I reported to jury duty at 8 AM Monday morning. I drove an hour, parked for $20 day @ walked 7…read moreminutes to the courthouse with the line wrapped around the dome. The officer announced no guns, knives or ammo said I was in the right place. I stood for :20 outside & :10 in the a/c before getting to the metal detectors. Ninety minutes later I checked into the computer took a badge & was directed into another juror waiting room with about a hundred others to wait. At 9:30 I was called to the 10th floor Judge Sherry Collins' courtroom. From the 10th floor, I had a view of the Palm Beach County Museum, intercostal, bridges, marina, and the Breakers. I am on a jury & have an hour break for lunch. Unfortunately, I'm back on the huge line wrapping around the courthouse to go through the metal detectors.

Title: Terrible Experience -- Complete Lack of Organization and Misinformation…read more I visited Robert Weissman's Palm Beach County Government Center (301 North Olive Ave, 1st Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401) for a driver's license appointment, and the service was absolutely unacceptable. I scheduled my appointment carefully, made sure I had all my documents in order, and confirmed details about my visit. I was clearly misinformed by staff: I was told I could come back to change my Florida Title appointment to a license appointment. However, when I returned, I was denied service -- the supervisor said no, explaining that adding or changing services was not allowed, only adding a license on a title appointment. This left me frustrated, confused, and forced to reschedule an entirely new process. The wait times are awful -- even with an appointment, expect at least an hour. Staff appeared completely overwhelmed and unprepared. Some clerks were emotional and crying at their desks, and the person assisting me seemed barely capable of keeping things together. The supervisor, Junior, offered minimal help despite the clear misinformation I received. To add insult to injury, parking costs money unless you're willing to walk 15 minutes. Overall, this location demonstrates poor management, disorganization, and a lack of customer service. I would not recommend anyone use this office for driver's license or DMV services.

I was here in LaBelle for a meetup with the awesome Ariel W…read more https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=lvthTfCQGD0qaEk6jCdRdQ and happened to stop by this amazing building. This is the original Hendry County Courthouse. It was built in 1926 and is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Hickpochee Avenue, which are the two main north-south and east-west roads through LaBelle. You can't miss it as one of the few working traffic lights is at these corners. The architecture is the Mediterranean Mission Revival style and it looks like some of the courthouses I saw during my trip through Texas last October. The inspiration is the late 18th and early 19th century Spanish missions. The structure got a complete restoration last year which included the brick façade, iron work, and even a full roof replacement. The building looks brand new and not nearly 100 years old. Unfortunately, closed and locked in a Saturday morning but during the week is open to walk around. Or just tour the grounds like I did. There is parking at the adjacent sheriff's building. [Review 16787 overall - 1512 in Florida - round number 300 of 2022!]

I am a fan of history and architecture, especially old Florida courthouses. Usually they are…read moreNeoclassical but the Hendry County Courthouse is a bit different. The Old Hendry County Courthouse was built in in 1927 on the corner of Bridge Street and Hickpochee Avenue. The courthouse was designed in the Mediterranean Revival-Mission Revival styles by architect Edward Columbus Hosford. The building is 3 stories with three subsidiary towers with pyramid roofs at the corner of the building. The most striking feature of the building is a large Renaissance 70 foot clock tower that contained a one thousand pound bell. A Seth Thomas electrically-regulated clock that cost $3,000 at the time was added to the tower. The clock would frequently lose time forcing the late Ray C. Hull, Sr. who was chosen for this thinness to climb the inside of the tower to wind the clock. On May 11, 1926 a shameful incident happened in LaBelle that was not uncommon during this period of history in Florida. A mob tortured and lynched an African-American man named Henry Patterson who asked for a glass of water while working on building Hwy 80. He was attacked and hung from a tree south of the newly built courthouse. No one was brought to justice for the murder. After the crime a series of lightning storms struck the tower and eventually the clock and bell were dismantled. The courthouse began operating on May 3, 1927. Ever since then it has served as the center of Hendry County's civic and political functions. On February 22, 1975 a new clock was installed in the tower but it is no longer working. On November 8, 1990, the Hendry County Courthouse was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The courthouse is currently undergoing restoration. It has been granted two Special Category Grants to rehabilitate, restore and preserve the Old Hendry County Courthouse. The first grant was for $350,000 to rehabilitate the foundation. Another $500,000 has been granted for facade preservation. Once that work is completed it is hoped that another $500,000 dollars will be granted for brick work and installing a new clock at a price of $42,000. An additional $10,000 would be required for bells and chimes in the form of digital carillon Sonata that can programmed to also play hymns and songs. If you go by the courthouse now it is covered in scaffolding. It will be interesting to see how the restoration turns out.

How can you have federal funding and your credit card machines are down. Then you aren't able to…read moretell me what I have to pay until I get to the booth? So I have to find an ATM and pull out a random amount and hope it's enough ? Made an appointment and still waited 2-3 hours. What a waste of peoples tax dollars... deplorable

DMV why have an appointment! Brought a friend's Mother for her driving exam....an hour after her…read moreappointment time....This place is NOT organized! They address every DMV issue. There should just be a driving and testing area or appointments only!!

The Highlands County Courthouse in Sebring, Florida was built in the 1920's in the Classical…read moreRevival architectural style. It was designed by Fred A. Bishop (1918-1940) who is responsible by other courthouse buildings including Wilson County (North Carolina) and Hopewell County (Virginia) plus the Byrd Theatre in Richmond (Virginia). The building faces southwest and is a three story gray colored stone and concrete structure. A large portico on the front supported by four large Ionic columns which rise to a wide header at the top of the second story. A wide cornice runs below the third story which story has a flat roof line. In the interior is a central rotunda rising to a domed roof. In the 1960's, an annex building was constructed and then a second annex in the 1970s with a modern county government center built in the 1990s. Highlands County continues to grow. The building was secured on a Sunday afternoon but it was still possible to walk the grounds not far from the Sebring circle. It was nice to return to Sebring after ten years to see how much has changed and how much has not changed. [Review 458 of 2025 - 2101 in Florida - 24020 overall]

In the early 1900's Central Florida was one large county called DeSoto. In 1921 the state…read morelegislature acquiesced to the residents desire to have smaller municipalities and they passed a measure to split DeSoto into five counties: DeSoto, Charlotte, Glades, Hardee, and Highlands. Four towns vied to be the county seat. Sebring was named the temporary capital so they had more sway at first. Four the next year and a half four towns, Avon Park, Sebring, DeSoto City, and Lake Placid fought for the economic benefits and influence that the county seat would provide. A special election was scheduled to take place on November 21, 1922 to settle the issue. The real contest was between Avon Park and Sebring because they had the biggest populations. 96.8% of the county's eligible voters showed up at the polls and Sebring edged out Avon Park. For the next four years, the courthouse offices were located on the second floor of the Hainz Building at 134 Ridgewood Avenue. Trials were held in outdoor courtroom at a pavilion in the Japanese themed Tuscawilla Park on Commerce Avenue. In August 1925 voters approved a $175,000 bond to begin construction of the permanent court house. Virginia architect Fred Bishop was chosen to design a Classical Revival style building. Court house construction began on June 15, 1926 and was completed in March of 1927 at a cost of $250,000. The court house was designed to be much larger than what was needed at the time and signaled the change of Sebring from an agricultural community to one of governmental power in Central Florida. On August 14, 1989 the court house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. As the population of the area grew it became impossible to do all of the court functions in one building. In 1997 the Highlands County Government Center opened on the property. It contains the offices of the Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, Clerk of Courts and the Board of County Commission Administrative Staff. A second building is the Courthouse Annex. It house the State Attorney's office and the Public Defender's Office. The original court house building is still used for the court system and clerk's office. A 70,000 square foot addition at a cost of approximately 10 million dollars was completed in 2004. The expansion retained the original architectural details of the building while expanding the functionality of the court house. If you are in the area it is well worth the time to stop and admire this historic building that has stood the test of time.

This was probably the most organized & quick and efficient court I've ever dealt with. In and out…read morein less than 2 hours!

Nice new building, but the guards aren't too friendly, and they do not seem to realize that…read moretaxpayers funded the building and should have access. They rudely ask where you are going and imply that you better know or else don't bother coming. I just wanted to watch a trial, but it was pretty hard to be able to do that with the gastapo downstairs.

A bit intimidating entering as the place is full of police. Free Parking was easy across the…read morestreet near the library. You go through a metal detector before entering the courtroom. The experience was good. Witnesses can get paid $6-8 for appearing.

Beautiful court house in Delray . Parking was easy, I parked at the library across from the court…read morehouse and a short walk into the court house. You have to pass security to get in. My daughter married the love of her life Friday the 29 and now she begins a new life. Getting hitched only took about a half hour so if you have all your papers in properly everything goes easy. The court house is beautiful and empty so if you need great pictures for your wedding this is the place.

Had some business in Stuart today. I forget courthouses are…read morelike airport security on a smaller scale. The deputies were nice. The ladies on the second floor in records were nicer, shout out to Theresa and Tammy! I was to only one needing help in that department when I arrived. In and out in 15minutes~ bam! I appreciated the efficiency :) You can trust me, I'm now mostly flying under the radar ;D

Corrupt. I had a judge who said my 90 year old parent who…read morewas assessed as incompetent by 5 court evaluators who said my parent can decide where she wants to live. Insanity

I found Palm Beach Express while trying to figure out how to best get things delivered to my father…read morewhile he was at the VA Hospital in Riviera Beach. The hospital does not appear to be in the package delivery business, you can tell by the way the conversations are littered with mush such as using 'should be' or ought to' in lieu of a 'yes', or a 'no'. I called Palm Beach Express and got George, the less fair of the husband-wife partnership. George did not speak mush, nor did he once ever sound mushy. I was dialed straight into this, turns out George was a former Army Ranger which explained the solidness that exuded from him. That was the first/last call, I didn't even want to price shop after that. I knew George was onboarded, and that George was going to be my man. Turns out George & Stefanie together take names and kick f#!%ing ass.... yep, professionally. I was/am so pleased with the solidness (this is where the ending sounds/looks/feels just like the promises from the beginning) of transacting with them.. FedEx got the package to them a day earlier than promised. I did not know this until George phoned me at 1238pm (this is a value-added element to their service people!), letting me know Daddy was all set. What a relief! Review readers: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE. Do it, do it now!!!

From the owner: Palm Beach Express delivers anything! Ok well almost anything. We specialize in legal documents as…read morea same day courier, nationwide process service, mobile notary and trial set up. But we can pick up your lunch or deliver a birthday present as well!

Glades County was founded in 1921 after being carved out of neighboring Desoto County. It was named…read moreafter the Florida Everglades, though much of its landscape consists of prairies and pinelands. Glades County is one of five counties surrounding Lake Okeechobee, and it plays a role in the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail. The county seat is here in Moore Haven which was was once a thriving hub due to its location along the Caloosahatchee River Canal. However, hurricanes in 1926 and 1928 devastated the area, impacting its growth. The courthouse was build in 1928-1929 in the Classical Revival style, designed by Edward C. Hosford who also designed the Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City, the Harris County Courthouse in Hamilton Georgia, the Mason County in Mason Texas and the Dodge County Courthouse in Eastman Georgia. The courthouse has a grand entrance with large columns and a decorative pediment, reflecting the governmental look typical of courthouses from that era. I was here on a Sunday afternoon so I was only able to look through the windows and walk the grand grounds. [Review 416 of 2025 - 2061 in Florida - 23978 overall]

Glades County is located just north of the Everglades. In 1921 it was one of several counties…read morecarved off from DeSoto County. Before choosing to name it Glades County it was almost named Muck County. Prior to the courthouse being built people had to travel all day to Arcadia in an area that didn't have roads. It was decided that a courthouse would be built in Moore Haven founded in 1916 by James Moore. The first courthouse was built in 1926 but a hurricane in 1928 destroyed it and the rest Moore Haven when Lake Okeechobee flooded during the storm.. The courthouse that stands now was built in 1928. The historic courthouse was designed in the Classical Revival style by architect Edward Columbus Hosford who designed courthouses and other buildings in Florida, Texas, and Georgia. The courthouse is still in use today. It is a Florida heritage site.

Was there for a traffic citation. Quick wait midday on a weekday. Kind of a typical courthouse,…read morenothing special about it. The lady who helped me was nice but didn't seemed thrilled about being there (neither did I)

Dirty. Smells extremely bad but staff was very nice. My…read morerecommendation, hire a new cleaning crew, and get a different crowd of people in here.