Nice course and great Marshall's like the vibes here as well - look forward to playing here againread more

Taken from their yardage book, excerpts: " in the heart of Manatee County is a golf course that…read morecombines championship golf, outstanding course conditions and natural beauty.Generous landing areas off the tee, coupled with well bunkered undulating greens, weaving through wetlands and rich wildlife" I've seen these similar words on other local yardage books, perhaps one company owns a few courses here all as prices shift in concert and other little inconsiquential tendencies have common threads. Courses once private, now semi private and with play decreasing, less money, the less the course can be maintained in these less populated towns. Prices in December to March are almost triple what they are now (using GolfNow) in the sweltering midsummer southeast Florida heat. It'll be wise to have a GPS if it's your first time as there are quite a few blind shots - you want your target golf game with you as you're often playing for position. It's not the length that will be the issue - it's rather narrow with smaller landing areas than I'm accustomed to in this area.

Andrew is an excellent instructor. He understands the game, swing, stance, etc better than any…read moreinstructor I've had in FL over the last 13 years.

Played here a lot this year. The course is in good shape, and it's challenging without being too…read moredifficult. Carts are in good shape and the staff is helpful. The clubhouse offers a really good menu, food is delicious and the drinks good and strong. Restaurant staff is very good. TVs make an 19th hole visit a pleasure.

Played 18 holes and it was a great day to be out. It was crazy hot and that is what you get when…read moreyou live in Florida. Got paired up with 2 others and we had an awesome day. The course is in great shape and will be returning soon to play here again. Thanks to all of the staff there that keep this course in spectacular shape. Some pros and cons. Pros: Convenient location, easy access with plenty of parking. The staff here are excellent, from dropping off your bags, inside the proshop, to the starter, always a pleasure to interact with them all. The practice areas here are phenomenal, huge putting green with lots of room to make long putts. Driving range is awesome and will accommodate several golfers. Ice machine and cold-water dispensers are on each 9 of this course and by the practice putting green for all golfers. The golf carts are very clean and comfortable to ride in. Also, in cart each player gets tees and a towel to clean your clubs. It's a nice touch Ball cleaners throughout the course and they don't have any bad odors being released from them. So many courses out there that don't change the water in them. The bathrooms are in excellent condition, so clean! Cons: Carts do not have GPS.

My favorite duo of courses in the area excluding the higher end destination resort courses at…read moreStreamsong. Their members must be thrilled with the two courses they got. Both are so very different playing experiences. Commander is a fun, championship, modern, strategic golf course that rewards smart angles into the green with makeable putts. You need to drive your ball fairly well here, but there aren't as many hazards, so much as bad approaches into the green that bring hazards into play due to an errant drive. I'd argue it has two of the better par fives in the area in the 1st and 18th holes. Piper is a true lynx course that is extremely windy and crooked. It makes you use your tee shot to choose yardages into the greens wisely since missing a green on Piper means trying to get up and down with your pitch or chip on extraordinarily undeleting greens with several complexes. Often if you are on the wrong level it is almost a guaranteed bogey trying to get to the correct level. It's more fun than I've made it sound I promise! It's one of my favorite in the area and a lot of fun to play when there's just a touch of wind but not too much. Their practice facility comprised of a range, bunkers, pitching and chipping area, and putting green both near those and near the first hole of both courses is unmatched in the area.

This was one of my top 5 Golf Experiences in Florida. Well worth the money. The Staff and members…read morewere great.

Brandon Hickey is the best!!! He's great with kids- patient, communicates to them well, and the…read morekids always get a kick out of his personality! He brings fun everywhere he goes which I think is so important even in more serious situations like swimming.

Excellent lessons. Pretty humorous instructor who made learning fun and easy. Love the game.read more

John Moulton, the owner and his son Ryan invited me and my 101 year old Mom to come to a dance…read moreparty. They were so welcoming and fun. They brought her a cake and an orchid, did a conga line and made us feel so special. We danced and enjoyed every minute. We were Complete strangers. We have made new friends and I can't wait to take lessons there. I saw some of the students who were so graceful after less than a year of lessons. They are fantastic teachers who love their gift of dance and people. A great 33 year family business. I highly recommend this terrific place in Sarasota.

My friend and I went to a beginners class at the Ballroom. We were hooked the very first night…read more I had 2 left feet with no experience and now have a good understanding of the dances. The owners and all the dance instructors are all so kind, patient and supportive. They all make you feel so welcome and a part of the family. I also take private lessons from a great instructor. It doesn't matter if you just attend classes or take private lessons or do both you are treated with respect and you get the same attention to detail. I would recommend this Ballroom to anyone and everyone who loves music and would love to learn how to dance and be a part of a great community.

Ryan is a good guy. Unlike some others he is not looking to rebuild your swing, change grip etc…read more His clinics just offer you basic tips to improve your game. Highly recommended .

Ryan has a way of teaching that makes it easy to understand. He has helped my golf game and you…read morecant beat the price. I am looking forward to taking his lessons again this year to reinforce the good habits of golf.