We are the local council of an international non-profit Catholic fraternal organization with over 1.8 million members worldwide founded in 1882 by the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney to serve our brothers, their families and anyone in need. A brief history of Father John J. Walsh Council 7052: We are and have been an active Council of the Knights of Read more...

The Venice Newcomers Club is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide “newcomers” opportunities to form new friendships and to experience the many things our paradise has to offer. Membership is open to residents of Venice, Nokomis and Laurel who have moved to the area within the last three years and who maintain at least nine months of residency Read more...

Venice Area Quilters’ Guild (VAQG) serves quilters of all skill levels from beginner to professional, with interests as varied as our experience levels. We promote the love of quilts, encourage and preserve the art of quilts and quilting, and share friendship and knowledge with others. VAQG offers monthly classes, informal workshops, and a Quilt Escape in February 2019.  The Guild meets Read more...

Are you looking for an intimate meaningful Prayer experience? Try Chabad Jewish Center! At Chabad we don’t pray with labels or levels. Every one talks to G‑d on their level and in their language and pace. The services are led in the ancient traditional manner but are tailored to the individual’s needs. Followed always by a scrumptious Kiddush. * All Read more...

Our Mission The Plantation Community Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of South Sarasota County residents by supporting organizations involved in social services, health care, educational, environmental and cultural activities. Why Join? We are privileged to live in this community. As such, we are obliged to do our part to make our community better for Read more...

On the other side of that canasta hand you just might find a new friend. At Friendship Centers, people are playing pinochle and mah-jongg, enjoying ballroom dancing, and growing stronger through yoga. You can also meet others while you try your hand at woodcarving or quilting. The Centers’ mission is to promote health, dignity, and quality of life throughout the Read more...

Changing lives of youth of greater Venice!  The joys of sailing go beyond learning how to safely navigate the water on a sailboat. Youngsters 6 – 18 learn responsibility and self-reliance; they learn more about themselves and how to communicate with others; and they develop greater independence and self confidence that comes with that knowledge.  Enduring friendships evolve with others Read more...

Together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community. All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Rated 4-stars by Charity Navigator and a member of Feeding America, we provide millions of meals each year through robust programs and partnerships with charitable organizations in Read more...

Sertoma is a 501c3 non-profit world-wide service organization. Its mission is to exist for the high and noble purpose of SERvice TO MAnkind by communication of thoughts, ideas and concepts to accelerate human progress in health, education, freedom and democracy. Sertoma was founded on April 11, 1912 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Women’s Sertoma was chartered in 1988 Read more...