Venetian Isles is a deed-restricted waterfront community of approximately 533 homes in St. Petersburg, FL 33703, managed by the voluntary Venetian Isles Homeowners Association (VIHA) at ourvi.org. Key verified facts include its man-made islands with deep-water canals (developed 1968 onward, HOA since 1970), binding deed restrictions, and emphasis on boating lifestyle with events; no central amenities like pools or clubhouses are publicly documented. HOA fees are voluntary (~$240 annual).
Venetian Isles is a deed-restricted residential community in St. Petersburg, Florida, managed by the Venetian Isles Homeowners Association (VIHA). The association enforces protective covenants to maintain property values and community standards across approximately 533 homes.
Membership in VIHA is voluntary. Full-year dues are approximately $240 (plus processing fees for online payments); half-year options are available for new residents. Specific transfer fees, capital contributions, or special assessments are not detailed in public sources.
All properties are subject to binding deed restrictions regardless of membership status. These cover architectural review for exterior modifications, landscaping standards, and general property maintenance. The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) must approve exterior projects. Violations are monitored through neighborhood sweeps, with enforcement via the HOA.
The community emphasizes private waterfront access with deep-water canals and docks for residents. No central clubhouse, pool, or similar resort-style amenities are identified in public sources for the HOA. Beautification projects and community events are supported by the association.
Residents enjoy a tranquil, boat-oriented lifestyle with water views, manicured landscapes, and social events such as block parties and outings. The setting promotes a friendly, active waterfront community close to urban amenities.
HOA Name: Venetian Isles Homeowners Association (VIHA)
Management Company: Volunteer board (no professional management company identified)
Phone Number: (727) 318-1615 (listed on public profiles)
Email Address: Contact via board members or info@ourvi.org (inferred from site)
Website: https://www.ourvi.org/
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7033, St. Petersburg, FL 33734
Office Hours: Not publicly available
The community features man-made islands with deep-water access to Tampa Bay, no bridge restrictions for boats, and a history dating to the late 1960s/1970s development. It maintains a strong focus on deed restriction enforcement and resident-led beautification.
VIHA supports a well-maintained, waterfront residential enclave through voluntary membership and covenant enforcement, appealing to those seeking a peaceful boating lifestyle in northeast St. Petersburg.
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Public sources checked include the official VIHA website (ourvi.org), Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), Cause IQ/GuideStar nonprofit profiles, real estate sites (Homes.com, Ben Laube Homes), and Niche. Gaps remain in detailed amenity inventories, exact current fees beyond voluntary dues, and comprehensive demographics, as much relies on voluntary membership and resident-driven info.
The Venetian Isles Homeowners Association (VIHA) is a voluntary membership organization that enforces deed restrictions for the ~533-home waterfront community in St. Petersburg, FL 33703, with a website at ourvi.org.
No, membership and dues (approximately $240 annually) are voluntary, though deed restrictions apply to all properties regardless of membership.
The community features single-family waterfront homes on man-made islands with private docks and deep-water canal access to Tampa Bay, emphasizing boating, water views, and community events.
Development began in 1968 following land acquisition in 1959, with the HOA taking over deed restriction enforcement in 1970.