Del Webb Bayview · Parrish, Florida
We stood watch for our nation. Now we stand watch for Bayview.
Bayview Veterans Alliance unites veterans of every branch and era, along with our families, to serve Manatee County, look out for one another, and help raise the next generation of leaders.
Army · Navy · Air Force · Marine Corps · Coast Guard · Space Force · Guard & Reserve
Veterans Day · November 11
Raise the colors with us
On Veterans Day, Bayview veterans, families, and neighbors will gather at the Driftwood Club to raise the flag together and share a few words in honor of all who served.
When
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Gather at 10:50 AM
Where
The Driftwood Club, Del Webb Bayview
What
Flag raising and brief remarks. All are welcome.
The colors will be flying at 11:00 AM: the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, when the Armistice ending World War I took effect in 1918.
Our Mission
Four ways we serve
Our service didn't end when we took off the uniform. It changed shape. These are the commitments we make to our neighbors and to each other.
01
Serve the Community
We show up for ceremonies, parades, drives, and cleanups across Parrish and Manatee County.
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02
Support Each Other
When a fellow veteran or family needs a hand, we help, and we connect them with the right resources.
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03
Mentor Youth
We pass on what service taught us: discipline, leadership, and duty. That means mentoring students and supporting scouts, JROTC, and scholarships.
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04
Operate in the Open
Our charter, bylaws, and nonprofit filings will be published for anyone to read. Your trust is earned.
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Who We Are
“The oath we took never had an expiration date. We just found a new place to keep it.”
We are neighbors in Del Webb Bayview who wore the uniform: soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Guardians. Some of us served for four years and some for thirty. Some served in wartime and some in peace. We all came home knowing what it means to belong to something bigger than ourselves.
Bayview Veterans Alliance keeps that spirit alive. We gather, we serve, and we give back to the Parrish community that has welcomed us, and we make sure no veteran here ever has to face a hard season alone.
In & Around Manatee County
Where you'll find us
From solemn ceremonies to Saturday cleanups, we're out in the community all year long. Come stand with us.
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Next Up · All Welcome
Open Forum
Wednesday at 1800 (6:00 PM) at the Driftwood Club. An open forum hosted by the Bayview Veterans Alliance board. Anyone interested is welcome to attend, ask questions, and share ideas.
Honor & Remembrance
Memorial Day, Veterans Day & Flag Ceremonies
We honor the fallen and those who served with color guards, wreath layings, and flag retirement.
Community Service
Drives, Cleanups & Local Causes
We run food and supply drives, lend a hand to local charities, and support first responders across the county.
Fellowship
Monthly Meetups & Coffee Musters
Swap stories, make friends, and welcome new neighbors who served. Families are always welcome.
Veteran-to-Veteran
Need a hand? Just ask.
Rides to appointments, help with VA paperwork, a meal after surgery, or simply someone to talk to. Every request is kept confidential and handled with respect.
In crisis? Call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255. Available 24/7.
Transparency
Open books. Open doors.
As a nonprofit built on trust, we'll publish our governing documents and financial filings openly as they're finalized. Every member, donor, and neighbor will be able to see how we're organized and how we operate.
Governance
Charter
Governance
Bylaws
IRS
Nonprofit Status
Stewardship
Annual Reports
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Proud to serve again.
Whether you served, love someone who did, or simply want to give back, there's a place for you here.