SunCoast MCC is a member of Metropolitan Community Churches, a worldwide denomination that celebrated its 50 year anniversary in 2019. As a welcoming, diverse and active community, we share God’s love in a spiritual environment offering Truth, Trust, and Transformation. Our church and ministries are open to everyone, and we care about our community and our world, in all its Read more...

Suncoast Tabernacle is a new church located on the island community of Venice, Florida. We opened our doors focused on a desire to see God change lives as we serve Him in this beautiful coastal city. We offer a warm and caring environment where everyone can grow spiritually and personally as they connect with others in faith.  As a new Read more...

The Venice Chorale, led by Artistic Director Peter Madpak, has been providing premier choral music to the Greater Venice Area since 2002. Their 3-concert season (December, February, and April) features a diverse repertoire of the finest contemporary and historic music. Each concert features the chorale’s 100 member Concert Choir, their Youth Chorus, and their High School Apprentices, as well as Read more...

The Venice Symphony is a non-profit professional orchestra of more than 75 musicians, led by new Music Director/Conductor Troy Quinn, in its 46th year in the community. The Venice Symphony presents concerts from November through April, at the Venice Performing Arts Center. The Symphony also offers free pre-concert Meet the Maestro talks, 6:15 pm before evening concerts and 2:15 pm Read more...

United Way of South Sarasota County (UWSSC) improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of the collective communities of Venice, Englewood, North Port, Laurel, Nokomis, and Osprey to fund local programs that help fight for healthcare, education, and financial stability for members of our community. UWSSC especially cares about the ALICE’s of our world. The families and seniors who are Read more...

Agency Overview Established by Congress in 1939 under title 14, §§ 23 of the U.S. Code, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is Semper Paratus (Always Ready). We invite you to explore our site and learn more about who we are and what we do to be “Semper Paratus.” The Auxiliary operates in: • Safety and Security Patrols • Search Read more...

Venice Area Beautification, Inc. (VABI) strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work, and play through its numerous projects and volunteer groups. Some of its projects include downtown flower baskets, flower pots, and decorative landscaping; the Venetian Waterway Park, a 10-mile recreational trail along the Intracoastal Waterway; Monty Andrews Arboretum at West Blalock Park; murals; and public Read more...

The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce (VACC) offers members numerous business development and leadership courses, events, job fairs, business showcases, ribbon cuttings, among other helpful resources. The VACC is also a Visit Sarasota Visitor Center with local maps, business directories and tourist information. Visitors can explore Venice through the Chamber’s online app Venice Quest. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 Read more...

VAGC has grown since founded in 1957 with 25 members. In 1958 we became a member of Florida Federation of Garden Clubs in District VIII. We currently have over 100 members and meet monthly from October to June. Over the years our club has donated both funds and time to design, plant and help maintain gardens throughout the community. The Read more...