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Dear VI Property Owner:
It is with deep regret that I share the news of the unexpected passing of Linda Testa on February 26th. Linda was a volunteer who had few peers in her commitment and dedication to Venetian Isles.  While Linda’s contributions to the VI community over the past 25+ years are too numerous to list, most recently she served on the VIHA Board and was Chair of the Deed Restriction Committee and the Deed Restriction Revision Committee. 
I can attest to the fact that since I became President of the VIHA Board in 2013, no one has been as singularly focused on improving the quality of life in VI  as Linda. While you may not have met Linda, you have certainly benefited from her tireless efforts on behalf of our community.  She will be greatly missed but her initiatives will continue to have a positive impact for years to come.
Our gratitude and heartfelt condolences go out to Linda’s brother Tom and the entire Testa family.
Rich Scanlon
VIHA President

Over 300 Venetian Isles residents came out to enjoy our annual Oktoberfest Block Party on October 21.  Attendees enjoyed brats cooked by the Michigan Ave. Grillers, beer provided by St. Pete Brewing, Churned Ice Cream, face paining, flowers from The Roaming Petal and music from the Apple Strudel Oktoberfest band and DJ Tito.  The event was made possible by sponsors including Compass Realty / Salamone Group, Brightway Insurance, North Star Realty, Funked Up Fishing Charters, Moore Creative Realty, Esthetic and Integrative Dentistry, The Masonic Home of Florida, Sabal Trust.

Thank you to Moorman Photographics ​4075 16th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 for capturing these great photos of this fun-filled afternoon.

Some additional  amateur snapshots from the fun day.

Dear Neighbors:
In a effort to keep our VI residents safe, I am writing to inform you about some incidents that happened last week.

Last Thursday evening there were a series of attempted vehicle and residential break-ins on Hawaii and Carolina Aves. The last of these occurred on the south end of Carolina Ave. as an individual attempted to gain access into an occupied residence with a locked front door by banging on the door demanding to be let into “his house.”  The SPPD was called and the individual was arrested and detained; however, the residents and their four children were justifiably terrified.  Alcohol and/or mental instability likely played a role in this incident.

Several reasons why this info is being communicated:

• First and foremost is to make all residents aware of this incident;
• Second is to reinforce the importance of locking your car and home doors;
• Third is to request that those with Ring, or other such cameras, check your footage to see if there was a male with a black ball cap, black pants and white shirt captured on any images on August 24 between 6:00pm and 9:30pm, particularly those on Hawaii and Carolina; and,
• Finally, to let you know that this individual was released from detention on Saturday afternoon with an ankle bracelet and warned to remain away from VI.  Please be vigilant as he may return to VI, although that may be a low probability.

A copy of the arrest photo is shown below.  If you see this individual in VI please call 911 immediately.
Please contact me at 727-560-3655 or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or information that can be turned over to the SPPD.  Venetian Isles remains a safe community and the purpose of this communication is not to alarm but to keep residents aware.

Thank you.

​Rich Scanlon
VIHA President

On September 23, Venetian Isles residents cheered on the Rays as they beat the Toronto Blues 10-6!