Recreation & Sports Nonprofits in Florida

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TO PROVIDE BOATING AND SOCIAL FACILITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS, TO PROMOTE GOOD BOATING PRACTICES AND MARINE COMPETITION, AND TO PROVIDE OTHER RECREATIONAL SPORTS FACILITIES, I.E., TENNIS COURTS, SWIMMING POOL, AND FITNESS AND ACTIVITIES CENTER FOR OUR MEMBERS' BENEFIT AND TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INTERACTION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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STATE SOCCER ADMINISTRATION AND YOUTH EDUCATION FOR YOUTHS UNDER 19 YEARS OF AGE.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Recreation & Sports major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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PRIVATE GOLF CLUB INCLUDES A FULLY EQUIPPED CLUBHOUSE AND GOLF COURSE, LOCATED IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE RECREATION, PLEASURE OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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ATLANTIS GOLF CLUB IS A RECREATIONAL CLUB WHOSE EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS OF CLUB MEMBERS BY PROVIDING DINING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

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ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC PARK AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOSTERING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION.

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TO USE SAILING AS A TOOL TO BUILD LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TROUBLED TEENS WHO ARE TRANSITIONING BACK INTO SOCIETY AND CONNECT THEM WITH PASSIONATE MENTORS WHO WILL ACT AS ROLE MODELS DURING THE JOURNEY.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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PROMOTE THE SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL IN THE CITY OF TAMPA AND STAGE THE ANNUAL GASPARILLA INVASION

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ST CHARLES YACHT CLUB, INC. SERVES THE NEEDS OF MEMBERS, OFFERING FINE DINING, SWIMMING FACILITIES, TENNIS COURTS, AND A HARBOR FACILITY FOR THEIR BOATING NEEDS.

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SEE SCHEDULE O NGF'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER THE GROWTH AND VITALITY OF THE GAME AND BUSINESS OF GOLF. DURING 2021, NGF HOSTED ITS THIRTEENTH ANNUAL GOLF BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM WITH A DRAW OF NEARLY 150 OF THE TOP EXECUTIVES IN GOLF IN ATTENDANCE. THE SYMPOSIUMS COVERED TOPICS SUCH AS THE STATE OF THE GOLF INDUSTRY, THE GOLF CUSTOMERS' JOURNEY, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, AND HARVESTING GOLF'S LATENT DEMAND. NGF DID PRODUCE ITS ANNUAL REPORTS: GOLF INDUSTRY REPORT, GOLF PARTICIPATION IN THE US, AND GOLF FACILITIES IN THE US. THESE REPORTS WERE DELIVERED TO APPROXIMATELY 4,000 MEMBERS NATIONWIDE. IN ADDITION, NGF PRODUCED A BIWEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER TO MORE THAN 70,000 INDIVIDUALS IN THE GOLF INDUSTRY REPORTING INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ON THE HEALTH OF GOLF THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC.

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A. TO ENCOURAGE THE PROPER USE AND ENJOYMENT OF YACHTS AND BOATS AND TO ASSIST IN EDUCATING MEMBERS IN THE SCIENCE OF NAVIGATION, BOAT DESIGN, AND THE SKILLS OF SAILING.B. TO OWN AND OPERATE AN APPROPRIATE PRIVATE WATERFRONT CLUB IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE AFORESAID PURPOSES AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL COMMUNION AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND GUESTS.C. TO ENCOURAGE THE EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY IN THE SCIENCE OF NAVIGATION, THE ART OF SAILING, AND SMALL BOAT HANDLING.D. TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS WHO SHARE THESE PURPOSES TO JOIN FORCES IN THE FURTHERANCE OF SUCH COMMON PURSUITS.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

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THE POLO TRAINING FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A SERIES OF FUNDS, INCLUDING MEMORIAL, ADVISORY, INTERNATIONAL, ENDOWMENT, INTERCOLLEGIATE/ INTERSCHOLASTIC, AND OTHERS. THESE FUNDS ARE DEDICATED TO SUPPORT POLO IN COLLEGIATE OR SCHOLASTIC SPORTS CURRICULUMS, PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL THROUGH POLO COMPETITION, AND ABOVE ALL, ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT AND SPORTSMANSHIP THROUGH TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE GAME OF POLO. SINCE 1967, THE POLO TRAINING FOUNDATION HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN THE GREAT SPORT OF POLO. THE PTF SUPPORTS POLO TRAINING AT ALL LEVELS BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF PLAYERS AND UMPIRES. THROUGH ITS ACTIVITIES, THE PTF SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL GOOD WILL THROUGH POLO COMPETITION.

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THE FLORIDA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION (FSGA) WAS FORMED IN 1913 TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE GAME OF GOLF. THE FSGA IS A VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES OVER 800 MEMBER CLUBS AND 300,000 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. THE FSGA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO ITS MEMBER CLUBS, THEIR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL GOLFING COMMUNITY OF FLORIDA. THE FSGA WORKS WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 MEN AND WOMEN VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE THE SPORT OF GOLF IN FLORIDA. THE SERVICES PROVIDED, ALL OF WHICH ARE INTENDED TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE GAME OF GOLF, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: PREPARING PARTICIPANTS FOR NATIONAL COMPETITIONS, JUNIOR PROGRAMS AND TOURNAMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, TOURNAMENT AND CHAMPIONSHIP ADMINISTRATION, HANDICAP SERVICE, RULES OF GOLF INTERPRETATION, COURSE RATING AND MEASURING, TURFGRASS RESEARCH, AMATEUR STATUS.

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FLORIDA SPORTS FOUNDATION (FSF), SERVES AS FLORIDA'S LEAD ORGANIZATION IN PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING FLORIDA'S SPORTS INDUSTRY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA'S SPORTS COMMISSIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, THE MAIN FOCUS OF FSF IS TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL, AMATEUR AND PARTICIPATORY SPORTS FOR THE CITIZENS OF FLORIDA AND ATTRACT OUT-OF-STATE VISITORS THROUGH SPORTS, THUS CREATING SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC BENEFIT FOR FLORIDA. FSF PRIMARILY ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES AND HOST ORGANIZATIONS IN ATTRACTING SPORTS EVENTS, WHICH GENERATE SIGNIFICANT OUT-OF-STATE ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA.