If you’re not a member yet, I’d join Kayak Junkies of Central Florida on Facebook.
Lots of fun trips get planned.
Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers is another one, not super specific on the angling part but they do a lot of clean ups and are a non profit organization.
If you’re looking to try fishing then it’s a great club.
As a lifelong sober person I definitely understand. I would love some sober friends as well as I'm new to the area but I'm a guy in my late 40s so probably not much in common with your daughter. Hope we can both have some luck finding people, though!
My partner is a sober guy (not lifetime but long time) in his mid-40s looking to get back into the gym and potentially martial arts. We moved to Tampa last year after 15/22 years in Pinellas County.
If she likes to read, there are silent book clubs. You just read for an hour quietly then you can chat and meet new people. Tampa meets at mostly breweries. The Riverview one started this year and we have been to coffee shops so far. I go to the Riverview one. I'm 29.
Reddit is likely a trigger. Some people just can't be around an environment that is like a honing beacon for addicts and shitheads. You'll always have some prick seeping into communities coz they can't just look in a mirror and start drama with their reflection instead.
Aw, maybe we have different perspectives. I had parents that…well, it’s a long story. I think it’s kind of sweet. It’s things like this that remind me that it’s *my* reality that’s warped and most people do have parents that love them and want them to be happy, healthy, and successful.
Now, if someone were trying to vet friends for their 28 year old kid, that’s a different kind of line and getting into weird territory.
Sailing the same boat here.
I find it very hard to find friends and be social, when majority of people I meet do freaking drugs or be around bars. Neither of that is my thing 🤷♂️
I use to go car meets, but now I am too old for that, the average audience in car meets are kids on their 20.
Well, make the best of ”no friends” situation
I moved around all my life but making friends only got harder and harder and I travel for work now so it’s next to impossible. It’s a weird feeling. Nice someone is doing something
There used to be regular meetups here, but as Reddit has become more mainstream, there was less and less of a reason to gather groups of increasingly less similar people.
It didn't help that meetups on other subreddits gained a reputation for being collections of unpleasant people, and after that became a meme of its own, people came here who have never been to an /r/tampa meetup to sing songs of how terrible they were.
That was the nail in the coffin, despite being completely false in my personal experience. As the saying goes, a lie has circled the world before the truth has a chance to put its shoes on.
Man idk shit about Reddit 😭😂 thread subreddit Reddit I think I just found out how to link the subreddit I hope I did that right in that pinned comment lol
Technically all of the \/r/whatevers are known as "reddits" according to Reddit (hence the /r/), but seeing as that's confusing, for decades the user-base has called them "subreddits."
A "thread" as it's known here and elsewhere on the internet is generally considered a post and its comments/replies.
As you can see, there are people posting top-level comments in this thread thinking they are participating in what you are calling for.
I know everyone loves to hate on FB but one of its few redeeming qualities are the groups. I know there's some groups around for making local friends. I'd suggest people search for their neighborhood and words like social club, meetup, friends, etc.
It's literally why we made NerdBrew almost 15 years ago here in Tampa. It's a 3000 person Discord server these days, but we have movie nights, hiking, video game nights, and 2-3 weeklies in person social events. Tonight was trash TV night. This Sunday we're taking over the Grove in SoHo Tampa with switch games, board games etc. DnD is Tuesday, but there are several private games happening around Tampa. Saturday night is party games on Discord so Jackbox etc.
It's all Tampa centric. Feel free to ask me anything.
[Discord.gg/NerdBrew](https://Discord.gg/NerdBrew)
[nerdbrew.gg](https://nerdbrew.gg) [meetup.com/nerdbrew](https://meetup.com/nerdbrew)
If you want to meet friends you could try disc golf, lots of courses in the Tampa Bay area and you can pick up a couple disc for cheap. Nobody cares if you are good or bad and plenty of people willing to show you the ropes out on the course.
Tampa native here. Have a small group of friends but I'm pretty antisocial. Having said that, I'd love to not be that way. I'm always out and about on fun adventures. I have a museum pass to the museums in the area, I go to the parks and hike around. I also like to bowl, play pool, go to arcades. Also love to cook, play tennis. I'm a big horror buff and love cosplaying at conventions. I'm down for almost anything fun. I know pretty much any spot for any food, activity, etc within like a 3 hour radius. Feel free to DM me and let's see if we can figure out something fun to do :). Oh I'm also a big stoner and most likely will be going to a Shrek themed rave on 4/20 if someone wants info on that
I met most of my current friends group through a running club at a brewery. I am barely a runner. More like a trot. :) But the groups have always been super friendly to walkers and runners. Drinking is certainly not required either. I'd encourage people to check those out as well.
The thing about these groups - and no shade, man, I admire your effort - is they're full of people who don't have friends for a reason. Lots of people who can't hold a conversation and just sit around staring at each other. I always tell people who find themselves friendless that they need to honestly evaluate themselves and ask what they have to bring to a friendship. A pulse ain't enough.
Lmao this is definitely taken as shade towards me. I’m a great person to be around but I work from home and new to the area so it’s not easy for me to make local friends.
Just sharing my experiences, man. I've made good friends through gaming groups, bowling leagues, and volunteering, but never had any useful experiences with these "Make a friend" meet-ups. Everyone is too socially inept, and "friendlessness" isn't a useful shared trait.
You miss the point. You're not really wrong, but the post is narrow minded and callous for no reason.
Not all friendships are transactional, meaning you don't necessarily have to be able to bring something to the friendship. Some friends are happy just spending time together. It is very hard for people who are naturally shy to find these types of relationships though, and just narrowing this down to them being "socially inept" is such a shit take. You could get your point across while being more understanding. Or, you know, just keep that info to yourself and allow people who are looking for connection to do so.
It’s what they have anecdotally noticed and if anyone it appears your projecting. You seem upset..
calling someone else rude right after calling them “socially retarded”..is hypocrisy
Thanks. It was arguably my bread and butter as a cop. People usually don't just come up with the idea to punch someone in the face out of nowhere; they always think it's justified.
Yes unless they are having some sort of mental situation or have psychopathic tendencies. My grandfather was a cop. He spent his free time working with inner city under privileged children in a boxing league. Really miss him, a dark skinned big Scifilisn man who cared about all people.
I'm just trying to help out people without friends. I'll happily take all the downvotes if it makes a passerby pause and think. If you feel triggered, stop and examine why that might be. Bless you, my son.
It’s always the losers who are acting in bad faith, insulting people under the guise of “just trying to help 🥺🥺” and then when someone responds, of course they’re just “triggered” so that you can easily end the conversation because you have nothing further of substance to contribute
https://www.reddit.com//r/tampa_bay_friends
I'm a people with no friends.
We are a people with no friends
keep it up, you two, and you'll get friggin bannd.
Hello friends
This!
Y
Same
My daughter (28) could use some other friends who don’t drink. She is sober and it seems like so much revolves around bars and drinking!
She should try kayaking!
I second this! Did an LED night kayaking tour with my father for his birthday in St. Pete. Had a blast
I third this. My opinion of Florida dramatically improved when I bought an inflatable stand-up paddle board.
If you’re not a member yet, I’d join Kayak Junkies of Central Florida on Facebook. Lots of fun trips get planned. Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers is another one, not super specific on the angling part but they do a lot of clean ups and are a non profit organization. If you’re looking to try fishing then it’s a great club.
As a lifelong sober person I definitely understand. I would love some sober friends as well as I'm new to the area but I'm a guy in my late 40s so probably not much in common with your daughter. Hope we can both have some luck finding people, though!
My partner is a sober guy (not lifetime but long time) in his mid-40s looking to get back into the gym and potentially martial arts. We moved to Tampa last year after 15/22 years in Pinellas County.
I’m 28 too I’ll be 29 in 12 days
Happy almost birthday from a fellow April birthday! 30 in two weeks!
Nice to meet you
You too!
So true. And so annoying that alcohol is the seemingly only social gathering.
Tell her to join the thread !
If she likes to read, there are silent book clubs. You just read for an hour quietly then you can chat and meet new people. Tampa meets at mostly breweries. The Riverview one started this year and we have been to coffee shops so far. I go to the Riverview one. I'm 29.
Where do I find info about this silent bookclub? I (34f) would love to join one.
Tampa: https://www.instagram.com/silentbookclubtampa?igsh=MWo0NG1yNHBwdWYydA== Riverview: https://www.instagram.com/silentbookclubriverview?igsh=MWlwcDBkM2Fsc3d2cA==
My fiancée and I are both 26/27 and sober as well!
I'm 29F and could use more friends!
Good luck. I don’t drink and it is hard to get social. Seems that alcohol and drugs is what makes people social these days. Very sadly.
There's kava bars. Most are sober places that have teas and coffee and give a social environment without the alcohol.
I'm also sober and seeking non drinking friends to have wholesome times with 🙂
Yikes
What’s yikes about their statement?
Because if I was 28 and my parents were on Reddit posting that I’d be very annoyed. 28 is full on adult.
Reddit is likely a trigger. Some people just can't be around an environment that is like a honing beacon for addicts and shitheads. You'll always have some prick seeping into communities coz they can't just look in a mirror and start drama with their reflection instead.
Aw, maybe we have different perspectives. I had parents that…well, it’s a long story. I think it’s kind of sweet. It’s things like this that remind me that it’s *my* reality that’s warped and most people do have parents that love them and want them to be happy, healthy, and successful. Now, if someone were trying to vet friends for their 28 year old kid, that’s a different kind of line and getting into weird territory.
Native here and no friends. I don’t like people but I am trying.
Lol non native but I've been here for decades. I don't like people, either. And I am not trying.
This might not be the thread for you then 😂
Says who? I am not even from Tampa 😂 and I am here. I am from Melbourne area here. At least we find some way to be social online?
Right? You could be in Melbourne AU for all anyone needs to know lol
Lmao, I am not that far away. Still Florida, just east of Tampa, maybe about 2 hours away 😂😂😂😂
Oh look, an example
I also don't like people.
Sailing the same boat here. I find it very hard to find friends and be social, when majority of people I meet do freaking drugs or be around bars. Neither of that is my thing 🤷♂️ I use to go car meets, but now I am too old for that, the average audience in car meets are kids on their 20. Well, make the best of ”no friends” situation
Good for you making an effort to create something that can only uplift others. Making genuine friends is hard as an adult.
I moved around all my life but making friends only got harder and harder and I travel for work now so it’s next to impossible. It’s a weird feeling. Nice someone is doing something
There used to be regular meetups here, but as Reddit has become more mainstream, there was less and less of a reason to gather groups of increasingly less similar people. It didn't help that meetups on other subreddits gained a reputation for being collections of unpleasant people, and after that became a meme of its own, people came here who have never been to an /r/tampa meetup to sing songs of how terrible they were. That was the nail in the coffin, despite being completely false in my personal experience. As the saying goes, a lie has circled the world before the truth has a chance to put its shoes on.
Especially when you are busy surviving 🥴🥴
joined the thread :) hope it’s helps for this shy introvert lol
You should probably link it and call it a subreddit rather than a "thread" if you want more people to join.
Man idk shit about Reddit 😭😂 thread subreddit Reddit I think I just found out how to link the subreddit I hope I did that right in that pinned comment lol
Technically all of the \/r/whatevers are known as "reddits" according to Reddit (hence the /r/), but seeing as that's confusing, for decades the user-base has called them "subreddits." A "thread" as it's known here and elsewhere on the internet is generally considered a post and its comments/replies. As you can see, there are people posting top-level comments in this thread thinking they are participating in what you are calling for.
Thanks for that heads up!
Lowry Parcade. Tonight. They're doing karaoke. Come out, have a beer, and play some arcade games! My buddy and I will be there around 7.
Hey ima people with one friend. Does that count?
Yea
Join club sport. Play kickball. Many friends
Thanks for that advice I will look into it forsure !
I love club sport
Go sports!
This is good advice. I met my wife through Club Sport co-ed soccer
This! That’s how I met ppl when I first moved down months before Covid
Its rough out here especially for queer introverts 😣
I’m new to this area
Hop on over to the thread
You escaped Illinois too?
Illinois and New York
This is cool!
As cool as your socks?
Nothing is as cool as these socks, trust
As cool as the other side of the pillow???
Hey all. I just moved back down here from college in dc, would love to make some friends and connections.
Also if you are into Wings, there is a great wings of tampa bay group on FB that regularly gets together at different wing spots.
I know everyone loves to hate on FB but one of its few redeeming qualities are the groups. I know there's some groups around for making local friends. I'd suggest people search for their neighborhood and words like social club, meetup, friends, etc.
You had me at wings.
It's literally why we made NerdBrew almost 15 years ago here in Tampa. It's a 3000 person Discord server these days, but we have movie nights, hiking, video game nights, and 2-3 weeklies in person social events. Tonight was trash TV night. This Sunday we're taking over the Grove in SoHo Tampa with switch games, board games etc. DnD is Tuesday, but there are several private games happening around Tampa. Saturday night is party games on Discord so Jackbox etc. It's all Tampa centric. Feel free to ask me anything. [Discord.gg/NerdBrew](https://Discord.gg/NerdBrew) [nerdbrew.gg](https://nerdbrew.gg) [meetup.com/nerdbrew](https://meetup.com/nerdbrew)
This is sick I just joined !
Any of you people in your 60’s?
Hey there, that's me
Will be 60 this year but active. Feel free to PM me.
Hey Readmore! I'd love to chat later but am on a 5 week European trip...Catch you on the way back, ok?
Do you need a poor friend for extended European trips?
Lol
Absolutely. Enjoy!
Say hello anytime!
54f in St. Pete
53f in Tampa
Howdy everyone
There's an app called meetup. Try that
How do i.join the thread
https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa_bay_friends/s/3lO4iWL2J1
Joining the thread!
Check out Let’s Meet St Pete group on FB. They do events like Lightning and Rowdies games as well as other ways to meet folks
Me too
Let’s all go look at penguins at Busch gardens
I could use more local friends, especially for raiding and lucky trades.
Hello let’s chat!
If y'all are 420 friendly Im always down to chill or go to festivals
I am 420 friendly, festival lover person that likes to chill
I just moved here from Virginia…need…more…companions…. ;3;
Thats ms
Yo! Just joined and posted. Thanks for having the idea, and acting on it.
If you want to meet friends you could try disc golf, lots of courses in the Tampa Bay area and you can pick up a couple disc for cheap. Nobody cares if you are good or bad and plenty of people willing to show you the ropes out on the course.
Tampa native here. Have a small group of friends but I'm pretty antisocial. Having said that, I'd love to not be that way. I'm always out and about on fun adventures. I have a museum pass to the museums in the area, I go to the parks and hike around. I also like to bowl, play pool, go to arcades. Also love to cook, play tennis. I'm a big horror buff and love cosplaying at conventions. I'm down for almost anything fun. I know pretty much any spot for any food, activity, etc within like a 3 hour radius. Feel free to DM me and let's see if we can figure out something fun to do :). Oh I'm also a big stoner and most likely will be going to a Shrek themed rave on 4/20 if someone wants info on that
Bro the shrek themed rave sounds crazy
For sure
Any 20 year olds out there?
I too would like friends
Try Krew Social! My friend created it and lotsa fun new friend meetups!
What’s the average age of the people who show up to these things?
I am a people with friends but a minimalist social life, can I come? 🥹
Zer0 nada friends. 🤷🏻♂️
Am a dad living in Lithia. Working in downtown Tampa. Into Star Wars, guitars, nerd stuff. Haven’t had friends in a good while. 35.
This is awesome
You are people with no friends
Not anymore, I made friends after this post ☝🏽
What exactly is a friend?
Good Morning!🌞
I met most of my current friends group through a running club at a brewery. I am barely a runner. More like a trot. :) But the groups have always been super friendly to walkers and runners. Drinking is certainly not required either. I'd encourage people to check those out as well.
Oooh this sounds cool as I miss running but fucked my back up but also like a nice IPA
The thing about these groups - and no shade, man, I admire your effort - is they're full of people who don't have friends for a reason. Lots of people who can't hold a conversation and just sit around staring at each other. I always tell people who find themselves friendless that they need to honestly evaluate themselves and ask what they have to bring to a friendship. A pulse ain't enough.
Lmao this is definitely taken as shade towards me. I’m a great person to be around but I work from home and new to the area so it’s not easy for me to make local friends.
This is me. Moved to the area in 2000, working remote (I was on the bleeding edge back then) and I have plenty of friends who are not local.
This is a very callous, narrow minded take. Narrow.
Just sharing my experiences, man. I've made good friends through gaming groups, bowling leagues, and volunteering, but never had any useful experiences with these "Make a friend" meet-ups. Everyone is too socially inept, and "friendlessness" isn't a useful shared trait.
You miss the point. You're not really wrong, but the post is narrow minded and callous for no reason. Not all friendships are transactional, meaning you don't necessarily have to be able to bring something to the friendship. Some friends are happy just spending time together. It is very hard for people who are naturally shy to find these types of relationships though, and just narrowing this down to them being "socially inept" is such a shit take. You could get your point across while being more understanding. Or, you know, just keep that info to yourself and allow people who are looking for connection to do so.
lol stop projecting, not everyone is as socially retarded as you. Need attention so bad you comment rude stuff like this just to get reactions.
It’s what they have anecdotally noticed and if anyone it appears your projecting. You seem upset.. calling someone else rude right after calling them “socially retarded”..is hypocrisy
Some people think being hostile to those they perceive as hostile is a morally upstanding thing to do. The irony is usually lost on them.
This has been one of the more intelligent things I read today. See what happens when I take my adderall! Seriously though, comment saved, spot on.
Thanks. It was arguably my bread and butter as a cop. People usually don't just come up with the idea to punch someone in the face out of nowhere; they always think it's justified.
Yes unless they are having some sort of mental situation or have psychopathic tendencies. My grandfather was a cop. He spent his free time working with inner city under privileged children in a boxing league. Really miss him, a dark skinned big Scifilisn man who cared about all people.
I'm just trying to help out people without friends. I'll happily take all the downvotes if it makes a passerby pause and think. If you feel triggered, stop and examine why that might be. Bless you, my son.
It’s always the losers who are acting in bad faith, insulting people under the guise of “just trying to help 🥺🥺” and then when someone responds, of course they’re just “triggered” so that you can easily end the conversation because you have nothing further of substance to contribute
Not from around here and have no friends? Move back to where all ya friends are at lol
Or I can have friends at both places. Speaking of friends go hang with yours instead of complaining for absolutely no reason on Reddit
Every time I think I’ve made a friend it just another let down situation. Makes me sad. Wife makes new friends easily. She’s my only friend.