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.

This place was a big surprise! I went there looking for…read morehoney, but I didn't know the large variety of small businesses inside that place. The decorations and the people inside were amazing. They also had life music and a food truck. I'm definitely going back to check more stuff!

This was a really fun indoor market to check out! The prices were generally higher than what I've…read moreseen at other markets I've been to, but the products were pretty good quality. I ended up getting some Christmas gifts here. I stopped by the Sarasota Honey Company and the customer service was great and they let me try some of the honeys. I ended up buying a few jars because they were really good! They have a good selection of honeys, I just wish there was more plastic packaging instead of glass because glass can break more easily. The market also had live music and a food truck in the back and a raffle going on. There was a lot of cool things to see at this market and I'll definitely stop by again.

I stopped into Michael's a little under two weeks ago looking for premade framing options for a…read morespecial piece of artwork. I was directed to the framing area in the back, where I met Connie. I showed her the piece and explained I was hoping to find a premade frame with matting. She was immediately helpful and encouraging. As I looked around, nothing quite matched the size I needed, so I mentioned we would probably need to go custom. Connie agreed right away and began pulling framing samples from the wall based on the look I described. At one point she even invited me behind the counter so I could choose samples myself--such a thoughtful gesture. There were many beautiful options, with prices ranging from about $160 to $400 depending on size, and the selection was impressive. I settled on the perfect frame and color. A few other customers arrived while we were working, and I tried to move a little faster so she could help them, but Connie never once made me feel rushed. She stayed patient and focused, letting me finish my selection at a comfortable pace. She was efficient and clearly knew her craft, so the process still didn't take long. I could tell by the smile on her face that she liked the choice as much as I did. A little over a week later she called to let me know the framing was ready. When I arrived to pick it up, Connie was there with a big smile, and I could tell before she even showed me the finished piece that she was proud of how it turned out. The moment I saw it I was completely blown away. I love the final result, and I'm so grateful for her knowledge, care, and expertise with this special piece of art. I would highly recommend Michael's--and especially Connie--to anyone looking for framing, whether it's a simple job or something that needs a little extra love and attention.

This is a hidden gem near the SRQ airport. Nice ambiance, great food and wine pairing…read more Our server was attentive but not obtrusive

This store is in desperate need of Corporate attention. The store is in complete disarray. JoAnn…read moreneeds to focus on sewing, crafts, and classes. Get rid of the candy, grocery bags, kids toys, and home decor. Anticipate a 10-20 min. wait in line to checkout, because despite having six registers, you're lucky if two of them are open. I rarely find what I want, and when I do, the shelf or bin is empty. Thread and ribbons are always a disaster. Despite having a good location, this store is a mess!

We recently stopped by this Joann location to get needed scrapbook cardstock. The prices were on…read moresale and they were fully stocked which was such a pleasant surprise because my store had Scraptique scrapbook retreat in Estero, this location off 75 was so convenient for the stop. We shopped the whole scrapbook area and their selection was terrific. It was clean and had a huge amount of supplies that we purchased quite a few things. The clearance items were in marked bins, and when I asked assistance from a nice and polite worker, she was eager to help me get confirmed pricing. On check out, Jill the cashier helped me and was so positive in her manner. I was with 2 of my girlfriends and we commented to her how we really loved their store and will return here every trip we make because of our experience. Thank you Joann's for being our one stop store and having this location so convenient off I-75!! Plenty of great shopping in this plaza as well, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Ross to name a few!

We were visitors to one of the many festivals held at The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime, and had the…read morewonderful fortune of meeting Gina, who was a spirit of limitless energy and enthusiasm. She offered us to a slime-making event, and my daughter was fixated and dedicated to attending. At the time of the event, Gina was a miracle of patience and positivity and she made sure to give the kiddos the best slime-making experience I have ever seen them have! No exaggeration, she had so many add-ins that my kids were overwhelmed! I cannot recommend this establishment highly enough for a quiet date night, a corporate teambuilding workshop, or a crazy slime-making stick-fest that she threw for us! I wish I could give more stars, because she deserves them all!

Took a pottery class with Gina and it was spectacular. Because she works with children her…read moreinstructions were exact and easy to follow. She made the experience fun while she made us work at the craft. Working on the wheel is a blast and learning the glazing phase was eye opening. We get to pick our finish products tomorrow...3 fun pieces. If you are looking for something new to do you have got to try this with Gina. One of the best classes I've taken in quite a while.

This shop is easy to miss- poor signage and the driveway is before the strip it is in. Also, angle…read moreparking. There were some interesting beads but not all sizes in all beads. I did find some I liked and also a silver chain (sold by the foot). I've been looking for one forever. The owner was very helpful but distracted by a customer she was helping over the phone.

Donna was fantastic! Even though she was unable to assist me because I needed a cord thicker than…read moreshe had in stock. She still was very courteous and service focused. What a great little shop! All the ladies who were beading seem to be very nice. I highly recommend Donna's Beads.

I have worked with glass crafters for a couple years now. I find them reliable, friendly, very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. I've made several fused class pieces with them and relied heavily on their expertise with great results. They offer free studio time and guidance with purchase of glass or materials. Their prices are fair and reasonable.

George, Gina and Nancy couldn't be more helpful with their friendly and prompt service! I always…read moreenjoy going to the store to see the latest supplies and beautiful glass sheets that are available and ready to take back to my studio for my next creative project. The last time I was in there I bought red glass for my Valentine Heart Bolo's. I highly recommend Glass Crafters and I am certainly proud to support local business!

seriously wonderful! i had a very short turnaround time & they managed to get everything to me in a…read moretimely manner. truly thankful for these guys. Karen is so helpful and understanding -- such a gem. SHOP LOCAL!!

These guys are amazing I've been working with them for over 3 years now never had a bad product and…read morethey always make it right if something doesn't turn out exactly the way I want they will fix it. plus super friendly humans and super happy. which is hard to find in today's market