Recently, a lot of LGBTQIA+ clients have expressed feeling isolated from the community, and having difficulty connecting with others in the community. I put together this list of LGBTQIA+ friendly spaces around town that I have confirmed (through Metro Inclusive Health and Equality Florida) are LGBTQIA+ friendly, and frequented by members of the community! I will add to it more as I confirm about additional spaces. Leave a comment or message us if you have other spaces you'd recommend!
Bars/Nightlife
Enigma St Pete
1110 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 337
Cocktail St Pete
2355 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Punky’s Bar and Grill
3063 Central Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
The Dog Bar
2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg,
The Garage on Central
2729 Central Avenue, St Petersburg FL 33713
www.facebook.com/garageflorida/info
Coffee Shops
Black Crow Coffee Co
722 2nd St N. St. Petersburg, FL, 33703
https://www.blackcrowcoffeeco.com/
Bandit St Pete
2662 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
https://www.toasttab.com/bandit-coffee-co-2662-central-avenue-florida-
33712/v3
Grassroots Kava House
957 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Driftwood Kava and Roastery
740 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
https://www.driftwoodkavacoffeecafe.com/
Social Groups
St Pete Q & A ( Queer and Allies)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/StPeteQandA/
Tampa/St Pete Lesbian/Bisexuals Mixers, Events Acitivites
https://www.meetup.com/Tampa-St-Pete-Lesbian-Bisexual-Mixers-Events-
Activties/
LGBTQ+ Socials With Metro Inclusive Health
https://www.meetup.com/LGBTQ-Events-and-Activities-with-Metro-
Inclusive-Health/
Clearwater Lesbian Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/Clearwater-Lesbian-Meetup/
LGBTQIA+ Community Organizations & Resources
Metro Inclusive Health
3251 3rd Ave. North, Ste. 125 St. Petersburg, FL 33713
LGBTQ Resource Center, Gulfport Library
5501 28th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707, USA
https://mygulfport.us/lgbtq-resources/
Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center
2227 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713
St Pete Pride
2529 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Abby Maher is a Registered Mental Health Intern at Cypress Wellness Center. She is proudly an LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist that understands the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people, including the challenges and barriers they face. She provides a supportive space for individuals to explore gender, sexuality, and other aspects of their identity without judgment. While not all LGBTQIA+ people seek therapy for reasons related to their identity, having an affirmative therapist means you do not have to teach your therapist what it means to be LGBTQIA+ and you don’t have to fear judgment when speaking about sex, gender, attraction, relationships, or any part of your story.
Abby earned her Masters' degree from Northwestern University where she specialized in working with the LGBTQIA+ population. Besides her clinical work, she is an active volunteer with The Trevor Project, The Human Rights Campaign, and also belongs to the Florida Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (FALGBTIC).
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