Making lives better-one animal at a time. At 2B Kind, we take a forward stance within our community to be leaders and participants in creating animal outreach programs. Finding solutions for animals and owners in need of medical assistance, medicine, or prescription food is our top priority. We provide prescription and food assistance to keep companion animals in their homes. Read more...

Together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community. All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties, providing millions of meals each year with nearly 200 agencies and programs throughout the community. All Faiths works not only to fight hunger today but also strives Read more...

The proud history of our national organization AAUW has more than 165,000 members and supporters in more than 1,000 branches across the United States, with this mission statement –AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. AAUW members belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a Read more...

Our mission is to “To promote individuals’ peace within, compassion for all beings, spiritual growth, and an ethical way of life based on Buddhist principles.” The Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center offers guided meditation, retreats and many more. Classes are held in different locations and/or on Zoom. See our calendar page listings for information. Rebuilding Together As of July 7, Read more...

Empowering Youth to Achieve Their Full Potential. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been a leader in youth development since 1970, Read more...

BPW Englewood/Venice advocates for women and is passionately and effectively engaged in assuring equal rights, equal pay and equal opportunities in the workforce. Every working woman has benefited from the efforts of this organization in Education Foundation, Scholarships, Public Policy, Equal Pay and Lobbying for Women’s Rights. We invite you to attend one of our meetings, learn more and join Read more...

Calvary Chapel Venice is a Christ centered Bible based church. The mission of Calvary Chapel Venice is the same mission Jesus gave his followers: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Matt 28:19-20). We desire to cultivate a community of authentic believers who Read more...

The Mission of Chabad of Venice & North Port is to improve the world through education, action, and loving kindness; to help realize a moral, G‑dly world in which honesty, integrity, a sense of meaning and purpose, respect, responsibility for one another, knowledge, security, and peace prevail. We recognize the innate goodness in humankind and seek to inspire and empower Read more...

The Chalk Festival affords a once-a-year opportunity to become an integral part of the fine art creative process. From start to finish, you can witness the largest gathering of renowned pavement artists perform using the road surface as a canvas to develop oversized masterpieces in chalk. Starting in 2010 and every year since, the Chalk Festival features the most 3D Read more...

City of Venice, Florida Departments: Airport – 941-486-2711 Building – 941-882-7385 Building Inspection Line – 941-483-5907 Cashier Counter (new Utilities service; pay your Utilities bill) – 941-882-7389 City Clerk’s Office – 941-882-7396 City Manager’s Office – 941-882-7398 Engineering – 941-882-7411 Employment Hotline – 941-480-3378 Finance – 941-882-7419 Fire Department (non-emergency) – 941-480-3030 Historical Resources – 941-486-2487 Human Resources – 941-882-7376 Read more...