Today I had an interaction with the CBO who came to perform a fence inspection. I was helping my…read moreneighbor tear shed their storm damaged shed and was unaware a permit was required. The CBO was very polite and explained things respectfully and professionally. I know some people are quick to judge these departments but they are in place to protect us citizens. The CBO was very personable and my interactions with him were positive. My advice to my fellow citizens of Holly Hill is don't rush judgment on our city workers just because they do their job. A permit was immediately pulled and work continued. Thanks CBO for your understanding and for all you do in the community.

We stopped by the Plaza de la Constitución in St. Augustine with my wife and kids while walking…read morethrough downtown, and it ended up being a really nice, easy pause in the middle of everything. It's an open square right in the heart of the historic district, surrounded by old buildings and shaded paths, with a lot of benches and space to just sit and take everything in. The kids had room to move around a bit, which was a relief after tighter streets, and my wife and I actually got to just sit for a few minutes without feeling rushed. We didn't do anything major there, just grabbed a snack nearby and enjoyed the atmosphere. It's not a "destination" in itself, but it's one of those spots that makes the whole downtown feel more open and enjoyable.

This is a really cool park in the historic part of St. Augustine. Very well-manicured and peaceful…read moreand surrounded by really cool shops, restaurants, and churches. It's so peaceful and tranquil. Definitely, you'll be walking through it if you're visiting any of the historic hotels, the Casa Monica, Flagler College, The Leightner Museum, the Treasury, or The Cathedral Basillica. The statue of Ponce De Leon and Old Market are at the East side of the Plaza at Charlotte St. At the North perimeter of the Plaza is Cathedral Place and the Basillica. The West perimeter is St. George St. And the Governor's House. The South perimeter is King St. and The Trinity Episcopal Church. .

Really enjoyed our visit to the Southeast Branch Library. The staff was friendly, everything was…read moreclean and well organized, and there's a lot more here than just checking out books. They have a great teen area, activities for kids and adults, creative book displays, free books, and plenty of programs going on throughout the month. I also liked the little interactive touches like the "Would You Rather?" voting station. It makes the library feel welcoming and like an actual part of the community instead of just a building full of books.

Patrons of the SE Brach of St John's County Public Library:…read moreToday the librarian told me I returned 2 books in damaged format. Yes, 1 Book I will own up to and will have to replace, but the 2nd book had not any noteworthy damage. However, the librarian told me I would have to pay roughly $57.00 to replace both books. I feel this is outrageous, and I wonder why the library system does not have a refurbishing team. In my former state and library system, there was a refurbishing team set up to repair damaged goods. I pay my taxes to the state of FL which also pays for their county libraries and yet I am now double paying for damaged goods. This does not seem fair. So, patron of the library system please be aware of your materials. Also of note, the librarian named Jocelyn accosted me outside the library about the damaged materials. I feel angered by her malicious onset outside the library in the parking lot. This sort of behavior should have been handled in a more professional manner.

Some people might think of this venue as a tourist trap. I thought it was very nicely done and…read morequite low key. We were here during what would be off season yet they were running the trolley to the local parking and hotel down the street. Based on what I learned at the park, this is still owned by the same family who started it back in the 1800's.--the Frasers. The cost is up to $22.95 per person with discounts for AAA members and seniors. Childred 6-12 are also half price while children under 5 are free. You get a map with a schedule of events when pass the ticket collector. Once you enter, you're near the Fountain of Youth which drips out of a small pipe with paper cups for drinking. We all tried it and it tastes like typical Florida water. It's not Deer Park. The staff help to recreate what life may have been like back in the 16th and 17th centuries. There's a planetarium which explains the navigation of Ponce De Leon and his crew. There's also a Discovery Globe which is an interesting depiction of a "Disney-esque" version of a miniature earth as it would have been back in the 1500's. There are plenty of peacocks roaming the property and they even have a 25 cent peanut dispenser for feeding the peacocks only. There's a southern bbq restaurant on the premises but we were there too early for lunch. There's a lookout tower next to the cannon demostration which is next to the musket demo. The full experience requires some good walking, but nothing too excessive. There's plenty of parking and overflow lots. No EV charging. They have nice rest rooms and a gift shop with tons of merch.

I had a fantastic visit to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine. This is one…read moreof those places where history, nature, and storytelling all come together in a really engaging way. The park is built around one of the most historically significant sites in the United States the location tied to the early Spanish settlement of St. Augustine in 1565, the oldest continuously occupied European founded city in the country. I especially enjoyed the peaceful waterfront views along the riverwalk and the chance to explore the shaded paths filled with peacocks roaming freely. The exhibits and demonstrations add a fun, educational layer without feeling overly formal.

This is a top spot for my family, young and old alike. The staff at all the locations are extremely…read morenice and cordial and they do not mind dumb questions (belieeve me, I have asked a few). My 16 year old is a library expet and a frequent attendee at any of their events for young people. My older one also loves the library here in Bunnell and Palm Coast. The people there make the difference. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could. We love the library here.

Colleen with passports was very rude and not helpful to us. I know she does this daily but The…read morepeople she is here to help do not. You can be patient and answer questions without the smart attitude.

Beautiful library in Palm Coast. They have a free books section and a small book store as well. The…read morelibrary is very large and has many resources for studying and getting work done. They also have passport application and photo services. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

This is a wonderful library. Wednesday morning pre school story time is a treat, and was a favorite…read morepast time. The librarians / staff are kind and helpful, and the children's section has a huge selection of books, as well as stem activities like legos, puzzles, and even little tablets with games.

Yes they were friendly, but they do not take Duval county residents for…read morenew title and tags, ONLY St Johns county. So DONOT go there if you are NOT a resident of St Johns county. Duval county dmv's are an absolute nightmare.

Transferred my Drivers License from another state. In & Out in less than 20 minutes. All the…read moreinteractions with employers great. All were courteous & pleasant. Walked out with my Real ID Drivers License in my hand !!!! I had no idea a government entity could work so well. Best DMV experience ever.

I arrived at 9am walk in, 11am I was with Frank setting up my appt to apply for social security…read more The whole experience has been a drag because I have an account online and wasn't allowed to apply on line. I was asked if I wanted to apply via phone for my next appt and I said Absolutely not!! The phone and internet experience has been horrible and I don't trust either of them. The office was clean and all the seats were full for the most part. The security guard told me he didn't have the password for the wifi? The American people deserve better service from the government Overall the experience has been horrible but I'm giving 4 out of 5 stars because At least I was able to get signed up but it wasn't easy whatsoever.

I've experienced bad service but this takes the cake! I can call SS and get answered in u see 5 min…read morebut the local SS is at least 20-60 minutes. I drive there and they had a kiosk to log in outside in over 100 degree weather just to get in. Luckily someone opened the door as all I needed was the drop box which wasn't easy to find. The person at the desk acted like I was there to rob him. As friendly and helpful as a rock. Volusia County, do better

I made an appointment and everything ran smoothly and efficiently. Tonya helped us and she was so…read morefriendly and so helpful. Our experience here was wonderful.

I'm shocked at all these people who quickly got service at this location. We made an appointment,…read morearrived on time and checked in. So far we've been here 1 1/2 hours and still haven't been called back to talk to someone. :( Update. We got called back after a 2 hour wait (with a confirmed appointment). The staff person was very pleasant and helpful. That part only took 5 minutes.