We were in town to attend the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training baseball game and decided to stay…read moreat this hotel. It is conveniently located right off the 75 exit on route 70 west. There are a few chain restaurants nearby, as well as a shopping center across the road with a good Italian seafood restaurant. The baseball field is about 15 minutes away. The hotel was clean and comfortable. The room is spacious with a couch, desk, and bed. Breakfast is complimentary. There is also a pool and a little lake outside.

Was in Florida for personal reasons,not a vacation. The person I was with chose this place…read more Personally, it wasn't my choice. The lobby was clean, staff friendly. The place itself was outdated, and the people we saw were either seedy-looking or loud. Thin walls. Could hear anybody and everybody in the halls. Room was clean. Bathroom clean. Mini fridge clean. That was the good. Mattresses tooooooo soft. Back killing me by the time I left for home. Don't bank on the breakfast, as it was awful, less the Chobani yogurt. The apple juice, orange juice thinned out and just sucked. So here is the awful, and I should have known better. I logged into their WiFi and within seconds someone hacked my phone. Dang!! I had to disconnect quickly and spent that night changing passwords using my 2nd phone. What a pain in the a#$. Oh, wait, it gets better! That night someone in Sarasota ordered an Uber from my account! I caught it before they were picked up. (Uber reimbursed me quickly for the cancelation fee.) What a joke. Totally unsecured. DO NOT USE THEIR (or any) OR ANY UNSECURED NETWORKS. Let it be an FYI for you all. I'm returning in August, but I WONT be staying at this place. I will be at a Hilton or Marriott in that area.

Awful It had been…read moreover a year since I last tried this spot (I live close by), and I had heard it was under new management. My high hopes were dashed when we tried it again. We ordered the only food available - a $19 pizza that I am pretty sure was from the supermarket freezer case. It was not worth $6. The bar tender - on a saturday night - was clueless on how to tend bar. She knew how to open a bottled beer, but was challenged beyond that. I tried to order a cocktail from their very limited selection, and had to tell her how to mix it. She had to go find items like lemon in the kitchen because she had not set up the line before opening. She didn't have a clue what simple syrup was. I stumped her on what flavored vodkas she had, and when I asked for a shot of Bailey's (on the counter behind her), she didn't know what I was talking about. Not going back again.

Fun, relaxed, family friendly atmosphere! The kids had a blast playing pool and corn hole while my…read morehusband and I had a beer and waited for our food. As a busy family of five, it's always refreshing to find a neighborhood bar and grill where we can all unwind at the end of the day. The food was great and very affordable! Will be back!

My family and I stopped her on our way from the central Florida to SW Florida. It's a small,…read morelocally owned winery. The space is beautiful. They have a large outdoor area with a playground for kids and lots of tables. There is a small bar inside, and they are renovating more interior space for additional seating for the hot summer months. The wines are overall pretty tasty. They only grow muscadine grapes on the property and import other grapes from California and elsewhere. They have a selection of drier wines all the way to the sweet fruit wines. They also offer wine sorbets. My husband and I each got a wine flight of 4 wines for $18. I forgot how big the pours were but they were a decent size. They also offer wine tasting experience of 6 wines, smaller pours, that lasts 45 minutes. They have a small section of food. We got the pimento cheese and crackers, the cheese was delicious. They also had popsicles and ice cream, which my kids enjoyed. We got three bottles of wine to take home with us! We love supporting our Florida wineries! Also, our bartender Shelley was fantastic! Very personable and knowledgeable.

Nice location, glad they have music on the weekends. Wine tasting was $18.79 for 4 tastings!…read more Pretty pricey for mediocre wine. We enjoyed sitting outdoors so that was nice but for the prices - no way would I go back. Too bad...this place has a beautiful outdoors & I like that they are having music but the prices they are charging do not make it worth it for me to go back.....

What a great deal! 2hrs., plus 50% 0ff "a friend". We took advantage of that and the kids had a…read moregreat time together. I was pleasantly surprised to see both the facilities and the employees have been improved. GONE are the employees ignoring the kids but huddled together talking. The employees will supervise the speciality areas, if you ask. The obstacle courses have new equipment. The facility was clean and felt safe. I would recommend.

We visited yesterday and had a great time. Chastity at the front desk was very kind and helpful!!read more

Sophie's is Sarasota's best secret nestled inside Saks. The staff is amazing and the food has never…read morelet us down. It is like sitting inside Hudson's from my Michigan days. I am also thankful that they are NOT closing!!!!

My husband and I recently had the pleasure if dining at Sophie's, in Saks Fifth Avenue in Sarasota…read more What an amazing experience. The decor both inside and outside so chic. We had Matty as our waitress. She was spot on with top notch service and a wonderful personality. We started with a bread basket of assorted toppings, delicious. He had the Tai chicken. Well prepared and perfect with seasoning. I had on of the best burger ever. Cooked and seasoned perfectly at medium rare with tasty fries. The manager checked on us several times, a nice touch you don't see anymore. If you happen to be in the area at the mall, I highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed. We will be back.

June 4, 2026 - 4 for dinner…read more My best man (36 years ago June 2) and best friend and his wife just bought a home in Lakewood Ranch. Their first time into LRCC. Ours as well. Service impeccable, the place was lovely and majestic. I only snapped one picture of the Chef's Vegan Vegetable entree and Bean Soup I had. The asparagus was perfect and al dente, 'shroons and broccolini textbook prepared and cooked. Nice additional vegetable medley as well and very light on the oil - fantastic! ALL of our entrees were fantastic. Fish, beef, salads.... fresh vegetables, fish and meat. Awesome first impression. We live in Venice so we will HAVE to get ourselves invited back here a few more times!!!!

Fantastic meal at the Country Club West Restaurant-- service is always exceptional and the food is…read moreconsistently excellent! Seafood is always super fresh and perfectly prepared! Love the new pre fix menu they are testing out! Highly recommend!

You get what you pay for, and this place is free, although they do accept donations. So don't be a…read morecheapskate and give some dollars if you go. It's mainly outdoors and walking ‍ is required. They have a map and scavenger map for fun. There is no guided tour but that makes it better because you can roam as you like. Seeing all the historical items is always cool and really makes you thank God we weren't born back then lol (no ac). My spawn and I really enjoyed all the old time items and it was cool having to explain what things were. Please go and enjoy yourself.

Such a fun place to visit if you are in the area. I highly recommend taking a self-guided walking…read moretour of the main building and outbuildings.

Awesome place for a beautiful brunch. My family goes for Mother's Day and Christmas every year and…read moreit's a lovely place..

Gracious, but relaxed atmosphere. Good food and drinks. Food has a nice range in variety,…read moreespecially at lunch, & prices. Pretty view from restaurant and bar area. Lovely golf course.

I loved my stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton on N. Cattlemen Road in Sarasota. It has a prime…read morelocation across from the shiny new UTC Mall and Shopping Center (tons of eateries and shopping) and a very short walk to beautiful Benderson Park which features walking trails. Across the pond is Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA). They're also less than 20 minutes away from the Sarasota - Bradenton International Airport. Some of the closer stores, easily walkable, include Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Old Navy, New Balance shoes, Michael's Petco, Ulta, and many more. There are plenty of places to eat as well from fast food to fine dining. For an incredible breakfast, I recommend the short 15 minute drive to Der Dutchman, an Amish restaurant and store for an amazing experience (family friendly - think of an Amish version of Cracker Barrel, but 4 times larger). From my check-in to check-out, my stay was top notch. The personnel were friendly and efficient. The facilities were exceptionally clean. The room was very comfortable and spacious. I loved the fact I could keep up my walking and exercise routine between the trails at Benderson Park and the free weights at the fitness center. There is also a basketball court (single), a really nice pool with loungers for sun or shade. My room had a full sized refrigerator, kitchenette, complete with dishes and a small dinette table and chairs, a sofa, chair, living room table, chest of drawers, closet, iron and ironing board, room safe, plenty of electric plugs, big screen TV, a quiet AC controlled in-room, and a classy ceiling fan. The bathroom was perfect with good lighting over the sink, both a traditional shower head and a hand-held adjustable shower wand, thirsty towels, hair dryer, quality liquid soaps, shampoo, etc. There are bicycles free to check out and use. (First come first served) I rode one around the neighborhood and loved it. I hope I get the chance to return.

We have frequently stayed at Homewood Suites by Hilton for family business in Sarasota Lakewood…read moreRanch. The hotel is conveniently situated in the UTC mall area. Numerous restaurants, shops, and the mall are all within walking distance. A complimentary breakfast is offered, featuring a wide variety of options, including both hot and cold items. Our accommodations were quite spacious and impeccably clean. The hotel staff consistently maintains cleanliness, ensuring the hotel remains fresh and tidy at all times. I highly recommend this hotel for your stay.