We were here for a wedding, held outside in a beautiful clearing under a large stone arch…read more The weather was fantastic and the sound of the wind whispered through the palms and oaks as the ceremony proceeded. Just perfect

Very disappointed!!! Have wanted to go visit for years. Map was not the least bit helpful,…read more colored dots it never showed u are here,no arrows for direction.Asked a volunteer for an explanation of map, she acted like I was bothering her,follow the map. ( map was useless,very useless)Grounds are beautiful,just wish there was more information!!! Spanish Point is magnificent!

Beautiful spot. Lots of peaceful places for contemplation…read moreincluding a butterfly garden and bayfront observation spots Can't wait to go back

There is no diversity of plants, it is no better than just walking through the woods or a…read moreneighborhood park. Then we went to the north campus thinking it might be better, but they did not accept our receipt for the south campus even though it was on the same day. $40 down the drain...so disappointing

To get into the park with one person, it is $4; decent price. The woman at the entry was friendly,…read moregave me a map and a suggestion as where to start hiking since it was windy and cold when I arrived. I definitely got my money's worth, walking a little over 13 miles of trails. Most of the trails are well marked, but I did find it hard to navigate some of the trails resulting in me making a couple circles before I found the correct direction... but, extra steps aren't a bad thing, right?! There is a big lake along one of the trails. I was hoping to see a lot of wildlife here, but it wasn't super active. I did see about four different types of birds. There are a good amount of restrooms available as well as areas to have a picnic. I think most of the trails are doable for all levels of fitness as I saw several benches to rest along the way; they are also marked on the trail maps. I only went to explore for the day, but there are many campsites, a nature center, playgrounds and a beach area that I spotted in my park travels.

Forget about any fishing at Oscar Scherer fresh or brackish, there are none, even after them…read moretelling me they were going to stock the small lake toward the rear of the park year after year it's still lame, my grand kids just wanted to catch and release a few blue gills etc. and as far as the creek not much action in there to shallow and not much current. The rest of the park is wonderful though, enjoy!

This is a very nice park with activities for young and old alike. There is green space and a…read moreboardwalk/nature trails and there is a link up to the Legacy Trail. We enjoyed walking the trails and the water feature overlooks. There are also tennis courts and a playground and a community center is located here as well. The playground is shaded and has play structures and equipment for children of all ages. There are several picnic tables and benches in this area as well. The ground is covered with wood chips for impact protection. DD really enjoyed running around and using all the equipment on our most recent visit. Located just off S. Tamiami Trail/ 41 this park is easily accessible. Visiting this park is a nice way to spend a morning or afternoon.

They've added covers to ALL the equipment! No longer do you have to suffer the heat because the…read moretents keep the playground equipment nice and cool! Highly recommended park, bathrooms and water fountain available, nearby parking.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Gulfgate Flowers. From the very first conversation, the…read moreowner immediately understood exactly what I wanted--even though I only gave him a few small hints and loosely described my vision. Somehow, he just got it. He brought out the perfect flowers to show me his ideas, walked me through his creative vision, and then designed the most spectacular arrangements--all while staying within my budget. What he created was not only beautiful, but absolutely show-stopping. The florals completely transformed my daughter's bridal shower. They elevated the entire event, made it incredibly themed, cohesive, and delightfully over-the-top in the best possible way. I truly could not have imagined more perfect arrangements--they exceeded every expectation I had. His talent, intuition, creativity, and professionalism are unmatched. I will absolutely be going to Gulfgate Flowers for all of my floral needs in the future. If you're looking for someone who can take a vision (even a loosely defined one) and turn it into something breathtaking, this is your florist. Simply amazing.

I've seen creative, stunning arrangements from Gulf Gate a few times and when I needed a small one…read morefor the hostess of a gathering, I gave them a try. I was very happy to arrive with the arrangement and so was the hostess. It was the perfect touch for the gathering! Definitely will use again!

Just had the Blue Heron crew out today for our first garden trimming. It was amazing. Timothy the…read morecrew leader listened to my request to have it left "natural" and he had his crew lightly trim everything into a beautiful landscape. Thanks Blue Heron!!

Looking for a knowledgeable crew? Blue Heron is the landscape company to go with! They are…read moreknowledgeable, professional and efficient! Looking forward to working with them again.

I've been here a couple times now and it'sy go to place now. They have an excellent selection,…read morehealthy plants and trees and great service helping me to make the right selection. We just got back and Rhi (Rye) helped us with our selection. Her knowledge, professionalism and courtesy to us was top notch. Prices are very competitive and especially so because their plants are really healthy.

We had a very pleasant experience today. We wanted 6 Allamanda (Golden Trumpet) shrubs. They had a…read morenice selection - all in very good condition. Mario made our experience pleasant as he expertly handled our purchase. He helped us pick out the proper mulch and topsoil, carefully laid down plastic to protect our SUV and loaded all into the car. We drove away very happy with our purchase and recommend Troy's Tropics.

Eric and team are real gardeners, not "weedwhackers" or "Blow and go"…read more We have a number of tricky plants (zoysia tenufolia, cuban petticoat) that were really struggling. Eric got them healthy and growing again. Also was immense help in installing an add on cistern to my system and helping me with overflow problems. A real handyman, and so very knowledgeable about plants, bugs, fertilizer and all things landscape related. Trustworthy and capable. Highly recommend

Frank cleared out an almost impossible to navigate area we wanted landscaped. He designed,…read moredeveloped, and molded the grounds into an extremely beautiful landscape. Using Florida native plantings to attract butterflies, bees, and birds, the area is like none other. He also designed, built and installed a small pond that includes directed rainwater from the house roof, an overfill runoff that borders the lower half of the property, and more colorful Florida native plantings. Since the initial installation, we've used his expertise numerous times s in maintaining the landscape. He is very flexible in understanding our personal desires to make additions and changes on our own. Of course, we check with him for his advice and he never fails to impress us with his knowledge of the trade. He can educate you on any subject that you may need information. He responds to emails very quickly and is happy to do so. He answers your questions with additional information you may need but not know it. Excellent customer service is quite a rarity in so many businesses. Not so with Frank. You always get more than you pay for with him - both in customer service and in the work for which you've contracted. AAL by Frank Gabry is as good as it gets for designing, developing, installation, maintenance, and follow-up. You'll not be disappointed.

Shortly after purchasing our home we looked for landscapers to cut back/remove/ trim plantings that…read morewere in need of significant attention. Frank Gabry was competitive but we hired because of his ideas to improve the landscaping around the house by adding different plantings. We were very pleased with the results and subsequently hired Frank to change our irrigation system and provide accent lighting for the house and garden areas. Will hire him again when need arises.

I searched many nurseries, garden centers and pottery shops for an outdoor fountain. The very best…read moreshop I visited for variety and price was Treasure Cove II at 8927 S. Tamiami Trail and I found Victor to be very pleasant and quite helpful. They are extremely busy at the shop but some how he manages to serve everyone in a reasonable time frame. He gave suggestions and ideas for fountains we had not considered. The prices vary but it is possible to find a fountain for a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. There are modern and traditional styles available. This shop has three locations in Sarasota.

From the owner: Treasure Cove has become the areas largest source for these fine cast stone products so sought…read moreafter today by builders, designers, architects, landscapers and homeowners. Treasure Cove has a vast inventory of items carefully selected by our staff.