What do I like about this Ace Hardware store? The fact that the staff is super nice. They are…read moreknowledgeable and many have been there for years and years. Sure, some of their items may cost a bit more than buying something on Amazon but these people are locals. Buy local and support local economy when you can! Also they have all sorts of gifts and products to buy that aren't just hardware so it's a fun experience to go buy your hardware supplies and then browse for gifts and treats.

Everyone in that store is very helpful and the few cents more is wo9rth the attention they give…read moreyou weather spending 2 dollar or 500 dollars . Cannot say enough about these people

I bought an aerator for my kitchen sink. It did not solve my problem. Which was low water pressure…read more I went to Ace with the exact thing in my hand I needed. The one that I got did not correct the problem. I had a plumber come out and he showed me why this aerator Was not working. Basically it's cheap and poorly designed. He showed me and it made absolute sense.

I was buying tomato seeds and a worker then walked me to where they are, and then at checkout a…read moredifferent worker said he respected gardeners and paid for them for me. There was a huge variety of plant seeds and for the price is was most definitely worth it. Amazing experience.

I have been buying bird feed there For over 9 yrs now. The…read morebest place and nice folks to deal with. Prices are very reasonable. I have tried other places that are closer but they have no connection to the animals,land,or customers. If your over 25, you understand ole florida customer service and why parrish general store is the place to shop for your everyday needs. Thank you PGS, The bird whisper of palmetto

Nice old fashion style hardware feed store. From "soup to nuts" chicken feed and even chickens…read more Everything one would need.

This was my first time to the store. A manager some kind greeting to me very shortly after I came…read morein the store to see if I needed any help. She pointed me right where I needed to go. The lady at the self-service checkout was very helpful and friendly. They had everything I came in looking for in stock so I was happy about that.

Six self service stations. Only 4 open and a line. It's not like the person ringing the items won't…read morebe there when I walk up. Oh crap there I am. Parked my cart and headed for Lowe's where they have cashiers and open more as needed

Walked in with a bad fan motor for an exhaust fan in the house and was greeted as soon as I entered…read morethe door showed the gentleman behind the counter what I needed, and he went and grabbed one from the back. Then proceeded to tell me how to take the impeller off and that I would have to rewire the old plug. They were cordial, provided extra information and I would definitely go back there to buy more parts if I need them in the future.

Gutting and renovations - yup, I've been not at the design helm but on the checkbook end. It's…read morecaused me more money and lack of satisfaction as I've renounced my high consumerism and have begun a more frugal life with less rapidly depreciation. I don't even wanna think about what I put out and into others pockets - no matter what was sold, profited from, lost - it matters not to me anymore - it makes my head hurt and body weak. This is not to say that I'm currently or ever Going Mobile (great The Who song) I'm not, but I had to pick up some mobile home stairs to replace the busted ones at the farm. If I were to knock a star off, it'd be about price, certainly not service - but a grand? With no railings - seems steep for what they are, but I'm not in tune with the market - so maybe it was a fair price, dunno. So if you had a mobile home, you probably need to understand they probably don't hold much weight. I noticed that there was nothing heavy in the stores inventory. Thin, not thick wall items, thinner tile it seemed to me for bathroom and kitchen - you don't want a collapsed home down the road.

My husband chose them over the Big Box Stores…read more one on one service and Old School service Will return They have our business especially for Lumber

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Earthbox is a garden center in Ellenton, Fl. off US-301 at 36th Street. The parking area is small…read morebut enough space for us during the week. I'm not sure how it would be on a weekend. Earthbox was developed by commercial farmers to make it easy for home gardeners. It is a type of growing system with self-watering containers that have a water reservoir built in that is capable of irrigating the plants for several days. The system says it doubles the yield, reduces water usage by 60% and uses 28% less fertilizer. I like that the box itself is made of recycled plastic and can be used year after year! The people working there are helpful and knowledgeable. I didn't know the tomatoes they had so someone helped me pick two. I also picked strawberry and broccoli plugs (already started small plant). They have classes on Wednesday and Saturday at 10am to explain the system and answer questions. I will definitely be back and recommend Earthbox Garden. I don't use the Earthbox system though will be looking into it. And this is the place to find out about it!

I've been visiting this garden center for years. They must be under new management. I didn't see…read morethe owner, his wife, or worker. The lady who helped us never asked:, "have you been here before? ", "Are you an experienced grower?" "What brings you in today?" Nothing. Just came up and started pointing out how they do things now, which is different than the way I was allowed to do things there, previously. she didn't say I'm new; this is the way we do it now." She started explaining planting techniques I've literally known since I'm 4 yo. Also, first time anyone ever pushed soil purchase there. (Of course I was never asked if I was unhappy with my soil or whether I have problem growing.) It felt condescending and wasted my time. I was the only customer there. New Management?

Rick and his wife Janet are wonderful people, and their workmanship is amazing…read more From the first meeting, to the planning phase, to the selecting of the wood was a stress free and enjoyable time. Rick has so much passion for his trade, and takes pride in the little details, which is what great craftsmen do. Since this time, Rick has done two large closet projects for us, and is currenting planning a shelving project for us. When you find someone this good, you never have to look elsewhere again. In fact, I have him on speed dial!

I had a small area with a big need for storage. Custom cabinetry allows every cubic inch of space…read moreto be used. I also wanted my cabinetry to read more like furniture, like a big, beautiful breakfront. Accent designed, built and installed a bank of cabinets that matched my visual image perfectly. And on top of all that, perfectly matched the color to a piece of furniture I already had. Wow, I couldn't have asked for better. I smile every time I look at them. The office team were wonderful. The installers amazing, so respectful of my house, and left it cleaner than when they started! The picture below doesn't do the cabinets justice, they are so much more impressive in person. Highly recommend the Accent team!

Wow. This has been on my list forever and I finally stopped. It's absolutely magical. Peaceful…read more Enchanting. There is so much to look at, and the art is absolutely exquisite. They'll even customized things for you. And they'll do your wedding here!! I could have stayed longer. I will definitely be back to purchase some art when my backyard is finished.

Metals and Nature is literally a work of art. They make art out of metal and these are items you…read morebuy for stunning art inside and outside of your house. I love that you can walk through and become immersed in the beauty of nature here. This easily can be a zen place and a perfect spot to relax and walk through their garden. They sell many different plants and next month will have a Plants festival. They also have roaming animals around like cats. They have a beautiful macaw. They also just opened a petting zoo in the back, & you can pay $3 to pet the animals. It's a great spot to stop at when in the area when you are getting strawberries at the farm. This is my second visit, & this time around I had my strawberry passport, so they gave me a metal dragon fly that I can display in my garden. Really love this place, and if you love the outdoors and gardens, this is the place to visit!

We are new to the Sarasota area and are starting from scratch as far as contracting projects with…read morereputable local businesses. We just completed our master bathroom. We got numerous quotes for shower glass/door and 2 custom mirrors from other local businesses. We chose the shower shop based on pricing (which was not the cheapest), reviews, quality of the products and the owner Mike Smith personally coming to do the estimate/design. Everything went smooth from the estimate to install. Marshal and Mike P did the install. They were fabulous. Both were knowledgeable, skilled, very Professional and cleaned up after the job was finished. The are both a great asset to the team at The Shower Shop. Jill and Dana were super helpful on the sales/transaction end also. Our shower door and glass was "unique" due to the challenging knee walls and curb. Mike Smith was spot on with this design. We definitely would refer The shower Shop to friends and family. We will be starting another bathroom soon and will be using them for future projects. If you need custom mirrors and/or shower glass/doors, this is a expert professional company to work with.

The Shower Shop ROCKS!…read more Renovating can be a nerve-wracking and costly experience. We hire the professionals to make the magic happen, and we expect the outcome to be breathtaking. We subbed out our bathroom renovation to keep our costs down. The procedure of doing it this way can be extremely tedious, but in the end we (as customers) get to pick and choose who we want to make that magic happen.  The shower glass was the last thing needed to complete our bathroom renovation; it was like the final bling, the frosting on the cake, if you will. We reached out to several glass companies for estimates and received your typical responses (if any at all). Some companies returned our call for an estimate but only after the job had already been completed by someone else (The Shower Shop), and sadly, some never returned our call at all. Most companies that did respond quoted estimates without seeing our job or taking any measurements. From the very first (and only) call for an estimate from The Shower Shop, we spoke with the receptionist, who was only too happy to schedule our visit with a professional to measure and quote our job. She asked how thick of glass we wanted, and when we told her the approximate length of glass needed, we could hear somebody in the background telling her that glass of our size should be a minimum thickness of 1/2" as not to be flimsy. We had the warm fuzzies from that moment on that The Shower Shop was going to deliver not only a beautiful shower but a safe one too! Our appointment was scheduled for the very next week for someone to come out and take measurements. We were a little taken back when the general manager himself came to our home and did the actual measuring. He didn't just pull out a measuring tape; he carefully measured our bathroom wall, ceiling, and shower ledge with a laser level, explaining every step of the way. He shared with us that although our bathroom wasn't perfectly straight or level (which no home is), our glass would be level, sturdy, and a beautiful addition to our new shower. He made suggestions that were overlooked by us and our tile installer that were appreciated. After all, that's why we hire the professionals. Our installation date was scheduled two weeks out, which was perfect because we had other things to schedule and complete before our glass arrived. Our glass was actually ready for installation just shy of the two-week date given by the general manager. We were ahead of schedule and ready for the install. The receptionist was great with communicating our appointment as well as reminder calls throughout. I get it... they're a busy company who want every job to go as smoothly as ours did, and I respect that. The crew of two arrived to install our shower glass. They were as friendly and professional as the receptionist and Gary, the general manager of The Shower Shop. Our new shower glass was installed in just under 2 hours. The results? Our shower glass was not only level, but it was sturdy and beautiful, just as we were told it would be. One thing I would like to mention is the option of having your glass treated with a protective coating by Diamon-Fusion. This protective coating eliminates the hard water spots and soap scum that tend to build up in your shower, not to mention cuts down on heavy cleaning with harsh chemicals. I'm not sure if other glass companies are offering this as an option, but no other glass company mentioned it. Both the general manager and the installers shared a glass cleaner called Sprayway that's a couple of dollars cheaper than most glass cleaners, has no ammonia, smells pleasant, and can be purchased at most any store. This glass cleaner is awesome and leaves no streaks! Overall, we were very pleased with our decision to have The Shower Shop install our glass. They were friendly, professional, punctual, accommodating, and great with communicating. They offered suggestions that only added to the beauty and aesthetics of our bathroom.  I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing glass and plan to call on them again for our next bathroom shower project! I would rate this company 5 out of 5 stars for their stellar performance and the job delivered as promised!