Loved Pastors message. Welcoming church and they have a wonderful team who make you feel warm and…read morewelcome. I love their missions program

An excellent choice for a Christian worship experience. Intriguing preaching, great music and a…read morefriendly congregation wait to greet you. Conveniently located on St. Armand's Key with members coming from greater Sarasota including Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Venice and Bradenton with many others joining in via Facebook and online links.

We've enjoyed mass here during our visits to Siesta Key. Recently I tried to get in touch with the…read moreparish office to have a mass said for relative and no one replied to me to help me out. That was a pity and leaves me with a poor impression after enjoying our worship here.

This is a beautiful church with lots of stained glass, music and a friendly pastor. I love the out…read moredoor prayer space with benches to sit on a statues to keep you company. They have printouts of the readings and songs when you walk in. I enjoyed the service and they have Lots of parking !

Going to this church has changed my life! The people and pastors are some of the kindest people…read moreI've ever known. Pastor Cindy is always available at anytime for one to one attention of your spiritual needs. In the past I never went to church unless someone dragged me to go. Before I came here I thought church people were fake and judgmental. I have never felt pressured. Here all are welcome with open arms and these people are real! We all have a past but it doesn't matter here. I feel safe here. This is a truly Christian church that loves God.

This is a great church with fantastic music. Also, there's always a funny joke to start the…read moreservice and a relevant message that is both challenging and convicting.

The people that go to church here quickly became our family!! Attend church and join a small group…read moreand watch your life fill with people who love you. This is a place where you can come as you are

Awesome church with friendly and "like home" atmosphere…read more Healthy teaching from pastor Nick.

Full confession: I am a Methodist, but this church is by far my favorite. I travel to Sarasota for…read morework Dec-Jan and have been doing so for the last decade. I tried many different churches, many different denominations, and finally felt "at home" in this beautiful and welcoming building. Father Fausto is made of light and joy. There is no other way to say it. He bubbles over with enthusiasm and care for his flock and every single time I meet him he greets me as if we are old friends. This man understands that there are many snowbirds, travelers, and visitors to his parish and he welcomes each as though they were family. I know that Catholic Churches can seem cold to outsiders or intimidating, but if others could model themselves after St Martha's, that idea would quickly pass away. Father Fausto is progressive and realistic and delightfully Italian. He uses humor and real life experience to convey the Word. I love how he, and many of the other priests, are able to break down the message in a way that is relatable to the congregation. I feel certain that he and the current Pope would be the best of friends. It is hard not to feel lighter and more hopeful in Father Fausto's presence. If you are an early riser, I highly recommend the 7:30am mass. There is a small parking lot behind the church, and that quickly fills up. If you are planning on attending 9:00am or 10:30am, the church opens half an hour before service, and I recommend getting there early, as you may have to acquire street parking and walk. The only thing I find a little disappointing are the acoustics. It can be very difficult to hear when the church is packed, which is almost guaranteed during the 9:00 and 10:30 services. The beautiful architecture and stain glass windows are beautiful, but do nothing for the sound. Like the congregation, the brotherhood of priests is a cultural melting pot with many different nations represented, and it can make discerning their words very difficult when accompanied by the coughing, crying, pew shifting, and general hum of the congregation. Overall, regardless of your religious affiliation, visiting St Martha's is a wonderful experience. The courtyard outside is peaceful and serene. Everyone who passes by you is quick with a genuine greeting. If you have the opportunity to attend Mass, do. Especially if Father Fausto is speaking. You will be inspired to be better, and that is a universal Christian goal.

Terrible experience. As a hopeful returning Catholic, I spoke to a female representative, by…read moreinitial M, begging for a good priest to whom my 32 year old daughter could speak, regarding her urgently expressed need to have full faith in Jesus. I left my phone number, and related that this was spiritually vital, as soon as possible. NO ANSWER AS YET, and this was days ago. They just left me and my daughter -- to hang. And I did not expect this. We received no reply, no ministry, and no faithfulness from St. Martha's, whereas another Christian group responded with warmth, time, caring, and help, the very same day. No longer a retuning Catholic. It is truly a "Windswept House."

First Pres is a truly outstanding Church. I found my way to them in 2011. They immediately…read moregreeted me with warmth and kindness. Because of how supportive they are, I eventually joined and became much more involved. It is hard to express how many wonderful people are a part of this congregation. I've made a lot of friends through First Pres who will likely be a part of my life for as long as it lasts. They offer something for everyone. There are typically 3 services each Sunday including a chapel service at 8:15, a "New Song" service at 9:00 and a traditional service at 11:00. They also have an affiliated Pre-school for families with young children. I can wholeheartedly recommend giving them a try. If you are new to the area or are seeking a new place to worship, First Presbyterian should be at the top of your list of candidates. Hope to see you there.

From the owner: First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota, FL is a vibrant congregation of the PC(USA). We desire to…read morebe a leading, faithful, witnessing, diverse, and growing community of God's people.

We went here for the first time for the candlelight concert tribute to Fleetwood Mac and it was…read moreamazing! A pretty good venue for the concert as well. The church staff was very friendly, but the church itself is dated. Most everything appears to be 30+ years old.

I have attended St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key since I was a child visiting the beach…read morefor Spring Break. The church has changed with the times. All people are welcome here, the music is excellent and they often host concerts. The Seraphic Fire concert in the church during the Christmas season is very moving. The labyrinth in the courtyard is a wonderful meditation tool and the palm trees and fountain make it a calming place to be. The Rector is Wayne Farrell and the Assistant Rector is Nikki Seger. I have heard great sermons from both of them.

I don't always take the time to write reviews online, but I always do when I am blown away by a…read moreparticular establishment. After my son's third year in a row attending Vacation Bible School at First Sarasota this passed week, I felt compelled to share about my family's experience at this wonderful church. From the moment you step foot on the campus of First Sarasota and their corresponding VBS children's camp, volunteers are there to greet you with huge smiles on their faces. There is a security guard for added peace of mind walking the premises as well as a designated door opener who checks to ensure that you are a parent who is supposed to be there picking up a child. I love both of these aspects - it is obvious that First Sarasota is dedicated to keeping our kids safe. The VBS itself is run so efficiently. From the initial registration, to the check-in process, to the daily drop off and pickup - everything is organized and there are dedicated teams for each step of the process. It is so evident that so much preparation goes into the camp. The children are divided by age, and each room is elaborately decorated every year to bring the theme of the week to life. I wish I would have taken more pictures, because truly they did such a great job at bringing this year's theme of "destination dig" to life! Above all, the volunteers are what make this place so wonderful. Every person we encountered was kind, ready to help and serve in any way, and clearly passionate about children. I am so grateful for all of the people that have poured into my son the last three years. As parents in 2023, it is not an easy feat to find people that we can trust with our kids. However, my husband and I have always had full confidence in the programs and the people of First Sarasota. We love you, First Sarasota!

I have been looking for a church in Sarasota and stopped my search when finally visited the First…read moreSarasota - Baptist Church. The church is beautiful, the service and sermon is impactful, and had warm inviting parishioners welcoming everyone.

Loved the church service on 8/30/26. We're in Sarasota for a week visiting from Jacksonville…read more Looked up churches on line and discovered SCC. Met lots of friendly people, great music and the message on the fruit of the spirit was outstanding. Thank you!

Great church here in Sarasota. I know the staff well and although I do not attend their church, my…read morekids go to their weekday day care program called Kids Day Out. Most affordable and friendly daycare in town.