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 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

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

I enjoy the easy access and availability. Great environment. I don’t use the programs but they seem to have tremendous appeal.

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

Love water aerobics with Tasha on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday…and Melissa on Friday… Several of women & me won’t go to Eliana’s class on Monday & Wednesday—- she is Not a water aerobics instructor at all - not friendly & class is just awful. Most of us would attend classes every day if there was a competent instructor….
I find the staff friendly & helpful—especially Tanya at front desk.
I wish there was some free instruction on using the new machines.

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

Haven’t done any of those as yet

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

Racquetteball

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

The instructors are very good. Pleasant.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Alfred Deluca Englewood YMCA- Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

All your equipment. Weight machines. Your workers are very nice. The steam and sauna. Clean locker room

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

I like the classes we provide and the social environment. We are like a family, one handhold the other, and the administration at the facility is very kind and thoughtful and always there when you need and come up with an answer for us.

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

I primarily use the free weights, machines, and treadmills. I am there just about every weekday morning. Ive been a customer for 20+ years. Im not involved with any programs

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

Great instructors, wonderful building and great friends

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

Just water classes. Wish you would not cancel them due to weather etc. Membership well organized with payments and accommodation for snowbirds.


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