I wanted to host an amazing event for the ruskin community and local talent but I was dealing with…read morethe most unprofessional event center in history. I don't even know where to begin. I met with the owner on tuesday to view the event space. I decided the same day that I would like to pay for the venue and host this event. The owner of Cristina Event Center named Martha told me she was at a burial for a family member and couldn't respond to me in a timely manner. Now this is after i had to repeatedly text her because she was not answering. After finding that out, I decided to wait. I sent her another message knowing she'll see it whenever she got home because she told me she would send the contract that same day. Never got a response back. I was repeatedly trying to get in contact with her for 5 days because of her saying she was going to send the contract (which she never did). I've been collecting vendor fees, and brainstorming decorations, getting in contact with event planners, etc. The last message between her and I was of me sending her 4 messages throughout the day and her not responding. Yesterday she FINALLY told me I can stop by the event space Sunday after 5pm which is TODAY. So even though she never responded to me, I still decided to go because my community is relying on me. As soon as we parked at the event space, We noticed the lights are on meaning someone is in the building. We went in and saw a man, who rolled his eyes at my mother and I prior to anything being said. I asked for Martha and he told us she would be right out because she was finishing the contract. I'm thinking...the contract she said would be done 5 days ago??? okay. So we waited, viewed the event space, measured things out, thought of more ideas. Then Martha comes out with a smile on her face. I'm not thinking anything is funny. This is because I've collected money from future vendors and it's not okay that Martha is giving me the run around on booking the location. Now FYI martha also told me even though she did not send the contract, the 19th of december is secured for me. So i did not collect money until she said that. Anyway, I ask her why she hasn't been responding to my messages, she brought up her uncles burial. I told her that was 5 days ago. I would've at least liked her to communicate with me because I saw her posting on facebook. She got snappy with me and told me I can either book it or not because 2 other people want it. Which i felt was very rude. I continued to tell her how unprofessional it was to not communicate with me knowing that she told me the date was secured for me and that the date is right around the corner ! She told me that this is her part time job and that 2 other people run it as well. PLEASE tell me if i'm wrong but she as the business owner/event planner should tell ME the customer that. How would I have known that? She should have decided that if she cannot communicate with me, she needs to find someone that can! When i call the business number , her name comes up for the voicemail, when i go to their offficial facebook page, HER face is on there. THEREFORE I as the customer am going to assume that you are the only person I can go through!!! So in my opinion she was absolutely wrong! I took the contract from her to read it and then realized that this is a red flag, these people are rude, unprofessional, and I cannot trust them with mine, or anybody else's money. So Its really sad becauseI just wanted to do something for the community . This really is the most unprofessional, probably racist event space ever. They will never get my money or anyone I know!

My family and I stopped her on our way from the central Florida to SW Florida. It's a small,…read morelocally owned winery. The space is beautiful. They have a large outdoor area with a playground for kids and lots of tables. There is a small bar inside, and they are renovating more interior space for additional seating for the hot summer months. The wines are overall pretty tasty. They only grow muscadine grapes on the property and import other grapes from California and elsewhere. They have a selection of drier wines all the way to the sweet fruit wines. They also offer wine sorbets. My husband and I each got a wine flight of 4 wines for $18. I forgot how big the pours were but they were a decent size. They also offer wine tasting experience of 6 wines, smaller pours, that lasts 45 minutes. They have a small section of food. We got the pimento cheese and crackers, the cheese was delicious. They also had popsicles and ice cream, which my kids enjoyed. We got three bottles of wine to take home with us! We love supporting our Florida wineries! Also, our bartender Shelley was fantastic! Very personable and knowledgeable.

Ryan and I had the most magical experience getting married at Fiorelli Winery from start to finish!…read moreThis was the first venue we toured when deciding on where to get married and we never looked back. Kristin is absolutely amazing in everyway! She is the owner, wedding coordinator extraordinaire and overall such a warm, welcoming human that made our day come to life in the most beautiful way! The execution was flawless, the venue was lush and gorgeous and the wine is out of this world. I would highly recommend Fiorelli for a wedding and/or any special event. We go back often to have a glass of wine at the venue because we love it that much. Thank you Kristin and the whole Fiorelli team for making our vision a Disney reality!

Outstanding club. Fantastic golf course with a great restaurant and pro shop. Portions are huge and…read morequality is top notch. Plus the nicest staff in Florida. Coming from New York State we had hoped we'd find a club like this near our new home and thankful we did. We are so happy that we joined this place. Blue skies, white bunkers and green fairways dead ahead! A+

Great place ive been a member for years now. I've got two daughters and they can go to the…read moreplayground with my wife while i hit some balls on the range then we all meet up and grab dinner after at the restaurant they have. Play tennis sometimes when i want to get out and get some more exercise in.

Their staff is very rude and always gives us attitude. They have very strict rules and have kicked…read moreus out of the clubhouse twice.

The rudest staff ever. A lifeguard told a guy to get his ears checked because he didn't hear any…read morethunder when they were kicking us out of the pool. A couple weeks ago an employee gave us attitude because we accidentally didn't see the sign outside that said you couldn't enter the cafe with wet clothes. I just wish the staff could be more understanding and the rules for the pool are very strict. We pay so much for HOAs but aren't able to truly enjoy the clubhouse with our friends.

New in Dec 2109…read more While just a bit difficult to find, this is a great place for a stay. The rooms are nearly new, clean, and roomy. The breakfast was PHENOMENAL with hot scrambled eggs, bacon, and ready made, fresh pancakes! The staff was pleasant. We would stay here again!

Clean, comfortable, quiet & plenty of parking. Located right off I75. If only there was a bar in…read morethe lobby.

This beautiful theater was constructed as one of the many cultural venues in King's Point Sun CIty…read moreCenter; a retirement community filled with activities & clubs. The Veterans Theater is home to the areas annual Memorial Day Observance Flag Ceremony, & Veterans Ball. Among other regularly scheduled live performances ranging from Doo-Woo Oldies, Comedians, Magicians, & interactive musicals with sing alongs and crowd participation. Come check out the summer line for 2019 all shows start at 7:30, all tickets are $15pp or $66 for all summer shows

I highly recommend this golf course if you live around this area. Played it on my bday and for the…read moresecond time today and the overall experience was good. The food was filling and the slower pace is great when you are accommodating and allowing yourself to get water or beverages/clubhouse food. We got to practice our shots and enjoy the weather. I saw rangers on two different occasions but they did not approach us and everybody was highly accommodating It was nice to see a Callaway tent but when you are booking a tee time you have to speak to two different representatives and the times constantly are getting booked and becoming unavailable especially during high season. I wish they had a driving range or a simulator because this would be the only reason to not sign up for a membership with Club Renaissance.

The two crotchety--yet funny and helpful--rangers started my golf outing off right! When they heard…read moreit was my first time there, they provided info about the course and assisted me with loading my cart. Good guys. The course was fun to play. Well laid out and just challenging enough. The greens were in good condition and it wasn't overly crowded for a weekday. We stopped in for drinks and sandwiches after the 9th hole and the folks in the restaurant and bar were friendly and the food was good. Beers were less than $2.50! We wrapped up the course and both agreed it was one of the better, funner courses we'd played in a while. It was also one of the more pricier courses, so there's that... Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Played on a Monday morning and was able to get out early which is a rarity at this course, normally…read moreit is pretty busy in the mornings from past visits playing and end up teeing off at least 10 minutes later if not longer. It was a pleasant surprise for us this morning. We did catch up with another two golfers that we ended up joining. The next 7 holes we did wait for golfers at each hole until we started the back nine and the pace actually picked up which was pretty surprising, this is not the norm. The fairways and greens are in decent condition, some could use more watering and players should repair their divots and ball marks to assist in keeping the course in better condition. Cypress Creek has ample parking, a driving range, chipping area and putting green. The golf carts have GPS which is a nice to utilize. Had a fun time today, it was great to be outside.

I have played this course many times over the years. I'd say it's hard but but fair! When I hear…read morenegative comments, I wonder if they are coming from the one's that fill their divots, drive their golf carts through areas that are visibly soggy, rake the sand after they've taken three shots...etc. It seems that many golfers have forgotten their responsibility toward helping keep the course in good shape. Cypress Creek is a nice course that will challenge every level of golfer. Thumbs up from me!

Dinner at White Oak Cottage was such a cozy and unique experience. The atmosphere feels warm,…read morecharming, and tucked-away--like a hidden gem surrounded by beautiful natural vibes, perfect for a relaxed night out. The food was fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully presented with that elevated, homemade feel that makes everything taste even better. Service was friendly and unhurried, which really added to the peaceful pace of the evening. What makes it extra special is that you can also shop while you're there. The boutique-style space has cute, curated items that make it fun to browse before or after dinner, turning the whole visit into more than just a meal. It's the kind of place you go when you want dinner, a little shopping, and a calm, memorable experience all in one. Definitely a spot worth returning to.

We drove over an hour from Pinellas County because of the glowing reviews, and it ended up being…read moreone of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had. We were traveling with an elderly disabled family member who uses a mobility scooter. Although there were designated accessible parking spaces, the ramp leading into the building was so narrow that her scooter couldn't safely use it. Once inside, both the retail store and the restaurant had aisles that were too narrow for the scooter to navigate. As a result, she had to leave the scooter behind and painfully walk with a cane, which left her exhausted before we were even seated. The retail store itself was packed so tightly with merchandise that it felt more like navigating an obstacle course than shopping. Much of the merchandise was gift-shop fare at prices that seemed difficult to justify. The restaurant appeared disorganized from the moment we checked in. We watched multiple parties who arrived after us get seated before we did, including a party of two being seated at a table that could accommodate eight guests. Meanwhile, our elderly disabled relative was told she could wait in a chair next to the restroom. When we were finally called, we were seated at a table at the very back of the restaurant, requiring yet another long and painful walk for our relative. After looking over the menu, we found the prices surprisingly high for the offerings, and there wasn't enough that appealed to our group to justify staying. At that point, we decided to leave without ordering. After driving more than an hour based on the restaurant's reputation, the combination of poor accessibility, disorganized seating, and a menu that didn't provide good value made the trip feel like a complete waste of time. We ended up driving into Plant City instead, where we found a welcoming restaurant with reasonable prices and a much better overall experience.

NEVER AGAIN! Got a 15' machine lift for $81 per day. Got it on a Saturday and was told for a full…read moreday, I had to have the item back by Monday when they open because they are not open on Sundays, which means I technically get an extra day at no charge. Turns out I needed it for the following Monday, which should only be another day. Well they charged me for 2.5 days because all of a sudden Sunday counted. NO ONE GAVE ME ANYTHING. THEY ARE NOT OPEN ON SUNDAYS, so as long as I returned the unit by opening on Monday, it was a ONE day charge. I should have been charged for 2 days since they were only open for the 2 days. Then, I was charged a warranty that I did not ask for nor did they disclose to me at signing. Their answer was "well it's in your contract". That might be the case, but as a courtesy, just like renting a car or a u-haul, you are "asked" if you would like the insurance. I would never have agreed to a warranty on an item that is very old, but solid. There was little chance of anything breaking. It's all metal. Worst of all, customer service was terrible. Whomever the lady is at the front desk, she has a horrible attitude and should be fired. She didn't give a damn about my concerns. She knew I was clearly bothered, but didn't care. My guess is she is used to unhappy customers. Apollo rental lost a customer for life. Was never about the money... it was about the service and the integrity of the sale. Would give ZERO stars if that was possible.

I rented an 18' Material Lift and I was absolutely pleased with its performance. Talk about the…read moreright tool for the right job. I lifted over 100 bundles of roofing shingles that were 70 LBS each. I thought the machine would fit in the bed of my Nissan Frontier, but they confirmed it didn't. I was able to rent a 6 x 10 trailer for it. Of course, I left the tow ball at home and needed the trailer light adapter but they hooked me up. Even assisted with loading, offloading, ratchet strapping, etc. I couldn't be happier with the quality customer service and this machine saved not only some backs, but some man hours as well. An outstanding experience.