I rented a jet ski from this company, but the experience ended in a situation that raises serious…read moreconcerns about how they operate. There was no clear or visible parking guidance where I parked in front of their location at 100 Circuit Rd. The only sign on the building directs customers to a side gate and says nothing about parking restrictions or towing. I also received no verbal instructions about parking when I made the reservation over the phone. At no point was I warned that parking in that area could result in my vehicle being towed. After my vehicle was towed, the company claimed there was signage elsewhere on the property, but it was not visible from where I parked and would not reasonably be seen by a customer arriving at their storefront. Instead of taking responsibility, they immediately shifted blame to the marina and towing company. At no point did they acknowledge that their lack of clear, visible parking instructions--both over the phone and on-site--directly contributed to the situation. Separately, the overall process felt rushed. I fortunately have prior experience riding wave runners, but if I hadn't, the lack of meaningful instruction and the speed at which paperwork was handled would have been concerning from a safety standpoint. To make matters worse, I was initially denied access to retrieve personal belongings from my vehicle and had to deal with the situation in extreme heat (around a 107°F heat index) with my two young children present. This was entirely avoidable. The lack of clear direction, combined with how this situation was handled afterward, is a serious red flag.

My family had a wonderful experience renting three total kayaks from this spot on Nokomis. I called…read moresame day and they were able to accomodate us, but if you're pre-planning your rental the online booking process couldn't be easier. We were staying in Venice and found this location to be accessible, easy to get to, with easy breezy parking. Other great things? Right next to an awesome tiki bar for post-rental pina coladas! The views and vistas from this location were expertly explained to us and we enjoyed snake island, a few of the surrounding bays, and gorgeous views of sting rays, cranes, and BEST of all: dolphins! I had two swim up directly next to my kayak which was one of the most incredible things that has ever happened to me. I can't say enough about our experience and I highly recommend adding some boat time to your FL itinerary.

The jet skis were stable and easy to drive and ride on. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly…read more This was my first time jet skiing in the gulf & it was amazing.

Went here based on yelp reviews and was not disappointed…read more The registration process was quick as I was renting a wave runner to take my daughter out. Went over the safety briefing and they lead you out of the channel to the gulf. They do not start the time until you arrive in the gulf which I thought was very cool. One note is no lockers for your personal stuff but they hang onto your license as a deposit and will put your keys with them. Overall, I was very impressed with this operation and will most defiantly be back.

Love bird key park. It's on the smaller size but that's what makes it so nice! There's a walkable…read morearea into the water, wide sidewalk, greenery, water fountains, parking lot, and a shaded large picnic table. So perfect for anyone looking to park and walk the bridge or to enjoy the scenery without being overcrowded.

Every time we visit Sarasota, we love to turn off the Ringling Bridge and park at Bird Key Park and…read morewalk around looking at the water, the birds, the trees, and the Ringling Bridge. There is a nice paved walkway to the bridge. The tourists and locals love to walk down there and just hang out under the bridge. The views are great!! There are benches along the way to rest. The park is well taken care of and very popular with ealkets and runners and fishermen.. The parking is along the waterfront with a lot of parking spaces. You can walk your dogs as long as you clean up after them. We usually go there in the morning and again in the evening. Beautiful photo ops also.

Beautiful and scenic bike path with plenty of wildlife and well maintained trails. Stopped to watch…read morethe small planes take off and land at Venice airport.

Nice easy trail. Wide, flat with little shade. Plenty of access points and convenient parking. We…read moreentered from Shamrock Park. Bathrooms were clean. Nature Center was closed. No maps of trails available. Maps were posted. Not sure where Circus Bridge is to cross to other-side. We pedaled north to the Legacy Trail. Lots of wildlife along the trail from waterfowl to iguana, gopher tortoise and squirrels.

Free parking! Wow! It's a quick walk to the beach. I wore flip flops and took them off to enjoy the…read morewater. There's a lot of small shells so the water is not for the weak of feet. There seems to be a strong undercurrent so the first two feet are safe and then it drops down where the waves hit and you can easily be belly or chest deep. It looks hard to get out if you get that far in. Many beachgoers were tanning or lounging under tents and sunshades. Some were drinking. There's a small rock formation I walked to where people were fishing. There is some fishing along the beach as well so be careful as you walk. The shells are mostly small fragments. There are some larger ones. Nothing worth keeping today. The showers on the way out to the parking lot helped me clean my flip flops. Looks like public bathrooms too near the lot. Nice place to walk and people watch.

Lots of parking, easy access to the beach, showers that actually work, snack bar…read more Beach is beautiful and good shark tooth hunting

My family has kept our boats here for a long time. We are happy here and the guys are always so…read moregreat to us! To the people complaining about lack of availability or customer service- Educate yourself on the process to store a boat in FL. Individuals often own the slips. It's not the marina's responsibility to teach you this, or find a spot for you..... you have to find one yourself and either purchase or rent. It's all on their website too.

This is Deb Macchi. My husband and I visited this marina a couple months ago. We currently have our…read moreboat at Hidden Harbor Marina and have been very happy there. Phillippi, however, is literally within walking distance for us, so we decided to check it out. Prior to going, I attempted to contact them via phone multiple times to no avail. We finally went over to the office. We stood there for a few minutes before anyone even acknowledged our presence. A young guy then took us for a tour around the facility. There was one space open, and we told him we were interested in it. He informed us he would have to contact the owner and "let us know" within the week. Over two weeks later I called, and he nonchalantly said that the owner had decided he was going to utilize it himself. No apology for not calling us, nothing--as if not following up was standard operating procedure. And I suspect that may be the case. During our initial visit I asked about the procedure for reserving a time to have the boat put in the water. I was told to simply call "a couple of hours" before I needed it. I was concerned with this procedure because when we have company or when it is a holiday, I would like to have the reservation taken care of ahead of time to make sure everything goes smoothly, and also so I am not trying to get through to someone the day I need the boat. He simply said they had no procedure for doing that. He was aware that Hidden Harbor has an online reservation system (easy as pie) and could have cared less that what he described was a far cry from that. I wanted to suggest that they go to Walmart and buy a notebook and hand write reservations, but it was clear they couldn't give a hoot. Keep in mind also, when considering this place, they do not have a floating dock. Have fun trying to get in your boat at low tide. Its also not as clean or organized as Hidden Harbor. All in all, this seemed like a bush-league operation (and not cheaper than Hidden Harbor). We'll be staying where we are and with a renewed sense of appreciation!

Good spot. Being able to pull up and grab live bait right from my kayak is sick, all the employees…read moreare super friendly

I came in and Victoria was super helpful! She was really sweet and the store itself is super cute!read more

Fabulous sunset trip. Captain Charlie was fantastic. We had a great cruise around the keys and…read morearea. Dolphins were playing and we got to watch them. The birds were lovely too. Captain Charlie knows the area and everyone in it. 100% recommend you take a trip!

We were on the sunset cruise, and Captain Mark was great. Looking forward to going in the afternoon.read more