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IMG Academy Golf Club

IMG Academy Golf Club

Bradenton, FL
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    Tess Sent on 04/20/2024
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    Best wedding reception ever!

    Our wedding reception at IMG was perfect, and we owe it all to Sadie! She was so patient, accommodating, and fun to plan with. The staff was also fantastic - they were so thoughtful in making sure my husband and I had enough to eat & drink throughout our wedding night. They continued to check in on us throughout the night, and it truly felt like they were as excited for us as our guests were. We didn't get to set the decorations up ourselves the day before the wedding because they were still finishing some work in the banquet room, and I was a bit worried that the decorations wouldn't be placed well because I didn't get to see anything beforehand, but everything was placed above & beyond perfectly - honestly BETTER than I imagined, and I know we have Sadie to thank for that. She also was in the background the entire night, making sure everything went to plan and everyone was enjoying themselves. I really want to thank her for being such an incredible coordinator, throughout the planning process and on our wedding night, and the staff, for making our wedding night even more memorable. Also, it's unbelievable how reasonably priced this was. Thank you Sadie & IMG!

    IMG Academy Golf Club's reply:

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    Congratulations on your Wedding!
    Thank you so much for this 5* review, we at IMG Academy Golf Club appreciate you choosing us as your venue and are thrilled everything went according to plan. Sadie is amazing and we are very lucky to have her and all our team here at IMG.
    Thank you again, we wish you all the best.
    Debbie
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    Candace P. Sent on 08/15/2021
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    Awesome experience, great all around

    For starters, Claire and Reagen (the event managers) were incredible. Very kind, flexible, and professional. They were prompt, always willing to answer questions, and at times even lend a hand in the planning process. The building itself was great. Great view, good food, and a very reasonable price to top it all off. We were very pleased with our experience at IMG and we strongly recommend choosing them for your wedding venue.
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    Jillian B. Sent on 05/05/2021
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    Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

    Since my husband and I grew up in the area, we already had an idea of what this venue looked like as we both have driven by on several occasions when a wedding has taken place. Reagen was AMAZING. She was such a delight and very easy to work with. The food was delicious and the service was very professional. Planning a wedding from out of state is usually so terrifying for Reagen and Claire made it very easy and smooth. Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable evening!
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    Jessica E. Sent on 10/14/2020
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    Amazing Team & Wonderful Venue

    I would like to personally thanked Claire, Banquet Manager and her team at IMG Golf Club Academy for doing such a fantastic work and made it the most memorable for everyone attended my wedding. Everyone praised the venue as well as the food taste delicious that you usually would get only from restaurant. Claire was so helpful answering my questions promptly, including giving some recommendations. I highly recommend IMG Golf Club Academy for anyone who is looking for a wedding venue.
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    Misti G. Sent on 10/10/2019
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    Amazing and beautiful wedding venue!

    IMG golf club was the perfect venue for our wedding! We were involved in the planning and our day of planner/coordinator Julie took care of everything so we had so little to worry about! The food was great and service was great as well! Highly recommend!

    IMG Academy Golf Club's reply:

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your special day!! Wishing you both a happy and healthy time together.
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    Irina Sent on 12/19/2019
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    Amazing venue - highly recommend

    We held my daughter’s wedding at IMG in November. I cannot say enough great things about the venue, Julie (the Banquets/Wedding Manager), her staff, the food and the overall coordination. This was a destination wedding, and the fact that we were from out of town (my husband and I live in one state, daughter and fiancé live in another, etc.) made coordination leading up to the wedding particularly difficult for us. However, Julie went above and beyond to make things easier. She worked around our complicated schedules and patiently made numerous suggestions and adjustments to accommodate our needs. At the last minute, I asked Julie if we could hold the reception dinner at IMG. I asked on a whim, thinking that there is no way that we’d be able to pull it off, but here, too, Julie worked miracles. She created an outstanding buffet (Tilapia Vesuvio, Chicken Parmesan, Pasta with different sauces, etc.) and adjusted the menu repeatedly to meet our dietary and budget constraints. People raved about the food, and we could even see the sun set over the water during dinner. During the big day the ceremony was gorgeous, and the prep was very efficient – having a place to get ready for both the bride and groom was perfect, the transportation (golf carts) to/from the site was timely and efficient; the ceremony site was beautiful – with the bridge, the water and the tree – very romantic and intimate. The reception hall was also beautiful. We did our own decorating to save money (lots of white lights and candles), and it didn’t take long at all with the bridal party’s help. We ended up hiring a small local cleaning company for the cleanup because we figured that no one would feel like like cleaning up afterwards. That was the right decision. The dinner was excellent – I highly recommend the rib eye. My daughter’s only complaint is that the time flew too quickly – everyone had such a great time, they didn’t want the night to end. Although Julie was amazing throughout the entire planning process, she was outstanding the day of the event. Besides managing the entire event, she graciously dealt with a myriad of mishaps and emergencies like a last minute food substitution for a guest who had a food allergy, wedding party drama, wardrobe malfunctions, etc. Her calm demeanor under pressure and can-do attitude helped alleviate our stress and allowed all of us to focus on the happy moments of that day. We are so thrilled that we chose IMG . We considered several venues on Anna Maria Island, and felt that in the end we got much more through IMG! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this venue to others and hope that Julie stays for a long time – she’s a gem!
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    Ashley Sent on 11/04/2018
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    You want your wedding HERE

    I cannot say enough great things about Cindy and her team! Cindy was the reception coordinator for our wedding on 10/20/18. Cindy went above and beyond to make sure my now husband and I had our dream wedding. We had great communication throughout the whole process and she was always there to answer all of my questions. IMG community is absolutely stunning to begin with which made this the #1 choice of venue for us! Our guests were RAVING about how incredible all the food was from cocktail hour to our full plated dinner! Our guests also couldn't stop commenting on the beauty of the facility as well.
    I would 1000% recommend having your wedding here!!
    Love the Kellys
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    Genesys Sent on 11/25/2018
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    Recommend 110%

    Everything about IMG was ABSOLUTELY stunning!! Cindy was amazing and very helpful. The venue itself is gorgeous. The staff were super friendly and the food was DELICIOUS. I honestly couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding. Everyone was impressed and still talk about it. I recommend 110%
    I did so much research on venues and picked things I liked and didn't like and at IMG I just knew it was the perfect spot
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    Sarah Sent on 07/08/2018
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    From the moment I called IMG to the very end of the Wedding, Cindy Zagorski was exceptional. Cindy kept us informed and connected with us all the while going above and beyond our expectations. The wedding was everything we had ever hoped it could be. IMG is just as extravagant as any high-end establishment. I highly recommend IMG for any future Wedding whether destination or private function. I have many friends who have gotten married and or had a private event and all were completely satisfied with the outcome. Thank you to all the staff who worked tirelessly the entire event to make sure my guests were well taken care of. We had the best of best including vendors.

    Some of the friends I would like to recognize are Fitz-Edward Otis III, John Joseph Revisky, Caide Cooley, Victoria Bloom, Melissa Grady and her husband, Affairs in the Air, Amanda Powell, Cakes by Ron, and Cindy Zagorski, and Tony Cordero, Olivia Cooley, & Olivia makeup artist Rachel Apple. From the amazing flowers inside and out to the photo booth that included the beautiful fun book of photo booth photos, Sensational photographer and super cool photographer helper, the gorgeous cake, the details of drapes and loved the rings in the middle of the dance floor, the amazing planner who created a beautiful seating Chart including my love for music among so much more and her husband, to the officiant who married us, makeup artist both Olivia’s and Alayna my daughter doing her sisters hair to my younger sister spending hours on hair for the perfect look on all my girls and me, it was the perfect day with the perfect group of family and friends who in some ways known long enough to be considered as close as Family to the new friends that feel like we have known each other longer because of how easy it was to relate. I can not thank you all enough for pouring so much heart into our day by creating the most special moments..... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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    Michael Sent on 06/18/2018
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    My (Now)Wife and I had visited several locations to choose the perfect setting for our Wedding Reception before we made our decision. After we were welcomed and met with Cindy, in addition to viewing the venue at IMG Golf and Country Club, no other venue compared or even came close. If you are looking for an elegant, stunning, affordable setting to host any event, IMG is the place hands down. The scenery is absolutely stunning and the windows surrounding the entire venue provide a perfect view of the Sarasota Bay (Especially the sunset in the evening). Cindy and her Staff were more than accommodating and helped so much throughout the entire process that we honestly could not have asked for anything better. I would also like to say a huge thank you to Mark, who offered to escort us around the golf course with our photographer to take the most perfect pictures. I am a very tough critic when it comes to things so please know that this review is genuine and I stand firmly behind it. I am a perfectionist and as it was the most important day of our lives, everything had to be perfect and nothing less. There was not one single thing during the entire process that was anything less than what we expected, if anything they greatly exceeded our expectations. We can’t thank everyone at IMG enough for being so kind and helpful throughout such an important milestone. We will surely be back when we host other events.
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    Sylvia Sent on 03/13/2018
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    Our daughters wedding at the IMG was absolutely amazing. The outdoor ceremony venue is so natural and beautiful with all the little romantic fairy tail nuances like walking across the bridge to the aisle and under a beautiful tree. The ride to the ceremony on a golf cart is exciting and unique. The reception venue has a view that is priceless and the event manager Cindy is very attentive to your details and exhibits excitement about the event with profession and emotional investment! The cost for the venue is so reasonable considering what is available in the area with that kind of view and service. I would absolutely consider this venue in a search for a venue in the Sarasota area.
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    Meghan Sent on 12/20/2018
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    The greatest venue ever!

    We had our wedding here last March. And it was amazing! Cindy (the event planner) makes you feel so comfortable and she is so bubbly. She makes the process feel so easy. We thought being a golf course it would be beyond our limit but, still checked it out. And it was actually very reasonably priced. From the food to the atmosphere, it was just awesome! It is a gorgeous place! I would recommend it to everyone. Especially people on a budget but still wanting a fancy type place.
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    Christine Sent on 01/22/2018
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    Beautiful setting and wonderful staff. Cindy Zagorski was always available and always answered my 1000 questions fully. Food is included at this venue and our guests are still complimenting the amazing BBQ buffet we had at our wedding. The venue is flexible and gives you a lot of leeway with decorating and other event matters which seems to be very hard to find with other venues. Our wedding was a huge success thanks to IMG!
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    Dana Sent on 11/27/2017
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    Cindy was absolutely amazing and helped us with everything. We couldn’t of picked a better venue.
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    Ken Sent on 12/06/2017
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    Excellent venue would highly recommend. It all starts with Cindy the coordinator she is so professional and easy to work with . Our daughter had her wedding at IMG on 11/12/17 . The food was excellent and guests were raving about both the food and venue. Highly recommend
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    Diane Sent on 11/08/2017
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    Cindy Zagorski was wonderful. Always was prompt in sending me emails and returning phone calls. She was very helpful in staying late friday night to set up so my husband could spend the morning of the wedding with family. The food was excellent
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    Stephany Sent on 11/08/2017
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    We just had our wedding at IMG. they were AMAZING to work with! Cindy was so great and easy to work with. She responded quickly, listened to all of my requests and did everything in her power to make sure our wedding was a beautiful & fun event. I highly recommend everyone to have their wedding or event at IMG. The guests LOVED the food!!
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    Rachel Sent on 06/13/2017
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    We had our wedding here Sunday May 7th, 2017 and it was absolutely perfect thanks to Cindy from IMG. We had our ceremony on the golf course, which set the perfect background. We had Steak and Chicken served for our guests along with buttery mash and asparagus, our guests are still raving about the food. From the time I booked our wedding day, Cindy was there for every question, even if I had asked her before with such patience and kindness. This place is really an unbelievable find whats included for the price and the quality is incomparable. We would recommend IMG Golf Club to any of our family and friends for events.
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    Kim Sent on 05/24/2017
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    We looked at almost every wedding venue in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice before we decided on IMG Academy Golf Club. If you are looking for a venue that will be flexible and do everything they can to accomodate special requests and your needs, this is the right venue for you. We were so impressed with the level of professionalism and responsiveness throughout the wedding planning process. Also, the view from the venue is absolutely beautiful and one of the best indoor venues we looked at in the Sarasota-Bradenton area.
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    Beth Sent on 05/05/2017
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    The IMG Academy Golf Club was absolutely wonderful for our daughter's wedding reception. It is just beautiful inside and the back of the room is all windows overlooking Sarasota Bay-breathtaking! Cindy, the event planner, was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and responsive. The bride and groom were able to customize their buffet choices with the chef and the food was delicious and elegantly displayed. Cindy was a joy to work with. This venue is an excellent value and I highly recommend it.
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    Megan Sent on 09/18/2017
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    Had our ceremony and reception at IMG on April 8, 2017 and can not say enough positive things about Cindy and the staff at IMG! They are beyond incredible and it was an absolute pleasure to have such dedicated staff to help us out with our wedding day. For anyone looking for a venue I highly recommend this venue, you will not be disappointed at any point of your planning process.
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    Krysta Sent on 03/21/2017
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    Cindy was amazing . She did her job and went above and beyond! She checked in on us , kept us in the loop . The food was amazing ! Such variety or choices available and the view was amazing ! Thanks so much ch IMG for the perfect day
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    Erika Sent on 03/05/2017
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    Had an amazing wedding at IMG! Cindy the banquet coordinator was easy to communicate with and very responsive. The venue was beautiful, lots of great spots for pictures. We did our ceremony indoors and the room had an excellent view of Sarasota Bay. The food was great, and the prices were the most competitive I found in the entire Tampa Bay area. We had no complaints about bar service, we bought a keg and wine by the glass, which again was very reasonably priced. I cannot stress enough how easy and carefree it was to have our whole day at IMG, from bridal room, to pictures, to ceremony, and then reception. I would highly recommend them!
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    Patricia Sent on 02/28/2017
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    We got married in February 2017. IMG Golf Club is a beautiful venue- the reception room we used was overlooking the ocean. However, you can find a ton of beautiful venues in Sarasota. What sets IMG apart are it's people and service. Cindy, the wedding co-ordinator/consultant at IMG, is FANTASTIC. She is a total sweetheart who was so accommodating and responsive. I cannot say enough nice things about Cindy. We do not live in Sarasota so it was difficult to make appointments with vendors. Cindy really worked with us and we appreciated it so much! Also, she helped out during our wedding day and helped us have the best day of our lives. Everything ran smoothly and I cannot thank Cindy and IMG enough!
    Additionally, the food was fantastic. We did the filet and shrimp for dinner and everyone was raving about how good the food was. I had several people tell me that the appetizers were delicious as well (we ordered bruschetta, chicken skewers and stuffed mushrooms). I am beyond happy with our venue choice and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a gorgeous venue with great service.
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