First organized in 1960, the Tamiami Amateur Radio Club has more than 100 members engaged in the active pursuit of the amateur radio hobby. A large number of our members are seasonal residents who live in Venice during the cold winter months and then return north to their original home QTH for the summer. The club makes use of new Read more...

Temple Sinai is a place where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. We place a priority on social action and justice and create a space that all may call home. We seek to be a meaningful values-based congregation, that provides experiential lifelong learning, deep connections, joyful living, and spiritual exploration now and for generations to come. Our Mission Create a welcoming, Read more...

The Long Walk Home is a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to stopping Veteran suicide. Helping Veterans make the transition from military to civilian life. 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 1,200 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 Read more...