I am not sure why we were able to get in at Chaz 51 this evening, but we did. We like to go for…read moredinner after golf. Chaz 51 has a bar menu that's perfect. After golf we prefer the bar rather than the main dining room. Their bar menu has shrimp tacos, beef Wellington, mussels and ahi tuna and many other upscale meals. We do miss the live music in the lounge. Sigh. Folks if you want a fantastic meal this is where you need to go. The main dining room has a fantastic menu which includes steakhouse fare and one or two seafood dishes. The lounge has an upscale bar menu. All in all I have no idea why it was so easy to get in. I'm guessing that many Floridians were up north for the holidays.

Decided to go out for dinner and wanted something on the nicer side. Didn't feel like driving to…read moreSarasota so went to Chaz 51 in Venice for the first time. We didn't have a reservation but were seated promptly in about 10 minutes. This must be a popular place for celebrations as we were asked by 3 different people, literally every employee we interacted with, if we were celebrating anything...tonight we were just celebrating dinner! I was prepared to splurge and spend any amount of money tonight. Started with a couple of old fashioned drinks. They had an impressive Bourbon menu, however...They didn't have the Blantons Gold, didn't have the regular Blantons, No Eagle Rare, only had enough Four Roses for one, it was hard to get anything special as the actual selection was limited. We ordered the $22 Bacon wrapped scallop appetizer and were disappointed to only get 3 very small scallops. They were good but we expected more for the price. How do 2 people split 3 tiny scallops? They came on a bed of spinach, which I enjoyed. I ordered the 11oz strip steak with blue cheese crust which was cooked as ordered and tasted fine. Nothing special, but a decent steak. My wife enjoyed the pink snapper however, she ordered rice and it came with potato wedges instead. Our server was very nice and was attentive. However the second round of drinks took too long to come to the table. Like 15 minutes too long. Our meal with appetizers and drinks and tip was around $200. We will definitely come back and I might even try their all you can eat bbq option. Maybe I'll be celebrating something...

Truly a plant lover's dream. They have an incredible variety of plants that had me wandering for…read morehours. It's honestly a hidden gem. If you're in Florida, make sure to swing by. Already looking forward to my next visit.

From the owner: Creator’s Farm & Garden is a hidden garden venue in Venice offering a uniquely authentic Old…read moreFlorida experience surrounded by lush, beautifully curated gardens. Wander among grand oaks, tropical greenery, and thoughtfully designed Bible-themed garden spaces featuring edible, exotic, rare, native, and ornamental plants. Our property is ideal for weddings, private celebrations, retreats, and meaningful gatherings, with both expansive outdoor garden settings and a stunning new 2,500-sq-ft event building. Private tours are available by appointment — the perfect way to experience the charm firsthand and envision your next unforgettable event here. Be sure to check our website for open dates, upcoming events, and newsletter updates.

Amazing place. My daughter showed here and everything was just amazing. The rings were very well…read moremanaged and everything worked out well. The Cafe was great. The bathrooms were very clean. I expect to continue bringing my daughter here. ALSO THE FOOD WAS JUST‍

This is a fantastic venue. Friday nights under the stars jumping is wonderful entertainment. I…read morerecommend they make it a non-smoking venue or at least restrict smoking to an area less populated by spectators and animals.

I use to live in Venice Gardens and have often rented the hall there. Lovely people and always…read morehave had a great experience there. I also learned that they have a sort of a "safety patrol" at night, where the neighborhood watches over one another. All in all, I LOVED living there and have many friends that are still there. A great community.

Unfriendly and very rude old lady has left an impression that is one that has made sure our family…read morewill never again be a member of this place. The park behind the building is not their park and belongs to the county. The dump of a garden is a mosquito trap with all the mother in law tongue. Love seeing the yard trash while taking kids to the park. I wish the county would take over that area of the building and pool. Why would you have a bunch of plants which attract mosquitoes next to a pool which I have seen children and families at? That is one of the dumbest things I have seen in the local neighborhood and the site of all those plants looks junky. The interior of the building and the site itself is overdue on a makeover.

I have attended several shows at the Englewood Event Center and have enjoyed the venue and the…read morestaff have been great. This type of venue was exactly what was missing in our community. I look forward to seeing more shows and headlining acts. I have my tickets already purchased to see Night Ranger in March. The best part about the center for me is I live within walking distance. I wish you many years of success! Thank you!

My husband and I attended The Commodore's Ball hosted by Englewood Event Center last night…read more The food was terrible. Cold and not fit to eat! Service was extremely slow! Will not attend another event there!