Welcome to the Lithuanian American Club
Lithuanian Club organizes many wonderful events in our Grand Ballroom. The facilities may be rented for Events and Parties by the general public. Please click "Rent Space" for more info.
This website will present info about Lithuanians living in various parts of Florida. The heaviest concentration of Lithuanians in Florida is in the western part of Central Florida, and specifically in Pinellas County, St. Petersburg area. We are a closely knit and social group of people who enjoy dancing, singing, hearty meal of "kugelis"or "cepelinai" and some friendly talk or gossip with a glass of wine or a mug of frothy beer.
The beginnings of our Club date back more than half a century. In 1956 a group of Americans of Lithuanian origin formed a choral group "Daile" in St. Petersburg (Gulfport). After some years of successful existence, members of "Daile" group realized the need for an organization which would promote fellowship among Lithuanian- Americans and would also foster the Lithuanian heritage, traditions, cultural, literary and mental welfare of the members. With these objectives in November 1961 a new organization, the Lithuanian American Club, was born. It was incorporated as a non-profit organization and registered with the Secretary of State of Florida.
The Club started with 40 initial members and has grown to be the largest American-Lithuanian organization in Florida. The devoted volunteer work and generosity of all members was rewarded on February 1st, 1964 with the opening of a new Club building that still sits at it's current location. It was built, furnished and decorated solely by donations of the members. It includes a large Library room, one large and two small Halls for various activities and a fully equipped kitchen and bar.
Folk dance groups, choral assemblies, Lithuanian heritage school and other smaller groups use the facilities for their annual events or other activities. The Club used to publish monthly newsletter, had an active Cultural Society, still holds Sunday luncheons, organizes concerts, lectures, i.e. it holds a variety of social and cultural activities and is a meeting place for Lithuanian residents, tourists/visitors of St. Petersburg.
For a fee the club also offers facilities (Grand Ballroom or our Small Ballroom) to be used by the general public. Members of the club happily share their heritage and traditions and are proud to be able to contribute to the multi-cultural life of the City of St. Petersburg and surrounding areas.
In 1975 The club was one of the 13 original founding members of the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS). After fifty years The American-Lithuanian club continues to be the main force in promoting fellowship in the community and upholding Lithuanian culture and traditions.
Community dinners: are being served every Sunday after the Mass (approx. at 1 pm). A regular sumptuous dinner plate, with salad , coffee and small desert, costs $12.00 per person.
UNFORTUNATELY IT IS CURENTLY INACTIVE DUE TO COVID - 19
Following the dinner, secretary introduces all the first time visitors at the Club. Then the president reads the announcements of the upcoming events, introduces special speakers, performers or, if available, shows short film clip from Lithuania on a huge TV screen or one of the Projectors. Every Sunday one can meet people from around the States and Lithuania. And the final Sunday treat is the presentation of News Summary from Lithuania (selected from Lithuanian papers and News Services).
HONORARY CONSULATE of the REPUBLIC of LITHUANIA
2235 16th Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 - Tel.: 727-895-4811 - Fax: 727-822-2252
Honorary Consul - Algimantas Karnavicius
The Consulate is open Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Phone messages will be answered in a most timely manner. Email can be sent by using following address: [email protected]
Šioje svetainėje Jūs rasite įvairią informaciją apie Floridos Lietuvius, jų organizacijas ir renginius. Svetainė bus reguliariai papildoma renginių aprašymais bei kita informacija bei veiklos nuotraukomis.
LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS GARBĖS KONSULATAS
Garbės Konsulas - Algimantas Karnavičius
2235 16th Avenue North,
St. Petersburg, FL., 33713
tel. (727)895-4811
fax. (727) 822- 2252
el. paštas: [email protected]
ST. PETERSBURG'o LIETUVIU KLUBAS
ŠAULIŲ SĄJUNGA, Romo Kalantos kuopa.
LIETUVOS DUKTERŲ D-JA, St. Petersburg
LIETUVOS VYČIAI, 147-ta kuopa - Pirmininkė Marilyn Kraujalis-Lenihan.
LITUANISTINĖ MOKYKLA "SAULUTĖ" - Pamokos vyksta sekmadieniais 9:30 val Lietuvių Klubo mažojoje salėje. Mokyklos Vedeja -Ramune , spauskite nuoroda: www.saulute.com
KLUBO BIBLIOTEKA - Vedėja Laima Navickas
ŠV.KAZIMIERO MISIJOS KOMITETAS - Aldona Čėsnaitė
LIETUVIŲ FONDAS, ST. PETERSBURG - Atstovė Aldona Stasiukevičienė, tel.: (727) 319-2331
ŠOKIU GRUPE - " RITMAS" Kontaktai : Jolanta N., [email protected], Donata K. [email protected]
ŠOKIU GRUPE - " Saule"
KLUBO D-JA " BANGA"
Pirmininke : Donata Koverienė, [email protected]
Iždininkė: Simona Šiušienė
KLUBO D-JA " BANGA" - Public Relations : Simona Šiušiene, tel.: (727)510-9077
PENSININKU ORGANIZACIJA ..Pirmininke: Laimute Alvarado, (727) 360-1064
This section will provide general information about the west central part of Florida and specifically Pinellas County, where the majority of Lithuanians have established their vacation homes or permanent residences. The Florida peninsula of Pinellas is surrounded by water on three sides, including the Gulf of Mexico on the west and Tampa Bay on the east and south. In addition, Boca Ciega Bay divides the beach communities from the rest of peninsula.
Most welcome area for Lithuanians is the southern part of Pinellas county encompassing cities such as St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, So. Pasadena, Gulfport, Seminole and of course St. Petersburg itself. Pinellas County also is a host to three major league baseball team's spring training camps, several professional golf tournaments, greyhound racing at Derby Lane and auto racing at Sunshine Speedway.
Cultural respite is provided by various museums including world famous Salvador Dali Museum. One can enjoy theatrical performances and concerts at Eckerd Hall, Mahaffey Theatre downtown or dance to famous bands at the Coliseum Ballroom. For those who enjoy their leisure, the area has 250 recreational parks (most popular being Fort DeSoto Park), 49 golf courses, 623 tennis courts, 135 marina and and boat facilities, and 34-mile paved Pinellas Trail for walking, biking and inline skating.
As a beach hot spot the area is unparalleled, with white sand pristine beaches that stretch uninterrupted for more than twenty miles from a tip at Pass-a-Grille past St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, Bellair Shores up to Clearwater and further north. For a shopping pleasure there are several good size Malls: Tyrone Mall, Seminole Mall, Countryside Mall etc, and a huge Ellenton Outlet Mall some 40 minutes away.
Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg and Don Cesar Resort "the Pink House" in St. Pete Beach have no equals in the country. In addition, Pinellas County has more than 1,200 manufacturing companies including 107 medical and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The county also has 80 elementary schools, 23 middle schools, 16 high schools. Other well balanced academic environments include St. Petersburg Junior College, University of South Florida Campus, Stetson University College of Law and several Institutes and University extensions. No one really knows how many Lithuanians live in the area. Some count in hundreds, others believe, truer figure might be a few thousands. Lithuanian- American Club boosts over 500 dues paying members alone. But no one disputes that warm sea breezes and warm sunshine (Pinellas county guarantees 360 sunny days in a normal year) of one of the nature's most attractive climates, makes it a pleasure to live and enjoy leisure lifestyle almost year round. World famous tourist attractions such as Disney World, Epcot, Sea World, Universal Studios are some two hours away, and Busch Gardens and Adventure Island is just across the Bay of Tampa. Very convenient and modern Tampa International Airport, gateway to any part of the world, is only 35-40 minutes away.
Lithuanian Club organizes many wonderful events in our Grand Ballroom. The facilities may be rented for Events and Parties by the general public. Please click "Rent Space" for more info.
This website will present info about Lithuanians living in various parts of Florida. The heaviest concentration of Lithuanians in Florida is in the western part of Central Florida, and specifically in Pinellas County, St. Petersburg area. We are a closely knit and social group of people who enjoy dancing, singing, hearty meal of "kugelis"or "cepelinai" and some friendly talk or gossip with a glass of wine or a mug of frothy beer.
The beginnings of our Club date back more than half a century. In 1956 a group of Americans of Lithuanian origin formed a choral group "Daile" in St. Petersburg (Gulfport). After some years of successful existence, members of "Daile" group realized the need for an organization which would promote fellowship among Lithuanian- Americans and would also foster the Lithuanian heritage, traditions, cultural, literary and mental welfare of the members. With these objectives in November 1961 a new organization, the Lithuanian American Club, was born. It was incorporated as a non-profit organization and registered with the Secretary of State of Florida.
The Club started with 40 initial members and has grown to be the largest American-Lithuanian organization in Florida. The devoted volunteer work and generosity of all members was rewarded on February 1st, 1964 with the opening of a new Club building that still sits at it's current location. It was built, furnished and decorated solely by donations of the members. It includes a large Library room, one large and two small Halls for various activities and a fully equipped kitchen and bar.
Folk dance groups, choral assemblies, Lithuanian heritage school and other smaller groups use the facilities for their annual events or other activities. The Club used to publish monthly newsletter, had an active Cultural Society, still holds Sunday luncheons, organizes concerts, lectures, i.e. it holds a variety of social and cultural activities and is a meeting place for Lithuanian residents, tourists/visitors of St. Petersburg.
For a fee the club also offers facilities (Grand Ballroom or our Small Ballroom) to be used by the general public. Members of the club happily share their heritage and traditions and are proud to be able to contribute to the multi-cultural life of the City of St. Petersburg and surrounding areas.
In 1975 The club was one of the 13 original founding members of the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS). After fifty years The American-Lithuanian club continues to be the main force in promoting fellowship in the community and upholding Lithuanian culture and traditions.
Community dinners: are being served every Sunday after the Mass (approx. at 1 pm). A regular sumptuous dinner plate, with salad , coffee and small desert, costs $12.00 per person.
UNFORTUNATELY IT IS CURENTLY INACTIVE DUE TO COVID - 19
Following the dinner, secretary introduces all the first time visitors at the Club. Then the president reads the announcements of the upcoming events, introduces special speakers, performers or, if available, shows short film clip from Lithuania on a huge TV screen or one of the Projectors. Every Sunday one can meet people from around the States and Lithuania. And the final Sunday treat is the presentation of News Summary from Lithuania (selected from Lithuanian papers and News Services).
HONORARY CONSULATE of the REPUBLIC of LITHUANIA
2235 16th Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 - Tel.: 727-895-4811 - Fax: 727-822-2252
Honorary Consul - Algimantas Karnavicius
The Consulate is open Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Phone messages will be answered in a most timely manner. Email can be sent by using following address: [email protected]
Šioje svetainėje Jūs rasite įvairią informaciją apie Floridos Lietuvius, jų organizacijas ir renginius. Svetainė bus reguliariai papildoma renginių aprašymais bei kita informacija bei veiklos nuotraukomis.
LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS GARBĖS KONSULATAS
Garbės Konsulas - Algimantas Karnavičius
2235 16th Avenue North,
St. Petersburg, FL., 33713
tel. (727)895-4811
fax. (727) 822- 2252
el. paštas: [email protected]
ST. PETERSBURG'o LIETUVIU KLUBAS
ŠAULIŲ SĄJUNGA, Romo Kalantos kuopa.
LIETUVOS DUKTERŲ D-JA, St. Petersburg
LIETUVOS VYČIAI, 147-ta kuopa - Pirmininkė Marilyn Kraujalis-Lenihan.
LITUANISTINĖ MOKYKLA "SAULUTĖ" - Pamokos vyksta sekmadieniais 9:30 val Lietuvių Klubo mažojoje salėje. Mokyklos Vedeja -Ramune , spauskite nuoroda: www.saulute.com
KLUBO BIBLIOTEKA - Vedėja Laima Navickas
ŠV.KAZIMIERO MISIJOS KOMITETAS - Aldona Čėsnaitė
LIETUVIŲ FONDAS, ST. PETERSBURG - Atstovė Aldona Stasiukevičienė, tel.: (727) 319-2331
ŠOKIU GRUPE - " RITMAS" Kontaktai : Jolanta N., [email protected], Donata K. [email protected]
ŠOKIU GRUPE - " Saule"
KLUBO D-JA " BANGA"
Pirmininke : Donata Koverienė, [email protected]
Iždininkė: Simona Šiušienė
KLUBO D-JA " BANGA" - Public Relations : Simona Šiušiene, tel.: (727)510-9077
PENSININKU ORGANIZACIJA ..Pirmininke: Laimute Alvarado, (727) 360-1064
This section will provide general information about the west central part of Florida and specifically Pinellas County, where the majority of Lithuanians have established their vacation homes or permanent residences. The Florida peninsula of Pinellas is surrounded by water on three sides, including the Gulf of Mexico on the west and Tampa Bay on the east and south. In addition, Boca Ciega Bay divides the beach communities from the rest of peninsula.
Most welcome area for Lithuanians is the southern part of Pinellas county encompassing cities such as St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, So. Pasadena, Gulfport, Seminole and of course St. Petersburg itself. Pinellas County also is a host to three major league baseball team's spring training camps, several professional golf tournaments, greyhound racing at Derby Lane and auto racing at Sunshine Speedway.
Cultural respite is provided by various museums including world famous Salvador Dali Museum. One can enjoy theatrical performances and concerts at Eckerd Hall, Mahaffey Theatre downtown or dance to famous bands at the Coliseum Ballroom. For those who enjoy their leisure, the area has 250 recreational parks (most popular being Fort DeSoto Park), 49 golf courses, 623 tennis courts, 135 marina and and boat facilities, and 34-mile paved Pinellas Trail for walking, biking and inline skating.
As a beach hot spot the area is unparalleled, with white sand pristine beaches that stretch uninterrupted for more than twenty miles from a tip at Pass-a-Grille past St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, Bellair Shores up to Clearwater and further north. For a shopping pleasure there are several good size Malls: Tyrone Mall, Seminole Mall, Countryside Mall etc, and a huge Ellenton Outlet Mall some 40 minutes away.
Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg and Don Cesar Resort "the Pink House" in St. Pete Beach have no equals in the country. In addition, Pinellas County has more than 1,200 manufacturing companies including 107 medical and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The county also has 80 elementary schools, 23 middle schools, 16 high schools. Other well balanced academic environments include St. Petersburg Junior College, University of South Florida Campus, Stetson University College of Law and several Institutes and University extensions. No one really knows how many Lithuanians live in the area. Some count in hundreds, others believe, truer figure might be a few thousands. Lithuanian- American Club boosts over 500 dues paying members alone. But no one disputes that warm sea breezes and warm sunshine (Pinellas county guarantees 360 sunny days in a normal year) of one of the nature's most attractive climates, makes it a pleasure to live and enjoy leisure lifestyle almost year round. World famous tourist attractions such as Disney World, Epcot, Sea World, Universal Studios are some two hours away, and Busch Gardens and Adventure Island is just across the Bay of Tampa. Very convenient and modern Tampa International Airport, gateway to any part of the world, is only 35-40 minutes away.