Had a wonderful time here. This garden is a beautiful and peaceful place. There are so many birds…read moreand wildlife. The perfect place to walk around, read, have a picnic. Public bathrooms available. Lots of free parking.

Nestled on the shores of Lake Maitland, Kraft Azalea Garden is one of the most peaceful and…read morebeautiful spots in Central Florida. From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by towering cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, creating a calm, almost magical atmosphere. The lakefront views are absolutely stunning, especially around sunset when the light reflects off the water--it's the perfect place to relax, take photos, or just unwind. The historic Exedra monument adds a unique touch and makes for a great backdrop. What really stands out is how quiet and serene it feels, even though it's so close to everything in Winter Park. Whether you're going for a peaceful walk, a picnic, or just some time to clear your mind, this hidden gem delivers every time

Everyone is so nice and helpful here! You have to go through the metal detectors to enter so there…read moreis a great feeling of safety. I needed a new passport and it didn't take long at all. I did not make an appointment and just came as a walk in and it took less than an hour. I also got to see three beautiful brides get married and many speeding tickets get paid. They are fast and efficient. I hope I never get a speeding ticket I have to pay but if I do I'm coming here.

The security guard here is always in a good mood and pleasant to be around! This location is super…read moreconvenient and pretty small so there is usually not a long wait for anything. The judge here seems to be pretty fair, my speeding ticket got thrown out with the proof of odometer repair immediately following the ticket being written. Awesome!

No one likes going to court no one likes going for jury duty no one wants to be here but you know…read morewhat you make the best of it and you do your time as once they call you it's always been my understanding that you won't get called again for a long time as that's always been my case so I take it what it is and just enjoy the day off of work. First I must say their security needs to get it together they are slow I mean really really slow it took me almost 30 minutes to get through security and when I got close to the front the line was even bigger than when I got in it so definitely prepare for the cattle hurdling through the que! Overall it is what it is if you've been here before you know what I mean so just do yourself a favor and find things to do in the large quiet room!

While many people dread going to jury duty, I actually enjoy it. The duty notice comes by mail, but…read moreyou can check in online and fill your questionnaire there. If you do need to be rescheduled or excused, you can do it online as well. I am now very happy that you can get email notices the day before if you need to report. The courthouse is located in downtown, and there is a parking garage that is free for jurors. Walking to the courthouse from the garage isn't far. You do need to go though security like in an airport. The wait can be a little long, but the security staff (Allied Universal) are mostly polite and helpful. The open doors for you, give you bins, and help you with your items during screening. After security, you go through a door that leads you to the jury room in the first floor. Check in at the jury lobby is pretty easy. You are given your juror number and wait in the lobby. The lobby is spacious with decent amount of seating, a work center, small cafe, and even a place to play board games when waiting. Around 8:30, a clerk will introduce the procedure and explain the process. If your number gets called, you will get to go to the main court room and get interviewed for potential juror. The wait to get called can be long, and chances are you may never get called. Thus, you can be in the room for 4 to 5 hours, then get relieved afterwards. The staff is very polite and helpful during the process. Be sure to get your parking validated and your jury service signed when you completed your duty. I really enjoy doing it as the staff are very polite and helpful in explaining the process. I wish the TVs can show the juror numbers when getting reported, but you get an endless loop of all about the judges instead. I would love to hear some background music as it can get pretty quiet sometimes. However, you are welcome to use your phones and Internet provided you follow the rules listed. Internet is free, but vending machines looked to be expensive. Not sure how expensive is the cafe. This review is only for the jury duty, which I had a nice experience today. The staff including security is pretty nice and helpful, and the lobby is clean and have enough amenities for the jurors. I wish there was some music or some form of non disruptive entertainment, but at least we can use the Internet. I am always proud to serve when needed as it provides all people to receive a fair trial. Overall: B+

I was summoned for Federal Grand Jury duty. This is the federal courthouse for central Florida…read more Parking (not covered) is near by for $10/day on Grove Park Drive and Division Avenue. The security was very nice and quick to get me through. As a juror you can bring in food, drink, and your cellphone (that will be put in a locker) since you will be there for the day. Courthouse opens at 7:30am. All of the staff were great. It is not bad being on this side of the courts.

Beautiful courthouse! Very organized in the jury selection. Parking lot was close by and security…read morewas easy to get through.

Had to venture down the courthouse to settle an outstanding ticket. Not the best reason to have to…read morego, but I guess it could have been worse. The courthouse complex is huge, however, it's not too complicated to find where you're going. The multitude of signs posted inside and out make it relatively easy to navigate. Be mindful, because though they may be open, they close the doors to incoming clients at 4 PM. Be prepared for the standard metal detector scan upon entry. And though the guards seem to far outnumber the number of people coming in, they're all friendly and will help point you in the right direction.

We came here to get our marriage license recently and returned today to file it. While the 'take a…read moreticket and wait for your number to be called' system isn't the most romantic, the employees here were (or at least seemed) genuinely excited for us and we're wonderful to interact with on both visits. They eased my nerves a bit with their calm demeanor and specific yet helpful direction. Wonderful job all around! Thanks so much!!!! I'll be visiting the same office again very soon for our passports when we finally take our honeymoon cruise and am actually looking forward to it!

TY Ms. Kagan for all you have done for us. We will be forvere in your debt. If anyone needs an…read moreAttorney who will fight for you and go the extra mile- Ms Kagan is the one. May God Bless you and your Family. Thank You is NOT enough- The BEST!!!

From the owner: Orlando Criminal Attorney Tracey Kagan practices Florida Criminal Law, including Drug charges,…read moreTrafficking, Burglary, Domestic Violence, DUIs, Juvenile charges, Violations of Probation, and Bond Hearings. Her practice has grown over the years to include Traffic Ticket Defense, Personal Injury Law, and Divorce. Orlando Criminal Lawyer Tracey Kagan's main office is located in downtown Orlando, just minutes from the courthouse. She accepts new clients from all over the Central Florida area including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Lake, Polk, and Volusia Counties. Attorney Kagan's mission is to work hard to preserve her clients rights, protect their interests, and successfully navigate them through the entire legal process while keeping them informed every step of the way.

The USPS branch in DTO is conveniently located. It has such a classic style to its interior paying…read morehomage to its historic Italian roots. With a little bit of research, I learned that this branch is "a historic landmark designed by Louis Simon in a Northern Italian Palazzo Revival style." It opened in the early 1940s, and its dawns GRAND features, like high ceilings, marble flooring, ornate bronze doors, bronze lock boxes, and many other unique features that brings it its character. It serves as both a post office and a hub for the Catholic Diocese. As it relates to me, it is walkable from my job - so on days when the weather is nice, I opted to walk. When I don't walk, I drive and they have a limited amount of parking but there is parking available on the street and surrounding areas. The wait is usually not too bad - unless you are going during peak hours. The staff is nice and helpful. They usually have everything I am looking for with the exception of some speciality box sizes - which can simply be secured via their website. The price is the price! We already know how hard our US postal workers have to work, so I patron the postal office as much as I possibly can.

This is by far the worst post office location I've experienced. There is a clear lack of customer…read moreservice. If the office is scheduled to open at 7:00 AM, customers should not be left waiting in the lobby for over 10 minutes with no assistance. I was not helped at all, which is extremely frustrating and unacceptable.

I have always admired this sculpture at the entrance to Loch Haven Park off of Princeton in Orlando…read morebut I only recently learned about its connection to space. Loch Haven Park is located between three lakes and is home to the art and science museums, a firefighting museum and two theaters. Rocket Thrower is a 1963 bronze sculpture by American sculptor Donald De Lue (October 5, 1897- August 26, 1988). It resides in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens New York City. De Lue was a sculptor best known for his public monuments. He studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and for five years in Paris. In 1941, he won a competition to create sculpture for the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Building in Philadelphia. De Lue's won many awards throughout is acclaimed art career and his works can be found in many museums across America. Rock Thrower was created for the 1964 World's Fair to celebrate man's entrance into space. The statue depicts a God like man crouching on one leg as he launches a small sphere into the sky with trail of flames. His left hand reaches for the sky as a swirl of stars encircle the path of the rocket. De Lue explained the work as "the spiritual concept of man's relationship to space and his venturesome spirit backed up by all the powers of his intelligence for the exploration of a new dimension." At the time it was released not all of the art critics were as enamored of it as I am. This replica of Rocket Thrower was commissioned for Loch Haven Park but was modified before it was installed in 1987. On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members aboard. Stars representing each of the Challenger Space Shuttle Astronauts were added to the tail of the comet. This touching tribute to the Challenger crew is a poignant reminder of their sacrifice and of Orlando's connection to the space program.

Well, I was expecting the worst, but I was pleasantly surprised by what an easy experience it was!…read moreHowever, a few caveats: Definitely make a reservation beforehand, because they ask you before you even enter the building if you have one. Also, arrive 30 minutes early- for 2 reasons: parking- while there are places around the building to park on the street, good luck finding a space. I ended up simply parking in the garage- which, by the way, costs $20 for 2 hours. Also, you can leave the garage through 2 doors, but those same doors are locked from the outside, so you have to walk all the way around when you leave to get to your car. Upon entering the building, you will be asked if you have a reservation, and you will have to show it to the security guard. Once in, be prepared for airport security- removing all metal, going through a metal detector, and being wanded. For me, anyway, after that, everything was a breeze. Upon entering the 3rd floor, I was again asked if I had a reservation and had to show it to the security guard, who in turn directed me to the kiosk where I signed in and was given a paper ticket. I was given a number that corresponded to a screen. I sat down in a very uncrowded room, and a few minutes later, my number came up; they also sent me a text. I had a very pleasant agent who helped me do a name change on my social security card, and I was done in less than 10 minutes! I headed back down and got in my car, paid for parking on the way out, and was on my way!

Getting through to the national or local office is stressful to say the least. After getting…read morethrough the automated operator, I was on hold for 20 minutes (calling first thing at 8:00 am EST), I explained that I need to change my name on my card, we were disconnected. When I called again, the representative transferred me to the 'technical representative when I do Not have a 'user' or 'password' issue. I CANNOT get through their screening website even to get an appointment. When I called the published number for the local office, I was really speaking to the National office. The system is so inept that after confirming my appointment, I asked her if it was the location I am familiar with, she explained it was not. She explained that according to my Zip Code, that is the office the system generates and became 'snippy' with me. The irony is that the office closest to home has my same Zip Code yet the system does not allow them to make an appointment with that office. From our experience and that of friends, people get there at 6:00 am in order to get an appointment to be seen that day. UNBELIEVABLE!!!! to say the least!!!

I hesitate to put this review out there because I know it might make the classes more crowded--but…read moreI have to give credit to OCLS for the fantastic programs they offer! I recently attended a storytime class at the North Orange branch. Mr. Bill was the moderator for this session, as well as another one we attended about a year ago. He mentioned he hasn't been there recently, so there may be a different moderator at times. Mr. Bill was engaging, funny, and did a great job encouraging parents to actively participate alongside their children. My girls especially loved the puppets he used! OCLS continues to impress with its quality programming, and we'll definitely be back.

This is absolutely ridiculous (the screaming kids, kids running around the library and a male and…read morefemale worker sitting at the desk doing and saying absolutely NOTHING.