Do NOT join here as a sports member. We joined 3 years ago and truly enjoyed our membership. This…read moreseason has been horrible to say the least. As a sports member your golf is limited during season.. that's fine, we understood the limitations during season. You cannot make a tee time over 3 days out, that was fine till this year. In the previous 2 season my wife and I could golf, alone, pretty much any time after 12:00 . This year , although the number of members hasn't changed, after the course closure for renovations, we are/ were unable to find an open time before 4:30.... Ridiculous...so... until the time change you couldn't even play 9 before dark. It seems the cost of renovations is born by members in allowing more outings, outside golfers, more " guests".... This is most expensive nine holes of golf we have ever played. If you enjoy late day, slow play golf, the sports membership is definitely for you. As a parting gift, the last 3 times we attempted to dine on the patio, we had to find someone to wait on us... not at all our previous experience. Whatever has changed there... good luck. We resigned today. If you're looking for a seasonal club, this isn't it. Do Not join here.

The board here is terribly incompetent. Ed Tinkle is rude and arrogant and only wants to talk over…read moreyou. Countless mistakes were made with paperwork and instead of Ed trying to resolve the situation and do the right thing, he goes on a power trip. Hopefully when election time comes the residents speak up and elect people who actually have their interests at heart for the community and not just because they are power hungry and want to try to control people. Very bad experience. This situation has been going on for over a year and a half and still hasn't been corrected.

What a fun spot - I came with my 2 year old and it was a beautiful afternoon. He loved exploring…read moreand it's hard to get him to sit still so this was the perfect landscape where I could grab a beer and he could play on the playground (fenced in) or go look at some animals (cows, goats, chickens, ducks) there were also plenty of little games like connect four and checkers to keep up Occupied when we wanted a break from the sun under the canopy. The market inside sells lots of fun spices, sauces, pickles, fish, drinks, toys, t shirts , candy, and fresh produce - truly a little of everything. They also had some delicious coffee at their little coffee stand and when we were leaving I saw the bbq fire up and some people had hotdogs or sausages I'll definitely have to check out the food next time. And yes we will be back!!

If you're looking for outside fun with the family, Southern Fresh Farms is the place to go…read more Specialty breakfast, unique coffees, and locally brewed beers all in one place. If you're an animal lover, you can even buy feeds for cows, goats, donkey and more. Definitely will be making my way back.

Kudos to General Manager Rick Rainville for his leadership…read moreand conscientious work during the hurricane recovery. Marked improvement in communication over previous responses.

A caution to the public and communal lament…read more This used to be a 5-star club and then Concert Golf Partners dba Concert Renaissance bought the place. Allow me to explain. The Renaissance was an early 2000's community with a high-end low-density golf course and private recreational facilities to rival any community in Lee County. The development entity owned and operated the golf course and private recreational facilities collectively called The Club at Renaissance. The community was unified by a culture of golf, tennis, clubhouse dinners and genuine friendships. Rarely did you encounter someone in the community you did not know by name. The parking lot was empty as private golf carts were the dominant form of transportation. Rarely were the golf course or clubhouse utilized as venues open to the public. The friendly Renaissance wave was the sign you belonged. The development entity owned and operated The Club at Renaissance until the sale to Concert Golf Partners in September 2022. Most clubs are acquired for financial hardships, ours was not. A group of residents attempted to purchase The Club at Renaissance but, despite a higher offer, their offer was declined. With the sale began the decline of The Club at Renaissance to present day where it earns a 1-star review from this resident of the community. So, what has changed? A lot... Under the current ownership The Club at Renaissance has effectively changed a private club into a public playground. The primary audience has shifted from the residents to the public. Their focus has been on growing non-resident memberships, hosting golf tournaments for any and all causes and opening the clubhouse as a venue for weddings and other celebratory events to the public. The parking lot is now routinely full of pick-up trucks. The friendly and familiar Renaissance wave is no longer. The longstanding staff of The Club at Renaissance, many who are regarded as extended family, have left or have been let go. The quality and experience of the replacement staff are a shortcoming to their predecessors. Food quality has also suffered as The Club at Renaissance has turned to cheaper vendors at the expense of quality. Lastly, and certainly not least, the clubhouse and pool bar have been routinely closed to residents because it fails to meet the business case justifying their use. If that is not sufficient insult add to this the residents have incurred higher dues and level loading fees to enjoy less. Less for more! Despite diplomatic efforts by the residents, The Club at Renaissance has exerted its will on the residents of The Renaissance. The HOA for the community has defended the sovereignty of the community by filing a complaint to Lee County Zoning. As of August 2024, the county has issued 2 notices of violation for operating beyond what a private club is permitted. Here is a word of caution to those seeking to partner with The Club at Renaissance to use the golf course for a golf outing or clubhouse as a venue for your event. Your events could be in jeopardy of cancellation given they are, in part, the reason The Club at Renaissance finds itself with the notices of violation. The expectation is these events will come to an end, hopefully sooner than later. An additional word of caution to those seeking to join The Club at Renaissance who do not live in The Renaissance Community, you may be asked to forfeit your membership as this too is in violation of Lee County Land Development Code governing private club memberships. I hope you will reply and be accountable to your rightful members, the residents of The Renaissance. More importantly, I hope you will right these wrongs.

This was such a gorgeous venue for a wedding that I recently attended. The grounds are beautiful…read moreand the outdoor area where they did the wedding vows was so pretty and surrounded by lots of lush greenery. The "barn" where they had the reception was huge and beautifully lit with ample room for dancing without feeling cramped. There were about 180 at the wedding I was at but it never felt crowded at any time. There are many different packages to choose from where you could just rent the venue itself and bring everything in or rent the venue and let them take care of it all which is what my friend decided to do. I must say they did an amazing job. The flowers provided were so pretty, and the cocktail party drinks, hor d'oeuvres and dinner were delicious. Definitely a place worth checking out if you're looking for a party, special occasion or wedding venue!

Beautiful venue! We attended our friend's wedding there. I'd highly recommend! Check it out.read more

I've gone here both for a work event bowling/laser tagging as well as solo to enjoy the arcade. The…read morefood here is okay, I'd rec getting drinks here and just enjoying the bowling/arcade. Pricing is better for larger groups, so bring your squad over. The arcade is small but has a lovely variety of machines. The Jurassic Park shooter hates to see me coming lol.

it's what you would expect from a bowling alley... Too loud, too many smells, etc…read more Even when it's not busy, it feels busy... Arcade-like energy, dimly lit and still an assault on your senses. The food was mediocre. The best options were fried but eat too much and you feel like your stomach is lead.

We had to share Cooper's Hawk with our Ohio friends. They are familiar with CH in Ohio. It was a…read morewonderful dining experience for the 4 of us. They renewed their wine club membership with Kristen. Kristen explained the wine club, daily specials, certain meal prep items - she was sweet, patient, gracious and kind; attentive but not intrusive. Perfect. We had a great dinner, lovely bottle of wine, talked to other patrons and staff and bought wine goodies from the front purveyor section. Of course the food was delicious, pistachio crusted grouper, chicken piccata, mushroom and tomato risotto, petit sirah, other adult beverages and a nice round loaf of bread. We sat in a comfortable booth, with gentle lighting. Although there was a good crowd, it was not loud or noisy. We will be back to enjoy more delectable meals.

Last night our server was Keegan and he took our experience to the next level!…read moreHe was very personable and attentive to our evening and made it a very enjoyable night for us The food and ambiance was perfect !

Ambiance black, grey, locker-room chill, no nonsense, but upscale cocktail presentation. Service…read morewas friendly, Riley was professional and attentive. High end pub food with intense flavor.. I had the buttermilk wicked spicy chicken sandwich, something like that, but it was delicious. It was a little bit spicy, crunchy, juicy, and had a great slaw on it. They have a smaller outside patio, where you can play cornhole, where you don't need to be playing golf. But the great seating at least a couple of you need to be hitting golf balls. Highly recommend for an evening out with friends.

I didn't get a chance to take a photo of it but the pretzel bites are amazing. Our server Matt was…read moreso nice and great. We had such a fun time. The location only has two floors but it still was a fun time. The price is average. If you have a big group then it's cheaper. Eating, golfing, with a nice fan to cool you down is perfect outing.

We decided to check out one of the Candlelight Concerts last night at this venue and so glad we…read moredid! A quartet of musicians (two violins, a viola and a cello) performed select works of Hans Zimmer. It was amazing. They hold these concerts all over the world in different types of venues. Highly recommend checking out the calendar for the Music & Arts Community Center. #candlelightconcert

The Gulf Coast Symphony is comprised not only of the symphony, but the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective,…read morethe SW Florida Theater Company and the Music and Arts Center, or MACC -- as people 'in the know' call it! We got tickets to see Route 66, "a rock 'n road trip" at the MACC, our first time there. I expected a couple of singers playing acoustic guitar... but wow, the production was so much more! (I shouldn't be surprised. Literally everything we've seen with Gulf Coast is first rate.) The Community Center is part of the Unitarian Universalist Church. Seats are pews. And they're comfortable! A host of volunteers helped us from the moment we arrived. Dr. Andrew Kurtz, is the organization's founding music director, president and CEO. Let's not forget, renowned conductor. We've seen the maestro in action at Barbara Mann, and he's nothing short of fantastic. Saturday afternoon, which I think is his day off, Dr. Kurtz introduced the show and explained that they were running a tad late because the drummer was stuck in traffic. (The MACC has a casual and intimate vibe. I like that!) If you're local, you may want to check out Gulf Coast's range of productions. This year alone, there are over 130 programs featuring classical music, jazz, world music, ballet and musical theater. Remember: A little culture never hurt anyone. (Except of course, Abe Lincoln!)

Stay away! Owner helped himself to food for his family from our caterer. Tanner is young, no…read morewedding experience, doesn't return phone calls and never smiled once when I met her. Her husband hung out with people from my wedding party and was filthy. This farm was bought for these KIDS and they are definitely not equipped or experienced enough to deal with someone's most important day. So many rental places warned me, but it was to late by then. Wedding was beautiful, but had zero to do with them. The cake table had dust all over it. I can go on on. Don't do it

From the owner: We are a working family farm located in the heart of Buckingham. We host weddings and events on the…read morefarm. We also raise beef and have a small honey apiary as well as other farm animals. We would love to be considered for your next wedding or event!