This was an experience of a lift time..I have attended may similar programs but noting as…read morepractical, inspirational and fun as this culinary experience Thank you for sharing your home and your passion for food. The personalized approach was fantastic . Everyone should go. Even if you say I know how to cook...You learn something new and appreciate the love of food.

Private cooking class with the famous Giuliano Hazan. His Mother, Marcella, is world renowned and…read moreknown as The Italian Godmother of Cooking. We've been waiting years to get in and Giuliano did not disappoint. Fabulous! Fun! Phenomenal Food.... and we cooked it! Risotto with Zucchini and Shrimp, Baked Salmon and the piece de resistance Cantaloupe Gelato!

Shattered Glass Sarasota is using deceptive trade practices as defined by the FTC…read more When we were looking for fun things to do around Punta Gorda we ran across a class called Siesta Key Epoxy Resin Workshop. Searched on the class name and came across 3 websites where you could sign up for the class. Somewheregood, Viator and Tripadvisor. The actual business' website never came up. We did not know the name of the business until we came to the class. One of the boards they advertised you could create in their epoxy resin workshop was a lazy susan, not just a small charcuterie board. That is exactly what we were wanting to do. None of the sites mentioned At All that some choices would cost more. As they call it, an upgrade. See the screen shots so you know what info we were given (and Not given) before we signed up for the class. On the way to the class we were caught in a very large traffic jam due to a grass fire in the median of I-75. We were 15 minutes late. The rest of the class had picked their board and started. We told our instructor we both wanted to do a lazy susan. The shop owner never told us what was included and not included in the $99 class. When confronted she said she did, but she did not. She is likely remembering saying that to the rest of the class earlier. The class instructor did not mention the lazy susan blanks were an upgrade when she pulled them off the shelf and gave them to us. We never heard that word until we finished. We reluctantly paid the extra $120 plus tax and let them know we were very unhappy as None of the sites we looked at prior to sign up mentioned anything about an upgrade. The next day when we picked up our boards, we told the shop owner we needed to talk. We told her there was no mention of upgrades and we had screenshots of all three sites where it mentioned what was included. I showed her some while we talked. See screenshots attached. Even more damming, the owner said they do not even carry lazy susans of the size that would be included in the class. The owner asked us what can she do to make this right. We told her 2 things; 1. make it clear on all sites, where people can sign up to her classes, what is included and what is an upgrade. 2. refund the $120 we had to pay extra. She Immediately began talking over me when I started to say the word refund. The talking over me continued each time I tried to say anything. My frustration was evident as she continued even when I yelled "let me finish". She asked again what can she do to make this right. I indicated I had told her. Well of course I couldn't even get that sentence out before she started talking over me again. She said all she would offer is a full refund of our class and the upgrade cost but they would KEEP the lazy susans we had created! We were asking for a $120 plus tax refund and she was offering to refund us $318 plus tax and they would keep the lazy susans. Their offer was to hold our boards hostage to make us go away. They knew it was very likely we would never accept that and we would go away with the boards and no upgrade refund. OR we would accept their only offer and they would sell the lazy susans for more than they refunded to us. I strongly suspect this is not the first time this business has used this "I'm keeping what you just made" tactic when someone complained. With the deceptive business practices and unprofessional behavior of the owner, I do not recommend you take their classes. We will be reporting this business to the FTC, BBB and State Attorney General's Office

Our visit to Shattered Glass/Resin Board Class was an awesome and fun experience all the way…read morearound. From easy booking to a very enjoyable store visit/class to the great personalities of the staff- every part of our experience was a joy. Fun time as a couples experience, family adventure or just a cool way to spend your time and express your artistic side. They offer a full array of art studio pieces, supplies and DIY-at-Home kits. Totally pleased with our birthday celebration!

TL;DR: These classes are incredible. I love taking craft…read moreclasses and learning, but other places often focus more on just getting you to some product without really teaching you, and the teacher doesn't really want to be here. That is NOT the experience at 2Di4Glass. Everyone genuinely loves being in the studio and helping explain the process. I'd even taken a fusing class before (elsewhere) that was basically just assembly, but that was not the experience here. We truly learned so much: how to use various types of class cutting tools, about different types of glass, different techniques and fusing types. And then were were really given free rein to make a whole variety of projects (with whatever guidance we needed). Specifically, Trish, Diane, and Terry were all wonderful teachers and lovely people. And there were a bunch of other people just hanging around the studio working on their projects, so you can see how much people love it. I can't wait to go back and play more next time. You should feel comfortable taking absolutely any class here and knowing it will be exceptional.

Love the creativity and glass fusion knowledge of the owner, Di. The talent and comcarderie of the…read morefellow students Is amazing. I've been attending for many seasons.

Great place to spending family time!! super fun All…read moreinstructors are so nice and friendly

This is the best Art class for anyone who isn't even an artist. The instructors are so sweet and…read morethe location is absolutely wonderful. Lots of parking. Perfect for a birthday party, corporate event, social gathering or just a fun thing to do with you and your friend of family member.

Joanna Karpay is a great instructor who is warm, respectful and has a gift for conveying subtle…read moretechniques in easily understood ways. Although I studied acrylic painting 40 years ago, I had not painted anything since or ever picked up a pastel. I surprised myself with the final products of 3 classes with Joanna's expert direction. Marina Yelisev was responsive and made signing up easy to do. Yes, I'm a big fan and plan to return for more lessons next year when we return to Florida. Beth P. M.

From the owner: Great opportunities for all ages at Renaissance school of Art in Sarasota…read more Classical After school kids programs in drawing and painting offered all year round. Our adult students enjoy workshops with nationally recognized artists throughout the season, demonstrations, critique nights, life figure drawing and private painting parties. Our SRQ Plein Air Painters group meets weekly at the different locations and paints outdoors. Monthly Exhibitions of local painters are presented in our Studio Gallery for public. We also offer framing, scanning services.

We hired one trolley to transport us & some of our wedding guests after our wedding. The prices…read morewere very reasonable, the bus arrived on time, our driver was friendly & professional & even provided a cable for us to play music during the ride. All of our guests had such a good time & we are so glad we used them for our wedding transportation!

We booked Siesta Trolley for our wedding, to transport guests from the hotel to the venue, and then…read moreback to the hotel at the end of the night. Siesta Trolley was easy to work with, a unique touch, and affordable! A lot of of our guests were happy to have this service and I definitely recommend it to keep everyone safe! Thank you for the great service and for being a part of our big day, Siesta Trolley!

Love the unique items they offer at Aquapine! Amy is always so helpful and informative. The classes…read moreare great too.

Juan, Paul, Dave, are the best helpful people. George, is in a class by himself. Just a fabulous…read morestaff ! Tight lines to Economy Tackle .

We love Economy for all our tackle needs! The staff there is knowledgeable and friendly and keep us…read morecoming back! Plenty of stock and very conveniently located!

Good location and plenty of parking however, the building is in desperate need of a facelift.read more

During the initial walkthrough of the venue, when booking a room here for my wedding and reception,…read moreI noted that the walls were not soundproof, and one could hear music being played in adjacent rooms. I asked if it would be an issue during our short 10-15 minute ceremony and was told by the manager that everything would be taken care of and she would make sure the ceremony was not interrupted, and any large parties would hold off on the noise for the short time it took us to complete the ceremony. On the day of our wedding, in the middle of the ceremony, wall shaking music began to play in the next room over as we were doing our vows, causing lines to be forgotten and guests to be unable to hear. We actually stopped and told the manager to figure out what was going on, to which she shook her phone at us as if to imply she was going to make a call, but did not. Perhaps she was simply texting. The music did not stop. Upon confronting management about the issue we were greeted with excuses as opposed to solutions, such as: seating people took too long and the manager had to reseat two handicap individuals after they were placed in the front row, as if seating was more important to her than being able to actually hear the ceremony. We were also told that the mother next door was getting very upset she had to hold off on the music for her daughter's birthday party, as if we are expected to show some sort of remorse for the other customer, despite their poor planning, and accept the fact that I could barely hear myself think when standing on the altar. Do not book a room here. Management was disorganized, unaccommodating, and rude. Our once in a lifetime ceremony was ruined not only for myself and my wife, but all of our guests.