The Pinellas Realtor Organization was formed during the 2002 merger of the Clearwater and Boards of Reators, and is now the Tampa Bay area's largest real estate professional organization, and one of the area's largest profressional trade associations, representing as many as 5,500 members as of 2011. The organization advances and promotes the real estate profession through professional development programs, government affairs, and political advocacy and maintains a high standard of conduct by real estate professionals through professional standards training and administration.
The Chamber of Commerce serves many functions within the Fair Oaks community. Its services are funded by membership investment dues, special fundraising projects and publication sales.
The Chamber is, for all intents and purposes, the Fair Oaks board of supervisors, with many of its members serving roles as honorary mayors, county special events coordinators among many others. The Chamber also sponsors many events throughout the year.
The Franco-American Club is a nonprofit cultural community organization fully staffed by volunteers and run by a board of directors. Members receive access to the Franco Lounge, which includes a bar and a TV area. (Nonmembers can rent the club's banquet hall for corporate or personal events.) Outings such as bus trips, dinners and sports matches are also run through the club.
Elks Lodge No. 2284 is part of a foundation made up of a network of lodges around the country. Each lodge brings communities together by offering scholarships, meals, summer camps, entertainment and other activities.
The Alano Club of the Eastside is a non-profit social haven for recovering alcoholics and their families. Not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous, "The Club" holds numerous daily meetings, book studies and other programs such as Marijuana Anonymous. For more than 30 years, the Alano Club has offered friendship, service opportunities and support to the Eastside community.
The Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce is comprised of 1,100 members. The chamber has a five star accredited rating, one of only two in the state, and often puts on networking events, produces a newsletter, and represents the interest of local businesses to legislators. The chamber aims to create a strong local economy through these efforts.