Great experience! Food was delicious and well priced. Very cute atmosphere and the service was…read moregreat. The staff made us some mocktails not on the menu. I wish the fans were stronger or there was more shade in the florida heat because we were so so hot. Would return late at night so it's cooled down.

We rented Visors for a holiday party and it was a blast. The staff members were very attentive and…read morewere very friendly. The food and the drinks were fantastic. I would absolutely love to rent it out again next year!

The Straughn Center is a wonderful location to rent from. Gabi, the current coordinator for the…read morespace, is absolutely wonderful. She's very quick to respond and always willing to help out all of her clients and provide them with the best experience possible. However, please note that this space isn't available for highly social functions like weddings or receptions. It's more geared for meetings, conferences, speaking engagements, and other professional experiences. Audio-visual services are included (microphones, projectors, screen, in-house computer). Rectangles tables and chairs are also included, but if you want to have round tables you will need to rent them. Overall, wonderful place and all I've ever encountered with the space has been entirely positive! You won't regret using this location for your next meeting. :)

Herlong Mansion review: Her (Kim, the owner) website states…read morethat the Mansion is the "most eloquent bed and breakfast in Florida". So that coupled with a $386 price tag for one night gave me great expectations. Right out of the gatem the trumped-up antique piano was a bomb. No self-respecting pianist worth their salt would be caught dead playing such an atrociously neglected and out of tune instrument. The website said we would be offered complementary wine or beer. Never happened. We paid extra $40 for two people in room, yet only one key. If you plan to sit at the table on the very hot (with no fans) balcony, take some cleaning wipes with you as it was filthy. The room door has a mounting for security chain, but no chain. The drapes just barely cover the glass on the windows. Disconcerting for sure. The wood floor is sticky beneath your bare feet. Yuck! Bathroom lighting is so poor you only hope you got your eyebrow pencil somewhere close to your eyebrows. The toilet is so low it must have been meant for children, oh wait, no children in the big house. Cheapest toilet paper ever, your fingers go right through it! The no slip strips on the bottom of the tub were loose and flying in the breeze. Safety first! A book about Floridian painters, antique or not, is only of value if one can actually turn the pages. When it is falling apart literally at the seams it is classified as junk! The cook, "E" was delightful and went above and beyond expectation. The layer of dust on every windowpane in the dining room was a little gross. Being old and decrepit does not qualify as "eloquent" , and is not worth the exorbitant price tag.

If you can forgive a little roughness around the edges, and you use the common areas, this can be a…read moregreat experience. If I could break down this Inn's features, I would give the room 2.5 stars, the common areas 4 stars, and the breakfast 4 stars. We met this couple from Atlanta and we had a great time getting to know them, so 5 stars for that. Now the 'needs improvement' area, the room (ours was the Dogwood). Floors boards were cupped, and both the doors to the shower and toilet would not close due to the house settling. The doors to the upstairs common balcony would not easily open and all the locks were damaged or missing. The saving grace was the bed was super comfy! Even with the issues with the room we do plan on returning.

Chef Michelle at the Fat Tuscan presents wonderful cooking classes. I have taken several and each…read moreclass is always a great time, I meet interesting people and learn to cook fantastic food. There is always plenty of food to snack on at the venue and to take home. Some classes result in take out for several meals. From breads and pasta to meat sauces and deserts, the Fat Tuscan is a must experience if you love food and cooking. I will be taking more classes with Chef Michelle. She is also wonderful with children. I took my seven-year-old granddaughter to a ravioli and pesto class and she stayed happy and engaged the entire time. There are many classes for adults and couples, but several also work for children.

I have taken several cooking classes at the Fat Tuscan and have enjoyed each one and have more…read moreclasses scheduled in the near future. I rush to sign up each time new classes are posted. The people who attend are always very friendly and the classes are very informative not only with the cooking techniques but also with other information the chef shares with us.

This is an adorable venue in my opinion. I enjoy being here not just for the purpose in which it…read morewas established but because it's such a dignified space with a lot of character as well.

I love the fairgrounds! They are a really wonderful venue for many of the amazing events that come…read moreto Gainesville. The fairgrounds host the Annual Hoggtowne Fair, the Alachua County Fair and most recently the Inflatable 5k! The Fairgrounds themselves aren't much to look at, but they are well maintained, and I am so grateful that we have the space! I do wish it wasn't right next to the Jail, Grace Marketplace and the Airport, but what can you do.

This is a review just on the weekend brunch that they do here. It was so cute and cozy inside and…read moreSara was so sweet. It is a little pricey for brunch, but it's a big meal! It's a set menu but when you call to reserve you let her know of any allergies or dietary restrictions. The meal for the day my mom and I went including a spinach and tomato quiche; hashbrown casserole, fruit and a pop over as well as water, orange juice and coffee available. Dessert was a chocolate and peanut butter crepe cake. The presentation of the food itself was beautiful, but the table and decor of the place was also adorable. A great spot to come and will definitely be back.

The Grady House, in High Springs, Florida, only gets better with time as Ms. Sara Miller rises to…read morerockstar status. For food, graciousness, and Southern Hospitality Ms. P. Dean Is yesterday's news. Why else would our third return still cause raves? While Savannah's Eliza Thompson House rules supreme for its local historic ambiance, the Grady House walks away with first prizes for food and caring staff in a historical setting. My point is that you'll have to drive two hundred miles across two states to find anything comparable to The Grady House. Real antique furnishings, real flowers, real hospitality, and very real people. It shines through in the Miller family and staff. The photos show the true to period decor of the home and grounds and its ambiance, as well as the exquisite presentation of the high quality breakfast. Only your personal experience will immerse you in the tastes, conversation, and caring of a lady who loves the Grady house and creating a special time for each person.

My wife and I visited Two Tails Ranch today. There was as a small group of people on the tour…read more Patrica the owner was our guide. It was very personal and the amount of history of the Ranch was fascinating. She explained the sad peril of the all elephants over the world. The Ranch is solely run by her family which has been caring for elephants for generations. They do the they can to give the elephants the best life they can have as unfortunately most elephants know nothing about the wild. Patrica was gentle with the two elephants that we were introduced to. When visiting the ranch you need to have an open mind. Great educational experience!

They really treat these creatures like human family. Was such an experience. Got to ride and feed…read morethem. There is so much room for them to roam more than any lame Zoo. They have a thing where you can bathe them. The people who run this are amazing. I know they have been through alot over the years and goad they are able to keep moving forward one giant paw at a time.