The Venice Community Center (VCC) 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, Read more...

Get to know the fascinating history of Venice with Venice Florida Tours led by Ronnie and Tiffany. Historic Walking Tours are generally offered on weekends and last approximately 1 1/2 hours leaving at Michael Biehl Park and concluding at Centennial Park. Evening Ghost Tours are also offered. Contact us for reservations and ticket prices at VeniceFloridaTours@yahoo.com, call 817-793-8433, or follow Read more...

The non-profit Venice Institute for Performing Arts (VIPA) has a mission to sustain the local arts community through innovative educational programs and inspire the local community with first-class entertainment. As the management company for the Venice Performing Arts Center, we work with all groups that use the space to produce, co-produce, manage, and coordinate over 200 events each season. Read more...

Experience the thrill of live performance! Since 1950, Venice Theatre has been providing award winning entertainment, education and outreach to the Gulf Coast and its visitors. The second largest community theatre in the United States, VT offers a variety of productions for audiences of all ages and interests. There’s always something on stage! Each season features cabarets, full-scale musicals, comedies, Read more...