The Grand Lodge of Florida
Located in beautiful Fort Pierce, FL, The Grand Lodge of Florida serves as a unifying body for local OSDIA lodges across the area, fostering a strong sense of community, tradition, and cultural pride.
Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro
On June 22, 1905, Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro founded the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America.
The Italian American Show
Join us each Sunday at 8pm Eastern on Facebook for our ongoing series of interviews with noted personalities from the Italian community.
About us
We are an organization dedicated to the preservation of our Italian heritage, language and culture.
The Grand Lodge of Florida was incorporated in 1953. Currently, there are 20 lodges under the umbrella of the Grand Lodge of Florida, with a total of approximately 1,420 members.
The Florida Foundation
The Florida Foundation issues five scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors in Florida. Local lodges also are active in issuing scholarships within the boundaries of their individual unit.
The Foundation also donates to charities, such as the cancer fund, Alzheimer’s fund, Autism and Cooley’s Anemia.
The Commission for Social Justice
The Commission for Social Justice strives to promote our Italian heritage and culture while dealing with issues of defamation, bias, and bigotry.
The Commission is particularly concerned with eliminating false and discriminatory portrayals of Italian Americans.
Ways to get involved!
Ready to learn how you can help support our service and advocacy missions for Americans of Italian descent?
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Find Your Local Lodge
Lodges meet regularly for social and community-oriented activities. Dues vary according to individual lodges.
Use the map below to find a local lodge near you.
Meeting Information
| Amerigo Vespucci - Area 2 Royal Highlands Recreational Center |
| Amici D'Italia - Area 5 Friday 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH AT CHURCH HALL |
| Bradenton - Area 4 Wednesday Peridia Golf and Country Club Terrace on the Green Restaurant 2nd Wednesday |
| Buona Fortuna - Area 1 Thursday Vickrey Community Center |
| Central Gulf Coast - Area 3 Monday Regency Oaks Retirement Community - fourth Monday of the month |
| Cuore D'Italia - Area 6 Wednesday Jupiter Community Center |
| Deltona Sons & Daughters of Italy - Area 2 |
| Dominick Gentile - Area 7 Sartory Hall |
| Joseph B. Franzalia - Area 1 |
| La Nuova Sicilia Unita - Area 4 |
| Nature Coast - Area 3 St. Theresa Catholic Church |
| Osceola County - Area 2 |
| Perry Como - Area 6 Wednesday Tequesta Gardens Club House |
| Port Charlotte - Area 4 Wednesday Meetings take place the second Wednesday of each month |
| Port St. Lucie #2594 - Area 6 Tuesday Tutto Fresco |
| Richard A. Capozzola - Area 1 |
| SGT F.M. Bonanno - Area 7 Thursday |
| Sons & Daughters of Key West - Area 7 |
| Sons & Daughters of Una Famiglia - Area 3 Veterans H.E.A.T. Factory |
| St. Augustine - Area 5 Thursday Saint Anastasia Catholic Church |
| Upper Keys Sons & Daughters - Area 7 |