The Sarasota County Veterans Commission was organized under the Laws of Florida, Chapter 22695, on January 25, 1982. The Commission is a non-profit federation of veterans’ organizations, military and patriotic associations and their auxiliaries serving Sarasota County. The purpose of the Commission is to unify veterans’ organizations by providing solidarity in communicating veterans’ viewpoints on issues before local, state and national legislative bodies. The Commission disseminates information on issues of interest to veterans.
The Commission plans, cooperates and coordinates with local authorities, government officials and other interested parties on matters of patriotic commemorations.
The Commission plans, coordinates and implements other programs to serve the best interests of veterans, active, National Guard and reserve military personnel, their families, surviving spouses and orphaned children.
The Commission cooperates with local, state and national social services and welfare agencies in programs related to the welfare of veterans, active and reserve military personnel and their dependents.
The Commission plans, cooperates and coordinates with local authorities, government officials and other interested parties on matters of patriotic commemorations.
The Commission plans, coordinates and implements other programs to serve the best interests of veterans, active, National Guard and reserve military personnel, their families, surviving spouses and orphaned children.
The Commission cooperates with local, state and national social services and welfare agencies in programs related to the welfare of veterans, active and reserve military personnel and their dependents.