Twelve of us stayed at Palm Manor for a family occasion Oct 2009. We were repeatedly woken up by banging doors, car engines running for 20mins at 6am, horns and car headlights being beamed into our bedroom window every morning. Nothing was ever done and the site had no one to report to out of hours. Other people we met from the site told us they to had experienced problems. We took our family out for our special occasion and felt that when we did try and relax the yobs were either shouting across the car park to those in the pool or were drinking alcohol by the pool while underage. At this time of day the office staff were present but nothing was said. This is usually a calm and relaxing trip but this was nowhere near that.

We have been staying at Palm Manor at least once a year for over 10 years but our stay in July this year may be our last. Although some of the beds could do with replacing and Internet Access is slow, Palm Manor is excellent value for money. It is close to good shopping and excellent quiet beaches. However, this year a crowd of yobs in 1 condo ruined what is usually a pleasant and relaxing stay. They were throwing fireworks across the car park and in their lanai, shouting and using bad language and playing loud music into the night. On the night before the 4th of July half of the youths of Englewood appeared to descend on this condo for a party, they were swarming all over the car park and wandering around the complex leaving beer bottles everywhere. They quickly dispersed when the police turned up. It would help if there was someone available on the property at all times instead of just weekdays 9-4. It I could be certain that this problem had been resolved I would love to go back to Palm Manor.

Be warned. We have just returned from a 2 week stay. During this time the site was monopolised by a group of youths who played loud music and shouted across the premises and car park, there was noise from 6am until midnight. The site was littered with rubbish and the garbage area was overrun. There was no manager on site after 4pm or at weekends and complaints fell on deaf ears. We overheard one man making a complaint in the office who was told " call the police if you are not happy" Not what you expect when you are booking a family holiday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This place was excellent!
It was nice and quiet and close to everything you need. Many plazas and restaurants are located within walking distance. The beaches of the area are very nice! I highly recommend Manasota beach. It's about a 10 minute drive but you don't need to pay for parking. And there is a Lifeguard on duty which is always nice if you have young kids or like that idea of security. I loved the relaxing atmosphere and the residents of the resort are very kind and welcoming. Get out and play some shuffleboard and horseshoes with them, it's quite the riot!
Overall my family's holiday spent here was very nice, no complaints. I highly suggest it to others.