YMCA of Southwest Florida
5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Bradenton
FL 34211
United States

Member Testimonials

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by D.C. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Varied and multiple times of day so that I can participate around other schedules.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by I.T. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Great schedule of classes. Fabulous instructors

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by T.V. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I like how I always see the staff working to make things better and making sure the things that are working Stay working! I love this steam room, the main reason I got the membership, nobody else around offer this this and it's very important to me and it helps my body a lot.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.W. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Lots of variety

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by D.F. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I am new to the YMCA. I primarily switched because of your pool. I’m 84 years old and have not participated in some of your other activities.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by N.J. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Have programs and activities that I can participate in

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by T.J. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Available to differing abilities and many options.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by E.P. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Group classes and pickleball

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.H. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The cardio and weight workouts for seniors.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.C. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

You have lots of great things going on

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.H. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The helpers

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by K.H. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The variety of classes scheduled.
Very capable instructors.
Patient, caring and professional employees.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.A. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Variety and availability

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.H. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

N/A

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.D. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Just started balance program with Ed. He is very helpful.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by M.M. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Great community! Good staff and facilities. It is getting cleaned again and I’m hopeful that there can be repairs to overworked and under serviced equipment like the bikes and virtual studio

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.A. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Great staff and teachers

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.M. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

New weight equipment fabulous
Pam deserves a raise

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by J.F. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I'm currently not enrolled in programs or activities! Love the steam room and sauna after a workout. The very high amount of chlorine keeps me out of the pool!

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by C.N. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Classes, yoga, Primetime,

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.M. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I like that you have many choices for exercise equipment, activities, a pool, and there’s generally plenty of room even in season

While the facility is dated… It’s generally clean

I will say that the pool never seems to be vacuumed and I can count the number of Band-Aids on the pool bottom filter and know that they’ve been there for three or four days.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by P.P.H. Franz Ross YMCA- Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I like the Aqua Core class, it’s a great way to limber up after my walk and before my day starts. Marie who teaches Aqua for Arthritis is my favorite instructor so far. She explains the exercises and also uses the deck to demonstrate to help her class understand the exercise. Marie also checks on each student to make sure they are doing the exercise correctly. The staff is very professional and friendly at the desk. They answer questions and greet me every time I check in. Yes, I already recommend Franz Ross to my friends and will continue to do so.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by D.H. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The variety for all ages

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by K.S. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I love that you have programs for older adults. Especially like the water classes which are easier on our bodies. Would like the big pool to be a little warmer.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by S.R. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Up to date. Very well run!

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by P.L. Franz Ross YMCA- Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Good variety, friendly staff, clean

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by H.L. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Pickleball is a wonderful social activity, and having Bob as an PB instructor is very helpful and fun. He continues to watch players progress and provides great advice. I also love the spinning classes, although I wish there were more spinning classes in the evening. The steam room and sauna are a definite bonus. I haven’t tried the pools yet but I will. I also enjoy sitting out on a lounge chair for a short period to enjoy the sun. I was a trainer in my 20’s and have always had a gym membership, that said, this gym is by far my most favorite gym.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by D.D. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The social aspect, the quality of the staff, trainers, the facility

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.G. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

There's so much to choose from. It's great.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by William Boden Lakewood Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Body Attack Mondays
Body Attack Wednesdays
Body Attack Sundays


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