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Sanford Visitors Guide Releases Special Edition Featuring BBQ Fest + New Downtown Updates

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The Sanford Visitors Guide has officially been updated with a brand-new Special Edition, created to highlight one of the biggest upcoming events in the area — the Sanford Riverwalk Rhythm & Brews BBQ Fest happening May 9th in Historic Downtown Sanford. Use promo code SANFORDFUN and get $5 OFF your BBQ Tasting Tickets. The fest takes over the Riverwalk on...

Hello Lake Mary – Loggerhead Distillery Now Available in Our Sister City

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Big news for Lake Mary! Loggerhead Distillery is now pouring locally, with several of the area’s top bars now featuring custom cocktails made with Loggerhead small batch, craft spirits. To stay up to date on everything happening in Lake Mary — from new drinks and restaurants to events and local spots — be sure to follow our sister brand @hellolakemary...

Welcome Zoom Express Car Wash to Sanford | Sanford Visitors Guide

Local News, Sanford Visitors Guide

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New Car Wash in Town Sanford continues to grow, and we’re excited to welcome a brand-new local business to town. Say hello to Zoom Express Car Wash, now open on West 1st Street in Sanford. Located just minutes from Historic Downtown Sanford, this new express car wash is bringing a fast, modern, and convenient way for local residents to keep...

Brews Around the Zoo Expands to Two Days for 2026

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Tickets on sale for popular beer tasting event Feb. 21 & 22 Tickets are on sale for The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Brews Around the Zoo, and this year, there’s even more to toast. The beloved craft beer and beverage festival has traditionally been a one-night-only celebration, but due to popular demand, it’s going wild with a brand-new...

Valentine’s Day Week in Historic Downtown Sanford

Experiences

Valentine’s Day in Historic Downtown Sanford isn’t just about dinner reservations — it’s about experiences. From waterfront strolls and wine walks to live music, craft cocktails, intimate dinners, and sweet treats, Downtown Sanford offers countless ways to celebrate love all week long. Whether you’re planning a full Valentine’s weekend, a classic date night, or something spontaneous, this is the place...

Adults Only Night to Popular Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix

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Exclusive evening on January 6th for adults to enjoy lantern festival without children - perfect for a date night! The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has added an additional adults-only night to its Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix on January 6, offering guests 18 and older an after-hours evening filled with illuminated wonder. The festival...

7th Annual Loggerhead Distillery Cocktail Crawl: Sip, Stroll & Celebrate Sanford Spirit!

Craft Cocktails

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It’s that time again, y’all! For the entire month of November, Historic Downtown Sanford is raising a glass to local flavor with the 7th Annual Loggerhead Distillery Cocktail Crawl, where creativity, craft spirits, and community come together for one unforgettable month of cocktails. Each year, the city’s best bars and restaurants shake things up by creating one-of-a-kind drinks using Loggerhead...

Legendary Motor-Diner Arrives in Historic Downtown Sanford: Ace Cafe Sanford Opens

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There’s a new buzz in Historic Downtown Sanford, and it’s not just from the engines. The world-famous Ace Cafe has officially opened its newest location right here in Sanford, Florida, this week of October 15th, and it’s already shaping up to be a local favorite for families, foodies, and gearheads alike. More than just an eatery, it’s a true destination...

Introducing SCOUT: The New On-Demand Rideshare Service in Seminole County

Economic Development

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Introducing Scout, new micro-transit service, offering Seminole County residents a more flexible, responsive, and accessible public transportation option. This system will allow riders to request shared trips through a smartphone app (Freebee) or by calling a dedicated phone line (407) 665-RIDE (7433), providing on-demand service within defined zones across the County. Five Zones, One Countywide Service Scout operates in five...

Father’s Table Foundation to Match $100,000 for Love Missions Legacy Ranch Project

Fundraising

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Our friends at Palate Coffee Roasters and Elevate Her Boutique have embarked on a very special project and we're here to help them spread the word as they need our help! Imagine a place where survivors find peace riding rescued therapy horses. Where fresh eggs are gathered from chickens they’ve raised. Where a garden provides nourishing vegetables grown with their...