We had our ceremony and reception here and it was absolutely fantastic. It books up quickly but it's definitely worth it. Maribeth from the Bradenton Convention Center was our event manager and was awesome. She was extremely responsive and helpful.

The Powel Crosley Estate and staff were wonderful. The building is absolutely breathtaking and there was so much room for me and my bridesmaids to get ready in the bridal suite. My mother was allowed to bring in snacks and drinks for us and the men upstairs in the grooms room. The drinks from the bar were wonderful and they made sure we knew exactly when we about to reach our limit on the open bar. We were also allowed to have our dog Robin in the ceremony which was amazing. There is no ugly place at this venue! The pictures will be amazing.

Beautiful Venue!!! Wonderful view and you feel like a queen!

Amazing venue! You will not be disappointed. A friend of mine had attended 5 weddings before coming to mine and said that my wedding win for best venue by far!

STUNNING! The Powel Crosley Estate has to be one of the most beautiful old homes in Florida. It is picturesque and is the most amazing place to hold a wedding. I would have wanted to have mine any other place!

I stumbled across this venue on Pintrest and immediately fell in love! Once we visited the venue we knew it was everything we wanted, and when we learned it was built during the prohibition era we decided right then it was going to be a 1920s themed wedding. The location perfectly allows itself for a destination wedding as not only is the airport across the street, but there are two other airports within an hour drive of the Crosley. It's also a perfect spot to watch the breathtaking sunset over the water. The venue will manage all of the alcohol, and provides tables that you can use in lieu of renting. The only downside to this historic site is that there are a number of things you aren't allowed to do like placing rose petals (fake and real) on the ground, or having any kind of sparklers or sky lanterns, and no confetti just to name a few. My contact on the day-of was Juan and he was great making sure we had what we needed and keeping me informed on the running bar tab. The room I go... Read moret ready in was spacious and gorgeously equipped with a couple vanities, a vintage couch and stunning chandelier. The venue itself is so beautiful that the decorations needed are minimal. There are also numerous picture-worthy spots at the venue such as the bamboo shoots, the big tree, the Ship Room, by the water, etc. All of my guests were in awe of how gorgeous the venue was. In fact, many of them keep asking me about the venue so that they can suggest it to their engaged friends. All in all, the Crosley Estate will leave you and your guests with an unforgettable experience!

We just had our wedding reception at the Powel Crosley on April 26th, 2014. It is an absolutely stunning estate and the perfect site for a wedding and reception. Marybeth Liberty was wonderful to work with and made the planning process absolutely stress free. We had our cocktail hour inside the estate and our reception outside on the lawn with dancing outside. We used milan catering (Alexis Alexander) for design and event planning and were able to have lights strung above the lawn with a beautiful chandelier over the dance floor. It was a magical night, especially during sunset. I am so happy we chose this as our reception site. The crosley made our wedding an absolute fairy tale.

Gorgeous venue for a ceremony + reception. Traces from a bygone era are apparent throughout, with touches of wood and a Captain's room perfect for bridal shots. The estate has a sprawling lawn that overlooks Sarasota Bay. Groom's room is on complete opposite side of building from the bride's, so no chance of accidentally seeing one another. Indoor or outdoor possibilities. Couldn't have picked a better location to celebrate my nuptials.

This venue is absolutely gorgeous! Make sure to check your weather reports, because I ended up paying extra for the lawn and it rained the entire day of my wedding. They stick you with liquor and bartender fees, which sucks. And you are limited to a list of specific caterers, which also stinks, however I do recommend Madfish Grill!

The Powel Crosley Estate is such an amazing venue. We couldn't be happier with our choice to get married there. The bridal suit is AMAZING & my husband love the guys area upstairs. The Crosley offers the best of both worlds with a beautiful oceanfront view, an outdoor pavilion and a spacious area inside. This venue came to life while the sun set over the water. Gorgeous inside & out, not many decorations needed due to the beauty of the building itself. I would definitely recommend this venue for a wedding! The staff/manager over our event, Juan, was great! Very helpful & informative.

The estate was a beautiful venue for my granddaughters wedding! There are some restrictions as to what venders you can use but everything worked out just fine. A wonderful day was had by all!

Who could not love the look and feel of the Powel Crosley! The service was great on the day of my wedding and leading up to it. I didn't have too many concerns or questions, but when I did I sent off an email and got a response within 48 hours

The Powel Crosley Estate is truly the most gorgeous venue! It is straight out of a fairytale. My wedding was everything I had ever dreamed thanks to the gorgeous location and venue! The value was also incredible! The only reason I did not give them a 5 out of 5 rating was because it was hard to get in touch with them, and they made some last minute changes without previously warning us. But everything turned out well and I had the most amazing wedding!

The Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota Florida is a dream wedding venue. The 2 1/2 story Mediterranean Revival Style House set on the beautiful Sarasota Bay was built in 1929. The historic house is complete with beautifully detailed elements throughout and several picturesque rooms, doorways and windows. The grounds and natural entertaining areas are ideal for a unique and memorable wedding venue. The Powel Crosley Estate is simply gorgeous. Vendors such as Affairs in the Air help to display decorative lighting that perfectly compliments the property for an evening affair and local florist help to design pieces that perfectly compliment the Mediterranean style. As the property is currently managed by Manattee County, the affiliates on staff at the Estate could compliment the overall experience even more by enhancing their responsiveness and level of professionalism.