At St. Pete Friends, our culture is centered on real connections and genuine community. We love living in St. Petersburg and want to share all the best experiences our city has to offer.
Our Philosophy
- Inclusivity First: Everyone belongs here. Whether you’re an introvert looking to break out of your shell or an extrovert seeking new events, you’re welcome.
- Support Local: We love supporting our local downtown spots, Speakeasies, and parks.
- Friendship Over Networking: We are not a business networking club. While many of our members are professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs, we leave the sales pitches at the door.
Event & Meetup Ideas
We coordinate our calendar dynamically based on what members want to do. Here are some of the events we enjoy hosting or plan to do in the future:
- Local Dining & Speakeasy Crawls: Exploring St. Pete’s best local restaurants, tasting menus, and hidden cocktail lounges.
- Sports Outings & Tailgating: Catching a Rowdies soccer match at Al Lang Stadium or gathering at local sports bars to cheer on our teams.
- Stadium Game Outings: Heading into Tropicana Field as a group to watch the Rays.
- Sunset Beach Hangouts & Bonfires: Relaxing afternoons on Pass-a-Grille or Treasure Island beach, transitioning into sunset bonfire chats.
- Trivia & Game Nights: Getting competitive over pub trivia, arcade visits, or hosting board game socials.
- Outdoors & Fitness: Kayaking, paddleboarding, or walkable social tours around Weedon Island, Crescent Lake, or the St. Pete Pier.