Lighthouse Vision Loss Center

Lighthouse Vision Loss Center To advance the individual growth and independence of adults and teens with vision loss.

Non Profit Organization serving teens, adults, and seniors with vision loss. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment to learn more.

🌟 Welcome, Karel! 🌟We're excited to welcome Karel Dib, a sophomore at Florida State University, to the Lighthouse Vision...
06/04/2026

🌟 Welcome, Karel! 🌟

We're excited to welcome Karel Dib, a sophomore at Florida State University, to the Lighthouse Vision Loss Center as our summer intern!

Through the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Opportunities For All program, Karel will be working alongside our team throughout June and July, gaining valuable experience while helping support the important work we do each day.

Please join us in giving Karel a warm Lighthouse welcome. We are thrilled to have her as part of our team this summer! 💙

❤️🏕️ A HUGE thank you to the Pathfinder Program and Dayspring Campground for providing such an incredible experience for...
06/04/2026

❤️🏕️ A HUGE thank you to the Pathfinder Program and Dayspring Campground for providing such an incredible experience for our Lighthouse Transition teens!

Over the past few days, our teens stepped outside their comfort zones, faced challenges, conquered fears, built confidence, developed leadership skills, strengthened teamwork, and discovered just how capable they truly are. 💪🌲✨

From climbing trees and navigating obstacle courses to participating in team-building activities and making lifelong memories, every experience helped foster greater self-esteem, resilience, independence, and self-advocacy. 🧗‍♀️🌳🤝🎯

We are incredibly grateful to Dayspring Campground for hosting us and providing such a beautiful and welcoming environment for learning, growth, and adventure. 🏕️🌿 Your facilities and hospitality helped create an unforgettable experience for our teens.

We are also so thankful to the amazing Pathfinder staff for creating a supportive, encouraging, and empowering environment where our teens could grow, learn, and thrive. Their dedication made a lasting impact on each of them.

A very special shout-out to Bryce and Ally for being absolutely phenomenal camp guides throughout the experience! 🌟👏 Your enthusiasm, patience, encouragement, and ability to connect with our teens helped create an environment where they felt supported, challenged, and empowered to try new things. Thank you for being such positive role models and for making this experience so meaningful and memorable for everyone involved. ❤️

Thank you all for helping our teens discover that they are stronger, braver, more resilient, and more capable than they ever imagined. The confidence, friendships, and memories created during this experience will stay with them for years to come. 💙🦯✨🏕️

✈️🌟 Taking Learning to New Heights! 🌟✈️Our Children's Program recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Tampa Int...
06/04/2026

✈️🌟 Taking Learning to New Heights! 🌟✈️

Our Children's Program recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Tampa International Airport, where students explored the exciting world of aviation, transportation, and travel.

From watching planes take off and land to learning about airport operations, safety, and the many careers that keep an airport running, this hands-on experience brought classroom learning to life in a meaningful way.

Experiences like these help build confidence, curiosity, independence, and an understanding of the many possibilities that await our students in the future.

A huge thank you to Tampa International Airport for helping inspire the next generation of explorers, dreamers, and future professionals! 💙

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. ...
05/26/2026

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness have helped protect the freedoms we hold dear.

As we gather with family and friends, we take a moment to reflect with gratitude and remember those who gave everything.

From all of us at Lighthouse Vision Loss Center, we honor the fallen and extend our deepest appreciation to those who have served.

❤️🤍💙

✨ EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ✨Meet Megan, a dedicated team member at the Lighthouse Vision Loss Center, serving in Outreach and ...
05/11/2026

✨ EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ✨

Meet Megan, a dedicated team member at the Lighthouse Vision Loss Center, serving in Outreach and Low Vision Services—and a vital part of our Marketing Department!

Megan plays a powerful dual role in making an impact across our community. Through her outreach work, she connects with local organizations, coordinates presentations, and helps spread awareness about the life-changing programs and services Lighthouse provides. She also spearheads our White Cane Awareness Day efforts, helping bring visibility, education, and advocacy to the forefront in a meaningful way.

In addition, Megan provides personalized magnification consultations, working one-on-one with clients to find the right tools and technology to maximize their remaining vision. From helping someone read again to making everyday tasks more accessible, her work directly supports independence and confidence.

Megan is truly irreplaceable—her passion, devotion, and commitment to our mission shine through in everything she does. Whether she’s out in the community or working closely with a client, she brings heart, expertise, and purpose to every interaction.

Thank you, Megan, for helping us bring the light every day. 💙

LOCAL BUSINESSES — WANT FREE HELP THIS SUMMER? 👀💼We’re looking for businesses across Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, Highland...
05/11/2026

LOCAL BUSINESSES — WANT FREE HELP THIS SUMMER? 👀💼

We’re looking for businesses across Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, Highlands & Charlotte counties to host amazing teens from our Lighthouse Transition Program.

📅 July 13 – August 10

✨ Motivated teens ready to learn
✨ Extra hands to support your team
✨ NO cost to you
✨ Ongoing support from our program + job coaches

This is more than just help…
it’s a chance to build confidence, independence, and real futures ❤️

You get support.
They gain experience.
Everyone wins.

👇 OWN A BUSINESS OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES?
Tag them below, share this post, or message us to get involved!

📞 Courtney Rayne
(941) 359-1404
[email protected]

👉 “Tag a business that should be part of this 👇

FREE HELP this summer… and a chance to change a life 👀💼Local businesses — we’re looking for partners to host incredible ...
05/08/2026

FREE HELP this summer… and a chance to change a life 👀💼

Local businesses — we’re looking for partners to host incredible teens from our Lighthouse Transition Program for a real-world work experience.

📅 July 13 – August 10

✨ Motivated teens ready to learn
✨ Extra hands to support your team
✨ NO cost to you
✨ Ongoing support from our program + job coaches

This isn’t just extra help…
it’s a chance to build confidence, independence, and real futures ❤️

You get support.
They gain experience.
Everyone wins.

👇 Own a business or know someone who does?
Tag them, share this, or message us to get involved!

📞 Courtney Rayne
(941) 359-1404
[email protected]

Here's an update on some of our March events! Some photos are from our in-house Wednesday Wellness programs, others are ...
04/23/2026

Here's an update on some of our March events! Some photos are from our in-house Wednesday Wellness programs, others are from outside events, such as Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling Museum, and Big Waters Land Trust. Our clients enjoy both the activities and friendships they have made through the Lighthouse!

A BIG Thank You to the Bradenton Lions Club for hosting our annual fishing tournament on Anna Maria Island this past wee...
04/22/2026

A BIG Thank You to the Bradenton Lions Club for hosting our annual fishing tournament on Anna Maria Island this past weekend! The weather was beautiful, the company was joyful, and the fish were biting!!

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7318 N Tamiami Trail
Bradenton, FL
34243

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19413591404

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