To be near downtown and being a station that handles both the MetroRail and the MetroMover, I think…read morethis is a good, average station. It could be cleaner and it could be more colorful and cheerful, but it does serve its purpose of being a transfer hub station for several lines. The Government Center station is one of the intramodal stations in downtown Miami and is operated by Miami-Dade Transit and serves as a transfer station not only for the Metrorail and Metromover rapid transit systems but it also serves as a bus station for Metrobus, Paratransit, and Broward County Transit buses. The station is located near the intersection of Northwest First Street and First Avenue, a part of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center Building. It opened to service May 20, 1984, next to the site of a former FEC railway station which is now MiamiCentral. The second floor of the complex includes the main fare control for Metrorail and platforms for the Metromover loops, as well as the Metrofare Shops area. The third floor of the complex is a mezzanine for transfers between the two services. A ghost platform for a never-built east-west Metrorail line is located on this level. The fourth floor of the complex is the Metrorail platform. It is the highest transit platform of the Miami-Dade Transit system in height and can hold up to eight Metrorail cars.

These are the brainiacs they oversee the maintenance and facilities at this station. Coming from…read moreMiami Central Station to the Justice center should be straight forward easy. Nope. They have the stairs, escalator and elevator all down for maintenance. What does this mean for you. You either walk outside or legally you need to purchase a ticket for the metro rail / people mover just to pass through so you can use the egress in the government center. Who is ever overseeing maintenance really did. It think this through. I guess if you are a government employee, then perhaps you did think it through and are charging the people more just to pass through.

Excellent place to have meetings like the one we had…read more It's located in this gorgeous building in the middle of Miami Beach. You can park on the street or in the parking lot next to this building which is with right and the hourly rate is practically the same as parking on the streets.

This Visitor Center has the most helpful people and lots of information to plan things to do…read more First time we come to Miami Beach and found this charming office on Lincoln Road killing time before we could check-in. They really do a good job in explaining and printing directions to get to places, have lots of useful maps, coupons and guides. We didn't have a plan where to start exploring the city and we walked away with fun and exciting suggestions. They even helped us to get an early check-in at the hotel. Great service and location!

What a positive experience! Everyone we dealt with was pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. Smiles…read moreall around. We did not have an appointment and we were still in and out in 10-15 minutes! I agree with all the 5 Star reviews! The only issue is finding the place! Waze takes you on an adventure...

If you can follow the signs and bring the proper documentation, you will be highly satisfied…read more Everyone I dealt with was very friendly. I set an appointment and brought the required paperwork. I arrived ahead of my appointment time and was greeted immediately. Since I was in the right office, they quickly got my prices started. I was assisted with the electronic filing and submission, then taken to another area for some follow up. The woman there was friendly and helpful as well. She took care of me right away, and for me out quickly. From the moment I got past the security gate, I was on site less than 20 minutes. Be sure to check your papers, set your appointment, and act respectfully. You won't have an issue at all. One of the more helpful government offices I've been to.

The Baghdad of Miami! The City Hall is an amazing sight in the middle of this seriously bad-ass…read moreghetto. Daytime quick visit on bullet-proof vehicle highly recommended. (My red SLK was finally the coolest car in the city!)

Lemon City is an unincorporated area that predates Miami. It was a farming community that sprang up…read morein the 1850's, 26 years before the founding of Miami. The community took their name from the unusually sweet lemon trees that grew in the area. By the time Miami was incorporated, Lemon City already had a population of 300. Lemon City had the areas oldest school, the Lemon City School, and the first library, the Lemon City Library. Lemon City was segregated with Black families living in three neighborhoods, Nazarine, Boles Town, and Knightsville. The exact boundaries of Lemon City have been lost to time since it was never incorporated. During the 1980's many Haitian immigrants made what was once Lemon City their home. The area has now been designated as Little Haiti which upset some of the descendants of the pioneers of Lemon City who thought the name change was insulting to their history. To be more inclusive of all of the history of the area, 10 historical signs marking the history of Lemon City were erected by the Mayor's office. Markers were placed at the Lemon City Train Station, Lemon City Pharmacy, Lemon City Library, and here at the Lemon City Post Office. Marker Number F-944 erected in 2017 details the history of the Lemon City Train Station which was built in 1896 by Henry Flagler to assist with the transportation of crops grown in the area and mail delivery. The yellow and white white wood frame train station with a flower garden looked like all of the train stations he built. A few were saved and you can see them in history parks or museums around the state. Sawfish Bay Park in Jupiter has one. The Lemon City Train station was located between what is now NE 59th St. and NE 60th St. The station was near other businesses and the Lemon City Dock and it contributed to the economic prosperity of Lemon City. The station was part of the Florida East Coast Railway and offered passenger and freight delivery. In the late 1890's the train took a lot of Lemon City residents out of the community and on to better opportunities in Miami. For those who stayed, the commercial district moved closer to the railroad station and new businesses opened. The only remnant of the station today is a section of Florida East Coast is a section of Florida East Coast right of way. Although the train station no longer exists there is a lot happening in Little Haiti. You can already see the spark with new businesses opening like the Citadel Food Hall in the Little River area. I had heard of Lemon City in passing when bones were discovered in an unmarked cemetery during construction of an affordable housing unit. I always meant to learn more about this historic area but never had the time. I finally got to explore this area and was really delighted to find all of the historical markers. There is a huge MAGIC sign set up heralding what will hopefully be good things to come for this area. I am excited to see the next chapter of history unfold here.

Some more history for you history buffs. Magic City, Aka this area, is getting a makeover people!…read moreThis building is derelict, but does have some history attached to it - It is the old DuPuis Medical Office and Drugstore, it was built is 1902 and is located at 6041-6045 NE 2nd Avenue, miami. Dr. John G. DuPuis constructed his medical office and drug store in the rural community of Lemon City four years after he arrived in South Florida. One of the region's most noted early physicians and community leaders, DuPuis founded the Dade County Agricultural School and established what would become one of the area's largest dairies. This traditional Masonry Vernacular style building features pressed metal detailing typical of turn-of-the-twentieth-century American commercial architecture.

Lemon City is an unincorporated area that predates Miami. It was a farming community that sprang up…read morein the 1850's, 26 years before the founding of Miami. The community took their name from the unusually sweet lemon trees that grew in the area. By the time Miami was incorporated Lemon City already had a population of 300. Lemon City had the areas oldest school, the Lemon City School, and the first library, the Lemon City Library. Lemon City was segregated with Black families living in three neighborhoods, Nazarine, Boles Town, and Knightsville. The exact boundaries of Lemon City have been lost to time since it was never incorporated. During the 1980's many Haitian immigrants made what was once Lemon City their home. The area has now been designated as Little Haiti which upset some of the descendants of the pioneers of Lemon City who thought the name change was insulting to their history. To be more inclusive of all of the history of the area, 10 historical signs marking the history of Lemon City were erected by the Mayor's office. Markers were placed at the Lemon City Train Station, Lemon City Port, Lemon City Library, and here at the Lemon City Pharmacy. Dr. John Gordon DuPuis was born in Newnansville Florida in 1875. He graduated from medical school at the University of Kentucky in 1898 and then moved to Lemon City where he began his practice and pharmacy in a one room building behind the Conolly Hotel. The Lemon City Pharmacy Dupuis Office was built in 1902, four years after he arrived in South Florida. It was the first concrete building north of downtown Miami and served as Dr. DuPuis medical practice and pharmacy and his families residence. The pharmacy was designed in a Masonry Vernacular style. The building features pressed metal detailing and the type of commercial architecture that was popular at the turn of the century. Dr. DuPuis was one of the first doctors in the area and a community leader. He treated the sick during a yellow fever outbreak in 1899 and counted the Seminoles and among his patients who held him in high regard. Dr. DuPuis was a white doctor who made house calls to Black families in the area, which was unusual for the time. Based on his belief that fresh milk was necessary for good health, he established what would become one of the area's largest dairies. White Belt Dairy consisted of 900 cows over 2,000 acres and was managed by Dr. DuPuis wife Katherine and his son John. Dr. DuPuis was also passionate about education. He founded the Dade Agricultural School in 1915 which focused on vocational training with a stress on agriculture. In 1925 Dr. DuPuis family moved out of the building and he continued his practice there until he passed away in 1955. The Dr. DuPuis medical building is currently in pretty sad shape. It was on the Dade Heritage Trust list of 12 most historic endangered buildings in 2018 however there may be hope for it because big plans are in the works for this area. The Miami City Commission are considering a billion-dollar real estate project in Little Haiti called the Magic City Innovation District, It is expected to take 10 to 15 years to complete and will turn Little Haiti area into an international draw for tourists and businesses. Spread out over 17 acres it will include residential units, hotel rooms, retail space, and a pop-up theme park with multimedia and interactive installations, designed by Lune Rouge, the Montreal-based company owned by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté. Best of all the developers want to preserve the historic aspects of this neighborhood. The DuPuis Medical Office and Drug Store will be incorporated into the western side of the project. A drawing of the project shows it turned into an art gallery. I am watching with anticipation to see what is going to happen in Little Haiti. You can already see the spark with new businesses opening like the Citadel Food Hall in the Little River area. I had heard of Lemon City in passing when bones were discovered in an unmarked cemetery during construction of an affordable housing unit. I always meant to learn more about this historic area but never had the time. I finally got to explore this area and was really delighted to find all of the historical markers. It was like a scavenger hunt discovering them and learning another piece of Lemon City's history. The pharmacy is currently fenced off in anticipation of the new project and there is a huge MAGIC sign set up across the street heralding what will hopefully be good things to come for this area. I am excited to see the next chapter of history unfold here.