Great place and great people. The live music is always fun! A lot of nice shops around the…read moreauditorium as well as a pool hall downstairs.

From the owner: Built in 1906, the Heard Opera House is the oldest, most southerly American Opera house, no longer…read moreoperating!

I'm giving this four stars because compared to anything close by it's a four. The room was clean…read moreand the bed was comfortable. The mini fridge and microwave worked. The hotel could use an update. The carpet in the hallways is stained and it's not inexpensive. However, the staff was nice and the breakfast had hot food. The pool was also very clean. There was a small gym that was about the same as every decent hotel I've stayed at.

This would be a 3-star in many places, but is a 4-star in Arcadia because you don't have any other…read morechain hotel options. The hotel is fine. It is older, and in need of some updates. Everything seemed reasonably clean except for my shower, which had some ugly hard water/iron stains on the tub and shower curtain. The breakfast was not great. Even the cinnamon rolls were not good. Maybe day old? All that being said, the staff was very friendly. The rooms were large and quiet. The bed, in particular, was very comfortable. I would stay here again if I needed to be in Arcadia. A bit of updating to this hotel would do wonders for it.

Came out on an early Saturday afternoon to hear Keith Mathys play. First time at Neon Moon. Parking…read morein the lot behind the building, there is an entrance from the parking lot. The bar is dark, with tables surrounding a large dance floor. The unique bar is at one end boasting western style saddles for seats. The patrons, few that were came specifically to see Keith. Couldn't help but notice the bartender's absence. One patron waited over 30 minutes to pay their tab after finally tracking down the bartender outside smoking. Saw several customers come in but left when there was no one to wait on them. It is strictly a saloon so eat before you come as there isn't anything to eat for purchase.

Was spending the day in Arcadia with my mother and elderly 85 year old grandmother. We had eaten at…read morea restaurant nearby when my mom wanted to show me the saloon where she had come many nights before. We popped in to take a look around and had agreed to come back sometime in the evening. There was a woman behind the bar, wearing glasses and looked slightly older herself. She greeted us and seemed rather bothered by the fact that we would come back later for a drink instead of starting at noon on a Friday. Before we left, my again.. 85 year old, grandmother needed to use the restroom and cannot walk very far distances and the woman refused to let her and pretty much was shooing us out the door. So what would have been a new customer for the evening turned into me never coming back here EVER. I would never in my life turn away an elderly OR pregnant woman needing to use the lavatory in a public establishment. WILD! She was extremely rude and probably shouldn't be working around people if that's her best customer service behavior. Normally I wouldn't leave a comment on a business, but I'm sorry you're not about to treat my granny like that and me not say something.

These pictures are in the bridal suite. It's absolutely disgusting. A pile of dead bugs in the…read morelight above where you sit and do your make up. The shower looks like it's never seen a cleaner or bleach. The last pic is the coffee pot. Nasty. The owner was extremely hard to contact. There were three times we tried days ahead of time to reach her for permission to see the barn again so we could plan decorating. She didn't answer her phone and never called back. We went to the property anyway. She's a ghost until the day of the wedding. Then she won't go away. Standing around every corner. She approached every vender there including the photographer and tried to sell them on her place. It was a sales opportunity for her. They do not set up chairs and tables so make sure you bring enough people! Oh YOU have to clean them too. My niece chose this place because she liked the barn. She regrets it now.

I was unaware of the non refundable deposit until the receipt was provided. We booked in early…read moreFebruary 2025 and due to health reasons, had to cancel that date in June 2025. We had hoped to reschedule but after being told the $500 deposit is non refundable, I would not rebook if it was the last place on earth. A smaller, non refundable deposit and a limit on cancellation time is understandable, however they have 7 months+ to rebook the date we requested. Very disappointed as this venue was already "bare bones".

This venue, the owner and staff were absolutely awesome! The venue is pristine! The bridal room was…read morelike a beauty shop and lounge and had all of the amenities you could hope for. The groom's cabin was perfect for the guys! The outdoor wedding venue was quaint...getting married under a great oak tree and other nature was beautiful. The covered patio area was very classy for cocktails and hors d' oeuvres between the service and reception and for relaxing conversations outside of the reception barn. The owner and staff were super organized and guided us through planning our entire wedding. They offered suggestions for items we didn't think of. They offered suggestions for vendors...our guests gave rave reviews for the food! Our DJ was awesome and kept things moving professionally and with courtesy! We highly recommend this venue!

My brother got married here last year and it was amazing. The service is amazing and the people are…read moreloving, caring and kind. They go above and beyond to make it special. highly recommend to get married here!!!

So sad I drove up here Sunday all the way from Ft Lauderdale to find out they were closed. All it…read moresays on the sign was we will be back no time no date I felt so sad. I used to go up there all the time when I lived in the area, very disappointed.

Super quaint and secluded winery in Lake Placid Florida. The staff was very friendly and you can do…read morefour tastings for $1. The wines are mostly sweeter but they did have one that was semi dry that was very good (footstomper). Great central Florida detour to check out.

24TwentyOne is a hidden gem in SW Florida! This is a beautiful space with new amenities and ample…read moreparking. Charlie Greenwald, the owner, has connections to all the vendors who can make your event a success. My BNI referral group holds its weekly meetings at 24TwentyOne, and it's always ready. They also host socials, classes, weddings, and private parties. If you are looking for a beautiful, centrally-located, and easy-to-find space for your event, give Charlie a call!

In the 1920's during Florida's land boom years, women's clubs were formed as a way to give back to…read morethe community with civic projects. They became an outlet for women to get out of the house and to assert their independence by allowing them to get involved in politics during a time when they were expected to be homemakers. Women's clubs helped to launch the women's rights movement. The Punta Gorda Woman's Club was formed in 1925 when three clubs consolidated, The Ladies Fortnightly Club, The Women's Club Civic Association, and The Married Ladies Club. They came together to be able to be able to build a one story Spanish Mission style building in 1926 on land in downtown Punta Gorda donated by Judge William Fenmore Cooper from Illinois. Throughout the years the building housed stage productions, dances, meetings and dinners. The building housed the first library for 30 years and during WWII it was used as a USO. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. In 2000 the Woman's Club transferred the deed to the building to Punta Gorda Historical Society. The building is available for rent for private functions from the Woman's Club.

PGWC does such great work helping the community. So glad they are a part of the city. Great group…read moreof ladies that just want to help make the world better. Awesome website too! Has so much info about what they do. Definitely make sure to check it out.

Great experience! Al and Stacy are the best. Beautiful farm with gracious hosts and great…read morefacilities.

I had the pleasure of being a bridesmaid this weekend at Heavenly Farms. The bride and groom chose…read morea beautiful location with some of the kindest hosts I've ever met. The location is easily located via gps and is mainly long stretches on the same two roads before arriving. The driveway is lovely and secluded with ponds to look at on the short drive up to the venue location. The barn, main house and bridal suite are set back perfectly. They are grand but still inviting. You can tell that time went into decorating this venue because no detail was spared. From family bibles and photos of a wedding, to wedding dresses of the brides in the family- you feel like family and warmly welcomed. The owners were so warm, kind and accommodating. There is a large tree on the property that was perfect for the ceremony portion of the wedding. The grounds have plenty of room for tents to be set up for a lovely reception as well. This is a well thought out venue for a perfect outdoor wedding. My ONLY warning is - you must love animals. Luckily, we all adore them and we're so happy to see cats, large dogs(kept inside the main house and were quiet the whole time) and horses. They even allowed our bride to take some photos near one of their gentle horses. You will NOT be disappointed with this location or family. They were a blessing and made the whole event so spectacular for my best friend!