The St. Petersburg Lions Club was founded in 1925 soon after Helen Keller asked the Lions to sponsor the work of the American Foundation for the Blind at the International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio. “Will you not constitute yourselves Knights of the Blind in this crusade against darkness?” she asked. Lion Wilbur Herrick served as the first club President from 1927 to 1928.

Lions Beach House 

The beach front property where the Club House stands was purchased on June 13, 1938 for $10. Lion President Burwell Neal’s signature is memorialized on the contract. Ground breaking for the Lions Beach House began in 1939 and the building was completed in approximately 1946 through a grant from Dr. Andrew Holloway. In a recent letter, past member Bill Grant recalled how hard members worked to build the original structure and reminded us how the creosote on the poles that support the building’s main frame irritated everyone’s skin!

The St. Petersburg Lions Foundation was established in 1966. All 100% of the funds raised go directly back into the community through needed services such as eye surgeries, exams and eyeglasses, guide dogs, and academic scholarships.

Due to the recent devastation from hurricanes Helene and Milton all scheduled events held at the St Petersburg Lions Club have been canceled. We continue to serve. Activity meeting (1st Wednesday) and Board meeting (3rd Wednesday) will be relocated to available facilities - please check the calendar for updates.

Visitors are always welcome! For further information please contact us at (727)206-5466(LION).