I love this area of Mayport coastline. Just walk around and explore or fish. Plenty of parking…read more Weekends get very crowded. It's a very popular spot for shore fishing

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Dated but clean and well maintained, the Charles E Federal Building in downtown Jacksonville is…read morehome to lots of government agencies and contractors. There is public parking available along the street (metered by the COJ) as well as in the rear parking lot (more expensive private parking here.) Security is tight at the main entrance so be prepared to lose the belt and all of your accessories so they can scan you through. It reminds me of an airport, as you have to put all your bags and belongings into a bin for X Ray. The guards and homeland security are very nice but they take their job seriously and I appreciate that. Currently, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the building is mostly closed to the public unless you have a special appointment. They generally aren't letting anyone in right now unless you work in the building and have a badge. Snack machines and a mail drop/ATM are located on the ground floor. Restrooms are available there as well. I'm glad to work in a clean and secure building like this and the best part is that it's located right in the heart of downtown Jacksonville.

This definitely a secure place to work. The Guards at the front entrance have a very strict and…read morehigh standard to enforce. You must have ID to enter the bldg. you also need to be prepared to remove ear rings, everything in your pockets, to take your shoes off to be scanned as well as your purse. You must now have to have an appointment with IRS to enter the building now. IRS is not the only dept. in the building. There are multiple Gov't Agencies in the Federal Building. They have a restaurant on the first floor to get a bite to eat, breakfast or lunch. They also have the Federal Credit Union in the ground floor as well. The building is well maintained. The service people do a great job and the cleaning staff do a wonderful job as well. The only tip I might have is: I think they should update the handicapped ramp. If you are facing the building, it's on the right side. No visitor can enter the building before 8am.

Food was great! The fish bites were delicious and thank you Robin for taking me there and all these…read moreyears I never thought of trying the place. The atmosphere was a good vibe and friendly staff. I will return most definitely.

Best place in town, if you're a member. No doubt about it. $2 PBR's, 16oz. Can't beat it!read more

I had to go to court yesterday. I parked in the parking garage that I parked for years when I…read moreworked downtown. Easy peasey. I walked a block to the courthouse and scanned in by the Officers. I went to the Jury room and was told to sit down and wait for the check in process. Finally we were told to line up, check in with the lady and then proceed to a check in kiosk. There was an employee at each kiosk to assist. Perfect! I was glad she was there to help me. My name did not show up. So, we used my case number and did an easy check in. Then we all waited for the instructions. The young lady speaking over a microphone was so soft spoken and did not enunciate her words properly-no one hear her! But, then I heard my name-I went up to her desk and my Lawyer was already up there. He had taken care of everything and I was excused. I don't know if I have to rerun or not. I will be notified if I have another date set or not. I'm Pros:very organized and plenty of Police and Bailiffs to help. Things moved pretty fast. Cons: they need to have someone who can speak louder when calling the names of the people. They state they will only call your name once. If you don't hear her, you're screwed! So SPEAK IP! Listen well. Ignore all of the chatter around you. Recommend:this place is necessary for all legal purposes. Fact: this courthouse is very nice, but huge! It takes up two or more city blocks.

Can't reach anyone by phone and the information you need no one seems to know. I have been…read moresearching online for the last 3 hours and getting nowhere. It should not be this difficult for information. Yuck!!!!!

This is the most efficiently ran government facility I've ever been to…read more It's clean, organized, and I personally have never had to wait. They are very knowledgeable and helpful and everybody is always friendly

I am leaving this review to formally report an incident that occurred today while I was picking up…read moremy new vehicle plates after transferring my registration from California. During my visit, I was assisted by an employee named Rachel at window #12. From the beginning of the interaction, her tone and demeanor were noticeably aggressive and unprofessional. While I fully understand and respect the need to collect proper documentation and follow standard procedures, the manner in which I was addressed was unnecessarily hostile. At one point, Rachel asked both my boyfriend and me about our citizenship status. We are Hispanic, and the way the question was asked, followed by her shaking her head as she walked away, felt inappropriate and concerning. Her facial expressions and tone throughout the interaction conveyed clear disdain. When I calmly addressed her tone and expressed that her customer service approach felt unprofessional, her response was, "I'm talking to you how I would anyone 'normal.'" I found this statement deeply troubling and offensive. The implication that we were somehow not "normal" was hurtful and unacceptable in a public service setting. I believe every customer deserves to be treated with neutrality, professionalism, and respect, regardless of race or background. I hope this matter can be reviewed and addressed appropriately to ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity in your office. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Nancy Arellano

It's not fancy but the service is wonderful, the food is terrific and the patrons are made up of…read moreAmerican heroes. It's a winning combination that keeps us coming back every Friday for steak night!

The idea of this program is wonderful, to gather ("glean") still edible food from retail and…read moredistribute it to the hungry. It is just not distributed in a pleasant manner. I took a friend of mine to the distribution yesterday at the Ramona Flea Market. It does not say on their website, but you are supposed to go at 9:00 a.m., pick up a numbered ticket, and then they tell you to return at noon for the food. Makes sense, but it doesn't work that way. Arrived back at noon and no volunteers were around. Others waiting told us to just wait with the other 500+ people who showed (my friend's estimate was 800 people). At 12:30, after waiting in no shade, the volunteers came meandering up. The hold-up? A 30 minute "prayer vigil for the poor and hungry." Not very well thought out, should have been held prior to the starting time in my opinion. After the prayer vigil, the "man in charge" came up, stood on a box, and then proceeded to lead a group prayer of thanks for the food and to save those who needed it. Very inapropriate. Most people who showed up did not know of the number system and were not pleased when they started calling numbers. A lot of pushing, shoving and complaining commenced and the volunteers seemed to really enjoy the show. No one, not even the self-identified "man in charge" with his Starbucks coffee, hobnobbing and joking with the people, seemed to take control or even attempt to diffuse or calm the situation. All in all, it was a very frustrating and upsetting situation and my friend received 4 pkgs of bagels, 1 pkg ea hot dog & hamburger buns, 2 loafs of bread, a head of lettuce, 2 moldy tomatoes and a small bag of sprouted potatoes. The bread items were still good (expiration date was today) but it will take work to make the tomatoes & potatoes edible - no complaints though in that department. My advice? Get the rules straight and let people know about the ticket system. Have the volunteers start on time and have someone organize it better...

Free bread products. No this place doesn't deserve the five star rating I gave it but you can't…read morebeat free. Gleaners has been a service going on for nearly 20 years helping the poor, the unemployed and those who fall between the cracks get food. It started small and had it's ups and downs, but volunteers are still working to help others. Sometimes they may be slow, or the line long, but free food attracts people. The philosophy goes back to the old testament, where folks collected food from the sides of large farms, called Gleaning. Gleaners dispatch is a Christian organisation that relies on donations. They collect food in trucks, gas, maintenance, and insurance isn't free so they do ask for a small donation. It's common for folks to leave with all the food they can carry, or wheel if you bring your own wagon or cart, or make multiple trips to their car and most are feeding families. So drop by, check the place out. Volunteers and donations are always welcome.

Marijuana smell in the entire building. Loud neighbors. Unhealthy to live here until they fix the…read moresmoke issue.

Actually got to check out the inside of the this building during One Spark and it's pretty cool!…read moreDidn't realize how big it is. Definitely awesome to look up and check out elevator shaft that went all the way up to the top. Mark B. got a great shot & took an amazing picture of it. It has tons of potential with good bones. Felt lucky to get a chance see a Jacksonville building from the past in all its glory today and look forward to going again.