Arrival by Sea

Radio Contact: Channel 16 is monitored.

Identification: We ask all visitors to identify themselves by presenting their Club membership card to the receptionist at the office, at the main entrance, or to the dock master if by boat.

Reciprocity: Full reciprocity to all FCYC members.

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Arrival by Car

From I-75 southbound exit #200, Nokomis, this will take you to US-41. Go south on US-41 to Business 41, turn west onto Business US-41. Cross over ICW bridge, turn right at second traffic light - Venice Ave. 

Continue on Venice Avenue to the beach, turn right onto The Esplanade. After about 1/2 mile, turn left on to Tarpon Center Drive, continue on Tarpon Center Drive about a 1/4 mile the Club is on your right.

From I-75 northbound, exit at #193, Venice / Englewood . Head west on Venice Ave. and follow instructions above. From US-41 north or south at Venice Avenue turn west and follow directions above.

Radio Contact: Channel 16 is monitored.

Identification: We ask all visitors to identify themselves by presenting their Club membership card to the receptionist at the office, at the main entrance, or to the dock master if by boat.

Reciprocity: Full reciprocity to all FCYC members.

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Venice Yacht Club
Hours of Operation

Main Dining Room and Sunset Room:
Tuesday to Saturday Lunch: Shorts Permitted¹
Tuesday to Friday Dinner: Shorts Permitted
Saturday Dinner: Casual² required, Shorts are Not Permitted
Sunday: Breakfast / Brunch and Dinner: Casual required, Shorts are Not Permitted

Main Bar and Pearson's Cove: (all day)
Tuesday to Sunday: Shorts Permitted

Tiki Bar: (all day)
Tuesday to Sunday: Bathing attire³ Permitted

1 Shorts Permitted: Gentlemen wear dressy slacks or shorts, collared shirt, turtleneck or dressy collarless shirt with sleeves (no tank tops); Ladies wear skirts, dressy slacks or dressy shorts and tops. For Gentlemen and Ladies, no tee shirts, and no flip-flops, torn or cutoff clothing or inappropriate tee shirts. Upscale denim is allowed. Gentlemen’s hats and caps are not to be worn in the Club at any time.

2 Casual: Gentlemen wear dressy slacks, collared shirt, turtleneck or dressy collarless shirt with sleeves (no tank tops); Ladies wear skirts, dressy slacks and tops. For Gentlemen and Ladies, no jeans, no shorts, no tee shirts and no flip-flops. Upscale denim is allowed. Gentlemen’s hats and caps are not to be worn in the Club at any time.

3 Bathing Attire: Bathing suits and bathing attire are allowed outside at the Tiki bar and in the Ready Room only. Bathing suits, bathing attire, Gentlemen’s hats or caps and tank tops are not to be worn in the Club at any time.

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