This isn't just a beach ride--it's a beautiful, ethical experience with rescue horses who truly…read morelove what they do. We had an absolutely incredible experience with C Ponies, and I can't recommend them enough--especially if you're looking for something unique, meaningful, and truly unforgettable. What makes this experience so special goes far beyond just "riding horses on the beach." These are rescue horses--many of them coming from difficult or neglectful situations--and C Ponies has created something really beautiful by giving them a second chance at life. You can feel how deeply loved and well cared for these horses are. They are healthy, happy, and genuinely seem to enjoy their work. One of the most fascinating parts was learning that the water is actually healing for them. Being in the ocean supports their joints and overall wellness, so this experience isn't just fun for us--it's beneficial for them, too. That alignment made the entire experience feel even more special and ethical. Our guide, Raina, was fantastic. She had the perfect mix of humor (yes, some delightfully corny jokes), warmth, and knowledge. More importantly, you could tell she truly loves these horses and what she does. She made everyone feel comfortable, safe, and engaged the entire time. Walking the horses into the water--and even getting to experience them swimming--was surreal. Each horse had its own personality, which made it even more fun. You could tell they were relaxed, confident, and happy to be there. It didn't feel forced or transactional--it felt like a partnership between humans and animals. Living in Sarasota, it also meant a lot to support a business that is doing such meaningful work in our own SW Florida community. C Ponies is not only creating unforgettable experiences, but they are actively rescuing, rehabilitating, and giving these horses a life filled with purpose and care. If you're on the fence--book it. It's one of those rare experiences that stays with you long after it's over.

Absolutely exceeded our expectations! Raina was an amazing guide, full of tons of information…read moreabout the bay, history of the ponies and nuances of each pony to better assist each rider. Would highly recommend! This is an experience you'll never forget. Thanks to Raina, Coral, Dori and Snooki.

DO NOT PAY FOR THIS SCAM…read more We payed over $300 for horse rides on the beach and drove all the out to Florida from MISSOURI and when we showed up for our rides there was no one in sight. We called and emailed the owner multiple times on the day and weeks beforehand to confirm our reservation and no one answered. The voicemail box was full so we couldn't leave a message and no one returned our email. This is the worst experience I have ever had with an business. Save yourself time and losing out on hundreds of dollars but ignoring this pla

Great time!!! Worth every dollar and more! Girlfriend saw the horses on the beach. We had to…read morewait a year to actually go riding. Awesome!

Man, this venue is so pretty. They certainly run a tight ship here but you can tell they've been…read moredoing this for a while. They seem to pay attention to the details and keep a close eye on the guests to ensure everyone is comfortable and satisfied. I loved the chandelier and the fact that it was able to be lowered for the perfect first dance photos. The lawn was well manicured and I fell in love with the large oak tree with the climbing giant golden pothos. Since I was a guest, not sure how cost effective this location is but from my experience, I enjoyed myself.

There are honestly no words to describe the experience I had with Bakers Ranch. Since day one of…read moresigning the contract, they had been so accommodating and helpful with the whole journey. The detail and effort the put into planning my wedding, you would think I was family, and that's exactly how they make you feel. They made sure we had everything covered to have the most perfect day possible. They abide by a very well-organized timeline and send you reminders on things you may need to get done. The décor meeting and walk through are so much fun! They are very quick to respond to phone calls and emails during operating hours. I cannot thank the Baker's Ranch day- of team, Jeremy, Jac, and especially Melissa enough. Of course, Mother Nature couldn't help but to rain on my parade (yes, I know its apparently good luck). Melissa and the team were so quick on their feet with absolutely everything, they had plan B, C, and a plan D lined up for whatever was thrown our way. Everything was executed flawlessly, and the best part is they made sure that I did not stress out about it. They were always onboard and honest with my ideas, and really made my dream wedding, come to life, even with the rain. I really do need to give a special shout out to Melissa, she was at my side when I didn't even know I needed her. She was attentive, graceful, and just a god sent on my special day. If you are reading this, book Bakers Ranch! The alleviate so many stressful factors that go into planning a wedding, they work with AMAZING vendors, and the venue is absolutely breath taking. THANK YOU SO MUCH BAKER'S RANCH!

This place is one of the best Farmers Markets that I have been to. It was voted best farmers…read moremarket of 2026 in America. A lot of incredible vendors, hard working people, friendly people, passionate people, great connections and great memories. The key is to get there early for parking is limited. I love the fresh pita bread and hummus options from Friends LLC. The Pickle Patch has some of the best pickled carrots, pickled okra, dill pickles. Swanson Soapworks has some of the best body scrubs, solid shampoo and soaps. Come Under the Yum Tree has some of the best produce. I bought some incredible oranges, lemons, limes, plums, cucumbers. They have samples of certain fruits of melons and citrus fruits.

About 3.5 stars. Parking is below demand. There are many come to here and circular the parking lot…read morefor some time. Seems like very popular. The vendors fill the two side of the street with L shaped streets. The visit may take 40 minutes to complete. Either the stuff is local make and create. Overall vendor do include bakery, food, farmer vegetables, art, cloth, drink, dog goods, and more. I feel like the food vendor is very close to sit down restaurant price. It is a bit expensive. Even for microwave food that sold here.

The Granary was awesome all the way around. Very attentive hostess and servers. My Portabella &…read moreBlue omelet was an explosion of amazing flavors in my mouth. Love the interior as well. This was a recommendation from local relatives, so we'll be back when were in town again!

Second Visit I have been back two times since my original…read morereview. The second time was with a friend for her birthday her choice. On this visit, we sat out front, which was clean with beautiful weather. I ordered the breakfast tacos, which had no meat just scrambled eggs. I added chopped bacon which didn't help much. The eggs tasted watered down. I've never seen breakfast tacos with no meat unless they were vegetarian. The prices should be more in line with what you're getting IMO. Third Visit On my most recent visit, I took my kids. They ordered the brioche French toast, which comes with two slices of French toast a few strawberries and blueberries. I ordered them a side of eggs scrambled not pictured. I ordered myself à la carte potatoes, and two eggs. Not impressed at all the eggs were supposed to be over easy and they had crispiness on the sides. My children did not like their scrambled eggs $6.94 for 3 eggs and non of us liked them. They tasted very watered down. I will say they did refund me on my 2 crispy eggs. We will not be going back anytime soon. Which is very unfortunate because this is in a great location, clean and the staff is very friendly. Their pricing for the quality is just way off. If you're charging $14 for 2pcs French toast and $7 for three eggs it should be mouth watering.

The food was amazing! We had an almond croissant chocolate croissant Italian panini and tomato…read morebasil soup 10/10! Amazing! Didn't know this place existed until we saw a tik tok - so happy we found it. Great service friendly faces and nice area to sit and eat

From fresh produce and quality meats to an impressive wine selection, this place is a total hidden…read moregem. As a microgreens enthusiast, I'm happy with the variety they carry--it's far better than what you'll find at a standard chain. If you're looking for a curated alternative to the big-box grocery stores, this is it!

We held our rehearsal dinner at the Riverhouse for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding the next…read moreday. About 30 guests were in attendance. We chose this venue because of it's location in proximity to the wedding (Baker's Ranch), the price, the menu, and mostly because of the room itself and the views of the sunset over the Manatee River. When we first met with Cindi many months ago, she already knew the time of sunset on March 9. That speaks for itself. We set the end of cocktail hour to coincide with that time, and worked everything backwards from there for the rehearsal. The sun cooperated on the day of the event and everything was magical. We choose an open bar, appetizers, and a menu of about five entrees. The food was all very good, but I wouldn't call it excellent. The mahi-mahi was a tad too done. The brisket was close to excellent. I didn't have the island tacos, but heard they were a hit. The coconut shrimp was perfect. So a mix. Appetizers were generous. We selected "premium level" beer and wine and liquor for the bar. Mostly I was happy with that choice - good beer and liquor, except I felt that the Chardonnay options brought it down a notch. We asked for a slightly better Chardonnay, and the best we could get was still not so great. Wine lovers need a little more value in an event like this, and a better white would help to improve the overall value of the premium selection. The venue and the staff are the reason the rating is high. Cindi was very helpful and accommodating from the time we first met in the fall, but really showed her professionalism on the night of the event. She and her team were friendly and helpful, paying attention to detail and flexible in meeting our needs. Big kudos to the staff!

Absolutely amazing. Working with the Riverhouse was like a dream come true for my out of town…read morewedding. I had so little time and flexibility, but Cindi and the team at the Riverhouse consistently went above and beyond to make everything so easy and perfect with me. I cannot imagine what my wedding would have been like without them. They are FANTASTIC and I whole-heartedly recommend this venue to all my friends and family. The venue is beautiful, food is delicious, and the people are amazing.

Visiting from CT so I had to try their lobster roll...service was great and food was delicious!…read moreNice little restaurant with outdoor seating.

Came to this side of Florida because of a soccer tournament and of course I had to take advantage…read moreof local food before I headed back home. The shop is located in a shopping mall so there is plenty of parking. The shop is made for lunch. It is small and there is seating inside and out its not meant for a very large party. On a positive note, they have a multitude of seafood sandwiches and lunch options to enjoy a nice meal. I saw photos of lobster rolls on yelp, so I got the lobster roll. It was so good. Packed with lobster and the bread was delicious. My son and husband got the red snapper sandwich blackened with fries. We were also able to try their clam chowder (delicious) as well as their key lime pie (i am unsure if it's made there but it was very good). The cashier was sweet. The staff made sure that we were happy with the food and for a small cafe I can't ask for anything else. Great lunch spot especially if you want a feel for the keys or some delicious seafood.