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    Leon County Courthouse

    Leon County Courthouse

    1.0(1 review)
    0.3 mi

    The Clerk of the Courts assesses filing fees based on the amount the Plaintiff is suing for. The…read moreClerk of the Courts does not include court filing fees, cost of summons, process service fees or attorney fees in determining the amount to be assessed. The cost for filing a suit under $500.00 is $80.00. The cost for filing a suit over $500.00 is $174.00. I filed a small claims case with the Leon County Clerk of the Courts. Paragraph 11 in the complaint states "Defendant owes Plaintiffs $407.60 ($707.60 less $300.00 security deposit not returned), plus $75.00 collection fees and $150.00 small claims court related costs." The paragraph further states "The costs are shown below as follows ..." and shows 8 lines of detail listing my claim and including 3 lines showing court related costs, which are not to be considered in calculating the cost of the filing fee. The total of our claim, upon which a filing fee would be assessed, was $482.60. After filing our case, the Leon County Clerk of the Court sent a letter assessing an additional $94.00 claiming the case was over $500.00, which it was not. I contacted the Leon County Clerk of Court on several occasions attempting to discuss the incorrect assessment. Basically, I was told this is how we see it, you owe the additional $94.00. I sent a letter to the Clerk requesting an explanation such as laws, rules of court, etc., as to how in their opinion I should have properly presented the amount that I was claiming in the complaint which I filed. Additionally, I included a number of suggestions that would help non-attorney individuals have easier access to the Leon County Clerk of Court and the court system based on my experience. Access for the non-attorney individual is a major component of the small claims process. Judges typically work with individuals differently than they would attorneys, as the small claims court is more of a "people's court" for individuals to present their claim. I received a very short response thanking me for the suggestions, but absolutely no mention of the $94.00 that the Leon County Clerk had demanded I pay. I think it is fair to say they have chosen not to discuss it because there probably aren't any laws, rules of court, or other legal areas that say how the claimed amount should be presented in a case. I paid the $94.00, under protest, rather than be sent to collections; however, the Leon County Clerk of the Court still has not reimbursed me $94.00 for their over assessment of the amount of the claim for calculating the filing fee. The case has been resolved; and it is a matter of court record that the case was settled for less than $500.00, thereby reinforcing my claim that this case was not over $500.00. In summary, I believe I was ripped off by the Leon County Clerk of Courts; thus, I am publishing this complaint in the hope that other individuals will be provided better consideration rather than having their complaint aired on the web or elsewhere.

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    Florida State of - Spectacular Key West!

    Florida State of

    4.2(6 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Born in New York but raised in Florida I have a lot of opinions about this state. It was tough in…read morethe 1950's and 1960's growing up there being from New York and being Italian Heritage. After living in Florida off and on for about 40 years I finally came home to New York. I don't even care to go visit these days. I do miss my friends and relatives though. Florida does have great Parks, Sports and recreational activities of all kinds. The most beautiful golf courses in the United States as far as I'm concerned. Beautiful beaches, boating and lots of fishing. Like I said I'm conflicted. I'm going with Four Stars.

    I needed to fix this!…read more I noticed my fellow Yelpers were reviewing their state and my Florida was up for grabs so heeeeere we go! My parents retired here well over thirty years ago and that's when I started visiting. I've lived here now for 8 years. For both business and pleasure, I've covered the state from Key West to Tallahassee. I've hit the beaches on both coasts, the panhandle, and many of the central cities and towns and of course many of Orlando's theme parks. Overall, I think I'm well qualified to comment on the state. It's a great place to live but it's critical to understand that the state is EXTREMELY diverse in almost every way! Much more so than many other states. As there of thousands of web sites to help research, here are 5 locations that will illustrate Florida's diversity. * Tampa/Saint Petersburg * Saint Augustine * Pensacola * Lake Placid * Key West They are all widely diverse and I could have picked dozens of other locations. Whenever folks talk about Florida there are always at least two elephants in the room- 1. Hurricanes 2. Heat & Humidity Hurricanes need to be respected, no question! This is especially true if you move to South Florida's coast. They are hurricane magnets! Things get much better if you live inland as everyone knows hurricanes begin to dissipate as soon as they hit land. I live in the dead center of the state and my condo is 34 years old. In all that time, after being inundated by many, mostly dissipating hurricanes, my condo has NEVER received any damage! This is one of the many reasons Disney built in Central Florida! Yes, it's hot and humid but let's remember that many winter months are flat out glorious. If you have the $, you can live on the coast and the ocean breezes will mitigate both. If you live inland, in the summer, it's a lifestyle change. Going outside at 3 or 4 in the afternoon can be a trial! Florida has countless attractions both manmade and natural. Thousands of folks relocate here every year and that should tell you something. When I look at every facet of my life, I'm delighted to live here and have no intention of leaving! Four stars!

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    Visit Tallahassee

    Visit Tallahassee

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This is a great and powerful memorial. Very respectful and well put tiered memorial. Go check our…read moreout when in town

    This is a small but powerful memorial. At first glance, I thought that it was a 9/11 memorial. It…read morehonors the men and women that served in the Vietnam War and was dedicated in Nov 1985. The memorial consists of a 28 feet tall, 15 feet wide American flag that is suspended between twin tall granite towers. The towers have the names of Florida's Vietnam solders that were KIA or MIA, engraved in them. The memorial also includes a small marble pedestal designating the memorial, with an inscription that reads: "Florida's Vietnam Memorial in honor of the 386,000 Floridians who served during the Vietnam Conflict. 1964-1975 among whom 1,669 succumbed and 83 are missing in action. Their names are engraved on this memorial as a token of everlasting gratitude to these patriots for their supreme sacrifice". That marker is very weather and is very difficult to read as you can see in the pictures,You will find a few benches to sit on in the memorial's plaza and it is normal to see flowers placed on the memorial. In front of the memorial is a smaller metal memorial that represents the POW/MIA braclet. It has an accompanying granite pillar that has an engraving that explains the significance of the bracelet. Parking here is kind of tough. There is metered parking and commercial garages/lots within a reasonable walking distance. I like this memorial it is simple, but effective, while paying the proper respects to the city's Vietnam Veterans. Anyway, as with most memorials that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 10 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. The State House is right across the street and there of tons of memorials and parks to check out in the immediate area.

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    World War II Memorial

    World War II Memorial

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This is a nice memorial dedicated to the WWII veterans. It is located in a plaza area in front of…read morethe Leon County Courthouse. It was dedicated in 2001 and has a life like bronze statue of an elderly veteran man with a cane and small American flag in his hand. The sculpture is the work of local artist, W Stanley "Sandy" Proctor. The man in the sculpture appears to be in his military uniform and is sitting on a bench. The bench has the inscription "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his country". The backdrop of the memorial is three flag poles waving the Leon County flag, the American Flag, and the Florida State flag, respectively. There are a few benches around the Memorial's plaza to sit, relax, and reflect and if you look closely, you will see the names of WWII veterans on brick pavers that encircles the the memorial. If you plan on driving to see the memorial, there is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. Anyway, as with most memorials that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 10 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. The State Capital is across the street and there of tons of memorials and parks to check out in the immediate area.

    This bronze sculpture of a World War II veteran is the work of local artist Sandy Proctor. He is…read moresitting on a bench on front of the Leon County Courthouse and the memorial was dedicated and unveiled on November 11, 2001. The writing on the bench reads, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his country." Stop by and pay your respects. [Review 14091 overall, 1413 of 2020, number 1152 in Florida.]

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