We were on vacation and found Do the Beach online while looking for something fun to do with our…read morethree kids. We needed a new indoor spot and decided to give this place a try. Wow! We were blown away. I wish I could give it 10 out of 5 stars! The whole place feels like one giant inflatable adventure zone with something for every interest. There are huge wave slides, an obstacle course, a full basketball court, moon bounces, and more. Everything is beach-themed down to the textured floor that looks and feels like sand so immersive. What impressed us most was the security. Every child and participating parent gets a wristband tracker that lets you know when your time is up and also allows staff to locate your kids anywhere in the building if you lose track of them. As a parent, that peace of mind is priceless. The wristbands also track points based on activity and feed into a leaderboard that our kids checked constantly so they could compete with each other. Such a unique and fun feature! They had a great back-to-school promo going on with free bookmarks, pencils, and stickers with every pass purchase. On top of that, there was a prize for the top points scorer each hour. My daughter won a really nice backpack! The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating, such a refreshing change from the indoor parks we usually visit back home. We only planned to stay for an hour to try it out and immediately regretted not booking more time. It was an amazing, affordable way for the kids to burn off energy while we could actually relax knowing they were safe and having a blast. We can't wait to go back and spend a longer visit next time. Highly recommend!

Great place for the kiddos! Fun, safe, and they even offer memberships. There is food, seating and…read moreparents are welcome to supervise their kiddos on the bounce floor. However, they do have "lifeguards", similar to the pool, to be sure everyone is doing well. It's airconditioned, and the restroom is clean.

This is a really nice course. They have twilight hours so you can golf til it gets dark!…read more The course is set up as 3 nine holes so you can combine any way you want. Marsh. Creek. Oaks. All three are gorgeous and well maintained. I was genuinely shocked to show up at 5:30pm and be able to get 15 holes in before dark. There was no one in front of me!!! I stopped by again the next day to play, around 5pm, and I was able to finish 18. This time, I ran into a kids lesson- so the instructor said to skip two holes ahead and come back and finish at the end. I also ran into a group of 2 but they hustled when they saw me coming. The twilight price is $57 and change, which to me, is nothing, but compared to courses nearby, I can see why people don't come here. They can play for $35 or even $26 at other courses. However, you get what you pay for. This course is really great. Lots of nature. Challenging. Water stations and clean bathrooms throughout. On the earlier night, the shop had a rack of sale items outside. I wanted to take a closer look but didn't- wanted to start playing. Maybe one day I'll go back and buy something. Ladies stuff looked nice. They have a chipping, putting, and driving range near the club. Carts are comfortable , no GPS. Courses are easy to navigate with signs on where to enter and exit the fairways. I like this idea- keeps the course nice. I found a lot of lost balls while playing, especially in the water. Homes line some of the holes and I got some applause while playing haha. I would recommend this course but then again, I don't want this secret getting out. I hope this place stays empty cuz I like playing fast!

Beautiful course just wish they had tees and clean towels in the carts…read more There is no GPS -bring your range finder!

First time here for a Social Media class. The place is clean and staff is friendly.read more

Had a Social Networking class here. I have lived in Venice for 3 years now, and have never been to…read morecity hall. I had a great class there, and learned a few great tips.

Town sponsored free recycling today so I got rid of years worth of tax forms and old electronics…read more Town Green hosting local entities - police, fire and visit Sarasota beaches, etc. Perfect day for this event.

The grounds are beautiful but at 110,000 dollars for a membership - it's not worth it. The pool is…read morevery outdated. There is no playground for kids, no basketball courts, the pickleball courts are crowded and hot. There is no gym or fitness center. It's not child or kid friendly. There is something going on with the culture in the dining because they can't keep a chef. If you are going to charge these prices everything should be top notch.

I can only speak to the tennis courts, which, in my view, were very much conducive to a consummate…read moreexperience. The courts have sufficient space between each other, thus reducing any "crowding" that might occur during busy periods. There is also a water fountain, table/chairs, and even mini bleachers in the vicinity of most courts. Kid-friendly areas (e.g., mini courts with smaller nets) are also available for anyone on "training wheels". I only saw clay courts - not sure if there are other surfaces. Regardless, we'd be happy to go back.

Easy parking, great location and I believe they will get better, just not there yet. I am…read moredisappointed I booked this hotel for a week during their growing pains. The other patrons and staff at the bar in the evenings commiserated as well about their experiences. I ran into a wonderful man, Hudson from Brazil, who is the project manager for the hotel and was observed working on finishing touches this week and working hard. Email me if you have any questions as I share the following review: At Check in - was not told about amenities or reward points system. MANAGEMENT has been scurrying about this week, agitated and trying to figure things out during the new ownership. The growing pains of transferring ownership are apparent and transferred to the hotel clients. Here are examples: SUSTAINABILITY: Every floor has a room with an ice machine, microwave and water/seltzer dispenser at the vending room temperature is 20 degrees hotter than the hallways. Every room has glass water bottles which you have to refill. I wonder how they clean these bottles? The neck is pretty tight. Great concept although not sure how sanitary. The front office manager screamed or spoke in a high tone to the staff looking for receipts - save it for a time when customers aren't around. OR talk softly to your staff in your office. BAR area: The POS System at the bar... not working & Limited wine selection. Evening lighting in the restaurant bar area - doesn't need to be full force. They preach energy efficiency and sustainability but don't practice it. Dim the lights! BILLING: Destination fees: not explained at the front desk, even if you dont use the shuttle, or the medites, you are charged AMENITIES: wading pool was closed, outside seating area was not accessible, the shuttle is by appointment (if you know about it), and the gym .. well just average hotel equipment. COFFEE: Is this coffee discrimination? not served or available in the lobby. They offer tea for free but you have to pay for coffee. The practice is inconsistent...One day, you get coffee in the lobby, one day in the staff office, one day the restaurant gives you a cup... and then suddenly you have to pay for it using a coffee machine located in the little shop. Staff aren't sure, and I asked and received different responses. Day 5 - they just started offering coffee in the lobby area, for a photo shoot only. Day 6 - you have to pay although if you are a Delta Airline worker, you get coffee for free. The restaurant response "let me look for some cups" one day. IN ROOM EXPERIENCE: The Mixpresso machines in room don't work 100% of the time, and pods are espresso pods. They have cute sipping cups which is all you get from the machine - a few sips worth. The clothes steamer works well in the room, the hair dryers are old and two died on me this week, the decorations are modern with wood like flooring. You don't get extra comforters, just the sheets and a blanket. Bathrooms are spacious. Bed is comfortable. Air conditioner / fan is loud. The rooms are vinyls wood and lift easily - they need to use better glue. They have carpet runners on both sides of the bed and weren't glued down straight, great concept, but when yo try to straighten them, the wood flooring comes undone. FRONT DESK STAFF: staff are not empowered, the response of "I don't know, I am new here, the staff called out and I cannot leave the front desk, or we don't have a shower cap or extra coffee pods or extra blankets", are just not customer service. On weekend the staff had her son playing on the computer at the desk. Adopt a "Get to Yes" culture here. HOUSEKEEPING staff: they apparently have two different groups, one that gathers towels and wipes down the room, and one that replenishes? The first few nights I did not get replenishment of cups or coffee pods, and was told that is not what I do.

Stayed here for two nights, picking this place as it was the least expensive of the "higher end"…read morehotels I was looking at. Very glad we stayed... Our las trip to Sarasota included a somewhat less-than-pleasant stay at an economy motel. I promised myself I would find something better - and luckily I did. Hotel Indigo is still a bit pricey, but as the saying goes - you get what you pay for, and in the case of this locale - you get a lot. The building looks very nice from the outside, there's plenty of free parking (a plus in my book) to be had, and you are greeted by a beautiful lobby, well furnished and staff that are friendly and accommodating from the moment we walked in. I will admit, we had some hiccups - I reserved a King Bed Room, non-smoking, and all they had to offer was a room with two Queen's - no big deal. I had the devil-of-a-time trying to get their small cappuccino machine in the room to work. They had someone come to the room and show me how to function it. Our keys stopped working after just a few hours - no problem, the front desk fixed it right away. I mention these as examples of the exemplary customer service we received - a breath of fresh air that I truly enjoyed. The rooms are very chicly furnished - you can get yourself complimentary water from a machine that offers not only cold water but hot, ambient, and sparkling - this was a treat. Checking was fast and easy, and checking out is as simple as dropping off your room cards at the front desk - no fuss. You really can't ask for more. We will be back to Sarasota in a month's time - this will be the place we stay without any hesitation, but certainly with a "reservation".

Nickolson's is located near the bowling alley just north of the US 41 and 776 ( McCall )…read moreintersection. The studio is VERY professional and the end result is as good as you can hope for. I would have given Nickolson's 5 stars easily but this studio may not be for you if you want a top notch photo session, at what some would call, a more affordable fee. Don't get me wrong, if you want the best, you pay the best. What I received was worth the price of admission. But if you need to watch your wallet, get an estimate first, and then decide. Tammi was great and comes highly recommended. The studio itself is equipped with the best in photographic equipment, lighting and props. Do you have a very special event coming up? Wedding, graduation or simply the need for a great family photo, then you have come to the right place.

Very professional and punctual…read more It was truly a perfect beach wedding! short, casual and to the point. I would definitely recommend it to anyone! :)