This beautiful estate is conveniently located between Bradenton and Sarasota overlooking Sarasota Bay and is located near the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.

The Bayside Lawn can host upwards of 800 people for a banquet. Large parties need additional advanced planning. The pavilion on the lawn seats 80+ people for a ceremony and 50-60 for a seated dinner.

We provide 20-60″ round tables, 12-8′ tables, and 4-6′ tables at no cost. Your caterer is responsible for set up and tear down if used.

Our venue offers our clients the opportunity to choose from six caterers. The caterers have been selected through an extensive evaluation process to provide our customers with quality catering options. Self-catering or requesting caterers that are not on our approved list is prohibited. The Powel Crosley Estate does collect at 12% – 20% commission fee from the caterers to offset our expenses related to food and beverage services. The caterers have the option of absorbing the fee within their per person cost to the customer or adding it as a separate line item on a customer’s invoice.

Yes. We have a small elevator that goes to all floors as well as several ramps for scooters, wheelchairs, etc. We highly recommend guests with mobility issues always use the lifts and not the stairs.

The Powel Crosley Estate does not provide wedding planners and does not maintain a preferred list of vendors.

Basic power is available for bands, string quartets, DJ’s, etc. However, you will need to communicate specific power needs with your facility representative. You must also follow specific decibel guidelines per county ordinances. All amplified music should be moved indoors at 11pm.

Site visits are by appointment only. Please visit our Site Visit Calendar and book your appointment today.