BLOOD... We have it, we need it, we can share it…read more Remember those carefree days, as a kid, when blood took on a whole new meaning? Your first bloody nose. A bruised & bloody knee, looking to mom for sympathy. Pricking your finger to become blood brothers/blood sisters. As an adult, we can still become blood brothers/sisters. With a whole lot more people! Sure, we won't get to practice secret handshakes. Or meet in treehouses. But the meaning is more powerful than ever! My girl, I call her my Fav Fab One, we love to give blood. It's the right thing to do. Paying it forward. Plus, you just never know there might come a day when you are on the receiving end of that bag of blood. This month was my birthday. That time of getting high fives, gifts and celebrations. We were visiting the grand opening of a new restaurant in town when we spotted The Big Red Bus sitting in their parking lot. We ran into Michelle inside, who invited us to donate. Without hesitation, we figured we'd eat, then we'd grab a seat, in the bus. If just felt right to give a gift. A gift of blood. We had NO IDEA that giving blood would be SO MUCH FUN! For when we stepped outta the Florida heat and took our seats, we were greeted by the Tag Team of Julio & Nick! These guys should go on tour. Comedy! Action! Even though we were laughing and having a bloody good time, we knew for sure we were in good hands, too. Funny, how you can be totally professional while being absolutely endearing. That's the atmosphere we were in. Oh, us and one other donor, I'll call her Paige. Thankfully, we all were on the same 'page' so NO ONE was offended or upended. Giving blood. Feeling good. Having fun. And even some parting gifts as their way of saying Thanks! It truly was a 'gifted' experience.

I walked into the One Blood location on Countyline Road in Spring Hill, and I was greeted with a…read morefriendly Hello! and I stated I wished to donate blood. I was given a questionnaire to fill out, and then we exchanged the form with a tablet to answer more health questions. My blood pressure was taken, and my iron count was taken. We walked into the donation area, where I sat in a donation chair, and the donation routine began to take my blood. After about 8-10 minutes, I was finished and got up and left the facility. The technician was friendly and was very good at inserting the donation needle into my arm. There was some informal conversation, and it was a very nice experience. I have been here many times before, and I will return when I can donate again. I've been donating blood since 1969 and feel I am giving life to people who need this to survive. Feel Good about yourself and give blood. One Blood has great employees working there.

I cannot recommend this Plasma Donation Center. I have a relative that requires Plasma, so I've…read moredonated on and off since I was old enough. Since this center is convenient with work I decided I'd try it. Honestly, this place needs a management and most of the staff overhaul. As I waited as a new patient, I had a lot, and I mean a lot of time waiting. I overheard staff make fun of patients, slights, and just downright rude comments. The place was clean, but staff (except for one!) was short, rude and obviously not happy having a paying job. Now everyone that's ever been to a Plasma center is aware that most people donating are people that need the money, and frankly it's a shame they don't get treated better and get paid more. I don't see rich people donating to save lives! The companies make bank on the donations they make off the donated plasma. Ask me how I know...I worked accounting. So back to the experience. I finally get called for the first step of the process, hand in my paperwork, check id, etc. then first finger poke, BP check, and then told wait again, note its been 1 1/2 hours waiting already, but I'm invested now, it's for my cousin! So I sit and wait for the physical interview and it's another hour and a half, sigh, glad my phone was charged and games loaded. Get called back finally and I don't get the thanks for being patient and instead I get: name, etc in a small room, no eye contact, no personality, flat affect worker. Eye roll. . I thought I was done, every other center I've ever donated at that was it. I'm healthy, my labs are good. Nope I was asked to wait again. So back to the front and I wait, curious on how long it'd be this time. Watched a manager having a good time on her phone laughing and talking with the door partially open another worker go on a break while the line was 15 deep with patients (existing patients) ready to donate. I see two phlebotomists on the floor. I watch one hook up a patient, he missed, adjusted. Went to the other arm, missed again after adjusting, patient was told sorry go home and if you bruised you'll get flagged. Flagged a few times they can't donate, even though a good phlebotomist gets a good vein 99%!of the time, rolling vein 90%, you just gotta be good. I know i used to be called to take blood from 80 year old patients, if you know! . So waited another 1/2 hour and at that point I'm paying Octa to donate my plasma a few times over. I walked out as they called me back to donate. Watching the staff disrespect the patients, no one honors the patients time, management doesn't pay attention or care. I'd say I've seen better. I'm sad for those who are pretty much relying on the few dollars they make a week for donating twice, it's pretty much like being paid $5 dollars an hour. Do better Octa! Looked at the profits (2024 last posted), €3.46 billion, they can do better.

I had a challenging first donation through no fault of the staff. I didn't prepare well. Everyone…read morethere handled it with compassion and encouragement. I will go there again, no hesitation.

I will only donate where I know the blood will stay in Marion County, Well that is the Florida's…read moreBlood Centers. The staff was fabulous.. I was in and out in under an hour.

My husband went to the bus they had at the Walmart in The Villages, FL the other day. They yelled…read moreat him for being a bit dehydrated but that's okay. Lol They were so friendly and nice! He was glad to be able to donate. He has O- blood and is an active donor whenever he's able. This was his first donation here in FL.

Even during this pandemic you can go here and give blood. They did a great job keeping you…read morecomfortable and well during your donation time. They appear to be following COVID-19 guidelines. Before you can even enter the building they do a temperature check outside. If you have a normal temp you proceed to the "x" on the floor six feet away from the counter. There's hand sanitizer they ask you to use before touching the iPad and pen. Everyone wears a mask. All areas are wiped clean before you lay down to give blood. The whole process only took about an hour to walk in, register and donate.

I donated today and had a very good experience. I dealt with Bobby and I will ask for him every…read moretime I go in. I'm a real hard stick and he did what I asked then hit the vain, painlessly and on the first try. He was very friendly and explained the different ways to donate. Super good experience.

As of May, 2026, I have donated at the OneBlood Palm Harbor donor center for over 10 years. Over…read morethe years the staff may have changed, but everyone has always been wonderful. I have donated platelets since 2017 and have reached the 56 gallon level. I have always received very professional and caring service. This is a great place and very friendly staff!

All staff was friendly , professional , respectful and informative with my first visit and my first…read moretime donation . They all made me feel welcome and respected. The building is modern and clean and very well maintained. The parking is nice and spacious. They observe veterans and welcome them . They have lovely videos and let you know the types of behaviors they expect from their customers . I will definitely return to donate . ~ closed on Sundays and they take appointments. Good to know .

The wait is a little longer than other sites but it makes up for that with awesome staff! They are…read morefriendly and professional. They always make sure the experience is a good one. Their rates are above others. Overall great experience.

Great organization ! They do so much for the community! From providing all kinds of support to…read moreteaching people first aid/cpr.

I have been a volunteer with The American Red Cross since 09-11-01. They are a great organization…read more Tue don't just help in hurricanes and Mass Care. They help every day with home fires and helping get people everything when the lost it all. If you're looking for a great place to volunteer or ask for help, look no further.

LifeSouth phlebotomists always treat me with respect, are always very attentive, and I always feel…read moresafe and comfortable donating blood whether on the bloodmobile or at the blood center on Silver Springs Blvd.

My husband went to the bus they had at the Walmart in The Villages, FL the other day. They yelled…read moreat him for being a bit dehydrated but that's okay. Lol They were so friendly and nice! He was glad to be able to donate. He has O- blood and is an active donor whenever he's able. This was his first donation here in FL.

I've been donating here for about the past 4 months as I finally got tired of how poor another…read morelocation was. My only regret is not doing it sooner! I donate blood and platelets as often as I am allowed and can't enough about the friendliness, cleanliness and actual caring for the donors here. My phlebotomist the past few times has been Keziah and she is AMAZING! You can't go wrong by making Wesley Chapel your donation home.

I'm here every two months and it's my favorite donation site. The safe is kind and quick and the…read morefacility is always clean.