Rosaire's Riding Academy & Pony Rides is wonderful! Ellian Rosaire is a wonderful teacher for new…read moreriders or adults returning to riding. Safety for her students and her animals is a priority for her. She knows her ponies/horses and assesses a new student for a good fit for both. My granddaughter trained with Ellian for about 5 years and attended summer camp also before she moved to college. I have attended many training classes over these years and I've enjoyed watching the development of her students during those years. I highly recommend Rosaire's for your rider. Nothing fancy but definitely fun and safe.

We are thoroughly impressed with Ellian at Rosaire's Riding Academy! We signed up our two kids for…read moreprivate beginner lessons and were immediately impressed with her style of teaching! Our kids learned more in her private lesson than any other lesson they've done in the past. She chose the perfect horses based on my kids' personalities and instilled an immense amount of self confidence in both of them right from the beginning! We feel blessed to have found Ellian and are excited to see all that our kids learned through her professionalism!

Oh my gosh what a gift and such a fun experience for the kids! We were staying on the island for…read morethe week and wanted to look into this camp. Such a great time! Sweet families, safe, easy, free and they shared the gospel with everyone and prayed over the day. Was amazing: my two boys had a blast and by the end were yelling 'please buy us a surf board!!!'

This is a FREE surf camp for kids of all ages. It IS Christian based so don't be surprised when the…read morelead instructor tells you about how God took fear out of his life and replaced it with a strong feeling of security. And don't expect a long lecture either. Just a quick message and a short prayer to let the kids have fun and stay safe and have no fear when learning to surf. Then take off for the water. What a great way to worship and be grateful for God's nature on a Sunday morning! Find them online wag summer and get your child signed up - even if you are vacationing the area - they are blessed to have you! This camp runs on donations and VOLUNTEERS ;) make sure you download and print & sign the waiver so your kid can participate! The kids WILL learn to surf!!!

I enrolled my daughter at IMG Academy for the Spring 2025 semester, for what was billed as a…read morerigorous girls' soccer program and superior academic environment. Our experience, however, was disheartening from the start. Despite being told there was only "one spot left" on the soccer team, she arrived to find her new roommate was also joining the team and in reality, only four girls on the team were actually attending IMG, forcing outside recruitment. Over two months, they only played two competitive games, nowhere near the frequency promised, and their coach was absent for 4-weeks before the school notified us of his termination. The facilities were equally disappointing. My daughter never had hot water for her showers, more often she only had cold water so she would skip showering altogether. The dining hall's food quality was concerning too; a student mentor who once worked in the kitchen mentioned that the morning eggs were just powdered mix and water, and microwaved before being served. The cafeteria often ran out of protein, leaving only pasta and rice. The living environment raised serious red flags: her bed bug bites eventually numbered around 50, even after attempts by the staff to address the infestation. From her dorm window, she often witnessed students hooking up, and one time a male student with his hands down a female student's pants in an unmonitored "blind spot," an issue apparently not uncommon. Academically, cheating ran rampant, with little to no consequences for those involved, and two of her teachers left the school within just a few weeks. For the considerable tuition and lofty marketing claims, IMG Academy's reality fell painfully short. I urge prospective families to ask hard questions and demand clear, specific answers if they're considering enrollment. No matter what you're told or promised, their enrollment agreement gives no guarantees of service nor refunds. Our experience was far from the elite, supportive environment we were led to believe we'd find.

The IMG Academy experience is not what everyone thinks it is. My daughter has attended a 1 week…read moresummer volleyball camp there for the past 3 years. My husband, who is always an optimist, would sign her up despite the hiccups. At IMG, our daughter was always placed with groups who were beginners despite our daughter having 9 years of volleyball experience and attending volleyball camps at UW Madison, Borinquen DD, numerous local clubs, and being a part of her school's volleyball team, which made it to the state finals, with our daughter being an active participant. Last year, after our daughter was placed incorrectly, I emailed the head of volleyball at IMG, and he apologized for the error and changed our daughter's placement. He was actually very nice and fair. However, this year, the head of volleyball, named Brooklyn, came up with excuses for not changing our daughter's placement. She indicated that the coach felt her placement was correct, even though she was the only senior with 9 years of experience, and that the coach told the girls she knew nothing about volleyball. After reaching out to Brooklyn a second time by email, she never responded. I want to encourage all parents to read reviews before committing to IMG, because I believe there are many other clubs and camps that cost significantly less yet offer a 100 times better experience. By not answering my email, Brooklyn demonstrated that we didn't matter to her and that once you have paid, there is no turning back.

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.

Nathan Benderson Park is beautiful, well maintained, and while there are few trees for shade,…read moreoffers great trails for walking, running, or biking. There is also a shaded playground for children, some tables and seating area, restrooms, and good parking. The water and park is also used for international rowing competitions. The trails continue around the lakes over to the Aquarium and UTC Mall. I was there at sunrise for my walking and it was beautiful.

Watched July 3rd, 2026 fireworks here at Nathan Benderson Park. We parked by Foxtail Coffee for…read morefree, and walked over. They also had fees to park in parking lots starting at $30, but you still had to walk. The walk wasn't bad at all and luckily the rain finished and it wasn't as hot. We stayed at the part of the park before the bridge. It was a nice set up with a walking trail, grass, a few picnic tables, inside restrooms and a playground. Two or three food trucks. The other side of the park had more stuff along with the VIP area. Liked this side of the park since we could comfortably place our chairs down in the grass and be close enough to the bathrooms. The music was streamed from the other side. I didn't like it because it was orchestra and classical music the whole time. The fireworks were ok and you saw it on the distance not too far. But the music made it sleepy for me. This is just my reminder for next year. At least we had good parking, weather, seats, & clean restrooms. Line for them wasn't too bad.

What a great circus! It is intimate and small. The performers were excellent. After the show…read morethere was an opportunity to meet the performers - speak with them and get photos with them. I highly recommend this circus!

5 stars obviously! So fun! Johnny is sigma. Its a cool experience to have! But the bathrooms are…read morereally gross...

If you're a local or a tourist this place is great for your child. I actually joined the rose level…read moremembership I enjoyed it with my child so much until we moved. They have arts and crafts on certain days and story time. Also special events throughout the year. They have dress up where you can dress up in costumes , tables to eat at ( bring your own lunch ) and a playground like area. Just oooodles of fun.

What a hidden gem! This is a beautiful and magical art and nature garden for kids complete with…read moreimaginative play area. The dress up area is such an awesome idea! Our girls had a wonderful time playing and exploring the garden. Can't wait to be back.

The owners and the director of this place are horrible. They only care about the bottom line. If…read moreyou are looking for a place where it feels like family, this isn't it. The best way to put it, the director is Trunchbull from the movie maltida. For the amount of money that you pay here, the customer service should be excellent. The turn around of teachers is extremely high. The director is to blame. She treats them horrible. She are all scared to clock in and out a min late or they get reprimidad. This is a center where young children go and the director doesn't have a single inch of warmth to her. Avoid yourself the headach, the awkwardness or not being greeted, and the constant inconsistencies of teacher due to her poor leadership.

My daughter attended Kiddie Academy Lakewood Ranch for at least 2 years and just graduated from…read moretheir VPK program. (The graduation ceremony and celebration for the kids was so nice!) The school has made a lot of improvements over time since we first started and seems to be headed in the right direction. While the turnover of teachers was initially a concern for me, it seems like Kiddie Academy LWR has recently done a better job of retaining some good teachers and administrators. The school has also improved their curriculum and the kids seem to be learning more. My daughter's reading readiness scores jumped over 20 points higher between the start and end of VPK at this school! While I think they can still focus more on reading and math readiness, they seem to be improving the curriculum every day. My daughter also has made amazing friends with the other kids and strong connections with her teachers. Overall I recommend giving Kiddie Academy a chance, as the school is just getting better every day and seems committed to constant growth and improvement. My daughter loved it!

This program is truly unique! It provides a great combinational of fun for kids and learning…read morethrough play, led by highly trained professionals. Lori will meet with parents at the beginning in order to discuss the needs of their kids, and the specific goals that will be worked on through play and many fun activities, such as yoga, dancing, music, reading, arts and crafts. Through play, kids have the opportunity to work on various skills, essential for every aspect of their lives. Some of the skills covered are executive functioning, communication, socialization, patience, learning to follow instructions in order to accomplish goals, and many others. The activities and play are led by highly skilled professionals, who are able to identify the most suitable way for every child to learn, while also having lots of fun. The program recognizes that each child, their learning styles and their needs are unique! Highly recommended and a true asset to our community!

From the owner: Does your child have Autism, ADHD or Social Anxiety? Life…read moreSkills Prep Camp is the only Summer Camp in the Sarasota-Manatee area that offers children, ages 5-14, the chance to learn how to socialize and find activities that make them feel good. Campers learn important social and life skills in a supportive environment.Our activities are taught by experienced instructors and include: line dancing, art, cooking, team building, and believe it or not, exercise - including running and yoga! There are no prerequisite skills necessary for any of the sessions as all are adapted for the level of camper we have as Life Skills Prep Camp is an inclusive summer camp environment. We host students that are typically developing as well as students with physical disabilities, ADHD, & high functioning Autism. Our activities are taught by experienced instructors and include: line dancing, art, cooking, team building, and believe it or not, exercise - including running and yoga! 2 - 3 week sessions available. First Session: June 14, 2021 - July 2, 2021 Second Session: July 12, 2021 9am - 3pm Space is Limited so Reserve your Spot Now LSPC: Where joy meets learning!

I went this weekend and had a great time! The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, making the…read morewhole experience enjoyable from start to finish. There were lots of pottery pieces to choose from. I do wish they had more cat-themed options, but I ended up painting a puppy that turned out amazing. They offer a wide variety of paint colors as well as pre-made color palettes, and you can even swap colors around to create your own combination. I also noticed posters for different events they host throughout the year, and they all sounded like a lot of fun. This is a great activity for any age, from young children to adults. The prices are reasonable because you're paying for the entire experience, not just the pottery. The staff mentioned that they get very busy during the summer but that things slow down once the school year starts. I would definitely come back again!

Went to Arts a Blaze as walk ins for my birthday, and had a wonderful time! The service was great:…read morefriendly, informative, patient, and welcoming. The selection of pottery to paint was more extensive than I thought, and came in a variety of affordable prices -- cost includes paint, materials, firing, etc. We can't wait to pick up our finished products! Great place for events, parties, catching up with friends, or even a rainy day activities with the kids.