Overall, this was a good experience. I would recommend making an appointment because the wait can…read morebe long even with an appointment and it is a small space, with most of the seats taken. The staff is wonderful, patient and knowledgeable. Dalia served me and she was so kind, professional and made the process a nice, 5-star experience!

The worst tax office I've dealt with in Florida. Never get the same answers from the idiots to get…read moreany issues resolved. they waste your time. Be prepared to make multiple appointments and maybe you'll get somewhere. Job well done tax collector!!!

Bridget was very friendly, very helpful and was able to get our address updated on our drivers…read morelicense very quickly. It's a very nice facility with plenty of customer service reps to help you get in and out. Would recommend making an appointment, but even if you don't have an appointment It's not a very long wait.

Terisa was amazing! Efficient, consultative, sweet and patient with my aging mother who needed to…read moreapply for a state ID for her recent move. The appointment process was easy, the wait was short and there were so many counselors to assist those in need. Well done Sarasota Tax Collection in life. Terisa deserves a raise1

I found the office to be professional, warm community based environment. The people working there…read moreseem efficient in their skills as ell.

Bill Gunin is an awesome exec! He keeps the Chamber humming, works well with the board, members,…read moregovt leaders and community. When there is a Chamber event, Bill puts out signage that keeps everyone on track. Businesses that want to grow MUST join NP Chamber. Newcomers and long-time residents can pick up lots of info about local businesses. I love to participate in their many social events; they are great social networking opportunities. Get involved in the Chamber and your community. Gale

Very good to people who come for assistance. Meals are good as well…read more Took good care of myself , husband and my fog

I volunteered here for a few months after the main volunteer Gary explained how and what it was…read moreabout. It was a blessing to help the community and meet some really awesome people like Marylou! They all really care and will use all their resources to get people back on their feet.

March. 2025. I find it strange to be writing a review of a police department but our experience of…read morethis morning merits sharing. My husband was driving our Class B RV through Punta Gorda, FL when the police car behind us flashed its lights and pulled us over. This is a highly unusual occurrence for us -- and nothing came to mind as a traffic infraction that my husband might have done. The polite officer asked for his drivers license, registration, and insurance, which he checked in his patrol car and quickly returned to us. It turns out that our new bikes, mounted carefully on a rear rack, obstructed our license plate -- which is a violation in most states. He let us off with a warning -- saving us $114 in what could've been a ticket. We appreciate how polite the officer was, and appreciate that he let us off with a warning. We went immediately to a local Walmart & purchased a kit that allowed us to mount the license plate on the bike rack. We appreciate that the police department is protecting the public safety.

Their citizen's academy has this cool police demonstration where you get to pretend to be an…read moreofficer and the police pretend to shoot you. It was really realistic, but the actor playing the officer stayed on the ground the entire time until we left. She had fake blood and everything. Very realistic, would watch again.

Anthony gives himself smiley face reviews by reaching over the desk and selecting it for himself…read more He's done it more than once for me and does it for others all the time. I have a problem with a man or anyone taking my voice without my consent. Beware. He tried to gaslight me and claimed that it was because the line would get backed up. There was no one behind me. So he lies, too. I talked to a patient Manager about it... she just told me to not go to him anymore, when I come in. I hope he's being watched and has been reprimanded because his positive reviews are likely self appointed.

Thank you Brian for helping me over the phone despite my confusion about which mail was which, you…read morewere a great help, thank you again!

Hi again. I apologize for the delay in posting reviews here yet it has been busy with all the…read moretraveling that I have been doing. Not too long ago I had the utmost pleasure of visiting the Florida Department of Motor and Highway Safety Office for Charlotte County out of Punta Gorda, Florida. And WOW! Soooo amazing! Truly unbelievable. And, after my first experience, I had to go back; despite it being a bit out of the way. Let me try to synopsize, as best as my recollection permits, all the things I got done there in VERY LITTLE TIME. I think I will have to bullet my commentaries as I have many reviews to write from my trip through Punta Gorda and the surrounding areas including Lee and Sarasota Counties. Real quickly, before I begin, it is OBVIOUS that whomever the Governor is these days in Florida, she/he is doing a GREAT job. Alas, that person's influence may not be as well represented in other Counties....yet, there is always tomorrow to see Government working as efficiently as portrayed in South West Florida. Okay, without belaboring my positive commentaries, here we go; vis-a-vis Charlotte County. I promise to address Lee and Sarasota Counties in subsequent posts. Okay....here we go, for the Tax Assessor's Office, which, unbeknownst to me oversees (I believe, the Department of Motor Vehicles). In my notes below I will also address issues that supplement the actual course of Official Protocols; specifically, the labor employed and the edifices themselves. Okay....lol....without further ado: * The place is SPOTLESS. I am used to picking up trash and garbage yet, here, none was found. I am not sure how they hire so many people to clean things up; but they do. Probably immigrants since they are the backbone of our 3,008 Counties, though I also saw some old ugly white dudes picking up trash as well. Perhaps everyone pulls their share. * The building had AIR CONDITIONING! They spare NO expense to provide services to their community. They also, with no offense, spoke English. Something that I am not used to in Florida. Very intelligent folks as well and I would not be surprised if they speak multiple languages to facilitate the transaction that the residents in their community need. * I got a PRINTOUT of all the vehicles that I had Registered in the State of Florida. The 'transcript' listed Vehicle Make, Vehicle Model, VIN Number, and a multitude of other things which I did not have time to note. I was in a rush. I very quickly filled out some Affidavits regarding vehicles that I was no longer in possession of and Officially 'Surrendered' my plates; thereby eliminating any potential liability issues that might come back to haunt me should those vehicles or plates be involved in any kind of undesired activity. I think I filled out four or five Affidavids....and, the good news is, that I was not charged A DIME for doing so. Nothing. Not quite sure how the County manages to do that considering the very little folks pay in both Sales Tax and Property Tax. Talk about efficient Governing Reagan style. Yum. * I was able to take care of a Motorized Vehicle which had been causing me some issues. I would rather not get into any specific details as, well, The Dealer who sold me the vehicle may be involved in some criminal activity; so, I will not say more. Yet, they handled it. Professionally and expediently. In addition, every 'Agent' or 'Representative' were SO forthcoming with such great answers to questions that have perplexed me for decades. I would not be surprised if The Staff goes through a 6-12 month training period. * I was able to get a new Real Identification Card which is SO beneficial as I have had at least FOUR instances of Identity Theft since 2016. I do not mean or intend to disparage other Counties that I have traversed since my arrival in South Florida in 1997, yet, these folks, are really, the EPIDOMY of how Government can protect their residents (and passers-by like me) (not sure if I spelled EPIDOMY correctly; I am sure that I will be notified if I have not). * Such valuable information pertaining to Electronic Bicycles, Mopeds, Motorcycles, Trailers, Mobile Homes, etc. Next time I go (and I may go out of my way to once again traverse that SPLENDIDLY BEAUTIFUL County), I may inquire about Vessel Registration so that I can once again safely and appropriately travel the Seas (and Gulf I guess). * Not sure how The County did it, yet they partnered with Publix Supermarkets (which is the largest food distribution company in Florida - - and which DONATES millions of their $$'s to provide nutritional foods to those in needs), to enable folks to take care of some of their business from within Publix Supermarkets! How great and convenient is that?? Imagine getting new Tag Authorizations right from the Kiosk as one maneuvers through the splendidly wide aisles filled with food stuffs (granted, perhaps not the CHEAPEST items....yet, that is a review for another day). I have more....yet no more space.

DMV located in Tax Collector's building. We were helped so fast we didn't even need to get in line…read moreto get a number. Short, sweet, to the point. Sooooo different from CA DMV. This place had six people in booths waiting to help the next customer, of which there were only three. In CA you'd have six people waiting with one DMV employee serving the community. Love CA but our DMV could really learn some lessons from Punta Gorda, FL location. Great experience.

The staff from the front desk to the service is friendly, professional, and expeditiously…read morecompleted. It's very clean and organized. Went in today without an appointment and thought for sure I'd be there for a while as the waiting room was full. Much to my surprise from the minute I walked in the door to the time I was out the door for drivers license was 45 minutes. Service Agent Sherry Window 4 was great to work with!