Our story started with finding a gem of a reception venue, Worthington in Ellenton, FL. It was…read moreperfect for our daughter's wedding reception in October. It is a great location and a fun, old Florida lodge. We had everything planned, and then we had two hurricanes. This review is being done because of the unprofessional way we have been treated and how Worthington Management has handled this situation. It is now seven weeks from the day of my daughter's wedding and there is still no follow-up from Management. Imagine having your daughter's dream day become the biggest nightmare. As we waited for the hurricane to move through the area, we had no idea what would happen with the wedding plans that were made. The second hurricane affected Worthington, there was no electricity as many local businesses had to deal with. We were in communication with the wedding planner after the storm passed, this is when things were not handled the right way. The wedding planner's text communication was not timely, she finally told us the second day after the hurricane, that "there was no way it would be cleaned up by tomorrow". This was Friday and our wedding was on Saturday. The venue cancellation for the reception was devastating. We were at a loss for what to do. We received no help from Management with finding an alternative plan for where to have the reception. We had 120 family members traveling, still coming to FL for the wedding. There was a major communication problem with the wedding planner; she was not very good at handling this unexpected situation. The Worthington Management didn't reach out to us to help our family with this situation. We had to call to ask for our money back a week after they canceled the reception, as no services were rendered by Worthington. We did speak to Worthington Management and she agreed to give us a partial refund and the money my daughter gave for the bar/alcohol fees. We have yet to receive a follow-up in writing as we requested or the money that we are owed ~$6381. This isn't a small amount of money, and it is unethical to keep money for services that were not provided. We are in a situation where we don't know what to do, as we have been "ghosted" by Worthington Management and have not been paid back money that is rightfully ours.

My reception with Worthington was supposed to be on October 12, 2024. And I say it was supposed to…read morebe because we did not end up having it with Worthington. After 9 months of planning our reception with Worthington, we could not have our reception there.   There was a hurricane coming our way the same week of my wedding. Once the hurricane passed, we had to call to see how bad Worthington was hit. The wedding planner said that they had no power, and they could not host our reception. They suggested we change the date for our wedding; however, this wasn't an option. Most of our family still made the trip to Florida and our ceremony at a church nearby was able to have the mass for us. In a crisis such as a hurricane, which was very traumatic for us, they did not help us at all to have our reception with them on the day of our wedding.   From the beginning, we always had to reach out to them for questions. They did not reach out to us to apologize and have been ghosting us throughout trying to get this resolved.   We called and spoke to management and she stated we would get our money back for the alcohol and the payments made for the venue. Still, almost two months later now, we have not heard back from management and they have not reached out to follow up on this. They are literally holding our money at this time. This is not a business you want to work with to have your dream wedding. They need better management to be able to handle when a catastrophic weather situation occurs, and it will again during hurricane season.

Dinner tonight at the Riverhouse Bar & Grill with Elaine Lunsford Nasworthy…read more Conch fritters for an appetizer then blue crab crab cake sandwich with yellow rice & black beans. Key Lime pie for a snack back at the motorhome.

It's been a while. Sat outside which was lovely. Originally considered indoors, but AC was way too…read morecold! Kayleigh was our server, and very personable. Hubby's lobster bisque was very good, and we shared the coconut rum scallops--sooooo good. He was happy with his lobster pot pie, and the crust was amazing!!! I had the seared ahi bowl, excellent and fresh, but quickly got full. Our friend really liked her salmon bowl too. Always a good place to eat at, but it can get pretty busy when the snow birds are around.

I visited Day Spring Conference Center in 2004. It was much more rustic at that time. This time…read moreSandi came with me. As an amputee, I experienced the cabin this time and found that they have handicapped accessible rooms with showers and a built in bench. The toilets have handicapped accessible bars. The classroom building is a great addition with modern equipment monitors and all. These facilities are large enough for three hundred people. The Episcopal diocese office has moved on campus. They have plans to add a section of hotel type rooms. In the fifteen years, the conference center has moved from rustic to a more modern center. The next shift will make it much more useful for those who are looking for up to date center to use. Another plus is that Super Shuttles traverse between the center and the Tampa Airport.

Beautiful grounds!!! This is the second time I have been here. They increased the walking paths…read more The good is wonderful with a great selection for vegetarians. Rope course, canoeing and kayaking, labyrinth, chapel, lake and on the water. I have only stayed in the retreat house so I am unsure of the cabins. The house is wonderful. Full a/c and complete bathrooms, even a living room and fridge.

My family and I stopped her on our way from the central Florida to SW Florida. It's a small,…read morelocally owned winery. The space is beautiful. They have a large outdoor area with a playground for kids and lots of tables. There is a small bar inside, and they are renovating more interior space for additional seating for the hot summer months. The wines are overall pretty tasty. They only grow muscadine grapes on the property and import other grapes from California and elsewhere. They have a selection of drier wines all the way to the sweet fruit wines. They also offer wine sorbets. My husband and I each got a wine flight of 4 wines for $18. I forgot how big the pours were but they were a decent size. They also offer wine tasting experience of 6 wines, smaller pours, that lasts 45 minutes. They have a small section of food. We got the pimento cheese and crackers, the cheese was delicious. They also had popsicles and ice cream, which my kids enjoyed. We got three bottles of wine to take home with us! We love supporting our Florida wineries! Also, our bartender Shelley was fantastic! Very personable and knowledgeable.

Nice location, glad they have music on the weekends. Wine tasting was $18.79 for 4 tastings!…read more Pretty pricey for mediocre wine. We enjoyed sitting outdoors so that was nice but for the prices - no way would I go back. Too bad...this place has a beautiful outdoors & I like that they are having music but the prices they are charging do not make it worth it for me to go back.....

We held our rehearsal dinner at the Riverhouse for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding the next…read moreday. About 30 guests were in attendance. We chose this venue because of it's location in proximity to the wedding (Baker's Ranch), the price, the menu, and mostly because of the room itself and the views of the sunset over the Manatee River. When we first met with Cindi many months ago, she already knew the time of sunset on March 9. That speaks for itself. We set the end of cocktail hour to coincide with that time, and worked everything backwards from there for the rehearsal. The sun cooperated on the day of the event and everything was magical. We choose an open bar, appetizers, and a menu of about five entrees. The food was all very good, but I wouldn't call it excellent. The mahi-mahi was a tad too done. The brisket was close to excellent. I didn't have the island tacos, but heard they were a hit. The coconut shrimp was perfect. So a mix. Appetizers were generous. We selected "premium level" beer and wine and liquor for the bar. Mostly I was happy with that choice - good beer and liquor, except I felt that the Chardonnay options brought it down a notch. We asked for a slightly better Chardonnay, and the best we could get was still not so great. Wine lovers need a little more value in an event like this, and a better white would help to improve the overall value of the premium selection. The venue and the staff are the reason the rating is high. Cindi was very helpful and accommodating from the time we first met in the fall, but really showed her professionalism on the night of the event. She and her team were friendly and helpful, paying attention to detail and flexible in meeting our needs. Big kudos to the staff!

Absolutely amazing. Working with the Riverhouse was like a dream come true for my out of town…read morewedding. I had so little time and flexibility, but Cindi and the team at the Riverhouse consistently went above and beyond to make everything so easy and perfect with me. I cannot imagine what my wedding would have been like without them. They are FANTASTIC and I whole-heartedly recommend this venue to all my friends and family. The venue is beautiful, food is delicious, and the people are amazing.

Beyond all expectations and so far and above the rest, these two owners/operators/hosts and all…read morearound wonderful folks - Wim and Mieke - need a new category for this experience. This is more like a destination resort - just no spa - than a B&B. The historic property they purchased in 2008 has been meticulously maintained and expanded to accommodate weddings, the occasional planned dinners, and the ongoing bread and breakfast theme. Just across the Manatee River from downtown Bradenton, they offer a magical getaway without the long journey. All Covid protocols are observed and the spacious home is spotlessly clean, offering four suites - two with with gorgeous river views - and three other guest rooms along with an enclosed wraparound porch dining area with unobstructed views. As it is a bed and BREAKFAST, you will be served - a meal fit for kings & queens rolled out on a cart. From gravlax to bananas foster to caviar...think decadent European palace and you'll be close. Emerson Preserve and the beach is a short drive for fresh air, hiking and more chilling. The hosts are warm, friendly and just delightful, making your stay special. This was simply incredible and so helpful for us to relax and recharge. The pics say it all...we'll be back

Last Sunday afternoon, my partner and I came to the vintage garden on the grounds of this perfectly…read morerestored 1913 residence to witness the wedding ceremony of my good old friend's daughter. As it located along the north bank of the Manatee River in Palmetto, an elegant waterfront setting was perfection!

Cool place with great service. Came in for Friday #nofilter show and it was hopping and popping. We…read morewere able to sit immediately. You can make reservations and there were many tables that were reserved, but also several that were not. The server was on it! Music was great, people were dancing. Cool atmosphere. Place is huge! Beer is good and they have a full bar

Recent addition to Sarasota Airport, this new establishment is 3 weeks old and is on the B…read moreconcourse across from gate B5. My beer was nice as was the turkey and cheddar panini. My wife had the Cubano which surprised me(very good). Service was very friendly and they should do well at SRQ. They are also behind the Wahlburgers opening in the airport. SRQ airport seems to be growing up (food offerings).

This is a really nice auditorium considering it is in Bradenton. The first time I was here for a…read morechurch Christmas party, I was really surprised at how nice and clean it was. It is not very big but it is still nice. It is better than the municipal auditorium in Sarasota. My only complaint is that with the exception of the handicap parking, you have to pay for parking. Which is ridiculous.

From the owner: Beall Auditorium is a 7,254 square foot hall that's perfect for your next event! This large…read morefacility boasts a kitchenette, a stage and plenty of room for seating or dancing. Located in Bradenton, we're the perfect destination for birthday parties, bar mitzvah's, holiday parties and more! Our facility can accommodate 900 or 450 with tables and chairs. There is a three hour rental minimum, for $532.50 (three hours plus tax). Each additional hour is $159.75 until 10 PM. Please call to learn about other costs and fees. Contact us today to find out to host your event at Beall Auditorium!