Absolutely could never recommend this place. Here's your 5 star review Joe, minus 4 stars. 0 if I…read morecould. You are not a man of your word. Before doing business here, we heard several negative things about this dealership from other people. However, we believe in giving people a fair chance instead of judging them based on someone else's experience. Unfortunately, giving them that chance ended up biting us. We put down a $1,000 deposit on a boat. Lots of back & forth trying to find the perfect one. Christian & Joe said they understood. We were specifically told that our deposit would hold the boat while we completed a sea trial and had an independent inspection performed before signing the final paperwork. That gave us the confidence to move forward, knowing we had the opportunity to make sure the boat was everything it was represented to be. We went to the dealership on Thursday evening fully intending to sign. We arrived around 5:30 but because they were closing at 6:00 and we had our three children with us, we were told it was fine to come back on Saturday to finish the paperwork. In fact, Christian said that would work great for him. BUT Before leaving, the sales manager, Joe, looked us in the eye and assured us the boat would not be sold and that it would be waiting for us when we returned. Instead, on Saturday morning, we received a phone call telling us they had already sold the boat to someone else. For us, this wasn't just about losing the boat, it was about integrity. We believe a person's word means something, especially after accepting a customer's deposit, telling us it would hold the boat while we completed the agreed-upon sea trial and inspection, and then personally assuring us the boat would still be there. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and personable while we were in the showroom. But once another opportunity to make a sale came along, it became clear to us that keeping their word wasn't a priority. We left feeling that the friendly service was more about closing a deal than standing behind the commitments they made. If they couldn't hold the boat, they should have been honest and told us that from the beginning instead of making promises they weren't willing to keep. So your deposit doesn't mean anything. Take it from us. Needless to say, we'll be taking our business elsewhere.

I had a great experience with Boaters World in Bradenton, FL. They found me the boat I wanted and…read moreat the right price. Mike Anderson was my salesperson, he offers great customer service and went out of his way to make sure all my boating needs were met. I highly recommend that you contact Mike for your next boat purchase and expect to be treated like family. Kevin Foley

You will not find anyone better. Honesty. Integrity. Kindness. Hard-working. That's what you will…read moreexperience with very experienced Master marine mechanic Marvin and his wonderful wife Camille. The two of them make a great team. If you go to them, you won't regret it!

They did a lot of work for me and the work was very good at a reasonable price. I'd most…read moredefinitely use them again in the future. They are fair and friendly.

On vacation, my parents and I were able to rent kayaks here from Mike. Kind guy, helpful and took…read moreour last minute no appointment s to rent for half of the day. Great waterproof bags. We saw along the way cute white egrets, ospreys, and those snake birds. A guy told us he saw an alligator, but we didn't see it and he was drinking beer what did he know. Check around for manatees and dolphins no luck. A lot of cute trailer homes, tropical plants and mangroves to admire. An awesome day!

The only reason I am ranking them so low is because of the "hold harmless" agreement you'll have to…read moresign in order to rent one of their boats. I'm not an attorney, but read it carefully/understand what you are signing. I was not comfortable with the crazy terms and chose not rent. Note, you can hire a captain but for significantly more money.

Great service. Easy. Boats worked perfectly. The ownership…read moreand employees couldn't have been more nice, helpful,and professional. Helped with points of interest.

Super easy to rent , new and clean boat to operator. Tons of space and love the canopy when you…read moreneed a break from the sun

Great service and friendly professionalism. The even found us a parking spot! They were thorough…read moreabout the boat operation and advised us how to find the newly reopened Midnight Pass.

This place has really gone down hill. New manager is not a pleasant fellow. Would rather argue…read moreabout what you need rather than accommodate. The team does not seem to communicate well. I have getting my boat serviced here for a long time. Are all the safe harbors this way?

Sean was great helping us get the motor replaced on our Bennington pontoon. We had clear…read morecommunication and it was done quickly. Highly recommend Ingram Marine for your boat repair needs.

I bought my Sea Hint from Ingman and brought it in for service twice now. I was quoted one price…read moreon the phone and when I went to pick it up it was over $500 more. They even charge for a fee to move the boat around their own service yard now with the fork lift how rediculous!!! Stay away. Over priced and still problem was not fixed

Great staff and location. Stored my 26' (29 overall) there for over a year now. The app makes it…read moreeasy to drop it in the water. Great techs on site to take care of all service, repairs and upgrades. Jake, Mike & Josh all go above and beyond to keep you happy and your boat running smooth and looking good with help of them booking a detailer and making all the arrangements. The Midnight Pass Pub has great food (Burger & Blackened Snapper Sandwich) Also a great place to rent a boat!

Suntex Siesta Key Pontoon Rentals - Great Siesta Key Pontoon Rental, great customer service, great…read morelocation! We took four adults and 5 kids under 9 and had a blast. It was easy to book online. Prompt follow up via email and text. We booked a 22 foot Pontoon; it had all the life jackets, even an infant one for our two year old. The pontoon was a newer one with plenty of space for everyone and all of our things. There was a table on the boat and everything else a pontoon has to offer (plenty of storage, comfy seats, shade from the sun, a ladder) We dealt with Jake Lasser, one of the managers, who was more than gracious with our group when we had a serious miscommunication. I would recommend Suntex to anyone looking to rent a pontoon boat in Siesta Key or Sarasota.

I rented a jet ski from this company, but the experience ended in a situation that raises serious…read moreconcerns about how they operate. There was no clear or visible parking guidance where I parked in front of their location at 100 Circuit Rd. The only sign on the building directs customers to a side gate and says nothing about parking restrictions or towing. I also received no verbal instructions about parking when I made the reservation over the phone. At no point was I warned that parking in that area could result in my vehicle being towed. After my vehicle was towed, the company claimed there was signage elsewhere on the property, but it was not visible from where I parked and would not reasonably be seen by a customer arriving at their storefront. Instead of taking responsibility, they immediately shifted blame to the marina and towing company. At no point did they acknowledge that their lack of clear, visible parking instructions--both over the phone and on-site--directly contributed to the situation. Separately, the overall process felt rushed. I fortunately have prior experience riding wave runners, but if I hadn't, the lack of meaningful instruction and the speed at which paperwork was handled would have been concerning from a safety standpoint. To make matters worse, I was initially denied access to retrieve personal belongings from my vehicle and had to deal with the situation in extreme heat (around a 107°F heat index) with my two young children present. This was entirely avoidable. The lack of clear direction, combined with how this situation was handled afterward, is a serious red flag.

My family had a wonderful experience renting three total kayaks from this spot on Nokomis. I called…read moresame day and they were able to accomodate us, but if you're pre-planning your rental the online booking process couldn't be easier. We were staying in Venice and found this location to be accessible, easy to get to, with easy breezy parking. Other great things? Right next to an awesome tiki bar for post-rental pina coladas! The views and vistas from this location were expertly explained to us and we enjoyed snake island, a few of the surrounding bays, and gorgeous views of sting rays, cranes, and BEST of all: dolphins! I had two swim up directly next to my kayak which was one of the most incredible things that has ever happened to me. I can't say enough about our experience and I highly recommend adding some boat time to your FL itinerary.