
EVENTS
We'll post upcoming events here.
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Want to see some of our wildlife releases?
Head to our YouTube Channel or any of our social media accounts on Fridays for our "Freedom Fridays" where we share some of our week's releases.
Upcoming Events
Auction Open Till December 21st
Our Wild Chance Raffle
Winner will be chosen on December 28th
Click on the image above for more info.
4th Annual Festival of Trees
Vote for your favorite tree (costs, $1 per vote) or bid to win the entire tree to take home.
Important Message
To vote or bid click on the image above. It will take you to UTC's GiveSmart.com page.
Additional details can be found here.

We would like to thank everyone that made
our 2023 Gala a huge success.
A special thank you to all of our amazing
Sponsors and Donors
Sponsors:
Mellonie Smicklas, Brinton Smith, & O.A.S.I.S., The Environmental Conservancy of North Port and Surrounding Areas, Jan Steber & Barbara Jackson
Donors:
Al Bosch Estate
Manatee Players Production
Maureen Senecal
Bev Meadows Estate
McCurdy's Comedy Club
Boutique by the Beach
Nice Nails
Brighton Collectibles
Orchid Envy
Brine Seafood & Raw Bar
Pat and Barry Lawrence
C. Macomber
Pat's Barbershop Venice
Cat Depot
Pause Hair by Kelly
Classic Rose
Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club
Coffee Café
Plantation Golf & Country Club
Louis & Cosette Kosiba
Reflections in Gold
Cracker Barrel
Rendezvous Bakery
Croissant & Co.
Salon Platinum
Dali Museum
San Marco Boutique
Sandra Ulrikson
Discover Sarasota Tours
Shepherd Jewelry
Down Island Boutique
Simplicity Day Spa
Foxy Lady
Sun Bug
Grasshopper's Mexican Restaurant
Tanji & Jess
Heitl Jewelers
Top Nails
Industry Recycles
Trattoria Di Mino
Inn at the Beach
Troy's Tropics Plant Nursery
Island Way Boutique
V. King
Ken & Peggy Kellner
Venice Ave Creamery
Karen Durette
Venice in Vogue
Key West Express
Venice Olive Oil Co.
Le Petit Jardin
Waterford Golf Club
Louis Gagliano
Word of Mouth
Mama Leone's