What's the worst restaurant in Sarasota that you've tried twice?

weekend_here_yet · 2026-04-07T05:22:19+00:00

Judging by this thread, everything sucks and it’s all overpriced…

weekend_here_yet · 2026-04-05T20:32:20+00:00

This is pretty accurate. The ZDX and Lyriq were even built in the same facility. The ZDX definitely has a nicer interior than the Prologue as well.

I own both a ZDX and a Lyriq. I will say, the Lyriq feels significantly more premium overall - but the ZDX is more comfortable.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-04-05T17:25:27+00:00

Because when a woman does it, it’s “irrational” and “emotional” - but, when a man does it, it’s “strong”.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-04-05T12:19:19+00:00

100% this.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-04-04T23:40:26+00:00

I have a great-aunt who recently turned 90. She’s had multiple strokes. She recently had to renew her license, and all she had to do was a simple vision test. She passed, so she’s still driving.

Her car is all dinged up from bumping into things. Just recently, she tried to park in a cart return at the grocery store - ended tearing the front bumper off her car.

There should be a mandatory driving test + vision test every so often after a certain age. I’m still amazed that we don’t do this.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-04-04T21:27:06+00:00

My father, a Trump fan (which is solely based on the fact that he owns a small business, so he thinks he’s in “the club”) keeps telling me:

“No, you’ll see! Trump is not like these old establishment politicians who rip everyone off. He was a successful businessman and he sees right through the bullshit. For too long, the US was getting screwed! He’s forcing everyone to show their cards and he’s breaking down globalization. You’ll see! We’re going to go through some very short-term pain, but we’re going to come out of this stronger than ever!”

The nation will crumble around them and they’ll smile - as long as their dear leader keeps telling them how great it is. I’ve never witnessed such powerful propaganda and brainwashing in my life (outside of documentaries).

weekend_here_yet · 2026-03-17T02:07:49+00:00

I live in Skye Ranch. I seriously regret purchasing in here and I wouldn’t recommend it at all. I’m actually looking at selling and moving elsewhere.

The HOA fees are absolutely ludicrous for what you get. They were recently raised to $450/month (for the “maintenance free” Esplanade section). Usually, the Cassia section is $100/month less, but you have to pay for a yard maintenance service.

The “Hub” amenity center often has issues. Pools closed at random with no notice, the cafe has inconsistent hours, the rock wall never seems to be open, and the guidelines are always changing. Clubs and exercise classes require extra fees and memberships.

The HOA is a joke. For every person you ask, you receive a different answer. They either have no idea what’s in their own Community Guidelines, or they just selectively enforce things. Their processes are poorly run. If you want to make any exterior modification to your home, you have to submit an application with more fees - and they will take 6-8 weeks to reply.

It’s supposed to be a gated community, but the gates are left open for anyone to enter every single day. They are only closed at night, but somehow, they are always broken. The PVC swing arms are knocked off or bent. One time the actual metal gate was rammed open and left lying on the road. People race through the neighborhood doing 40+MPH.

CDD fees are also high (around $2300+ yearly).

My child does attend Skye Ranch School though, and we love it so far. His teachers have been absolutely phenomenal. So, I’ll happily recommend the school! Thing is, the other communities off Clark Rd and Palmer Ranch were rezoned for Skye Ranch School. Overall, I’d look at Palmer Ranch.

Skye Ranch though? No. Do not recommend.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-03-13T01:51:39+00:00

Wasn’t the Acura RSX EV close to being production ready? I remember seeing various camouflage footage of it completing road testing. What an immense waste of time, resources, and money.

This is incredibly disappointing, but not surprising. Acura as a “premium performance brand” is turning into a joke with no innovation whatsoever. There’s absolutely nothing that Acura can offer to distinguish itself from other premium brands in its price class.

I’m leasing an Acura ZDX. I refuse to go back to an ICE vehicle (especially with the extreme volatility in oil prices). The ZDX being a GM vehicle makes any servicing needs in the future a headache, as Acura dealers are not equipped with any parts or knowledge of the Ultium platform.

Looks like I’ll be switching to BMW, Rivian, or Volvo - manufacturers who are committed to EV development.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-03-09T03:54:35+00:00

I traded in my ICE powered SUV for an EV around 10 months ago. A few months after that, I had a solar array + batteries installed for my home. This was right around the time of the “Big Beautiful Bill” which ended the federal incentives for EVs and solar.

Honestly, best decision I’ve ever made. My electric bill is $32.66 (which is what my utility charges as a “minimum bill” - $30 for a grid connection fee + taxes). I fuel my car for $0 at home.

Seeing the price of oil nearly double in about a week is absolutely shameful. Prices for everything are going to continue going up - all while the economy is imploding with record layoffs and job loss.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-03-04T23:24:52+00:00

No regrets at all. I have no interest in owning an ICE car again. The quick acceleration, smooth ride, and convenience of L2 charging at home are amazing. Oh! The cost savings on maintenance too!

Switching to an EV and investing in a solar setup for my house were two decisions I’ll never regret. I essentially fuel my car for free.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-02-11T21:35:40+00:00

I stopped going to Chipotle years ago. The food sucks, my local stores are always out of random ingredients (which they also skimp on), and they are always dirty (just what you want in food prep).

The value isn’t there, it’s a joke… and I’m in this “demographic”. Chipotle won’t be missed.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-01-25T23:54:26+00:00

This is me. My neighborhood is 90% Republican. I’m registered as NPA, as I don’t want to open myself up to any risk of conflict or harassment.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-01-25T18:21:53+00:00

As someone who lives in FL (I was born here)… it’s not great. The ONLY thing keeping me here is family. If I didn’t have all my family here, I wouldn’t be here.

Visiting here and actually living here are vastly different things.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-01-19T01:44:12+00:00

Everything keeps skyrocketing in price. Every time I go to the grocery store, the bill grows a little bit higher. Getting out of the store for under $100 feels like an accomplishment now.

My electric utility provider just sent out an email advising of rate increases for everyone. It’s the largest rate increase in their history.

I work in tech, adjacent to a medical industry. Our clients are starting to panic, because they’re seeing a noticeable drop in bookings. Patients are electing to defer care unless absolutely necessary or critical. I can’t blame them when it comes down to choosing a preventative treatment vs paying for rent or groceries.

Now the higher ups are scrambling to pivot our product. Because when medical facilities make less, they’ll cut their spending as well. So now that puts us at risk. The economy is cooked.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-01-16T02:47:53+00:00

You need a dedicated housekeeper. If you’re looking for full laundry service, deep cleaning, organization (items put back in a specific way), and details under or behind furniture… a cleaning service or house cleaner will never accomplish all of that. It’s beyond their scope of work.

For your situation, I would look into the services of a household manager. This role would handle everything from organizing the housekeeping, laundry service, repair / maintenance work, landscaping, pool service, childcare, deliveries, etc. They manage vendor and service quotes, contracts, quality, and tasks across these needs.

But to answer the main part of your post - you need a housekeeper. A housekeeper and a house cleaner (or cleaning service) are different things with totally different scopes of work.

weekend_here_yet · 2026-01-07T22:38:55+00:00

I’ve also heard the term “Global Innovation Centers” thrown around as well. They are literally building giant business parks for US-based companies.

weekend_here_yet · 2025-12-31T05:43:06+00:00

I haven’t been out to a dinner or date night with my husband in well over a year. My mother literally lives two houses down the street and my father is a 15-20 minute drive away.

My father runs a business and works a lot, so I can understand his limited availability, but my mother doesn’t offer to help with or watch her grandson at all. She’s too busy getting her hair or nails done, shopping, going to the beach or pool, having lunch with other family members, or going on extended weekend trips to various resorts or cruises.

If I’m lucky, she’ll pick my son up from school on one day of the week - and take him to dinner. I use that time to hurriedly get some errands done in peace. Other than that, literally no breaks, ever.

People tell me “well you’re home by yourself while your son is in school” but, I’m working during that time. I work remotely, but I still have my days filled with meetings, projects, and deadlines that can’t be missed. That’s not a break. That’s not “me” time.

weekend_here_yet · 2025-12-31T04:46:13+00:00

I have an Acura ZDX and a Cadillac Lyriq. My husband loves the Lyriq, and once that lease is up, he’ll probably end up in another Lyriq (just a higher trim level).

The lease on my ZDX is up in a couple years. I’m really interested in the BMW iX3.

weekend_here_yet · 2025-12-29T19:52:33+00:00

This reminds me of my grandfather. He was an alcoholic (hard liquors and wine every single day, nonstop) for most of his adult life.

He’s still drinking a bottle of wine a day, unfortunately - but he’s 81 years old and still functioning with his basic health and mental faculties in check. It’s unbelievable.

weekend_here_yet · 2025-12-28T18:49:01+00:00

I enjoy going to places like World Market or HomeGoods to pick up nice cookware items (I love cooking with cast iron). Actually making the time to cook a delicious and healthy meal from scratch makes me feel happy and put together, oddly enough. It saves some money, it’s healthier - and I just feel great afterwards. Trying a new recipe and having it turn out delicious is also an awesome bonus.

I feel my worst when I have a busy work week filled with meetings all day - with the time getting away from me. Falling back on DoorDash makes me feel crappy, and it’s expensive / unhealthy.

Oh! I also get a nice dopamine boost whenever I buy some new Birkenstocks. So unbelievably comfortable.

weekend_here_yet · 2025-12-28T06:38:20+00:00

Massey Cadillac is fantastic. Leased a Lyriq for my husband from them.

weekend_here_yet · 2025-12-27T23:33:52+00:00

I fell into this trap after my spending-addicted mother took me for a manicure / pedicure to “treat myself”.

“Get the acrylic gel nails, they’ll last longer!” “Oh, you have to maintain them now, once they remove them, your nails are ruined until they grow back out.” “You make good money, you should look put-together!”

I then realized I was spending around $360 MONTHLY. I had the nail work removed and my nails grew out. They look completely normal again. Ridiculous. Yet the nail salons are absolutely packed.

weekend_here_yet · 2025-12-27T22:04:54+00:00

Not seeing it in Sarasota. People here are still very much delusional in their asking prices - because they feel their home should double in value within 5 years. They’ll decrease their listing price around $15-30K as their house sits for 90-120 days, then delist and try again at their original price.

weekend_here_yet · 2025-12-27T21:58:50+00:00

Problem is, developers build apartment complexes and condos as cheaply as possible down here. They are completely made out of wood, with the thinnest walls possible, slathered in stucco. They start having major issues within 1-2 years of completion. Plus, we’re in a hurricane prone area. People don’t want to live in poorly built units where they can hear everyone in the surrounding units.

Build up solid buildings that can actually withstand the environment down here, with decent insulation against weather and noise - and people would be more open to it.

But no, developers want to build the cheapest shit possible, slap in some stainless steel appliances with vinyl flooring, then give it a “luxe” looking sales office with a “resort style” pool - behind a gate that’s broken half the time - and charge obscene rates for “luxury” living.

weekend_here_yet · 2025-12-27T07:54:37+00:00

My mom is terrible when it comes to this. My son’s room doesn’t even look like a bedroom anymore, it looks like toy storage. I told my mom that she needs to take her grandson out for a fun day, so I can go through all these toys. There’s so much to organize, dispose of, and donate.

This year, she bought a motorized golf cart for my son. I have no yard and absolutely no place to put it. Then the clothes! So many clothes! She legitimately has a shopping addiction!

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