Venues & Event Spaces near Nokomis, FL

“A great place to spend time by the pool, at the gym or restaurant/tiki bar. There are two pools, a family and a lap. It feels as you are actually at the resort with all the surrounding amenities. The pools are surrounded by lots of trees, which makes it secluded and relaxing.”

“Beautiful viewing area, central to both gorgeous sand arenas. Box stalls and portables are all nice. The grounds are easily navigable with areas just for horses. Enjoy visiting my horse trainer daughter showing there each year.”

“I use to live in Venice Gardens and have often rented the hall there. Lovely people and always have 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.”

“Incredible family-friendly stay — spacious 3BR suites + perfect Siesta Key location

We had an amazing stay at the Hyatt Residence in Siesta Key and can’t recommend it enough — especially for families. One of the biggest highlights is that the accommodations are true suites (not just a standard hotel room). Ours was a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom suite, and the space was a total game-changer. Everyone had their own room, everyone had their own bathroom, and we actually felt comfortable spreading out and relaxing. Traveling with kids is so much easier when you’re not cramped, and this place really nails that “vacation home” feel while still giving you a resort-level experience.
The suites are also beautifully finished and feel high-end. The kitchen setup is impressive with Wolf appliances, and everything felt clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed. After a day in the sun, the rain shower was one of those small luxuries that made the stay feel even more special.

Another huge win: walkability. We loved how easy it was to just step out and walk to everything — coffee in the morning, restaurants for lunch or dinner, and drinks in the evening. Not having to constantly load up the car or plan around driving made the whole trip feel way more relaxing (and way more fun).

And the beach… honestly, it’s the best beach I’ve ever been to. The sand and water are unreal, and it has that “this doesn’t feel real” kind of beauty.

Last but definitely not least, the staff was fantastic. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and made us feel genuinely welcome. It’s the kind of service that elevates the whole experience.

Overall, this resort hits the perfect balance — luxury feel, family-friendly setup, and an unbeatable location. Whether you’re coming with kids or as a couple, it’s a great choice. We’ll absolutely be back”

“TPC is a great golf facility...both courses are fun and the greens are fantastic. The Players course is an old school Florida course with bends and turns and the Stadium course is more modern. I have played both courses over 25 times each and have always had a great time. The greens are always in great shape. The new short game area has 4 greens to tune up your game inside 30 yards.”

“My family and I frequently visit Bowlero Gulfgate Sarasota , it's always a good time , excellent food and service and the General Manager is Awesome and a Problem Solver , Thank You Marty !”

“Sometimes you need a hotel in a hurry and last night was one of those nights. Our friends’ air conditioning went out and we needed a place fast. Being IHG Diamond Elite members the Holiday Inn Express was the obvious first call and they did not disappoint.

The lady who answered the phone that Sunday early afternoon, just before the end of her shift, was absolutely outstanding. Friendly, professional and had us sorted in minutes. We hung up, booked on the app and were on our way. We genuinely wish we had caught her name because she deserves recognition. If management is reading this it was early afternoon on Sunday May 31 and she was wrapping up her shift.

Check in was fine though the front desk rep was likely newer and didn’t recognize our Diamond Elite status until we mentioned the points at the end. Small thing but worth noting for training purposes. She was pleasant throughout.

The hotel itself was very clean and comfortable, exactly what you need in a pinch. Two maintenance items worth flagging for the team: the TV in our room needs replacing as the image quality was pretty rough, and the GFI outlet in the bathroom kept tripping and wouldn’t reset.

We mentioned both to the rep at checkout. He needed a moment to warm up to the feedback but once he grabbed a pen and wrote it down we felt heard. That’s all you can ask for.

Would we stay here again if passing through? Absolutely.

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