beautiful, relaxing I love going there to see the animals they are so much fun, the staff is lovely.read more

In the middle of nowhere Venus, Florida. This oasis is…read moreamazing, a dream come true for animal lovers who love the country style. 20-acres of land with roaming animals, and it doesn't stink, which is impressive considering. There's cabins for rental with ample space. Each include a jacuzzi with swings & hammocks hanging on surrounding beautiful trees. No doubt cabins are rustic but well kept and clean. Pet friendly. Horseback riding & kayaking at no additional cost. Win-Win. Friendly staff, peaceful & relaxing. There are no restaurants on property and the nearest establishment is 25 minutes away, so bring everything you need/want. No less than 3-days recommended. Yeehaw!

TROPIGAY Found! (in the middle of Florida!)…read more We discovered this charming remote gay campground 3+ years ago, when my husband, black lab and I rented one of the 3 yurts for a long weekend, over Thanksgiving, and have been coming down ever since. It was the community of existing "perms" (permanent) campers, weekenders, and eventually northern snowbirds -- who all contribute to the success of this evolving camp ground (and dare I say play-ground?) Orange groves, herds of cattle, and scrub palmetto's line the road to Venus Florida -- however when you drive through the central part of Camp Mars a canopy of live oak shade your site (and maybe just a few bare chests and the occasional bare ass (only at the pool, they insist!). It just doesn't get any closer to nature. There's few bugs, a friendly atmosphere, invitations to wine & cheese parties, or after-hours campfires. We were surprised that this campground (100 sites?) had so much to offer -- heated pool with pop music, large rec hall with a commercial grade kitchen open to all tenters, campers, alike, movies under the stars, sat eve themed dance parties, bingo on Friday, mexican train most nites, pot lucks on saturday for dinner, tent camping along the shared fenceline with cows, Pedro's trail for the nature lover/man lover and of course the newly expanded Gentleman's Club -- open all day, all nite, when you're a little restless. Let's be honest though...it's the friends you meet here, that make the difference. The ones who invite you to taste their homemade bbq rub, or the ones who help you "doll up" for your first drag attempt, or those who ask you to help out in fixing an adult mac 'n cheese for the pot-luck, that rub your shoulders as you sit poolside with a rum & coke. It's those connections, locating kindred spirits that make Camp Mars so alluring -- without all the drama. Only 2 hours from Tampa Bay (and similarly from Miami/Ft. La Di Da, it's an escape to Florida's mid-section -- there's a little bit here for everyone -- except if you're looking for a hilton -- in which case, this wouldn't be for your A&F lifestyle or boy toy. Here you'll find a place to unwind, a place to share your adventures, and maybe experience one or two more! Don, Roger & Rogue (the black lab)

Located in the middle of nowhere, about 15 miles south of Lake placid, FL. This LGBTQ+ campground,…read moreis quiet, relaxing, very old and worn a few permanent residents, nice pool area..no restaurant or bar, bring everything you need, no dance floor no real entertainment even on holiday weekends. There is a shack in the wooded area by the boardwalk for indiscretions.. ( the only fun or interesting thing there), are bit pricey for the cabin rentals, especially the tiny tiny ones, that you can't even turn around in.. plus a 25$ a year membership, and 10 $ day pass, that sadly end at 4 pm.. ridiculous. They really dont know how to run a business.. soo many potentialfor this place.. . You can however rent a rv or camp nearby within 5 miles and go for a day or 2. We did about 4 miles away rented a rv. And do the day pass thing. Now, for the most part.. its clicky , and not many newbies.. friendly people there, nothing to do.. the 2 guys that own it are rude and nasty as fuck.. condescending, the short old one drive around in the golf cart and watch everyone, a gestapo. Rude and nasty, very very unfriendly, and makes any newcomers uneasy and unwelcome.. you figure they would love new blood to stair some life in the place. It could be a great place. Have a little food place, a bar.. or sorts ... a dance area.. breath some life into this place.. Owners could be a bit more friendly accommodating. Don't ask them anything.. j7st ask any of the resident or you'll get you head chewed off

I cannot begin to express the beauty of Florida Barn Wedding and Events! Pictures do NOT do justice…read moreto this Florida gem. The owners Betsy and Randall are PHENOMENAL to say the least. From the moment we arrived to begin set up for rehearsal they were so gracious and accommodating. We almost got rained out by a tropical storm and they helped us find every option on the planet to accommodate our brides dream wedding. They were never intrusive and bent over backwards to help us realize our vision. The venue is stunning! From the amazing bridal suite to the grooms area and overnight guest rooms upstairs, the sprawling oaks, horses in the background, barn stalls for our catering and bar, massive covered reception area, fully landscaped cocktail hour and dance area, I could go on and on. This area is so blessed to have this hidden treasure located in the tri county area with such amazing hosts. We cannot thank you or rave about this place enough!! I traveled all the way from Atlanta and was blown away by the beauty and grace of this venue.The owner's kindness and generosity to helping our families dream wedding come to fruition was top notch to say the least!

From the owner: Your wedding is a truly special event that happens just once in a lifetime. It is a celebration of…read morelove, unity, and happiness. As such, engaged couples search far and wide to make sure that their big day turns out to be the amazing event they have always envisioned in their minds. If you are in Tampa, Fort Myers, Orlando, Palm Beach or even out of state, and are on the lookout for an amazing Florida Rustic Barn wedding venue you and your guests are sure to love - you could not have come to a better place! Florida Barn Weddings & Events is the favorite destination of engaged couples and other clients who are in search of a rustic barn venue in Florida that is the perfect place to celebrate their momentous occasion.

Food was great. My kid said the burger was the best ever and the recommended cocktail was also…read moreterrific. The server was really intuitive and helpful. She was knowledgeable and polite. Food came out fast-. The only thing I didn't love was I felt the bowl of soup serving was really light. I had filled up on the homemade bread and could only eat about a third of the bowl. When we packed the rest to come home for dinner it wasn't even 3/4 full in the ~estimated~ 1 cup to go container. The soup bowl was very shallow. I think the serving could have been heartier. Reservations likely needed. We were there on a mid weekday and it was pretty packed. It was a drive for us but we will be back.

This is a beautiful place and a great idea for a farm restaurant, its a whole experience so…read moresomething great to enjoy with family and friends. Our server was ok and in general the service was good, maybe can improve a little on the timing and explanations provided but more than anything it was a little hard to get the attention of our server sometimes. We went for brunch and there were good options and food was average... the highlights of the meal were: The Sourdough bread with honey butter and preserves and the outdoor bar with delicious cocktails and the best bartender (Jackson). The farm part is also fun but is very small only a few animals. It's cool you can buy drinks and walk with them while you enjoy the farm. It was a fun activity to do on our vacation but if we want to do it again we might try to go for lunch or another farm with similar option.

Excellent service excellent food very tasty and fresh. The…read morewings were very good. Fish sandwich is excellent.

Good casual eating place, good burgers and fish sandwiches. We like to sit outside. Good vibe with…read moreattentive and friendly service. Would go again.

Another great concert! This time it was "Ticket To The Moon" a Canadian ELO tribute band. This…read moregroup travels all around the states and their performances are amazing. Can't say enough about these talented musicians. If you love ELO you have to check them out if they're playing in your area!!

Our next family adventure take us to the Charlotte Harbor Event an Convention Center located in…read moreNaples Florida, with a category of 4.5 and more than 615 reviews this places is the perfect for the location, have a great view to the bay. Very spacious for all kinds of sports or business even musical events, we going to the Martial arts Championship and we having a great experience and I want to say thanks to the staff working in the convention. Close after you finish you can go to the TIKI BAR located very closed to ending the day and the sunset.

The food, the atmosphere, and the server were absolutely wonderful. The food was beautifully…read morepresented, and we enjoyed a peaceful, private spot that made us feel like we were at a resort. Our server was extremely attentive, patient, and kind (Mr. Dimples!). We're already looking forward to returning. Thank you so much!

While vacationing in the Fort Myers area, I remembered an episode of My Lottery Dream Home in which…read morethe host and lottery winners dined at a Cape Coral restaurant called Jungle Bird Tiki. Naturally, we had to try it, so we stopped in for a beverage and a couple of appetizers. We sat ourselves at the bar where we received friendly service. I enjoyed a Lychee Me Likey tropical cocktail which had great presentation. We shared the Pork Potstickers and the Hawaiian Sliders. Not kidding -- we've been talking about those yummy sliders for days now. Good food, fun vibe, neat decor, and festive drinks -- what's not to like? :)

Visiting the area for just a couple of days and came across it while driving back to our hotel,…read moreit's within walking distance so we walked over that night, crossing our fingers for a much better drink than we had at another place earlier. Walking in was a fun surprise, it was the best Irish Pub experience! Lots of wood all around, the tables, the bar, the walls, dim but cozy lighting, tables and chairs everywhere. It was very inviting! You order at the bar, which is think is a traditional Irish Pub way, our bartender was great and made some awesome drinks that absolutely made up for our day! We had two of the featured drinks, one was a watermelon tonic and the other was an old fashioned and they were made perfectly! We didn't get to try the food, we just came for drinks and we were not let down!

No waiters / waitresses. Kinda weird. Order rounds at the…read morebar and take them to the table yourself. Food is also ordered at the bar, but a food runner brings the food. Wife ordered the fish & chips. Just OK. Fries were not crispy, still a little white. Cole slaw was bland. I ordered the Guiness beef stew. Dish was only warm, not hot. Flavor was good, not great. Not enough to complain to anyone working there. But certainly would not recommend the place for the food. Plenty of places to drink and root for your team, has options for inside and out. Found a quiet enough place inside, but no TV around. Probably why it was quiet. Thanks, but we'll be trying something else next time.

My wife and I were looking for something local on our drive home from visiting the Brighton Bay…read moreCasino. We found this little gem a couple blocks off 27 while searching Yelp. It was right at the mid-morning time between breakfast and lunch. The burgers looked delicious so I ordered one while my wife got the biscuits & gravy. Both were really great. I highly recommend trying this family run business

The server was efficient and personable. 5 out of 5 The food…read morewas good! A huge pancake for my wife that she couldn't finish! My omelette was cooked perfectly. 4 out of 5 only because taste has to be unique and blow me away to be a 6. Finally the location in downtown Lake Placid, Fl is quiet and homey. There is outside seating for nice days; and a spacious, nicely decorated inside! 4-5