Stopped in to grab a few parking passes for the parking lots off Flagler Avenue. First off I…read morewasn't crazy about the process but it is a perk for living in Volusia County, it was somewhat painful but it's free so why not. The receptionist / volunteer was a little controlling which I thought was ridiculous but we got through it. Small town politics at its best...

Kevin at the USPS office was amazing! He ensured that we got our package sent and provided all that…read morewe needed. This will be my go to spot for all my package needs

The family and I stopped in to this post office because once again the store in downtown Sanford…read morewas packed full with a line outside the door. We were doing some shopping in the Lake Mary area and decided to try the Monroe office since it was on our way. The building is a decent size; however, the reception area where you weigh packages and pay the USPS staff members is very small; only enough room for two to three customers max. A bit weird but it got the job done. Fortunately for us when we are arrived we were the only customers here. Shortly after our arrival, about four more customers came in but had to lineup in the foyer just outside the doorway/entrance to the reception. My mom had two ship two packages to NY. I don't remember the exact weight of the boxes but it cost around $60. A bit pricey, but still cheaper than adding an additional piece of luggage to her flight home. Staff here were very pleasant and we were in and out and no time. Overall the store is clean, organized, and is a great alternative when the downtown Sanford post office is in the weeds.

Lake Jesus is the largest lake in Seminole County. It is 13 miles in length and consists of 16,000…read moreacres of open water and floodplains. The lake is roughly 8,000 acres and is part of the St. Johns River waterway. It connects to the St. Johns River at the north end by a narrow strait. Lake Jesup is notable for having the concentration of alligators in Florida. Lake Jesup is believed to have been named for General Thomas Jesup who served as the Commander of the Army of the South during the Second Seminole War from 1835-1842. The lake was discovered during the time the army was exploring the St. Johns River for transportation for troop and supplies lines. Long before the army found the lake however it had a rich Native American history. The southern shore of Lake Jesup is called Kitchen Middens. Middens are a kind of ancient garbage dump that can tell you a lot about the people who lived there. Early Native American inhabitants processed food and disposed of the waste in this area. Pottery shards and pieces along with animal bones have been discovered here. In the middle of Lake Jesup is a 30 acre island called Bird Island. The island was owned by Forest Michaels, who had a tomato farm on part of the island in the 1960s. Today the island is a nesting site for many birds including cattle egrets, white ibises, great egrets, glossy ibises, snowy egrets, eagles, and blue herons. SR 417 crosses Lake Jesup on a 1.5 mile bridge built in 1993. The bridge is part of the Seminole Expressway section of the 417 tollway which begins at the Seminole County line. This section run by Florida's Turnpike Enterprise is 17-mile-long and extends to an interchange with I-4 in Sanford at the end of the beltway. Driving across the Lake Jesup Bridge is very enjoyable. The view of the lake is spectacular and if you have the chance to look up there is a number of birds nesting on top of the light poles. I highly recommend a visit to Overlook Park at the southern end of the bridge for a close up view of Lake Jesup and its wildlife.

Lake Jesup Bridge spans Lake Jesup as you drive along Highway 417. It has been said that Lake Jesup…read moreis the most alligator infested lake in the world and you can often see alligators out there in Lake Jesup. Lake Jesup Bridge is a bridge that I would always associate with the thought that I was almost home whenever I would be traveling from some long-distance destination and heading home and I would cross Lake Jesup Bridge. Lake Jesup Bridge is a cool part of the highways of Florida and Lake Jesup Bridge will always be a part of my memories. I will give Lake Jesup Bridge five stars.

I recently moved to town and was searching for a place I could truly trust with my wedding gown…read morepreservation. After reading through the reviews, I decided to go with them and I'm so glad I did! They did a wonderful job preserving my gown with such incredible attention to detail. You can tell they genuinely care about their work and treat each dress with care and respect. My gown looks absolutely beautiful. On top of that, their customer service is excellent. Everyone was kind, professional, and made the whole process feel seamless and stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality and peace of mind!

Amazing service and a great family owned business!! Highly recommended!! They did a great service…read morewith bed covers and sheets. Theres is also a USPS location inside!

The Magnolia Square Clock is one of Sanford's most recognizable landmarks. The clock was originally…read morepurchased in 1883 for the First National Bank No. 1, which was located in the Lyman Bank Building at 101 West First Street. When the First National Bank moved to the corner of West First Street and South Park Avenue, the clock was stored in the basement for decades. In 1931, A. H. Moses, a produce dealer, acquired the clock and donated it to the City of Sanford. The clock was then placed on top of a pole and traffic signal at the intersection in front of the bank. The clock broke soon after and rather than pay a $200 repair bill the city instead decided to cover the clock faces with cardboard. In 1941, the clock was moved to the Elks Club Lodge, located at the northeast corner of East Second Street and San Juan Avenue. During a downtown renovation project in the 1980's, Stella Oritt, granddaughter of A.H. Moses and her husband offered to restore the clock on the condition that it would remain on Magnolia Square where she grew up. On July 9, 1985 the clock was dedicated at Magnolia Square, at the north end of South Magnolia Avenue near East First Street. Today the clock is a historic symbol of Sanford. You can see the image on artwork throughout the city and carved onto the tree in front of the Sanford Civic Center. It is even part of the city logo. The clock is a popular place to snap a photo so make the time to visit this beloved landmark when you visit Sanford.

The Clifton School House was built around 1890-1891 by Butler Campbell and Andrew Jackson, black…read moreland owners who homesteaded on north Merritt Island. A nearby neighbor by the name of Wade Holmes provided a one- acre lot as the building site, which was located in the north west corner of his property adjacent to the Campbell's. Prior to building the school house, the Campbell and Jackson children attended school in the home of a black man by the name of Mahaffey who lived nearby. They bought the lumber and building materials in Titusville and had them shipped by sailboat to north Merritt Island. Together, and with the help of Wade Holmes, they built a 12 x 16 wooden structure of heart pine lumber. Two sets of glass-paned windows were placed opposite each other on the north and south sides of the building. The front of the school house faced west which was fitted with a double paneled door, and the roof was made of cedar or cypress boards. The entire structure rested on wood pilings about one foot off the ground. By 1910 most of the Campbell and Jackson children were of the age to be out of school or attending a school in Titusville that offered a higher education, and the little wooden structure no longer was used as a school house. When the Government took over all of North Merritt Island in the 1960's the families had to relocate to other areas. Most of the structures were demolished or disassembled board by board until there was little visible evidence that any inhabitants had lived in that area. Somehow the old Clifton Schoolhouse was overlooked, or maybe thought not to be of any value, and would eventually fall to the elements of weather and time soon enough. Sometime in the late 1960's or 1970's, someone discovered the old wooden structure still standing under a heavy growth of vines, and after investigation of the site, found an old trunk inside, filled with old letters, post cards, receipts, greeting cards and other personnel items belonging to the Campbell family. IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO RESTORE SOMETHING SO IMPORTANT!

Very efficient operation at this location. Staff from front door to actual time at clerks window…read morewas easy, peezy. Extra friendly staff.

I cannot say enough about how well I was treated at the Driver License Office in Orange City. My…read moredrivers license expired and I was in need of a Florida ID Card. My daughter took me there to obtain the card and I was treated well by a Rep in Window #14. Please, if you can, find who she was and tell her how much I appreciated her kindness shown to me. I left there with my new ID card in hand. Thank you again all of You in the Bureau. You have a very tough job. JFK

Excellent efficient and friendly service and a great DL photo as well at the South Daytona FL DMV…read more Thanks to.. the receptionist and Ms Jacobs.

I went here because I had an address change. It happened to be time for my DL to be renewed also…read more I knew this but wasn't ready for a new picture. I had just left the pool and looked tired and disarrayish. Lol Women you can relate. The CSR advised I need to take my picture. Today. To renew. I did. Was very unhappy with his insistence. I can't even post the mugshot picture that was taken for my DL . ​