The Common Ground is a marriage of the Irish meeting halls of Dublin with the New York coffee houses of the 1960’s. At night, it’s a small, 80 seat, intimate performance venue with a state of the art sound system for acoustic musicians, poets, comedians and performers. Expect great music from top name, touring and local talent.

For those who enjoy being part of an up-and-coming, accessible community, the City of North Port is located in Sarasota County between Tampa and Fort Myers. The Southwest Florida city is tucked beneath a thick oak and pine canopy, rich with archaeological history, beautiful natural springs, and more than 80 miles of freshwater canals. The City’s more than 62,000 population boasts a median age of 41 and is one of the youngest in the Southwest Florida region.

The chamber of commerce is a non-profit organization designed to meet the needs of our business community, which in turn will benefit businesses, organizations, and individuals who are committed to our mission of promoting and encouraging business prosperity through advocacy, engagement and cooperation.