Member Testimonials
The best free weight and all around gym in the area! Great people and environment for getting in shape or pushing it to the limit!
I mostly come for work outs.. your staf has been good Darby and val are very helpful. Lucy is such a great addition to the Y.
Great selection of classes
Childcare availability.
Classes are fun!
I've only been there a few times so far and I haven't had the time to explore much yet, but the staff members have been very helpful with me
There is a good variety of classes. Also the employees are very cordial.
The Les Mills classes
Variety of activities
It has all programs and activities that I looked for!
I only use the gym, no other activities
Plenty of choices
Love group fitness classes. Please add more!
So many class to choose from in the AM
Wish you had spinning and body pump offered around 5:00 PM arter people get off work.
Staff and members are always so welcoming to new members. This club has such a happy vibe! Please keep celebrating your instructors…they are why I prefer the Y over any other club in PG!
So many diverse activities to choose from; something for everyone!
The variety.
The YMCA of Southwest Florida downtown Sarasota branch provides activities and programs for numerous ages and abilities. It is truly a community resource.
Under the new leadership, a tremendous amount of resources has been provided for upgrading equipment, for performing maintenance, and for hiring new management and staff. I am very happy to be a member at this facility.
Many programs for seniors
Pool open lots of hours
Hours of operation
Friendly environment…. training specialists if you need someone… all around great exercising equipment…clean environment… helpful staff… all around great members… great available hours of operations… lots of options for your exercising needs….a number of programs provided to their members covering a host of topics…
The Y I go to is clean and has all the equipment I need to train. It also has classes if I chose to attend. The location is also good.
Geared to keeping me fit!
I go on the machines the programs are good to!
Lots of options
I love the Spin Bike classes my Y in Punta Gorda offers! They are always full & the instructors -Wendy, Mike & Heather—are top notch. It is a pleasure to see so many active older adults at this YMCA branch. I feel welcome & people are so friendly.
Like Zumba and Elaine’s classes
Very happy with the group exercise options and the pool

The Y staff r most welcoming. We have acquired great friendships with Lucy, Val n Darby. Plus the Y members have become great friends. Most everyone talks to us. I enjoy my work out. They have great benefits for my body n immune system. We appreciate having the Y in our community.