Suncoast Humane Society is a regional no-kill animal welfare organization, founded in 1971. Our program and services include: adoptions, low-cost preventive health care, animal enrichment, Pet Therapy, Foster Care, Lost and Found, Dog Obedience Training, Community Pet Food Bank, Humane Education and Outreach, Shelter Angel Medical Fund, Volunteer Opportunities, Disaster Resources, Fospice, and more; all aimed to create and support Read more...

Suncoast Humane Society Thrift Store Our Thrift Stores generate much needed funding for Suncoast Humane Society. All proceeds raised by the sale of donated, quality items support the services, programs and the animals. Our two thrift stores, located in Englewood and Venice, accept gently used household and other items for re-sale. You will find all sorts of unique treasures, one-of-a-kind Read more...

SunCoast MCC is a member congregation of Metropolitan Community Churches, a worldwide denomination for more than 50 years. SunCoast MCC Vision As a welcoming, diverse and active community, we share God’s love in a spiritual environment offering Truth, Trust, and Transformation. SunCoast MCC Mission Through God’s unconditional love, we invite all people to experience a community filled with… Joyful sounds Read more...

The Venice Chorale’s mission is to serve a regional audience by promoting the art of choral singing through vocal excellence and multi-generational education. Supporting chorale performance in the public schools has been part of our mission from the outset. The Apprentice Program, “Seniors Mentoring Juniors,” choses five students each season. The program has benefitted dozens of students, many of whom Read more...

The Venice Symphony is a non-profit professional orchestra providing outstanding symphonic music and educational opportunities for youth and adults in our community since 1974. The Symphony presents a series of concerts led by Music Director Troy Quinn from November through April at the Venice Performing Arts Center. Education programs include The Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra, Symphony in the Schools and Read more...

Mission and Covenant A welcoming, caring community encouraging spiritual growth, seeking meaning and pursuing justice. In a climate of joy, goodwill and trust this congregation covenants – to treat one another with kindness and respect, – to listen with openness and acceptance, – to support and protect the environment of which we are all a part, – to solve problems 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, flowerpots, 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 art Read more...

The Venice Area Board of REALTORS®, chartered by the National Association of REALTORS® in 1956, has over 900 REALTOR® and Affiliate Members serving the Venice Area. The Board provides members with numerous educational opportunities and credit courses to maintain their licenses, as well as coordinating the Multiple Listing Service and lock box system. Board members have been involved with several community Read more...