I would like to highly recommend SwimSrq. We worked with…read moreinstructor Kim C. She was amazing. Very helpful w/ my grand daughter. She made her feel very comfortable and safe everyday before they began. The results were higher than my expectations. Aria advanced from Beg. 1 to beg 2 in 4 days. Kim talked to her at her level and made her understand the reason why before beginning on every new task. Kim was so kind and professional and really dedicated. Thank you so much!

Do not use this company for swim lessons if you have a child with special needs who requires…read moreroutine and structure. This review is specifically for the LWR location, but also for the admin of the company. They will switch swim instructors without warning and force your child into uncomfortable situations with these new strange instructors. You will have no opportunity for a refund as they will offer you a make up class with another new instructor, even if your child is not comfortable. Every week seems to be new rules about which lanes are allowed to be used which also triggered my son who needs routine. Sometimes the kids are disrupted mid lesson to switch lanes/locations in the pool to allow for gym members to use certain lanes. Children are not allowed to use the bathrooms and when I asked about using the family bathroom I was told no because my child was wet. So good luck if your child needs to go to the bathroom- I guess they are expected to go in the pool (which my special needs child will not). I have a son without special needs and have also removed him from lessons here as the quality has really gone down hill over the past 2 months. We will be seeking lessons elsewhere in the area with a company who is open to teaching those of all needs and abilities.

Living in Florida, I knew swim instruction was necessary for my 2 yr old. I asked around and…read moreGoldfish was one of the schools recommended. We began lessons in March of 2024. I was extremely nervous at first, as she was with an instructor and not me. My anxiety slowly dispersed as the instructors and lifeguards patiently worked with her to build both her listening and water skills. Prior to her starting, she had no ability to swim at all and did not like going in the deep end. Since then, her skills have increased immensely and she has learned basic swim survival skills. Now, she is holding her breath and diving into water. She can confidently swim in deep water. She "rescues" toys from one side of the pool and brings them back. She "dives down" in water to retrieve swim rings. She even does underwater somersaults and handstands! My one critique is that there is a pretty high staff turnover. My daughter doesn't really seem to mind it, although I know many young students that do. Mine does excel more when she has one steady instructor who knows her capabilities and knows how to push her and work with her specific needs. I am extremely impressed with goldfish swim school and definitely recommend them for instruction, especially for the younger ones.

I can't say enough good things about Goldfish! Just being here and watching my daughter learn to…read morelove water is amazing! The staff here is wonderful and is always welcoming us with smiling faces and they truly feel like family! My daughter absolutely adores Miss Mia and looks forward to swim every week. The amenities here are also amazing! There is a shower with soap right by the pool to wash the pool water off the kids. There are several changing rooms and even when they are a little busy we never have to wait to change. Several bathrooms and a cool machine that air drys the bathing suits so no need to have a wet bag after placing the bathing suit in it. They have 6 hair dryers as well so I'm able to shower, change my daughter into pjs and blow dry her hair! It's our favorite after school activities. As a working mom who works till 5:30 it's amazing they have hours and classes that late as well as on weekends! This place has started feeling like home and my daughter is getting comfortable with water! Did I mention they have a snack bar for kids and adults! Plus a little shop with goggles, bathing suits and towels!

Laishley park is 17 acres located on Charlotte Harbor. The park contains a 400 foot fishing pier,…read more94 slip marina, fishing pier, interactive splash fountain, playground, concert area & event lawn, gazebo, Veterans Memorial Garden, and walking paths. The Laishley Crab House Centre offering a restaurant and shopping is also located in the park. The city uses this park to stage their Fourth of July festivities. Located at the entrance to Laishley Park is a Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The wall is replica of the wall in Washington D.C. In 2013 a traveling wall in Texas was put up for sale for $500,000. Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard Carr received an email that the wall was available for purchase and got Charlotte County onboard with installing it. Upon further consideration it was determined that the salt air of Punta Gorda would not work with this wall so the non profit Vietnam Wall of Southwest Florida Inc., was created to build the project. $650,000 was raised and the City of Punta Gorda donated the land in the park. Ground was broken on January 4, 2016 and the wall was dedicated 10 months later. On the black granite wall is the names of 58,000 men and women who gave their lives or remain missing. Names are arranged in chronological order, starting with 1959 when the first American died in Vietnam. QR codes are located on each pedestal that allow visitors to type in names to see where they are located on the wall. The memorial was created to honor the "courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country" of all who answered the call to serve during the Vietnam War, the longest war in U.S. history. The wall allows Florida veterans who may not be able to make it to Washington D.C. a place to reflect and remember.

A nice, clean open space good for a variety of outdoor activities from biking and jogging to…read moretossing the football, soccer and picnics. I enjoy sitting in one of the many benches overlooking the water. I can sit for hours enjoying the view and people watching. My grandkids enjoy the splash pad and have attended birthday parties at the park.

The two golf courses. Both have recently been renovated. They are in worse condition. They can't…read moreseem to keep staff in all areas of the club. On several occasions, I have arrived at the golf course for my tee time and have to wait for a golf cart and nearly miss my tee time. When the GM schedules an outside, non member, tournament, it is the members that don't get a golf cart because they don't always have enough for both members and non members.

Went there today for brunch. The food assortment was really nice and looked great. it is set up…read morein stations but the stations do not flow properly. While the food is grouped correctly, hot vs. cold, the first line should be cold, the next line, hot. They do have an omelette station but you miss whatever is going on there after you go to line one which is hot breakfast line. I am a chef and banquet caterer and know that this set up is confusing. The dessert table seems like an after thought as it is located on the way to the exit out of the dining room. Perhaps lining up the food stations around the perimeter and bringing the dining tables to where the current food lines are would not lose dining table count...or creating a T station.... would be better. That being said, our waitress was not too on the ball and was unsure how to host a table. No pleasantries, no offer of coffee, no removal of dishes and about a half hour wait for payments to be processed and charge errors to be corrected. She needs to shadow another seasoned employee for a while. Because I know the business, I do allow for every kind of calamity and am not bothered, but like to give advice. My group, on the other hand, was very confused and disappointed. The food was good. The service needs cleaning up. The set up needs a redo for efficiency. I would recommend this place for brunch but be prepared for some compromise. It is a professional 6 out of 10. Once improvements are made, it can elevate to 9 out of 10.

Valerie is an awesome personal trainer. She makes it easy to "get", easy to manage and an overall…read morefun experience. She is very knowledgable and will call you on your crap; something that most of us need desperately.

Love this place - Valerie is a fantastic trainer who helps you understand the equipment and how to…read morework out safely for cardio and strength training!

The fitness center at LWRGCC is really quite good. The equipment (wide variety) is all fairly new…read moreand well maintained. The center itself is very clean all the time. They offer combination lockers for daily use. They offer many classes included in membership like pilates, yoga, high intensity workouts, water aerobics, etc. Staff is generally friendly and helpful. I've been a member for a year and a half now, and still trying to find the best time to go, when it isn't so crowded. The personal trainers don't work on weekends, so generally fewer people there on weekends. When the snowbirds are in town, obviously more crowded. I guess my only real complaint is with some of the other members and basic gym etiquette. Some folks simply don't wipe down the equipment after use, and some folks will hang out resting on a machine or looking at their phone for what seems like a long time while others are waiting for that equipment.

Clean. Water temperature for adult pool Always kept comfortable. Swim team practice -"Lighting…read moreBolts" is held here during the weekdays. Pool was recently cleaned and repainted/resurfaced in - April 2016. Complaint: kids/junior pool is NOT heated during the winter months!!!! Membership is expensive. Recently updated their ATHLETIC club facility. The yoga room is now independent from the other fitness class room(s). Friendly staff. Very nicely maintained. Different membership levels available: Tennis Only: $111/month for single; $129/month for family --- one time fee $500. Tennis + Athletic: $170/month single; $199/month family -- one time fee $750. With membership you can rent automatic tennis ball machine for $15/hour or $250/year gives you access to the machine anytime you want! With membership you can reserve tennis court time one per day (some limits apply to reserving time more than once per day but it is a possibility). Tip: if you want EARLY court time - reserve 3 days in advance. Afternoon time is readily available. Athletic membership include towel service. All classes are included in membership except for Karate and Ballroom Dance (every Monday). All memberships include social events. *** this post has information valid as of price changes that took place April 2016 **

After reading about Val Mackay online, and seeing his impressive credentials, my wife and I met…read morewith him to discuss his helping us restart an exercise program. He was professional, friendly and informative and so we signed up to work out with him. Our experience was excellent. Val constantly emphasized that all exercises needed to be performed, first of all, safely and, second of all, effectively. He crafted individual programs for us, taking into account our specific, individual needs and he patiently guided us through various routines, always offering encouragement and constructive feedback. Val approached our workouts seriously but was also someone with whom we could share a laugh. He has motivated us to reinvigorate our workouts, for which we are very grateful. Without hesitation, we would recommend Val to anyone who wishes to improve their fitness and health. Ed and Donna G.

Val is a great trainer. He tailors workouts to my individual goal, which is to get stronger. I've…read moreseen results in just two months. Val is fun to work with. He explains why we do what we do, and he pays attention to every rep to make sure your form is correct and that you avoid injury. I highly recommend him, especially for an older person looking to get back in shape.