Our small town has a very active and close-knit community, and offers many opportunities for residents and visitors to get involved with community events, or volunteer with IRB civic organizations such as: IRB Action 2000, the IRB Rotary organization, IRB Homeowners Association, IRB Historical society, IRB Beach Art Center, IRB Food Pantry, and Friends of the the IRB Library - just to name a few. This is a great way to meet people, have fun, and make a difference along the way. Be sure to check out the individual websites for each of these organizations - they are full of great information, photos, and details of how you can get involved or offer your support.
IRB Action 2000 - Mission Statement: IRB Action 2000, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, seeks to transform the Gulf Boulevard Corridor and other selected adjacent commercial, tourist and residential areas into vital, thriving, ultra-attractive and highly-desirable areas within which to live, conduct business, shop, dine, vacation and simply enjoy the finer qualities of life. We meet at the Beach Arts Center at 6.30pm (1515 Bay Palm Blvd, IRB) on the 2nd Monday of each month and everyone is welcome. Please visit the website for most current information and updates: IRB Action 2000
IRB Rotary Organization - Guests and non-Rotarians are welcome at any of our meetings. Please visit us and find out what Rotary is all about. Meetings begin promptly at 7:15 AM immediately followed by a buffett breakfast. Optional breakfast cost is $8.00 + $2.00 for 50/50 (also optional). Dress is beach casual. Shorts and T-shirts are fine. Membership: The Rotary fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. Member dues are $80 payable every 6 months on July 31 and June 30 plus $25 tax deductable donation to the Rotary Foundation. We also ask each member to contribute an additional $25 so that each member reaches Sustaining Level in the "Every Rotarian Every Year" program. Please visit the website for most current information and updates: IRB Rotary organization
IRB Homeowners Association - Mission Statement: To unite residents for the preservation, beautification and enjoyment of our small beach community. Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association, founded in 1970, is a 501c(4) non-profit corporation to promote community unity. We do that by providing opportunities for residents and local businesses to meet and get better acquainted in a friendly and informal manner during adult and family social events throughout the year. All proceeds generated by our major annual events help fund worthwhile projects and causes that directly benefit our city. By promoting positive interaction between our residents, presenting events that directly benefit our local businesses and funding community projects, the IRB Homeowners Association contributes to the overall health and well-being of the community. All Indian Rocks Beach residents and businesses are invited to join in the fun! You need not be a homeowner to become a member; all residents are eligible. Please visit the website for most current information and updates: IRB Homeowners Association
Friends of the IRB Library - The Friends of the Indian Rocks Beach Library is a private organization of volunteers who promote, support and staff the library. The group established the library in 1974 and volunteers operated it until 2007. Membership in the “Friends” is $10.00 annually and is open to all. Please visit the website for most current information and updates: Friends of the the IRB Library
IRB Historical Society - The "Indian Rocks Area Historical Society and Museum" was founded in 1980. We are an enthusiastic group of volunteers who are interested in collecting, preserving and sharing the history of Indian Rocks (an area that originally included what is today Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, and a part of Largo). Our main activity is running the historical museum. We also have periodic potluck luncheons with interesting guest speakers and great fellowship. How can you become a part of preserving our history? Share your memories - If you have photos or other memorabilia from Indian Rocks that you'd like to share with us. Become a volunteer - It's fun and worthwhile. Become a member - You can support our activities through your membership dues and active participation. Please visit the website for most current information and updates: IRB Historical society
Beach Art Center - We invite everyone interested in the enjoyment of the visual arts to become members of the Beach Art Center. Our members are the heart and soul of the Center and your support makes a great variety of wonderful programs possible for both adults and children. Please visit the website for most current information and updates: IRB Beach Art Center
IRB Food Pantry - Our Beach Community Food Pantry (BCFP) has available food for anyone who comes in and applies. The guidelines are simple and volunteers will gladly assist clients in receiving their food as well as in sharing helpful resources that can be useful in time of need. We at the BCFP rely on donations to successfully provide assistance to our community. Please help us continue our work for those in need by volunteering and/or dropping off canned goods, paper products, fresh fruit and vegetables. Our operating hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Please visit the website for most current information and updates: IRB Food Pantry