The feel of this library is nice, big, roomy, and mostly inviting. The children's area is nice for…read morethe little ones to read books and play. It would be nice to have an event calendar state what is the story time themes are, not just the time. My biggest complaint is by the front door. There were 5-7 gentleman loitering outside, almost blocking the doors. We were inside for about an hour and they were still there when we were leaving. 14.06.2024

One thing I love about Manatee county and its public institutions is the commitment to the…read morecommunity and social awareness. Nothing short of that was the event I attended at Central Library on 4/21/18. The library hosted a fashion show that featured area students that designed dresses made from trash & other found / discarded items. What these young people came up with was absolutely miraculous, and the juxtaposition of those beautiful creations over the fact that we have a massive waste crisis on out hands in this world was really moving. One dress was made entirely of green soda bottles curled and extruded to create a flowing, bouncing ensemble mirrored by a hairdo of similar curl and body donned by the model. Another outfit top was made almost exclusively with a young lady's grandfathers old ties. Very creative! This is why I live in this part of Florida, and why I will continue to support the community and events they offer for many years to come.

Okay first thing I want to say about this stadium is make sure you bring a hat, a fan and drink…read morelots of water before you go to any game year. While the stadium is decent size. There is very limited covering for shade. I love that they have various types of concessions around the ballpark. And you can buy souvenirs for their home team. Right near the entrance/ exit. Stadium itself is in good shape. Entertainment during the changing of the innings for fun and engaging. I came here for one of the spring training games and definitely will be back. Parking is interesting as the stadium is in the middle of a neighborhood. So plan accordingly before you go. There is a mix of paid parking and street parking around the area but with the size of the stadium that parking can get filled rather quickly. Note e if you stand right outside of the stadium, there's a likelihood that you could catch a foul ball right on the street. I witnessed that firsthand as I was leaving the stadium and one of the vendors straight up caught a a fly ball coming over the stadium wall with his bare hands. It was quite a sight to see. I feel bad for any cars driving by during that time though.

Another great experience! Hadn't been here for a Spring…read moreTraining Game in 4 years. Lots of parking in nearby businesses ( mostly auto repair and tire shops), in the nearby neighborhood, and some in their own lot ( not super big) Staff is consistently helpful and friendly ( Tony at the concession stand -got chicken tenders and fries in a souvenir helmet) was awesome, and the team store always seems to have great merch as well as some good stuff on clearance. Seats are comfy, the scoreboard shows the important info, and there's always great ball whether it's the Pirates or the Marauders.

Had a charge that was not mine and they corrected it promptly. One phone call explained what…read morehappened and presto all fixed.

In March we hired Florida Quality Parking for the first time to provide valet service for the three…read moremain nights of our Jazz Festival. They came, they set up, they looked great - very professional! Then at the last minute we had to cancel the event for that night and the rest of the week - coronavirus! I won't get into why the decision was made at the last moment, but I will tell you what happened next. When I informed FQP of our decision, they were naturally disappointed. After all, they were loosing money for a three night gig. But the first thing they ask me was if I would like them to manage the people as they arrived, not knowing of the cancellation. These guys made a tough evening go a little easier. I will never forget how they stepped up. Again, very professional.

This place is very professional. Check in and check out was smooth. They have indoor and outdoor…read morestorage for any size boat or RV. Donny the manager helped out with dead batteries on my boat (left the switch on). The shine shop SRQ is on site if you need detailing.

Called multiple times with no answer, went to the place of business during business hours to try…read moreand rent storage and it was closed and again no answer. After a week of attempting, I found another storage place for less $.

This is the authorize company for Beneva Ridge condos in Sarasota my tenant called this morning at…read more10 AM and yet at 2 PM a vehicle is still in her space in this company has yet to show up or call back after I called about 1230 excuse was a driver went to Tampa for a call. I called at 1:45 to find out status got voicemail what a way to run a business

Im so sick of the postal service ,I turned around after heading to the store because I saw the mail…read moreperson coming..He decided to pull over just before delivering my packages and take a break..a hour later he is still sitting there!! And im waiting all this time..what happened to our postal workers ?? Im again totally disappointed with the postal service!!!!

They were very efficient. Kind and very helpful towards my need. Plus they help me save money.read more

Every so often I like to get out to Ellenton mall and shop around especially before it gets too hot…read moreoutside here in Florida. We visited on a Saturday. It was pretty busy but we managed to stop at the stores we wanted like children's place and Victoria's Secret etc. they have a wide selection of name brand stores and also had a cute boutique that was going out of business they had some really nice beaded purses and clothing for sale. Overall, Ellenton premium outlets is a nice place to shop and has good prices definitely a better deal than your average mall.

Haven't visited in a while. It is showing its age, but it's ok, that happens. We liked walking here…read morewith our dog. There's lots of shade and grassy areas. Although the grass is not in the best shape which is understandable with the winter. Some of the stores here that grab our attention are old navy, puma, adidas, Nike. Mostly for my husband. Many of the stores are the same as the ones at Tampa Premium Outlet which I'm there all the time, but this store also has a lot of other stores that they don't have. We unfortunately did not see any good sales, so we didn't buy anything, which is fine. It was just nice to have a good walk in the shade with our fur baby.

I was treated with the utmost professionalism and care on my second visit here. There are very…read morecompetent and affable technicians that work here and I felt I was in great care. In addition, I received correspondence in a timely manner. Thank you to Manatee Diagnostic Center for being a model on how medical offices should be run!

I was very hesitant to make and keep this appointment. The staff had called me multiple times about…read moremy test results, but I just didn't want to deal with the prospect of a biopsy. The week after my dense breast ultrasound, I broke my foot and ankle after falling from a ladder. Medical expenses were piling up quickly, and my co-pay for this appointment was a few hundred dollars, which we were struggling to gather. So, I wasn't in the right mindset for this at all! Despite my reluctance, I had some great conversations with the staff, who tried to convince me to come in. Two women said, "Dawn, we're the same age, and we understand! But please let Dr. Hendricks check you out; you'll love him; he's the best." Eventually, Melissa and another wonderful lady with a British accent (I apologize for not remembering her name) persuaded me to go. After many tears and prayers, I made the appointment. I met Mackenzie and another friendly ultrasound technician who spoke with me and eased my mind while we waited for the angel, Dr. Hendricks, to enter the room. When he came in, he was all smiles, warm, and genuinely concerned about my worries. That was so refreshing! During my exam, we discovered two masses; one was clearly a cyst, but the other was questionable. He attempted to biopsy the questionable mass, but it vanished right before our eyes as he diligently searched for it. We witnessed a miracle that day. He was honest and kind enough to inform me that, in good faith, he wouldn't charge me for the visit since there was nothing to send to pathology. My visit and co-pay were refunded to me! He also scheduled a follow-up ultrasound in three weeks to double-check, again at no cost. The miracle continues: I do not have breast cancer! As a praying woman, I truly believe that Dr. Hendricks was the answer to my prayers. The honesty, compassion, and concern he showed me will be forever remembered. For the past four months, I have been using RSO oil as a medical marijuana patient since I was initially told I might have breast cancer. Natural remedies, along with meditation and daily prayer, have been essential for me. Best wishes to all of you!

A decently sized convention center with average seats, stage, and capacity. I attended my brother's…read moregraduation here, and since his graduating class was relatively small, this location got the job done. There is enough room for handicap ramps on either side. Unlike, say, the Florida State Fairgrounds convention center, which has very large staircases to the seating area around the back, this one has two staircases (on each side) located in the front. The downside of this is that when whatever event you're attending is over, mass congestion occurs right at the base of the seating area, and you're basically in a swarm of people until you break back out into the lobby. Parking was pretty simple, though it's mostly on grass. If it's been raining and you park here, you're gonna have a bad time. The traffic light to get in (if you're coming across the bridge) is horrendous. I recommend heading down Haben to avoid it.

Went to this location for a gymnastics competition. Good size and comfy seats. Negatives were age…read moreof venue and the lack of setup to run multiple awards at once. The space was available but unused.

I would have loved if we could have gone inside the museum... that's what the 1 star knocked off is…read morefor. But the rest of the grounds and displays were great! The beachfront walking trail and the story of deSoto's history from Spain described in full detail... I was not excited to hear how some of the horses had to be killed and eaten for survival purposes ... But back in the day, almost 500 years ago, I guess emergency survival food and water kits weren't readily available. Good idea to keep in your car, along with some TP. I would love to kayak around here. The water and the view were beautiful! There is a long route and a short route for walking, you also will learn about the different types of mangroves and other Florida native plants/trees. Definitely worth another visit, hopefully when the museum is open again, but my understanding is there's no one even answering the phones (even at the number on the sandwich board as you enter the park) so you'll never know when they will reopen.

This site is still undergoing reconstruction after the storm damage in 2024 but the trails are open…read moreand a limited number of events are being staged on some weekends. The Spanish explorer De Soto landed near Tampa Bay in 1539 hoping to find gold, bring religion to the indigenous Americans and claim land for Spain. De Soto died from disease in 1542 never having found the gold he was seeking. The survivors of his expedition eventually reached the Mississippi river and set sail for the Caribbean in 1543. This National Monument is dedicated to him and has a nice hiking trail through the mangroves here. There are also two privately funded monuments dedicated to the religious personnel who accompanied De Soto on his voyage to America. Free admission and parking. The visitor center is still closed but porta johns are available.