So sad I drove up here Sunday all the way from Ft Lauderdale to find out they were closed. All it…read moresays on the sign was we will be back no time no date I felt so sad. I used to go up there all the time when I lived in the area, very disappointed.

Super quaint and secluded winery in Lake Placid Florida. The staff was very friendly and you can do…read morefour tastings for $1. The wines are mostly sweeter but they did have one that was semi dry that was very good (footstomper). Great central Florida detour to check out.

I cannot begin to express the beauty of Florida Barn Wedding and Events! Pictures do NOT do justice…read moreto this Florida gem. The owners Betsy and Randall are PHENOMENAL to say the least. From the moment we arrived to begin set up for rehearsal they were so gracious and accommodating. We almost got rained out by a tropical storm and they helped us find every option on the planet to accommodate our brides dream wedding. They were never intrusive and bent over backwards to help us realize our vision. The venue is stunning! From the amazing bridal suite to the grooms area and overnight guest rooms upstairs, the sprawling oaks, horses in the background, barn stalls for our catering and bar, massive covered reception area, fully landscaped cocktail hour and dance area, I could go on and on. This area is so blessed to have this hidden treasure located in the tri county area with such amazing hosts. We cannot thank you or rave about this place enough!! I traveled all the way from Atlanta and was blown away by the beauty and grace of this venue.The owner's kindness and generosity to helping our families dream wedding come to fruition was top notch to say the least!

From the owner: Your wedding is a truly special event that happens just once in a lifetime. It is a celebration of…read morelove, unity, and happiness. As such, engaged couples search far and wide to make sure that their big day turns out to be the amazing event they have always envisioned in their minds. If you are in Tampa, Fort Myers, Orlando, Palm Beach or even out of state, and are on the lookout for an amazing Florida Rustic Barn wedding venue you and your guests are sure to love - you could not have come to a better place! Florida Barn Weddings & Events is the favorite destination of engaged couples and other clients who are in search of a rustic barn venue in Florida that is the perfect place to celebrate their momentous occasion.

I do not hand 5 stars off easily. The Lodge is nice. My Hunt for Feral Hogs was fun. Walker, my…read moreguide asked if I've ever been in a Swamp buggy and I said "nope". Been to Florida several times in the past and never saw an Alligator. On the way to the Hunting area I saw a smaller Gator so you can cross that one off !. We were on Hogs pretty fast. The only thing was the hunt was over within an hour. Fast forward to the lunch. Deep fried Mahi mahi and fries! It was fresh and you could taste that. All in all it was very nice! I would recommend it and so far after hunting several places in Florida this was the best experience. They offer other hunts so go look the website over. I have to give a shout out to my Guide Walker. The youngster worked hard for me and I appreciate it. Mike the cook threw down a good fish fry . Going again this October for more Hogs ! Great place great people great experience

Had a wonderful experience at the lodge over the holiday weekend. The owners are amazing and…read morecatered to all our needs. We went on the Eco tour and got to see the wildlife and the amazing property. We did skeet shooting as a family and other went on the hunts. The rooms are clean and cozy and the beds are very soft. The meals are first class and the chef is great. Ended our days by the fire pit with family. It was a great trip and will definitely be back and recommend to our friends.

Great experience! Al and Stacy are the best. Beautiful farm with gracious hosts and great…read morefacilities.

I had the pleasure of being a bridesmaid this weekend at Heavenly Farms. The bride and groom chose…read morea beautiful location with some of the kindest hosts I've ever met. The location is easily located via gps and is mainly long stretches on the same two roads before arriving. The driveway is lovely and secluded with ponds to look at on the short drive up to the venue location. The barn, main house and bridal suite are set back perfectly. They are grand but still inviting. You can tell that time went into decorating this venue because no detail was spared. From family bibles and photos of a wedding, to wedding dresses of the brides in the family- you feel like family and warmly welcomed. The owners were so warm, kind and accommodating. There is a large tree on the property that was perfect for the ceremony portion of the wedding. The grounds have plenty of room for tents to be set up for a lovely reception as well. This is a well thought out venue for a perfect outdoor wedding. My ONLY warning is - you must love animals. Luckily, we all adore them and we're so happy to see cats, large dogs(kept inside the main house and were quiet the whole time) and horses. They even allowed our bride to take some photos near one of their gentle horses. You will NOT be disappointed with this location or family. They were a blessing and made the whole event so spectacular for my best friend!

5 Stars for a fabulously DIY venue that makes me want to throw a warehouse party!…read more I've been to several different events held at this warehouse and each event has used the space in an interesting way that for their needs. From an intimate 7 person dinner party to a literary function with a stage and full house- this flex-space has functioned well and left people with lots of share-worthy moments. In terms of a venue there's the advantage of a small kitchen as well as storage space that is closed off from the main area. Additionally, there is a parking lot that services the warehouses and that is largely unused in the evening. I love the space and am always excited to attend events hosted there, if only just to see how they will arrange it and decorate it!

Does anyone know how to book this place? Looks really cool but can't find contact information…read moreanywhere.

In the 1920's during Florida's land boom years, women's clubs were formed as a way to give back to…read morethe community with civic projects. They became an outlet for women to get out of the house and to assert their independence by allowing them to get involved in politics during a time when they were expected to be homemakers. Women's clubs helped to launch the women's rights movement. The Punta Gorda Woman's Club was formed in 1925 when three clubs consolidated, The Ladies Fortnightly Club, The Women's Club Civic Association, and The Married Ladies Club. They came together to be able to be able to build a one story Spanish Mission style building in 1926 on land in downtown Punta Gorda donated by Judge William Fenmore Cooper from Illinois. Throughout the years the building housed stage productions, dances, meetings and dinners. The building housed the first library for 30 years and during WWII it was used as a USO. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. In 2000 the Woman's Club transferred the deed to the building to Punta Gorda Historical Society. The building is available for rent for private functions from the Woman's Club.

PGWC does such great work helping the community. So glad they are a part of the city. Great group…read moreof ladies that just want to help make the world better. Awesome website too! Has so much info about what they do. Definitely make sure to check it out.

This place is magical! Our family celebrated my grandmas 100th birthday, so my uncle rented out the…read moreentire resort. It was one of the best reunions we've ever had and having the beach across the street was perfect. You have kayaks and paddle boards to use and it really felt like we were right at home

I think perhaps it depends on your expectations. We seemed to have several issues with Suite 3 but…read moremaybe it was just a bad week and for the price we were expecting a turnkey relaxing vacation. A few small things to consider- do not expect world class paddle boards, there is one SUP paddle that functions and two old paddle boards- kayaks seemed ok. The walk to the beach does require crossing a busy road, but once there it IS a nice beach, but you must bring all your own gear, including beach towels. There are not any beach rental chairs, etc. nearby. The wifi did not seem to work for us, the fan in the spare bedroom had a short apparently so my first night trying to sleep, it got up to 78 degrees in the room as we could not adjust the temp on the thermostat, the couch is not comfortable, the streaming buffered, so it took a couple hours to get that to work, there is a neighboring house with a large dog barking and although they warn you, I find it strange for the nightly price ($336/night!) to offer a small soap and shampoo. There is a washer, no dryer. The blankets were thin, beds were decent and the place was clean. There are no screens on any of the windows so you can't really get fresh air and there was a wasp nest above our bathroom window so definitely didn't want to leave a window ajar while showering. There is a "no refund" policy, so you are stuck there as we had wanted to check out after our first of two nights. There are not any walkable restaurants nearby. We were offered a couple of free nights to make up for all the mishaps we had. All in all, there were nice chairs and solitude by their water's edge. I could see a family enjoying the grounds and playing the outdoor games they had, but for us it was a letdown for the price. I think some people would be perfectly happy here but we had a lot of stress upon check-in and so many things not working properly.

24TwentyOne is a hidden gem in SW Florida! This is a beautiful space with new amenities and ample…read moreparking. Charlie Greenwald, the owner, has connections to all the vendors who can make your event a success. My BNI referral group holds its weekly meetings at 24TwentyOne, and it's always ready. They also host socials, classes, weddings, and private parties. If you are looking for a beautiful, centrally-located, and easy-to-find space for your event, give Charlie a call!

Tracy and the events team are remarkable! Had my baby shower here and it was so beautiful! My day…read moreof attendant Gabby was so sweet and helpful! All my guests had a great time! 10 out of 10 would recommend for any event!

Saw a great show here. Ambiance was amazing. Beautiful location…read more The venue is small and intimate. Not a bad seat for the show we were there for. Staff members were very friendly.

I have been a regular customer for many years staying here on business. First the pluses: Friendly…read morefront office staff, coffee in lobby, Keurig coffeemakers in rooms, comfortable beds, clean sheets. Now the neutral: hi fat breakfast provided, small gym. Outdoor pool that is often closed when I am here. Now the negative. The floors in the room are consistently filthy. There is tile in the bathroom and by the entrance. My bare feet turn black from walking on it. I let management know each time, and I'm told it's the cleaners they have to use from the franchise. But take a look at what a towel wet with water brings up, on my last several stays, each towel a different stay. PreCOVID they had a different cleaning staff, and the hotel was immaculate. Not true anymore

We stayed two nights and requested a late checkout on Sunday. The parking lot had been empty all…read moreweekend. We went down at six am and were told the dayshift is the person to talk to. They were late and weren't there at seven as we'd been told. We called at ten forty five and the man's response to my request was" we are not offering late checkouts today, there is nothing I can do for you. If you are not at the hotel, I suggest you get here as soon as possible". So we will be finding another hotel for our future stays