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...

The Venice Area Garden Club has grown since founded in 1957 with 25 members who met twice a month in their homes. We currently have over 100 members and meet monthly from October to June. The original object of the club was to develop the members knowledge of Florida gardening and to aid in the protection of forests, wild flowers and Read more...

The Venice Area Historical Society (VAHS) was founded in 1991 as the Venice Historic Preservation League, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  The mission of the Venice Area Historical Society is to promote public awareness and understanding of the historic heritage of Florida, Sarasota County, and the Venice area, within the context of our nation’s history, and to encourage inquiry and research Read more...

Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. is a fiscally responsible, all volunteer organization that provides a “Mobile Meals” community service to the Greater Venice, Florida area to anyone unable to prepare a meal due to mental or physical disability, 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year, holidays included.  About VAMM A group of citizens, organized by founder Edward Cruse started Read more...

The Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit tax exempt charity run entirely by volunteers. Our goal is to help parents with children that are in need, to provide safer, healthier, and happier lives for their children. This is done by providing the following baby items: previously loved clothing from newborn to size 5T, baby furniture, cribs, swings, high Read more...

The Venice Area Quilters Guild (VAQG), founded in 1983, is made up of quilters of all skill levels from beginner to professional, with interests as varied as our experience levels. We strive to promote the love of quilts, to encourage and preserve the art of quilts and quilting and to share friendship as well as knowledge with others. Community service Read more...

The purpose of the Venice Area Women’s College Club is to promote fellowship among college women and to encourage their personal growth and participation in community affairs. Membership includes any woman with an Associate’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university. Our Motto: “Reaching Out To Make A Difference” Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month from October through Read more...

The Venice Art Center is an art and cultural destination, offering a strong sense of community, featuring venues for the display of art, hosting concerts and events, collaborating to create citywide public arts projects, as well as offering year-round classes, workshops for adults and children in virtually every visual art medium. Our goal is to make art open and available Read more...

The Venice Community Center is a beautiful 45,000 sq. ft. regional facility that serves the needs of residents and visitors in Sarasota County as well as counties to the north and south.  It is the  venue of choice for social, cultural, recreational and educational events held in Sarasota County. The center is home to many expos, weddings, seminars, concerts, proms, Read more...

About Our Orchestra The Venice Community Orchestra (VCO) is a multigenerational orchestra. Our mission is to promote musical participation, education, and enjoyment in the Venice area community through our weekly rehearsals and periodic performances. We rehearse weekly from August to April in a very congenial and supportive environment. In the summer, with fewer numbers, we continue to rehearse and perform Read more...