First time here....absolutely felt welcomed by hostess and had a wonderful server. She was…read moreknowledgeable and always available checking on us without being intrusive. The ambiance was very nice. I guess the only negative was the steak special. My husband sent the first one back as it was too rare and lacking seasoning. The second was cooked more to what he wanted but was not as tender as he would have hoped. Wondering if a different filet cut is used for the special. The French onion soup was among the best we have ever had! All in all, maybe we need to give it another chance we couldn't have asked for better customer service...kudos to your staff!

CHAZ 51 -- 5 Stars Only Because They Won't Let Me Give 1,000…read more My wife and I were recommended to try Chaz 51, and let me tell you... this restaurant is only getting 5 stars because that's the highest option available. If it were up to me, they'd get 1,000. The reviews and pictures already had our expectations high, but somehow the actual experience still EXCEEDED the hype. We spent a year living in Texas, experiencing some of the best food in the country. When we moved back to Florida, a lot of our dining experiences felt underwhelming and overpriced... UNTIL we came across Chaz 51. They start you off with this incredibly soft, delicious bread while you wait for your appetizer. Everything is made fresh, so trust me when I say it's well worth the wait. And before I even get to the food -- the sweet tea was ON POINT. I had the French onion soup, while my wife and niece had salads. Needless to say, those were gone in seconds. We were damn near licking the plates and bowls. Like I said, everything is made fresh, so when your food comes out, that plate is PIPING HOT. Our server warned me -- but my wife knows how quickly I forget things. Now let's talk about this steak. I'm a SAUCE GUY. I ordered blue cheese and A1 sauce on the side because that's just what I do. After my first bite, I felt DISRESPECTFUL for even asking for extra sauce. NEVER -- and I mean NEVER -- in my life have I had a steak this well-seasoned and cooked this perfectly. There was absolutely no fat or gristle, and all 14 ounces were DEVOURed. I didn't touch the A1. I didn't need the blue cheese. The steak needed absolutely NOTHING. Normally, I save enough room to try some of my wife's food, but even if I wanted to this time, she wasn't leaving me anything. I looked over and she was already about 80% through her meal. I didn't even get the chance to ask my usual question, "Are you going to finish that?" because I already knew the answer. Then I look over at my niece, and her eyes are WIDE because the ribs were practically the size of her. She had no idea what she had gotten herself into. Our server was incredibly attentive throughout the entire experience. At the end of the meal, she asked what we wanted for dessert. I was STUFFED, but I really wanted that cheesecake. I had eaten so much and was so satisfied that I just didn't have the space. So the three of us decided to split a crème brûlée instead -- and even that was incredible. What really took the experience to another level was the chef actually coming out of the kitchen and speaking with everyone in the restaurant to personally ask how everything was. That small gesture made the entire experience feel much more personal and showed how much they genuinely care about the food they serve and the people eating it. Then, after speaking with his wife, who also runs the business with him, I found out he had been a head chef at Ruth's Chris for over 25 YEARS. Suddenly, everything made sense. Safe to say, we've found our new regular spot. Whenever family comes into town, whenever friends ask me, "Where should we go for REALLY good food?" -- my answer is going to be Chaz 51. It was only about a 30-minute drive from where we live in Sarasota, and it was EASILY worth the trip. Honestly, if it were two hours away, I'd still make the drive. I'm extremely happy we found a new place to dine, and now I feel personally obligated to work my way through the entire menu. My only regret from the whole experience? I DIDN'T GET THE CHEESECAKE. But there's always next time -- and there WILL be a next time. Chaz 51, you've officially earned some regulars.

Amazing place. My daughter showed here and everything was just amazing. The rings were very well…read moremanaged and everything worked out well. The Cafe was great. The bathrooms were very clean. I expect to continue bringing my daughter here. ALSO THE FOOD WAS JUST‍

This is a fantastic venue. Friday nights under the stars jumping is wonderful entertainment. I…read morerecommend they make it a non-smoking venue or at least restrict smoking to an area less populated by spectators and animals.

I use to live in Venice Gardens and have often rented the hall there. Lovely people and always…read morehave had a great experience there. I also learned that they have a sort of a "safety patrol" at night, where the neighborhood watches over one another. All in all, I LOVED living there and have many friends that are still there. A great community.

Unfriendly and very rude old lady has left an impression that is one that has made sure our family…read morewill never again be a member of this place. The park behind the building is not their park and belongs to the county. The dump of a garden is a mosquito trap with all the mother in law tongue. Love seeing the yard trash while taking kids to the park. I wish the county would take over that area of the building and pool. Why would you have a bunch of plants which attract mosquitoes next to a pool which I have seen children and families at? That is one of the dumbest things I have seen in the local neighborhood and the site of all those plants looks junky. The interior of the building and the site itself is overdue on a makeover.

I recently stayed at Holiday Inn Express South Nokomis and had a fantastic experience from start to…read morefinish. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, making it a great place to relax. A special shoutout to Amanda at the front desk she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect during my stay. You can tell she genuinely cares about the guests. I also want to recognize George, the assistant manager, for his professionalism and leadership. He was attentive, helpful, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Customer service like this really makes a difference. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this location to anyone staying in the area!

I droved a long 10 hours from another work trip to start bright and early on my next work project…read morein the Venice area. I was hoping for a quick and easy check-in process, which I received! The complimentary breakfast was good with some protein, oatmeal, fruits, juices and cereals. The computers and coffee/hot chocolate machine are available 24/7. The parking is free and the location was convenient to highways. The stay was comfortable, the room has a fridge and microwave. I would stay here again for a roadtrip or business need. I enjoyed the courtesy and helpfulness from the hotel management and staff - Kudo to the hotel team!

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.

Julie Khanna and her team are AMAZING! This hidden gem studio has all of your media needs from…read morepodcast production, video recording, live streaming, photography/videography. Studio owner is very accommodating and the studio is very spacious/clean. Plenty of parking and this are is fairly quiet also. They are assisting me and my client with a media project, I can't wait for the finished product!

Khanna House is such a gem. Jenilee was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful…read moreduring my visit. The space itself is beautiful. I left inspired and already imagining using it for my own projects in the future. What really stood out was the recording space for podcasts. It's well set up, professional, and accessible, with production assistance available at a very reasonable price point. It makes high-quality content creation feel less intimidating. Highly recommend for creatives, podcasters, and anyone looking for a supportive, well-equipped space.