Pleasant Lake RV Resort is on SR-70 in the Lakewood Ranch area. It isn't far off I-75 but once you…read moreenter off the street, it feels like you are away from it all. But there are great stores and restaurants nearby for convenience. We stayed here 5 days September. We were in the pull-thrus right across from the lake. The lake is pretty with many water birds. They allow catch and release fishing and kayaking. There is a sign that there may be alligators but we didn't see any. The site was long enough for our 32 ft travel trailer and pickup to be in. We had full hookups that were in good condition. There was a picnic table and grass on the door side and a beautiful palm tree on the driver's side. It was a nice area to put chairs and enjoy the lake or there were benches to sit and relax. There was a pool and other amenities that we did not try but looked nice. It will be fun going back when I can use these things! Office staff was friendly and helpful. They take Passport America at least in summer. I definitely recommend Pleasant Lake RV Resort!! Stayed Sept. 6-11, 2021 12/6/21; 18 photos

We totally enjoyed this beautiful park. We got great service from staff at the desk and very…read morepleasant, we also found the residents very nice and friendly as well. Had socially distanced activities and most everyone using masks. Such a pretty resort and had only bikes for transportation and close to stores, restaurants and CVS. A lot of people said they start with RV's and soon look for mobile homes as permanent residents. Will love to return! Great having the fruit and veg truck deliver on Fridays.

I would not stay here. Very tight spots. They double booked our site. We had been there a few…read morehours, we were already set up at the site and were headed to the pool when Holiday Cove realized they double booked the site. We were told we had to leave even though we had a confirmation email from them for that site. We were still in the process of finding a new RV Resort (I was literally still on the phone calling around) when it hit 6:00 so they closed the office and left. They had no idea if we even found a place to go. They parked the new people right outside our site to get us to get out faster. They did not care that their error (system or not) displaced us. They did not even attempt to make it right.

Nice place for sure but it defeats the purpose of why I bought an expensive motorhome. Good…read morelord... this ain't NYC where parking is at a premium. I brought the house on wheels with me and now I gotta fork out a boat load of money to park it? Nawhhhh won't do it. While in Florida, I'll simply rent a hotel room and park the RV in their parking lot. Or simply Boondock in a parking lot or park.

DH & I have heard about Linger Lodge for months since moving to the area. We finally gave them try…read more We got a kick out of the taxidermy animals that surround the interior of the restaurant. Part of the appeal. For starters we had Alligator Chowder. We were disappointed as the bowl seemed to only have 1 piece of alligator. Yet it was flavorful and delicious. DH ordered the brisket with nachos. A hit, but too many nachos for him. I had the Linger Burger. Fantastic. I can see why folks love it. The side of fries were delicious too. Looking forward to coming back & trying other menu items.

So this was an interesting adventure... The place does…read morehave a southern - middle Florida charm about it. The porch was cozy and the views were nice. Our server was direct and prompt but not giving the southern slow down and enjoy your time kind of vibes to match the place. The taxidermy was fun and interesting. The kids did an enjoy the taxidermy scavenger hunt and getting a little treat out of the treasure box. Even with novelty factor, the food was just ok. Maybe I should have steered away from all the fried stuff... The Sunday bloody Mary special is a whole meal on its own! Next time, I'll just order that.

Nice, clean RV Park. Cable, WiFi, very nice laundry facility, fitness center, swimming pool, really…read morecute Tiki Bar and an excellent dog park!! The employees were very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend Sarasota Sunny South!!

This place is awesome! You can rent an RV site, camper or house. It has a nice pool with loungers…read moreand a shady cabana, tiki bar, restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, huge dog park, gym and rec center. During high season (Dec-Mar) they serve complimentary breakfast on Saturdays and Wednesday dinners - and the food is incredible. It's about 4 miles from the beach and everyone is super friendly. Seriously, if you're looking for a place around Sarasota, check availability here first. You will love it!!

Lake Manatee is one of the smaller parks, but it's very nice. They have places to have picnic. They…read morehave clean bathrooms and showers. There's a place to swim and there's a little bit of a grass bike trail that you can take. A lot of people go out there to do some camping. You can also do some fishing out there. I went out there to bike and I had a good time. The Rangers at the front office are very nice and knowledgeable as well.

A beautiful park fronting Lake Manatee, a fresh water source for Bradenton and Sarasota. Funny they…read moreallow motor boats, so we get a little extra oil and gas in our drinking water. We suggest kayaks and rowboats instead. The volunteer staffing the gate was most helpful, and provided lots of useful information for us first timers. $5 per car The park offers RV camping spots with water & electric- 14 day max stay - and was spacious with trees and shrubs between spots. There are miles of trails, mostly open to the sky, a playground, covered pavilion and kayaks for rent. A small swimming area - no lifeguard- and a nice lawn offer peace and quiet while enjoying nature and a swim. A hidden gem.

This campground is lovely, large shaded sites and nicely maintained…read more But - if you want to do anything here, better do it before 5pm. At 5pm the pool closes, the clubhouse closes, the office closes, and the public bathrooms and laundry room close. There is no cable TV, unless you live there, and no Wi-Fi, except at the office. If this was just a resort for full time tenants I could understand this, but since it is open for daily camping I think, at the least, the bathrooms should be available 24 hours!

The only way I found out about this place was a friend of my brother's was renting a condo across…read morethe street. It is a fairly new campground in Bradenton and is right off Interstate 75. Family owned and they are very friendly. Very clean facilities and the staff is always willing to help. I will come back here if I come down next year.

Very well maintained RV park. Bathhouse was absolutely spotless. I can't say enough about this…read moreplace. Very friendly & accommodating staff. We will definitely be back.

Man, this may end up being our favorite RV park! So so many things to do! You can go anywhere,…read moreClearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa! Unlimited places to go and so many restaurants! The park is clean and safe and wonderful! Their check-in is awesome and easy, the WiFi/cable is amazing! It's a place we want to RV over and over and over in our life!

I stayed here for 3 nights during a quick weekend trip to Sarasota. It was very reasonable in May…read more I like that these were owners lots and had paved campsites, which were both deciding factors. It was very quiet during the weekend we stayed and maybe only saw 8 people total. I can't really give a higher rating because we didn't spend much time at the resort during the day. We didn't check out any amenities they offered. We were really just there to sleep and then out for the whole day. We did get a site that had dedicated wifi and paid $2 extra per day for it. The front desk kept saying "it should be in your welcome email," but the wifi information wasn't there. They still have it to us, but it was a slight inconvenience. There was also a welcome kit, but since the office is mostly closed on the weekends, we didn't get a chance to grab it and they wouldn't drop it off/leave it at our site.

People - 5 Stars Wildlife Viewing - 5 Stars…read moreMoise - Negative 10. On the weekends, the airport noise is painfully deafening and hurts your ear drums even with ear pods. Wish it could be better, but with the headaches and pain in my ears and lack of sleep here make it a no go ever!

We booked a month stay in December 2025 after the manager Adam convinced me that we would never…read morewant to leave if I booked my stay there. Honestly I was skeptical not being a lover of the humid warm weather weather in Florida but it quickly grew on me. The people in this park felt like family. We made so many friends and the management team Adam , Angie and Dale were always available and keeping the park in tip top shape. We had a lovely back in site (#50) which had a good amount of shade and spacious enough for out 40ft mothorhome and jeep with plenty of room to spare for relaxing, lounging and grilling. There is a beautiful pond in the middle of the park with birds that come and go and and an area to walk your dog . The only thing I would recomend is squeezing a dog park in there somehow ( long enough for dogs to play ball) and maybe a pickle ball court lol! The area is great... if you like to walk or ride bikes there are many beautiful white sand beaches to explore, great restaurants and tons of activities in the area. We'll be back!!!

Absolutely love this RV Park, can't say enough about it! Our campsite backs right-up to our boat…read moredock, so we can leave our boat in the water, that goes directly into the intercostal water way. The park manager, Adam, is awesome! He and his assistants Dale and Angie are always available, you see them all during the day working, if you need anything they are ready to assist in a super nice way/great attitude! In fact we see Adam all the time, including the weekends, he always asks as he's passing by if everything is okay or if we need anything. The sites are full hookup; the landscape is beautiful; with a nice pool that extends to an undercover pavilion shaded area so we can play cards when we're not in the pool. It's only 0.7 miles from our campsite to the other side of the bridge, to the beach. I love Buttonwood RV Resort so much, I wish I could live here all year long!

Never heard of this place. Met some friends who have been here several times…read more Definitely a hidden gem. See the photos for its history, etc, but there are cute cabins to rent , an outpost ( food, drinks, souvenirs and bait sold; I had a root beer float); nightly entertainment, and plenty of chairs for relaxing. Saw a few carloads of ? College aged kids parking and getting ready for some early evening fishing. Just a fun and relaxing place to visit.

What a hidden gem! Absolutely loved this place. Found it on here looking for a sweet spot to take…read moreour son fishing. Hit the jackpot with a full restaurant and live music and natures beauty with a gorgeous sunset! Highly recommend