Chef Annie was great! My hubby got me this experience so I could learn some knife & chopping…read moreskills. I was given a choice of menus. Chef Annie came with all the stuff: cooking utensils, pans, crepe maker & all the groceries. She taught my daughter & I how to chop, braise, poach, & cut up vegetables the easy way. We made the whole menu with assistance, she answered all our questions & got lots of tips. It was the best present ever! Annie even cleaned up after us! Can't wait for our next one!

While I did not work with Chef Kathy (she was unfortunately already booked on the date of my…read moreevent), I received quick responses and helpful suggestions.

we attended a wedding at the beautiful Jubilee Estates but…read more venues event planner - Jennifer was very unprofessional, intrusive and thinks she is the hostess drinking and dancing on the job - wearing flashy clothing to attract attention, and rude to guests she made a conscious effort to be visible to wedding owners blocking the view of guests and monitoring continuously by being in the middle of a everything like gestapo at rehearsal and wedding day She was inviting guests to dance floor I have never seen a wedding planner like her oblivious to problems happening - sound system problems , one table that wasn't cleared up until waiters realized for about 30 minutes as she was too busy having fun herself - Best wedding planners are invisible and monitor and manage behind the scenes they make a conscious effort not to standout but yet here she was on bright red clothes on rehearsal day and flashy outfit with a hat dancing around during wedding - the wedding was shutdown at 10 pm due to noise ordinance ( law enforcement came) - planner should have known and dısclosed this as website stated 11 .she was not meticulous which is what wedding planning is about ! Despite being asked questions on timeline during rehearsal dinner wedding planner was not able to answer what time guest should arrive and was dismissive to all questions stating her assistant was there not herself When asked about potential tree nut allergy she responded ( so they probably should not eat it - rather than coming up with alternate plan) planner was blatantly rude to younger members of the family as well sometimes trying to physically snatch an object from their hands. I would not recommend her to anyone maybe his team members are better at doing wedding planning .

Everything! Jennifer is extremely unprofessional and rude and dishonest . I don't want to even…read morestart reviewing her because I'm traumatized and don't want o relive the experience of my daughter's wedding. Will never recommend her to anyone.

My experience with Affairs in the Air (AFA) was a nightmare from start to finish. The owner,…read moreCarolynn, was one of the most unprofessional individuals I've ever dealt with. This review reflects my experience with this vendor, and you better believe I'm coming to the table with receipts. We rented Selby Gardens' South Lawn for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and the North Lawn Ballroom for our reception. Since AFA is the exclusive lighting and décor vendor for Selby Gardens, we had no choice but to hire her. Unfortunately, this exclusivity left us at her mercy, and it quickly became clear that her priority was keeping our money--not providing service. Selby informed us 23 days before our wedding that, due to storm damage, the South Lawn was inaccessible. They offered us a partial refund if we moved our wedding to the North Lawn, which was also severely storm-damaged but still "operational." We declined, as it was beat up, and we were only planning to use the indoor ballroom. Selby ultimately refunded us in full due to the circumstances. We found a new venue 10 minutes down the road that allowed us to keep our date. The new venue recognized AFA and said Carolynn had worked there before, so we were thrilled! But when we proposed relocating and renegotiating her services, she flat-out refused, claiming that she didn't have insurance for the venue--a requirement never mentioned in our original contract. Despite a clear Force Majeure clause in AFA's contract, Carolynn insisted we weren't entitled to an adjustment or refund. Her reasoning? Selby was still hosting weddings on the salt-burned, leaf-bare North Lawn--even though our contracted space, the South Lawn, was deemed unsafe and unusable by Selby! Our AFA contract states: "If renegotiated, a full credit of your retainer will be applied to the new and updated contract. If your event is rescheduled due to a conflict on your part, we will only be able to accommodate you if the new date is available on our calendar." We kept the same date and time, and she was available. This wasn't a conflict on our part--it was Force Majeure. Up until her refusal to cooperate, we never asked for a refund; we simply wanted her to fulfill the contract. We even offered to pay for her insurance to retain her services and were happy to renegotiate the contract for any upcharges or changes. Instead of collaborating, Carolynn doubled down on her dismissive and rude behavior. Her communication was curt, unprofessional, and often grammatically incomprehensible. When it became clear she was going to deny service and keep all our money (we paid in full), we involved a lawyer. Carolynn suddenly offered us half of our deposit back if we signed an agreement not to leave a bad review. I obviously didn't sign that or accept the offensively low offer because she DID NO WORK. Carolynn's behavior was appalling. She showed zero regard for the contract, her professional obligations, or the difficult situation we were navigating. Every other vendor adapted with grace and compassion. AFA, on the other hand, was unethical, uncooperative, and showed no respect for their clients. I urge Selby Gardens to reconsider its exclusivity with this company. Even Selby staff warned me about how unpleasant Carolynn is. Brides should not be forced to work with such a difficult vendor. Brides and grooms, my advice is to avoid Affairs in the Air at all costs. Never pay a vendor in full until services are rendered, and always buy event insurance. Wedding planning is stressful enough without dealing with someone who disregards contracts, customer service, and basic human decency.

We hired Affairs in the Air to hang drapery and lighting with a dimmer in our 20x80 frame tent for…read moreour wedding on Anna Maria Island this Spring, and I highly recommend them. After seeing the underside of many tents, I knew I wanted something more elegant for our wedding, however, I was surprised to learn how much drapery and lighting typically costs! After shopping around, it was clear that Affairs in the Air had the most professional-looking drapery for the most reasonable prices. They were very communicative and helpful. I provided a photo of the style I was looking for, and AITA was able to provide photos of their own work that was very similar. In the end, our tent was so beautiful and absolutely surreal - and worth every last penny. We received so many compliments on it, and it really transformed the entire space. I'm so glad that we worked AITA into our limited budget. AITA also did a great job working with us and our tent vendor, U.S. Tent, to determine a timeline for setup and teardown. They arrived on time and had the drapery installed and also removed by the designated times. Thank you, Affairs in the Air, for making our wedding space so beautiful!

we used somewhere south for a birthday party we hosted in our backyard. they offered competitive…read morepricing because they're a new business, and did great. would recommend being thorough in your consultation to ensure they get everything aesthetically the way you want it.

I love this place. It is located in a very nice area in downtown Sarasota. They serve really good…read morepizzas and pastas. Their beef carpaccio is to die for. Their desserts and coffee are phenomenal too. Their service is exceptional. Their prices are fair and every thing they sell is high quality. I recommend this place for any occasion!

Hiring Brittany as our wedding planner was hands down the best decision we made during the planning…read moreprocess. From the very beginning, she was professional, organized, and incredibly thoughtful. She quickly understood our vision and priorities, and then went above and beyond to make sure every detail came together seamlessly. What really stood out was her ability to manage all of the moving parts with such calm confidence. She kept us on track with timelines, vendor communication, and budgeting, and on the wedding day itself, she was a true lifesaver--handling logistics behind the scenes so we could actually relax and enjoy the celebration. Brittany has a great balance of creativity and practicality. She had so many clever ideas that elevated the day, but she also knew how to keep us grounded when decisions felt overwhelming. Her vendor recommendations were fantastic, and her relationships in the industry made everything run smoother. Our guests kept commenting on how flawless the day felt, and that's 100% thanks to Brittany and her team. If you're looking for a planner who is detail-oriented, responsive, and genuinely cares about making your day perfect, Brittany is the one.

Norm and his team are simply the best! I was in Sarasota in May 2020 with a group to celebrate a…read morefriend's birthday. It was during COVID and and we rented a house just off St Armands Circle. It was also my first time to Sarasota and with the pandemic happening it was difficult to explore on our own. Then comes Sarasota Concierge Services! Norm came over to the house, with a bartender, and made us an incredible seafood dinner. (He also did all the meal shopping and cleanup) Some of the best fish I've ever had. He also lined up a masseuse to come over to the house one afternoon and made us a great outdoor dining reservation at a local restaurant. Sarasota Concierge Services also provided airport transportation for a few in the group that needed those services. Don't waste your precious vacation time trying to figure out the lay of the land - just call Norm at Sarasota Concierge Services! 941-349-4063.

Glad I took a chance and called towards the end of vacation for transportation back to the airport…read more Norm was very accommodating and made our reservation within no time. Bob, our driver, arrived bright and early at 5:30 am! He even went out of his way to give us a little tour of Sarasota since we had some time to spare. I highly recommend Sarasota Concierge Service and will definitely call the next time in town!

We purchased a Groupon for Q Studio not knowing what to expect. When we contacted them to schedule…read morethey were immediately responsive and knew a perfect beach location and pinpointed the best time. When we arrived they were waiting and all set to proceed. They took many, many pics of my wife and I and our daughter's family. In a few short days they sent us the proofs electronically. We spent about a week picking the ones we wanted printed. It was very difficult since so many were truly fabulous. Lorren offered to provide us with all the pictures on a flash drive for a very fair price. I received my selected prints and 2 flash drives about a week later. We were so thrilled with the quality of our experience and the results that we booked them again when my son's family visited. We are waiting for those proofs but are confident that they will be as perfect as the first set. Can't say enough good things about Q Studio.