Central Florida Lions Eye

We had a great tour of this historic building and learned about the awesome work this team is doing to restore and improve sight to so many!!

I discovered this site from my florist when my original reception venue got snatched up before we could put the deposit down. This location is off the beaten track of the area traditionally known as Ybor, but that makes it a better location to hold a reception in my opinion. Originally a renovated cigar factory, the Lion's Eye Institute is the perfect place for a wedding reception. Imagine brick walls, wooden pillars holding up the ceiling, and exposed beams with gorgeous antique style hanging lights. The venue came with more than enough tables (cocktail and guest), plenty of seats and a dance floor (they even have an attached working kitchen). Included in the price is a gated parking lot and security. Gail Messamore was professional and very helpful in designing a layout for our tables that would work with our guests.