In town visiting a friend and as part of traveling with my toddler, we always make it a point to…read morevisit the local library. This library was quaint, the librarians were very friendly. Upon arriving, the kids section is on your immediate right. Considering how small the library is the children's section was well stocked with books and puzzles and they even had a summer scavenger hunt throughout the library with printed out pictures. The price of course was a sticker. Will definitely return on my next visit to Sanford.

Love this library. Located in downtown Sanford. My daughter knows exactly where to go to find her…read morenew books. Love that they let you check out 25 books each time. Plenty of space to sit at a table and read a book or do a puzzle. We look forward to our next trip to the library.

This is the Seminole County library branch closest to me. I…read morecome here periodically to rent books. I love the option they have to rent books online! I come to this branch to vote as well. It's well organized and easy to navigate. The staff here are always friendly and welcoming!

Very nice, clean and quiet... customer service on both floors very friendly. Thought they were no…read morecomputers available but an employee came and booted. One of the kids just playing on their phone sitting at a computer. Job well done.

I've finally made it over to this library and I must say that I was quite impressed with it…read moreespecially given its small size. Initially, I went over to use the computer systems to print a few documents and to scan and email a few documents. It was easy to access the computers and get everything completed. There is a small quite study area tucked away in the back. I was able to easily connect to the internet and get a few things accomplished. On another visit, I returned with a group, and we used the meeting room up from. The group had to set up and put up the tables and chairs - it was easy to do and there was plenty of equipment for our needs. Overall, I like this little library. I'm glad that it is here.

Went here for the first time for toddler storytime and was pleasantly surprised! It had a great mix…read moreof book reading, fun interactive songs, and even a short but adorable puppet show at the end. They also had a craft station set up with all the supplies ready for the kids to get creative. The library itself is on the smaller side and a bit worn down, and the children's book area felt a little cramped. But there's a cozy corner with toys and puzzles that kept my twins entertained. Overall, a fun way to spend a couple of hours with your toddler!

I really appreciate the idea behind the Friends of the Library in Belleview--offering discounted…read morebooks is a wonderful resource for the community. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this location at this time due to its extremely limited availability. Being open only one day a week from 10 AM to 2 PM makes it very difficult for many people, especially those of us who work retail or have weekend schedules, to ever visit. It ends up feeling more like a missed opportunity than a true community resource. I understand this is a volunteer-based program, and I respect the effort that goes into it. However, expanding the hours--even slightly, such as offering more days or extending to a full-day schedule--would make a huge difference in accessibility. I hope to see this location grow and become more available in the future, because the concept itself is truly valuable.

Tucked away in Belleview you might miss this gem. So many books! So inexpensive. Mainly 25 cents…read moreto 2 dollars. Great for families. Nice selection of "once read" books plus lots of fiction and non-fiction. Only open Friday and Saturday.

From bread to…read morebooks The town of Howey-in-the-Hills library got it's start about ten years ago as an eagle scout project. As usual with libraries that are just starting out, the books were moved around quite a bit. Finally through private donations and other means the town managed to buy an old convenience store and did some impressive renovations and now the books have a permanent home. Lots of work was done on the building and you have to look hard to see the convenience store roots. Everything is clean and even though the building isn't especially large, everything is well placed and spacious so the library gives the impression of being larger than it really is. Of course the library has all the usual modern library stuff including four computers, audio books and a nice kids department. I believe it is still a work in progress so I expect more changes in the future. The rather strange name of Howey-in-the-Hills originated with William Howey who founded the town in 1925. I guess he wanted to call the town Howey but folks ended up thinking that was a bit pretentious of him so they added the rather awkward in-the-Hills after it because of all the rolling hills in hills in the area. Rather small hills I might add, in fact more like bumps than actual hills. An interesting library in an interesting town. Just shows what people and a town can do when they make up their mind that they really, really want a library of their own.

The Lyonia Preserve is 1 of 9 Preserves in Volusia County. I love this place…read more It is FREE to visit and open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9-4.

A library, a learning center, an amphitheater, and hiking grounds; Lyonia Preserve is a great place…read moreto hang out with friends and family. Learn while having fun! The staff is always super helpful and excited to interact with the kids. They bring the animals out of the cages and always have fun facts to share! My kids love getting to touch the animals and interact with them. This small preserve is more fun than some of the science centers and zoos that we have been to!

The current Mount Dora City Hall sits on top of a hill at 5th and Baker Streets but it is not Mount…read moreDora's first town hall. The original town hall was built in 1904 on the corner of 4th and 5th Avenues on the east side of Donnelly Street by volunteers with donated materials. This town hall existed until 1922 when a fire damaged it and most of the block. In the 1880's the land where the city hall now sits was owned by the Reverend Guller built a hotel called the Guller House. The Gullers sold it in 1889 and the property changed hands several times until the 1920's when Mr. Enoch Tompkins purchased the Guller House. He remodeled it and added columns to give it a colonial look. After that the building was known as the Colonial Inn. It was again sold several times and in 1929 Mount Dora leased the property for $1,000 a year, eventually buying it for $15,000 in 1931. City business was conducted in the building until 1963 when the building was deemed too outdated to be be functional. Architect Brandon Wald, was hired in the 1960's by the city to create a new building that looked as close to the Colonial Inn as possible while making the interior more functional for the city. The 1920's pillars were retained to decorate the front of the building. On May April 3, 1964. Mayor Jessie Wilmott, Governor Farris Bryant, and other government officials dedicated the new town hall. Although not a building from the 1920's, Mount Dora's City Hall looks like it came from that time period. Today it sits on top of the hill overlooking Donnelly Park and holding court over lovely historic downtown Mount Dora.

A decent and granduese looking city hall. Located in the heart of Mount Dora, very close to…read moreGilbert park. The town of Mount Dora began in 1874 when the area was settled by David Simpson, his wife, and two children. ... In 1846, the surveyors named Lake Dora after her, and in 1883 the town was renamed after the lake. The Mount in Mount Dora reflects the fact that the town is on a plateau 184 feet above sea level.

The Apopka VFW Post 10147 holds their monthly breakfasts here on the third Saturday of each month…read morefrom 8-10 a.m. Everyone in the community is invited to join with Vets, family, and friends for a delightful a breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausages, biscuits and gravy, all of the pancakes that you can eat, and orange juice and coffee for only $7. They also have dinner shows with tribute bands and other activities/opportunities throughout the year. It's a wonderful place to display your patriotism and help Veterans in your community. You may want to visit the museum in the back, purchase a brick to acknowledge a loved one, or become an annual booster for a mere $25 (and be rewarded with a meal honoring boosters).

I had a wonderful time at Valentines party at the community center. It's a nice place for a large…read moregroup of people to have an event.