Such a lovely time ! This is a must-see place to go if you're visiting Florida. Nice place to take…read morepictures and walk around. I do wish there was more structure as to what section of the garden to go to first. However, they do provide you with a map to make sure you hit everything.

We spent maybe 90 minutes at the gardens, which are currently featuring sculptures and drawings by…read moreartist Alexander Calder. Calder is most famous for his use of primary colors, and for his mobiles. This exhibit, "Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement" ends May 31, 2026. Calder's connection with Sarasota is mainly through sketches he made of Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, which was based in Sarasota. Portions of the gardens are under construction, but most areas along the water are open. There wasn't much in bloom during our visit. Admission is not cheap ($28 per adult, $12 for children 5-17) but we were able to get in for free using the reciprocal arrangement from our membership at another botanical garden. Garage parking is free, and there's an elevator.

My family and I stopped her on our way from the central Florida to SW Florida. It's a small,…read morelocally owned winery. The space is beautiful. They have a large outdoor area with a playground for kids and lots of tables. There is a small bar inside, and they are renovating more interior space for additional seating for the hot summer months. The wines are overall pretty tasty. They only grow muscadine grapes on the property and import other grapes from California and elsewhere. They have a selection of drier wines all the way to the sweet fruit wines. They also offer wine sorbets. My husband and I each got a wine flight of 4 wines for $18. I forgot how big the pours were but they were a decent size. They also offer wine tasting experience of 6 wines, smaller pours, that lasts 45 minutes. They have a small section of food. We got the pimento cheese and crackers, the cheese was delicious. They also had popsicles and ice cream, which my kids enjoyed. We got three bottles of wine to take home with us! We love supporting our Florida wineries! Also, our bartender Shelley was fantastic! Very personable and knowledgeable.

Nice location, glad they have music on the weekends. Wine tasting was $18.79 for 4 tastings!…read more Pretty pricey for mediocre wine. We enjoyed sitting outdoors so that was nice but for the prices - no way would I go back. Too bad...this place has a beautiful outdoors & I like that they are having music but the prices they are charging do not make it worth it for me to go back.....

Columbus Hall is home of Knights of Columbus Council 3358. During Lent the Knights and Columbus…read moreHall open every Friday for a Fish Fry. The menu is Fried, or Baked Wild caught Alaskan Pollock, (no farm raised fish here). If fish isn't your thing, they also have fried shrimp. Choices for your sides are macaroni and cheese, rice pilaf, or french fries, all dinners come with coleslaw. Upon arrival you are greeted by volunteers of the Knights of Columbus, who will seat you, wait on you, and even offer a drink from the full liquor bar. Its a Sarasota tradition. Monies collected help support some of Knights of Columbus Council 3358s local charities. Columbus Hall is also available for parties. ColumbusHall.org VictoryKofC.org

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.

Simplemente perfecto. Aunque aun no están abierto el lugar se ve hermoso y el diseño y acabado es…read moremuy impresionante!

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Sophie's is Sarasota's best secret nestled inside Saks. The staff is amazing and the food has never…read morelet us down. It is like sitting inside Hudson's from my Michigan days. I am also thankful that they are NOT closing!!!!

Overpriced and the food not impressive. Especially for the price. I went once and won't come back.read more

We have frequently stayed at Homewood Suites by Hilton for family business in Sarasota Lakewood…read moreRanch. The hotel is conveniently situated in the UTC mall area. Numerous restaurants, shops, and the mall are all within walking distance. A complimentary breakfast is offered, featuring a wide variety of options, including both hot and cold items. Our accommodations were quite spacious and impeccably clean. The hotel staff consistently maintains cleanliness, ensuring the hotel remains fresh and tidy at all times. I highly recommend this hotel for your stay.

I made sure to take a few quality pics…read more Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota location at 305 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, Florida 34235 provided OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE on the days of my stay. I would like to first comment on how pleased I was with the smiles on all the staff I encountered (from front desk, hallway maintenance person, housekeeping). ESPECIALLY from front desk staff (Jason, Laura, and Maria) as well as, housekeeping staff (Alenda) 5-STARS The cleanliness of the room was fantastic. I was in Room 602 (great suite). The complimentary drinks, water, and snacks were replaced daily. There is also complimentary breakfast. The hotel grounds were very clean and well kept...Plenty of free parking. Our room was very clean - it was a nice size suite, 2 queen beds was comfy (with very nice pillows). The Bathroom was spotless (I mean super clean); plenty of plush clean towels. 2 nice flat-screen TVs ( 1 in the bedroom and the other in the living room area) also free Wi-Fi...I did not have any issues connecting my tablet, laptop or cell phone to it. Breakfast is complimentary with the usual suspects...DIY Waffles, Muffins, Sliced Bread, Bagels, Assorted Cereals, Yogurt, Milk, Coffee, Assorted Juices, Sausage & Patties Biscuits, fresh fruit and hard boiled eggs. (Keep in mind it's complimentary so items are subject to change depending on the day of your stay.) BBQ grill you are free to use by the pool area, DIY laundry area, nice gym area, and a couple computers you can use for personal use. This is a wonderful place to stay when you are in this area. I highly recommend and will definitely will stay here again and again.

What can I say! Claudie's is such a gem of a restaurant, owned by a truly gracious couple from…read moreFrance, the food is prepared and served with love and a touch çof European elegance. So today with two friends we had their lunch/brunch menu - the selections are crazy wonderful AND there is a warm and pastry salad bar with the option! Some standouts from our selections - my salmon, creme cheese, tomato crepe was sensational (lots of fresh ingredients stuffed to the max), Rick's quiche lorraine was delicious and John had a perfectly prepared cheeseburger with a side of handcut, homemade french fries (yummy). I really did not need the delicious cookies and apple tart but both were a perfect touch to the meal. This restaurant is just off Fruitville (where Millie's used to be), it is kind of tucked in and behind the office park located at Fruitville and Beneva (to get to Claudie's we accessed off of Beneva) - lots of easy parking once you arrive at the restaurant. This is a must try for foodies in Sarasota/Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch/Venice who want to support local businesses AND have a great meal at a great price. Claudie's has a bit of everything going for it!

Lovely spot- spacious and clean decor. Super friendly and helpful staff. AND…read morethe food is superior quality and lovely styling. Highly recommend this for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Will not break the bank when dining here. J