Had to do a transfer was directed to the bartender. Information was not taken correctly after…read morebeing a member and donating much time doing volunteer work in another location for the Elks.The matter was done incorrectly and very unprofessional and not done correctly. They need to get people to handle these situations I no longer care to be involved in this Organization. Many of the older Elks are passing on need to be more professional to keep on going.

Had a great time. Great atmosphere and some of the friendliest people I have met. Thanks to some…read moregood friends who took us. Look forward to going back.

Nice little thrift shop with a good variety of items and fair prices. Worth stopping in to see what…read moretreasures you might find!

Ladies were very nice and informative about what Hope Chest does. Looking forward to going backread more

at the mothers helping mother in sarasota ed was every rude and was yelling atmy two 13 yrls and my…read more11yrl

This is a fabulous organization of which I am proud to be a part. They provide essential services…read moreto needy young families. I am proud to be a volunteer there. Mothers receive help in many forms, from clothing and equipment to counseling and agency referrals.

Today an older tall Hispanic gentleman at the Donation Center refused to accept my donation. He…read moreasked what the item was, I replied a cat scratcher. His English proficiency was limited. He said "no" we don't take. I was offended after seeing a beige cat scratcher in the store for $29.99 and as a frequent shopper that shops in the store that have purchased a cat scratcher from the store previously this will leave a negative feeling for awhile.

My friend and I go scouting out bargains h e re every weekend. Very good place. Always crowded…read more so must be good

Great store & great service! Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. My 1st time visit from…read moreOhio and I highly recommended Bat City comics; awesome selection for kids too! -James from Columbus

It's been a while since I last bought comics, but this place has been a great spot to revisit. The…read moreprices on older issues are fair, and I was able to replace many that I had lost over the years due to moving and weather damage. Their selection of newer comics is solid as well, and the staff always make for great conversation. It's also a fun place to hang out, especially after spending some time at the beach.

The Manatee River is in in Manatee County, Florida and runs between the cities of Palmetto, to the…read morenorth, and Bradenton, to the south. It is a 36-mile-long river in the northeastern corner of Manatee County and flows into the Gulf of Mexico at the southern edge of Tampa Bay. Wildlife in the river include manatees and alligators, as well as, various types of fish. Shrimp is, even, harvested from its waters. Around the Manatee River is a birder's paradise with many species of birds can be found. My favorite is the wood stork, which is listed as endangered species. A few of the birds are considered threatened such as the snowy plover, bald eagle, Florida scrub-jay, and peregrine falcon. Other common birds that can be seen around the Manatee River include cattle egret, white ibis, great blue heron, and yellow-crowned night heron. Human development has a great impact on the environment of the Manatee River. Development (slash & burn) had increased greatly in the area surrounding the Manatee River and surrounding area, and not surprisingly, the water quality within the river has decreased. The use of organic pesticides is increasing danger in the ecological communities. The destruction of the forested wetlands and uplands for housing tracts, etc. in the area has caused excess nutrients to build up in local reservoirs. Also, in these reservoirs there have been increased levels of lead, zinc, and copper. Earth Day in Palmetto has included clean-ups of the banks are local wetlands. We need to pledge to stop polluting these essential waterways. They are home to the creatures who call this river home. It is, also, affecting the health of people who get their water from it.

I realized that my review of Southeastern Guide Dogs isn't accurate now. Unfortunately even before…read moreCOVID-19 they removed their program that lets the public interact with their puppies. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't heartbroken by this. Playing with the puppies and learning about how they could grow up to be service dogs was such a wonderful activity. We did it more than once and just loved it. Probably a couple people didn't act properly and ruined it for the rest of us. In spite of this I still donate money yearly to Southeastern Guide Dogs. They provide incredibly trained dogs to help those with visual impairment, veterans with PTSD and other disabilities, and children with huge challenges for FREE. The dogs that don't pass the program are adopted to loving families. I miss those puppies but I still support them and their mission to help others.

First let me say that I am one of the people responsible for this company being in Florida. As a…read morelong time member of Lions I helped to get it here over objections of many other members. Secondly, I approached SE for a dog as my service dog had passed and was told that I don't qualify in a very rude comment by the staff. I am a Vietnam Veteran, United States Marine with PTSD. I have problems with walking but that would not prevent me from walking with a service dog so trained. I spoke with a physician friend of mine who annually donates a lot of money to the organization. I don't think he will be supporting it this year. Sincerely Gordon Kuhn

licensed (the law states you have to hand them over within that timeframe without a license). I…read moretook him from not being able to hold his head up to standing and eating and drinking. I was told he "was on a downward spiral" which was 100% not true. I had visited and donated to this facility before and I was told on the phone the morning of the surrender that they do not even euthanize for distemper which convinced me to trust them with this little sweet innocent adolescent. I gave them money to aid in his specific care and what a total joke of a place this is. DO NOT trust this "rescue" as that is not what these people are. DO NOT donate money to this cause as they are obviously not in this for the right reasons and I unfortunately found that out the hard way... at the sacrifice of a sweet little helpless baby. RIP Tyson. You didn't deserve this.

I brought in an injured squirrel I had become attached to over the past year. I tried for weeks to…read moreget an update. No one would ever return my call. I stressed and worried about that poor animal for over a month in my backyard before finally being able to catch her. I thought I was doing the right thing, I thought I would have some relief knowing they either saved her or had to euthanize her. But, I'll never know because they will not return calls or emails. Every time I look out my window now I think about her and wonder if she was able to be rehabilitated. I wish I had found a vet that was willing to treat her instead. I was going to give them a donation, but in my haste to get the squirrel to their facility, I forgot to grab my purse. Now that I've experienced how little they care, I will not be giving them a donation.

I'm very happy with the attention that Margie gave me today at the store on Bradenton..I hope…read morethey have more people like her she is 10/10

Today I went to Sunshine Thrift store in Bradenton FL...OMG I was told on Google Maps by a review…read morethat this place was reasonably cheap! OMG...NO they are NOT! $10.99 for a shirt/Blouse is outrageous when Goodwill is $5.99 90% of the time! I will have to pass on this one! They were clean and organized but kids books $1.99 is too much!