Leadership Venice

Leadership Venice is designed to expose current and future leaders to all aspects of the Venice community.
The program’s purpose is:
- To gather community leaders of diverse backgrounds
- To develop their knowledge and desire to accept civic responsibilities and leadership roles
- To expose participants to the problems and opportunities that face the Venice community.
- To open dialogue among emerging and current community leaders
The program runs from February until October meeting all day once a month. As part of the program the class selects and implements a class project.
Individuals selected will:
- Have demonstrated commitment through past and current community activities or exhibit a desire to commit to community involvement.
- Represent a cross section of the community of all ages and geographic representation. Diversity is an important component of the program’s purpose.
If you would like to find out more about this program, please contact Barbara Hines, Leadership Venice Director, at bhines@venicechamber.comcreate new email.
Leadership Venice Class of 2020

Laurie Birnbach, Fox Lea Farm, Inc.
Ben Brodersen, Venice Regional Bayfront Health
Bethany Chapman, Tervis
James Clinch, City of Venice
Anthony Cortes, Interim HealthCare of Sarasota
Kimberly Farrell, Fox Lea Farm, Inc.
Nick Flerlage, Flerlage Team
Michele Groves, State College of Florida
Kipper House, Venice Gondolier Sun
Randy Kendrick, Venice Print Center
Robert Lauser, Grim Reaper
Stacey Licking, Payroll Vault
Jennifer McSharry, Burnett Painting
Mary Moscatelli, Venice Art Center
Charleen Myers, Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
Brian Nason, The SKY Family YMCA
Stacey Ogea, Jacaranda Public Library
Lisa Richardson, Epiphany Cathedral School
Casey Riley, Robinson, Gruters & Roberts PA
Mike Sternberg, Brewburgers of Venice
Jake Tate, Green Fairways Financial
Gina Taylor, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Lisa Thaxton, Grace Air Conditioning & Heating
SPONSORS:
SIMSOC DAY
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Venice: Then and Now Day
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Economic Development Day
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Government Day
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Health & Human Services Day
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Community Awareness Day
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