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RP FUNDING CENTER
701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33815, United States
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ja
Review №1

Been to the RP Funding Center multiple times for events but this was our first time at the Repticon show. We will definitely be returning next year! My daughter enjoyed it and we always enjoy the awesome food (Who’s BBQ) when we are here. The food staff and other employees are always very friendly and professional. Thank you for another great event.

Li
Review №2

Saw a fabulous Christmas show. Good seats plenty of refreshments available. Has a banquet room where we had a decent buffet meal before the show. We when there through a travel agency. We really enjoyed all the different themed Christmas Trees. Beautiful.

Am
Review №3

Been here for quite a few events and have never had an issue at all, really nice place. Fair warning on a couple things though. The food is outrageously priced. There are no smoking areas and no reentry anymore, so once youre inside youre inside. You cant step out to smoke or anything.

Ma
Review №4

Always a pleasure to attend the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo!! Love this venue.

Wi
Review №5

Need more access to ATMs. Other than that a great place for a venue

Ju
Review №6

RP funding is a fraud company. They rip us Off for $2600. Please don’t do any business with this company, their un professional stuff who doesn’t do any due diligence on their work. We were suppose to close a townhouse while RP funding being our buyer agent (listed.com), they keep looping us & postponing the closing as we don’t have any life. There is no prompt communication as far closing document verification in details. We have submitted all the paperwork month before closing & they decide not to do any due diligence till the closing day. Our home inspection cost, appraisals cost & offer contract cost overall total $2600 was wasted for RP funding. Live & learn. Never again. RP funding SUCKS!

je
Review №7

Specially events all year long from sports,graduations and plays. There is something for everyone

Ed
Review №8

Went to the craft fair and it cost $6 each, the stuff was nice but no deals to be found

an
Review №9

Small show, but I had a great time.

An
Review №10

Limited door entrance to Craft Show, but so nice to have Buckler back!

Ve
Review №11

Attended the Sewing Expo. Had a great time

Ma
Review №12

Nice place to sell and buy stuff when shows come.

Da
Review №13

Quilt show it was small do to covid.

Lo
Review №14

OMG!! My family and I saw Beautiful - Carole King story. Great , Excellent, Breathtaking, Best Show! We had a fantastic time and I don’t think there was a bad seat in the center. Parking-no problem. Staff- . Really reasonable prices too!! You won’t be disappointed!!!

La
Review №15

Safety protocols were followed and good seating.

Ch
Review №16

Loved Working with These 2 great guys and the Entire SUWANNEE Officials Association

St
Review №17

Didnt go there went to vw show in parking lot across the street

Vi
Review №18

Amazing place to visit and or play.

Vi
Review №19

Saw comedian Gabriel Iglesias there. The place was nice on the outside but bathrooms were absolutely disgusting and the seating... lets just say it wasnt fluffy friendly.

De
Review №20

Consigner for JBF event there

Ja
Review №21

It has been a few years since I have been here. And let me tell you, they have upped their game.Well lit and clean, and we did not find any sticky floors.The thing I can knock on, is the food bar. Very over priced and extremely mediocre food. By the way, it was very salty. This was probably to encourage the sales of bottled water for $3.00 plus tax. All fried foods, no BBQ or sweet tea either.

ha
Review №22

Enjoyed but thought it would be larger.

Ju
Review №23

Great little venue. Watching semi pro basketball was great. The facilities are clean, they offer some drinks during games. The food was stadium food not the best so eat before going.

Ja
Review №24

Parking for events is well organized with golf carts for those with disabilities. The restroom are plentiful and well maintained. The lobby of the Yousey Theater has comfortable seating, and the theater itself is small enough that there are no bad seats. I like that the seats are offset, so youre not directly behind someone and can look between those in the row in front.

Je
Review №25

Didnt hurt that the concert was spectacular. But parking and entrance was easy. The place was tremendously clean. And most importantly, that staff was super friendly, and eager to help.

Ba
Review №26

Great facility, loved seeing Piff the Magic Dragon. Staff in our area was attentive and exceptional in helping and keeping the place cleaned. Would definitely like to go back for another event at this venue. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

Ri
Review №27

Ive been here a few times for various events, but this last time was Comic-Con!!!!!The RP Funding center has always been a very nice place, clean and tidy, and quite nice. Anyone with a need will have a great place for hosting an event ect. Highly recommend.

Ad
Review №28

Great venue for the Tropics soccer games! I love that I can walk to downtown lakeland after the game. Clean and friendly people work there!

Mo
Review №29

This place is very nice, big location, for basketball and dance competitions. Located near down town Lakeland plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms and plenty of room to sit. Loved everything about this place.

De
Review №30

This was a great time at an event we had. Wonderful time.

F
Review №31

We had an company event there and it was great. The setup and setting were very good.

Sa
Review №32

It was a little confusing at first to find the correct parking lot. Google maps took us to a different side of the building. I turned around and then followed other cars to the correct parking lot. I was not impressed with the choices of food. Hot dogs ($7.50 ouch), hamburgers, pork, and junk food. Seating was easy to find and clearly marked. Restrooms were dated and in need of some updates (locks were broken and a latch was added and screws were out of the hooks for purses). I enjoyed seeing the Royal Gala of Horses, but thought the $30 tickets were a little expensive for the venue. In conclusion, it was a fun and new experience.

Ja
Review №33

Good venue for the G-league team of the Orlando Magic. My sons enjoyed the game. Location between Tampa and Orlando is good decision. Venue looks to hold 3-5000 people making it somewhat intimate. I will definitely be there again.

Bo
Review №34

Confusing parking, but facility is nice.

Je
Review №35

Excellent venue for events. Have been here for a variety of activities including science fiction Conventions and sporting events. Its clean and spacious. Staff is friendly and helpful.The concession food is terrible though. Eat before you come.

st
Review №36

Went to frag convention was pretty cool.. 10.00 to get in but military and our police & fire are free.. love that.. also, have a restaurant if you get hungry..bathrooms clean.. I think different events pay parking .. we didnt.. enjoy!

Sh
Review №37

I went here for the Central Florida Comic-Con. Great location. I didnt get to stay here long enough to see everything. Looks nice.

Fr
Review №38

Great theater with large comfortable seating, reasonable priced snack bar, and the music is played at a comfortable hearing level so it is very enjoyable and not so loud that it blast your ears giving you a massive headache.

ma
Review №39

I came here for a gun show. Great place.Easy to navigate. There was plenty of parking. Well lit, and easy to get where I was going. I will definitely be back for more events.

Ro
Review №40

I love that place and the decoration of Karlas Balloons and Party Decor it was Amazing!

De
Review №41

We always have a good time during the dance competitions. Food could be better but the smoothies are good.

Do
Review №42

Went for a Florida Tropics game. Really nice place. Concession booths were lacking and boring, employees didnt act like they wanted to be there. Besides that its a very nice facility.

Ly
Review №43

Was here for my sons graduation and it was a mess. Thank goodness the ceremony went well but the seating sucks. 1st if someone in your row had to get up we all have to. Then when it was over there wasnt any organization to which way to go as to most parents wanted to go where their kids were. But no! They made the students go out one side of the building and the families/guests had to go out the other side. We had to completely walk all the way around the building to get to our cars while our son had no idea where we were. Plus for people with disabilities and can not walk far was horrible. The fire Marshall needs to be contacted and shown a video of the chaos. Had a fire broke out we all would have been stuck inside burning to death. Doors were locked to exit certain areas and were all made to go out 1 way. Ridiculous! Im glad this was my last child to graduate bc I dont see it getting any better at this place. On the bright side like I said the ceremony was great and my son has finally walked the stage of freedom and adulthood.

Ja
Review №44

Awesome concertAbba Mania

Ke
Review №45

Facility is nice but there r no elevators that take patrons into Jenkins arena. U must walk upstairs, even if u disabled

Ch
Review №46

Amazing! Surprisingly spacious as well. My only problem was there wasnt a lot of security. But other than that five stars!

Gr
Review №47

I saw Gabriel Iglesias here recently; great show!!! Ill give them partial credit for their seats not being completely horrible but this place really seems like a hard shell tent in the country where folks get together for a rodeo competition. The concession areas were limited, bathrooms backed up (for the ladies), & I found it very odd that the only area in the arena with plexiglass in front of the seating area was the handicap seating area. Great show but, not so great venue. Trust me when I say the stage was the best looking part of the arena

To
Review №48

Went to Magic game. Great time. Hope they can play again soon

Ja
Review №49

Tonight I was there for a private function. We were presented with buffet style food. It taste like it was cooked around lunch time. The fried chicken was so dry it was like chewing sawdust. The shredded pork was so dry it was like chewing a shoelace. We never saw a server come by our table for more water or tea and our dirty plates sat on the table through the entire function. I hope that they got a discount for dry food and less servers than needed for an event. I cannot believe that people actually pay to rent this place out.

Ad
Review №50

Great venue for performing groups. A lot of space, good sound- it was a good experience.

Ce
Review №51

Here for central Florida comic con. Excellent venue and an awesome event.

Co
Review №52

Yay! We have Comic Con in Lakeland! So much fun looking at all the costumes, vendors, and special guests. Very nice facility.

Je
Review №53

Easy parking, always friendly attendants. Seems to be something going on every weekend, also, thet treat us well at Tropics games

Li
Review №54

If I could give a zero I would! It’s really not fair and horrible that students need tickets for family’s to come to graduation mind you it’s an select amount like last year was 5. I understand that safety reasons come to play but when isn’t Polk county ruining something️

Ry
Review №55

Went for the School Days field trip and had a great time. Very fun and interactive STEM field trip for students.

El
Review №56

You have a lot of nerve calling this a home and Garden show and then charging $10 to park to get in. There were maybe two dozen vendors. The only one that had anything to do with garden was a Lawn Doctor booth. Shame on you.

Su
Review №57

The free parking was great and the Boomer Expo was wonderful lots of great info was found there hope it will be just as good next year

Ri
Review №58

Attended the snowbird Extravaganza with lots of freebies and entertainment.

Ma
Review №59

We went to the Snowbird Extravaganza. Lots of parking with very helpful attendants. Premises are large and very clean. Well laid out. Great show.. well organized

An
Review №60

Very nice place..went for a dance competition and it was very organized and clean. Parking was quite a hike, so should have been less for having to walk that far, but otherwise a good day. Easy to find for events, and a large, spacious facility.

da
Review №61

I went to a reef Coral show their happens every year and very good prices for corals.

ag
Review №62

My family was amazed at what a beautiful facility, great parking and reasonable prices.

Jo
Review №63

Parking gets clogged up so they can make $10 off every car for events. Wasted 20 minutes in a parking line and almost missed the show’s first act even though we arrived plenty early. Just include it in the ticket price, this “micro transaction” trend is horrible. Pretty soon they’ll charge another $5 to use the building’s express entrance and $5 to sit down in your seat before the show starts. Don’t forget the $5 option to recline 2 inches.

Ra
Review №64

Good place to share our loves

La
Review №65

Very nice, looks like the have updated the carpet. We were there to see Shen Yun. Beautiful performance!

Da
Review №66

Jenkins Arena has indoor soccer event. The whole family had fun, and great music.

De
Review №67

Great Place! Clean. Attended a quilt expo.

Ja
Review №68

Wasnt bad at all! Enjoyed the indoor soccer.

La
Review №69

Worth every minute of the drive from Tampa. Easy to find. Free parking. Amazingly courteous staff. And a very comfortable setting. I look forward to seeing many more shows here.

Wa
Review №70

The Snowbird Extravaganza is always one the highlights of our Winter in Florida. Many treasures & fantastic entertainment.

Pr
Review №71

Great show! All the workers were nice.

Bi
Review №72

Staff is really accommodating and friendly.

Za
Review №73

Various events happening all the time. The center itself is nice.

Jo
Review №74

Had a very good time at the central Florida Comecon took my children for the 1st time they loved it

Sh
Review №75

Really big and they have nice events there

Ti
Review №76

The Gala of Royal Horses was amazing, glad I went to go see it!

Mi
Review №77

Great place to go to watch sporting events and some awesome shows to see as well.

cu
Review №78

Always polite workers.... The Florida Tropics are a great team to watch and they are always thinking of the fans....

Ti
Review №79

Cool place to work. Love the variety of events happening

Da
Review №80

Facility is really nice, but the chairs in the Youkey Theatre are a little tight. I felt like the patron next to me was in my lap the whole show.

Je
Review №81

My husband and I went to see Fluffy on 4/27/19. The show was GREAT!!! Fluffy, Alfred, and Gina were hilarious!The MAIN reason for the 2 stars review is because of the floor seating. This was our first time seeing a show at the Jenkins Arena. The floor seats were padded folding chairs. So unbelievably uncomfortable. The seats were so close together that we were rubbing thighs and bumping shoulders with the people next to us. Then, it got warm with all that body heat. Next time I will buy the bleacher seats. Id rather be uncomfortable in those seats than in folding chairs.

An
Review №82

Since RP Funding has taken over there have been multiple problems. Some of which are understandable, some just silly. Graduation was the cherry on the milkshake. 10 tickets per graduate. All seats will be full! Which they werent. It seriously caused issues with families because families want to attend and cant because they dont have a ticket. Graduation should be celebrated with the ones you love, but not to a limited amount. It was unfair. Granted they broadcasted a live feed, still unfair.

Wi
Review №83

Nice facilities. We came for a dance competition. No outside food allowed. They charge for parking. Pay more for a parking pass that allow for going in and out in the same day. There is a hotel on property that is nice and they are building a new one. It is a short walk to many nice downtown restaurants.

Do
Review №84

Nice arena and prices for concessions are very good.

AC
Review №85

Great place to see a show, easy access to and from events.

Da
Review №86

Nice and clean

Ed
Review №87

Still a work in progress, but the vision is getting clearer.

Sp
Review №88

SPCA Adoption was a HUGE SUCCESS!!

Ma
Review №89

Had a great time. The show was great!

da
Review №90

The Youkey is low-key but high class.The venue was easy access, easy parking and complimentary golf cart ride to the front door. The sound was excellent and a modest lighting setup complimented the stage beautifully.Very professional staff and vendors.Definitely a new favorite hotspot.

My
Review №91

Very nice facility, large parking lot, went here to view a graduation and it was done beautifully.

Ge
Review №92

Very hot ladies

Ka
Review №93

Awesome job on the performance tonight of beautiful, Carol king storyline, great songs, made you cry an laugh, was best present I got this year!!

Ja
Review №94

An awesome arena for the Lakeland Magic G-league team.

An
Review №95

Surprisingly fun event. The center is well maintained & convenient to downtown.

as
Review №96

My almost 3 yo had a Blast at the basketball game! So much fun! Lots of activities for the kiddos! We WILL be back.

Be
Review №97

Huge facility. My kids graduation ceremony took place there. Excellent for big programs.

Ed
Review №98

Had a wonderful time at the basketball game great pace for entertainment

Zy
Review №99

My daughters graduation was held here. They were very organized and also provided vendors during the ceremony. There were a lot of mixed answers provided for departure but overall it was a great experience.

Al
Review №100

They bring such a great variety of top notch events to Lakeland! We are lucky to have them.

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  • Address:701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33815, United States
  • Site:http://rpfundingcenter.com/
  • Phone:+1 863-834-8100
Categories
  • Amusement center
  • Event venue
  • Arena
  • Auditorium
  • Convention center
  • Wedding chapel
  • Wedding planner
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–5pm
  • Tuesday:8am–5pm
  • Wednesday:8am–5pm
  • Thursday:8am–5pm
  • Friday:8am–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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