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...

Every Saturday morning the Venice Farmers Market offers local and organic fresh produce, baked goods, meats, microgreens, seafood, dairy, plants, herbs, handmade soap, prepared foods, honey, syrups, sauces, salsa and more! Located near Venice City Hall at 401 W. Venice Avenue Venice, Florida 35285. HOURS YEAR ROUND Saturdays 8am to 1pm OUR MISSON To promote local Florida growers and agriculturally Read more...

We are Venice Gardens Civic Association, formally known as Venice Gardens Home Owners Association. Though our name has changed, our aims and goals have not. By offering our Community Pool and Community Center to members of our voluntary Association, we aim to maintain higher property values and to promote good fellowship through social and recreational gatherings and also to have Read more...

Venice Heritage Inc. (VHI) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Venice, Florida area’s rich cultural heritage, including the surrounding communities of Osprey, Laurel, and Nokomis. OUR MISSION • To promote and protect the heritage of the Greater Venice, Florida area • To preserve and protect the John Nolen Plan of Venice • To restore and maintain Read more...

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts (VIPA) produces entertainment and educational programs at the Venice Performing Arts Center (VPAC). It’s mission also includes education regarding all aspects of performing arts center management to interns, apprentices, volunteers, and students at Venice High School. VIPA sustains the local performing arts community through innovating educational programming and brings inspiring entertainment to the community. Read more...

Who We Are: Fostering Respect, Understanding and Cooperation Founded in 2004, the Venice Interfaith Community Association was born from the observation that our community was expanding not only in size but in diversity. We are a people of various faith traditions, belief systems, and world views. When diverse individuals and organizations coordinate their efforts, they can be a powerful force Read more...

Venice MainStreet Inc. (VMS) is committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, economic, and community vitality of Historic Downtown Venice. Since 1988 Venice MainStreet, Inc has operated as a volunteer driven, 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by preserving, protecting, and promoting Historic Downtown Venice. Venice MainStreet Inc. strives to collaborate with the Read more...