We really love the team here. They are effective, compassionate, kind and supportive…read more We are very grateful to have joined the program

Highly recommend Triumph Martial Arts for Taekwondo. We love all the instructors! They are fun,…read morekind and engaging, excellent re-direction as well. We absolutely love it and are so happy the progress, we've noticed a big shift in our son's confidence.

I am so glad our family found Swimtastic. Not only is it affordable, my children have learned far…read moremore here than they did at their previous lessons that cost more. We are 100% happy with our experience here.

Great new swimming school has just opened located in Bradenton LA Fitness. Run by Mark Welp very…read morecompassionate and understanding to all first time swimmers. Of All ages. Thinking of swimming lessons call Mark and get a trial lesson. Like us I know you will be impressed and your children swimming in no time

Many pros and cons to this place. I went in to inquire about a membership and swim lessons. Met Ms…read more Cynthia at the front desk and she was so sweet and helpful. She answered all of our questions and more. She also let us take a tour of the place. We ran into Hillary at the pool who was also extremely helpful and nice. We had so much in common which made me feel like this was the place to be. The actual facility could use a facelift, but because of the people we met, we are going forward with joining. I wish there was an outdoor track and a better room for the kids to play in. I will come back to update about pricing and quality once we've been there for a bit.

I struggle with this one a bit. I really do love the YMCA and for a while, this one was terrific. I…read morecome down to Bradenton to perform every year and have had a YMCA Nationwide membership for about a decade. have never had an issue with using my membership at other YMCAs, but this time the Y let me know that I could come in for free the first time, but after that I would be charged 6.00 per visit. The front desk person was very helpful when I inquired further and she explained that since most of their clients are visitors, their equipment was getting used but they didn't receive any of the membership due money from visitors and it was really affecting them. While I appreciate this, it sounds like there needs to be more of an internal discussion within the YMCA nationwide program. We discussed some of the possible options and the easiest, though still inconvenient one, was to suspend my hometown account and then start up an account at the Bradenton Branch. However, there didn't seem to be a way to bypass the enrollment fee and so I would have to pay that and then ultimately close the membership down after my three month contract in Bradenton ends in January. It was one too many hurdles to hop over to join a gym I have already joined. While I respect that this YMCA needs to make changes so that their facility can continue to prosper, I am disappointed that a program the YMCA touts as "Nationwide" isn't really. The ability to go to YMCAs all over was one of the major reasons why my family opted to join.

Newer equipment is great! Need quicker responses when it breaks down as it can take weeks to fix a…read morebroken appliance. Classes are frequent and well organized. Pool is big and heated! It has been closed on a few occasions for weeks at a time for repairs. All things said, it's a solid resource for exercise

Larissa, the head of aquatics, is trying her best to improve the pool situation. She is friendly…read moreand has great ideas. I give her an A+. She needs more support in her efforts, however. Items that come to mind are: purchase new flag lines, refinish the pool deck, replace doors in the pump building, install a true water cooling system for the hot summer months, purchase new time clocks, and add new aquatic activities. Note that the pool water is very clean and the lifeguards are attentive. The Y will be competing for members with the county aquatics center opening this fall in Lakewood Ranch. I suggest the Y become more proactive before people cancel their memberships.

My daughter is a competitive gymnast and it is hard to move to a new competitive program. She tried…read moreout multiple places but as soon as she had her evaluation at Flip Zone we knew it was the one. The environment is welcoming, the coaches are supportive and skilled. In our first few months at Flip Zone I have seen my daughter's confidence build and her skills develop in a whole new way. Flip Zone supports not only their strength and technique, but the mental aspect of gymnastics as well. There are several different schedule options and we love the homeschool training program. We drive a long way to get here, but it is worth it. I am excited to watch my daughter grow in this program!

(concerned grandparent)…read more We joined FlipZone Gymnastics because we believed we were investing in a structured, competitive program where our daughter could grow as an athlete. Like many families, we made a major commitment of time, money, and trust based on the information provided to us when we enrolled. Unfortunately, our experience has been extremely frustrating. We have experienced ongoing issues with communication, organization, and transparency. We were given certain expectations regarding team structure, timelines, and opportunities, but later experienced changes that did not align with what we originally understood when making our commitment. One major concern was the communication surrounding team placement and deadlines. We were informed that the cutoff date to join the competition team was May 10, 2026. After that date, additional athletes were still added to the team, which raised concerns about whether the same expectations and policies were being applied consistently to all families who had already committed. The team structure also changed after enrollment, including splitting athletes into different groups with changes to practice schedules and additional costs. Families commit financially and make significant sacrifices based on the information they are given at the time of enrollment, so changes like these should be communicated clearly and handled transparently. In addition, the gym often feels significantly overcrowded, which has impacted training. At times, our team has not had consistent access to the equipment needed during practices due to limited space and multiple groups sharing training areas. This has affected the quality and flow of training sessions and is something families should consider when evaluating the program. We have also been disappointed by how concerns have been handled. Parents should feel comfortable asking questions and advocating for their child while receiving clear communication and professional responses. Before committing to FlipZone, I strongly encourage families to ask detailed questions about: * How team decisions are made * How deadlines and policies are enforced * How changes to teams and schedules are communicated * What additional costs may arise after commitment * How gym space and equipment access are managed * How parent concerns are addressed We love gymnastics and want the best opportunities for our child, but families deserve transparency, organization, and consistency from a competitive program. This review reflects our personal experience and why we believe other parents should do their research and ask detailed questions before making a long-term commitment.

Nice place. The coaches are very nice and the way they get the kids to learn to flip is pretty coolread more

Went here when I was a kid and loved every minute of it. I still think of coach Bruce one of the…read morebest coaches I've ever had. 10 out of 10 would recommend hope coach is doing good

Love this place sadly it's currently repparing cause of an accident but still very nice place…read morethough it's under repair I still believe in it and I'm still in it

Your family's safety is YOUR responsibility! Whether going…read moreto Walmart, being at work or your children's safety at school. My family and I decided to make the commitment to protect ourselves about 2 years ago. Ellenton Martial Arts IS the best way to learn (quickly) many ways to defend yourself should you ever be in that most unfortunate situation where someone gives you no other option. Mr. Wordie and his instructors will give you and your children the gift of confidence, mental awareness and technique they need. Seriously, it is your responsibility. You owe it to you and those you love to check out Ellenton Martial Arts. Call them now. Don't wait.

John Moulton, the owner and his son Ryan invited me and my 101 year old Mom to come to a dance…read moreparty. They were so welcoming and fun. They brought her a cake and an orchid, did a conga line and made us feel so special. We danced and enjoyed every minute. We were Complete strangers. We have made new friends and I can't wait to take lessons there. I saw some of the students who were so graceful after less than a year of lessons. They are fantastic teachers who love their gift of dance and people. A great 33 year family business. I highly recommend this terrific place in Sarasota.

My friend and I went to a beginners class at the Ballroom. We were hooked the very first night…read more I had 2 left feet with no experience and now have a good understanding of the dances. The owners and all the dance instructors are all so kind, patient and supportive. They all make you feel so welcome and a part of the family. I also take private lessons from a great instructor. It doesn't matter if you just attend classes or take private lessons or do both you are treated with respect and you get the same attention to detail. I would recommend this Ballroom to anyone and everyone who loves music and would love to learn how to dance and be a part of a great community.