Events
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Meetings & Socials
Our monthly meetings typically take place in Venice every third Thursday at 6:30 PM and feature guest speakers or interactive activities. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or just getting started, it’s the perfect place to meet other divers people, learn something new, and get connected with the community!
Upcoming Meeting
There will be no meeting this month, but we’re working on future events. Check back soon or join us at an upcoming dive!
Past Meetings
Missed a meeting? No problem! Check out our Meeting Recaps! ⬇️
2026
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Monthly Meeting
🗓️Thurs. , March. 19th 2026 @6:30pm
📍Venice City Hall
We spent some quality time together and enjoyed the movie, Last Breath!
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Monthly Meeting
🗓️Thurs., Feb. 19th 2026 @6:30pm
📍Venice City Hall
Ken Thomas taught our group various gestures for underwater sign language to be used while diving!
2025
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Monthly Meeting
🗓️Thursday, Feb. 19th 2026 @6:30pm
📍Venice City Hall
Len Leon shared his expertise on buoyancy control at our January meeting! Having good buoyancy is an essential skill for safe diving. Thank you Len for sharing!
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Monthly Meeting
🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19th 2025 @6:30pm
📍South Venice Yacht Club
This month, we hosted a community potluck in place of our usual guest speaker, share some food and good company, and discussed upcoming events and guest speakers for the 2026 year!
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Monthly Meeting
🗓️Wednesday, Oct. 15th 2025 @6:30pm
📍Venice City Hall
Guest Speaker: Carol McCoy - Coastal Wildlife Club
Carol McCoy of Coastal Wildlife Club was our guest speaker and shared with us her contagious passion for sea turtle monitoring and conservation. The Coastal Wildlife Club monitors the stretch from South Casperson Beach to the north boundary of Don Pedro State Park- including Manasota Beach, the densest sea turtle nesting beach on the Gulf Coast!
The club’s efforts include Sea Turtle Patrols, tagging programs, educational outreach, responding to strandings, and supporting turtle hospitals and rehab centers.
One visual that stood out to us was a juvenile sea turtle found with 898 pieces of plastic inside- a powerful reminder of how plastic pollution impacts marine life and why we do what we do.
Diving Opportunities
Up N’ Out Cleanup St. Pete Yacht Club
When: April 11, 2026, 6am-1pm
Where: St. Pete Yacht Club - Pass-a-Grille
Partners: Blue Urban Project, Lett's Dive & Mindful Action for Regeneration (MAR)
Join us for an underwater cleanup at the St. Pete Yacht Club in Pass-a-Grille! Our diver-led cleanups remove marine debris from docks and surrounding water, protecting seagrass, wildlife, and water quality in Tampa Bay.
In addition to removing debris, we’ll be conducting light data collection, recording the type, quantity, and location of items recovered, to better understand where pollution is coming from and to strengthen future prevention efforts. This information helps us track trends over time, share results with partners, and advocate for solutions that reduce debris at the source.
Monthly Donut Dives
Looking for an easy way to stay involved and meet other divers? Join Florida Underwater Sports for their monthly Donut Dive! Enjoy free coffee and donuts while connecting with fellow diving enthusiasts. This meet-up style dive offers a great opportunity to socialize and share your passion for diving.
Dive briefings takes place at 9 AM. We recommend arriving between 8 and 8:30 AM as some of our sites have limited parking spaces. Look for our table and sign-in area to get started. In case of bad weather, we still meet up and try to do a beach clean-up.
If you have any further questions about the Donut Dives, please give Florida Underwater Sports a call. (941) 870 4461
Upcoming Dives
April 18, 2026
📍Bird Key
May 16, 2026
📍Venice Public North - Shark Tooth Dive
June 20, 2026
📍South Brohard - World Ocean’s Day
July 18, 2026
📍Service Club - Women’s Dive Day
August 15, 2026
📍Venice Public South - Fish Safari
September 19, 2026
📍Bird Key - Coastal Cleanup
October 17, 2026
📍Turtle Beach - Dunkin N’ Pumpkins
November 21, 2026
📍South Brohard Beach - Tanksgiving
December 05, 2026
📍FUSE pool - Claus for a Cause