeking ways to make a positive difference to the community, getting involved in a community organization and participating in different activities can be a good start. At South Venice Civic Association, have a wide range of cultural, educational, and social programs to help enrich the lives of the members and the neighborhood.
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission is to protect, preserve and improve our community’s character, environment and quality of life, and to bring South Venice together. We promote the civic, social, intellectual and recreational interest of our community.
What We Do
South Venice Civic Association serves as your voice in Sarasota County. We keep an eye on many issues that affect South Venice. These issues include tree trimming, ditch mowing, code enforcement, mosquito spraying, drain maintenance, zoning, permitting, water and septic The larger our membership, the stronger our voice!
Why Join Us
By joining us, you can participate in an array of activities that help our community to thrive. Your membership supports neighborhood improvement projects, such as the Siesta Creek Water Quality Taskforce, Shamrock Park monthly clean-ups, Beautiful Neighborhood initiatives, Community Emergency Response Team, and much more.
Once you become a part of this association, the South Venice Beach 12-page monthly newsletter will be regularly delivered to your mailbox. You can enjoy year-round social activities, which include dinner dances, potlucks, business EXPO, art shows, breakfast with Santa and the Easter Bunny and book club, and more.
We also offer watercolor classes right here in your neighborhood along with daily Jazzercise classes. Do you have a class you want to teach? Call the office at 941-493-0006 for information on days available.
Sign up for our email list to get notifications about our events and other community information.
Contact Our Organization Today
If you have any questions please reach out to our team. We are located at 720 Alligator Drive in South Venice Beach. Our office is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.
941-493-0006