Wow this place gets a bad rap! It's basically like every other salvation army I've ever been to,…read moreexcept no dressing room or bathrooms. Prices are good. Lots of stuff. Sales people are fine - what do you expect people - to be coddled over like the queen at Harrods?? Get a grip.

Ok. Not real big, but had a good selection of stuff…read more I got a hat and a scarf. Friendly staff and good prices.

I have used the Salvation Army numerous times to donate old/use furniture and decor in the past but…read morenot as extensively as about a month ago. I was moving from Florida to Ohio and I was getting rid about half my furniture. I tried setting up an appointment online but the nearest dates were well after I was supposed to have left Ohio. I called and left a message with no response... I had to call again a second time to get a response and was able to get them to send a truck in a few days and some time before I left. They came at the time they said they would and began loading the items I was donating. Unfortunately, the person on the phone did not list all the items I needed removed... and I was told if it is not on the list they can't take it as they have to go pick up other items from other homes. I talked to the workers on the truck and they agreed to call their manager to see what they could do. I did not have the ability to discard the furniture and I did not want to leave it for the new owners of my old home. They agreed to send another truck to my home the next day... which they did. It was a relief to get rid of the things I did not need anymore and also felt good helping someone out who could use that furniture... also tax deductible doesn't hurt.

It is the hit and a miss. The last time I was there was looking for a Dining Room Table. And I…read morefound a HIT, The table was well over a $1500+ hundred dollars, brand new. I got it for just under $250! Just slightly brand used. I got it in my Dining Room right now!

Awesome service! Super easy to make an appointment for them to pick up your used items. They are…read moresuper polite and helpful. Will be donating more through them soon!

Easy to make an appointment for pick up. Easy instructions to get your stuff ready for pick up…read more Great organization to give to where our veterans need things that we can help them with. Show appreciation to our veterans that have served our country for us.

Cute museum to remind you of days gone past. Definitely worth the five dollar entry fee to learn…read moreabout the history of the area.

Tony and I went to Chokoloskee Island to the Historical Smallwood Store! It's now a museum adults…read moreonly $5. The water has a brackish reddish brown tint from the Red Mangrove. It also has a sulphury smell! It's very pretty down here! We also stopped in Everglade City FL.

These folks who work here bust a gut to get you what you ask for. They are hard working and keep…read morethe place well stocked and clean

They came to my house to pick up a patio table and chairs and because the paint was falling a…read morelittle off, they refused to take it. The table was in excellent condition. NEVER DONATING!!!!

this is the best place in town. it's like a treaure hunt every time you go in there. it's a worthy…read morecause...and everyone is wonderful. thank you for my beautiful patio set.

They did a STUPID REPAIR !! Put it above a water heater on the outside of the wall !!…read more Owner said it couldn't be put back inside wall?? Why Not that's where it was??

Very nice staff. The store could use a revamping, but overall the store is pretty organized…read morealthough things are not organized by size. You'll have to do a bit of sifting, but you'll find decently priced items, which I can appreciate. Some of the bigger named thrift stores are ridiculously overpriced. Not enough parking, especially on Wednesdays when they have 50% off the store. Come at least 30 mins before they open on this day or you'll be forced to double park and move your car in the middle of your shopping.

This will be a shorter than usual review for me. I was very disappointed with this store. It was…read moremessy and unorganized and one of the least appealing Salvation Army stores I've ever visited. Parking is a bit of a challenge as it's limited to the outer edge of the store. People double park on the side street, so if you've parked there your car would be blocked in. The store is located in a mixed use area. That being said, you'd think that the prices of their merchandise would reflect the needs of the community. Instead, prices were higher here than at any other Salvation Army we've ever been in. In fact, in some cases, prices were close to the full retail of new items. We did not buy anything here. And we would not recommend your going out of your way to come here.

In 1852 in England, William Booth and his wife Catherine were inspired by the gospel of Jesus…read moreChrist to leave the church and take their ministry to the streets. They abandoned the concept of the traditional church pulpit in favor of preaching directly to the people most in need. Despite the disapproval of the church, Booth took his ministry to the poor, homeless, hungry, and destitute. After training evangelists all over England, the couple returned to the west end of London in 1875 and formed their organization, the Christian Mission. In 1878 while reading the annual report for the Christian Mission he noticed the phrase "The Christian Mission is a volunteer army." William Booth crossed out volunteer army and replaced it with salvation army. From then on converts became soldiers of Christ or Salvationists. The groups message spread quickly and today they serve over 100 countries. The Salvation Army has churches throughout the world called Salvation Army corps but they are probably best known for their thrift stores. When items are purchased at the stores the money supports the Salvation Army's emergency relief efforts and programs. Unlike a lot of businesses the Salvation Army will hire ex felons. Some of the shops support the Adult Rehabilitation Centers which help people combat addiction. When you donate to or buy from the Salvation Army you are helping to support many worthwhile programs. I discovered this Salvation Army store while driving through Pembroke Pines. It used to be a Rooms to Go and the large size of the building caught my eye. As an avid thrifter I am always up to exploring a new store and this location was busy on a Saturday afternoon. Inside was one of the nicest Salvation Army stores I have ever been in South Florida although it still had that distinctive musty odor if you know what I mean. In the front of the store you will find large pieces of furniture like sofas, desks, and tables. Towards the back of the store are racks upon racks of clothes all organized by color and type. The amount of clothes was truly astounding. I feel like they could clothe the entire city of Pembroke Pines. Rounding out the inventory are accessories, home goods, toys, and books. If you were starting out in your first apartment you could get most of what you need here. Some of the things I picked up weren't in the best condition as they were broken or chipped. Take the time to really examine every item before you purchase. That said, if you ae a bargain hunter you will be in your element.

A decent store. I personally did not like the lay out of the household section. I found it itty…read morebitty and hard to navigate. I would not go out of my way to visit again.

I cannot say enough good things about the DRC. Their dolphins are clearly very well cared for. They…read moreare in a habitat directly in the ocean - there are no tanks here. We got to watch two presentations with the keepers. Afterwards, they were doing a medical check on a particular dolphin that was having stomach upset. A nice man came along and told us "a keeper smarter than we will be along soon, but I can answer your questions for now. Oh, there's someone smarter than me now!" And he gestured to one of the summer interns. They both laughed. He told us all about each dolphin and their story. He told us about the hurricanes 10 years ago, and how the water rose far above the dolphin enclosures, offering them freedom, but none of them left. It was clear he really loved these animals. He walked away to assist the team working with the dolphin. The intern turns to us and says "that's the founder of this place. He's here every single day. He's the smartest of all of us!" She was great too. She said she's been dreaming of being a dolphin trainer since she was a kid. She was from Texas, but you could tell she was exactly where she was meant to be. I hope they hire her permanently. We loved the dolphin research center and will definitely be back someday!

For my 500th review on Yelp, I'm covering the Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys. This is…read moreactually my second visit as my wife and I came in 2021. This time, however, we brought our kids along too. In 2021, my wife did an encounter that included shaking hands/flippers with a dolphin, rubbing their back as they swam by, and performing a couple basic training signs. For this trip, we each did the Memory Maker Meet encounter, which included the shaking hands/flippers and back rub, but most importantly, having a dolphin paint us a picture. We each chose two colors and held a canvas out while a pair of dolphins (Reese and Louie on that day) took turns spinning around with paint brushes in their mouths painting the canvases. It was very much worth the time and extra cost. Throughout the day there are opportunities included even with basic admission to watch training sessions or learn about caring for dolphins. You can very easily have a fun day and support a great cause at the same time.