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...
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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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
The City of Sanford will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest public art installation, Bridge to the Future, on Tuesday, September 30 at 5:00 PM at the corner of First Street and Palmetto Avenue in Historic Downtown Sanford. The public and media are warmly invited to attend. Commissioned by the City of Sanford Public Art Commission in partnership with...
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, returns for 6th year at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Event to take place select nights Nov. 14, 2025, to Jan. 18, 2026 Sanford's most dazzling holiday tradition returns at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! The magical displays of Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild will return on...
🍹 The Loggerhead Distillery Summer of Cocktails is Back! 🍹 Now in its third year, the Summer of Cocktails promotional campaign returns—bigger, bolder, and even more refreshing! Brought to you by Loggerhead Distillery, in proud partnership with Historic Downtown Sanford® and Wayne Densch, this year's lineup is one you won’t want to miss. Local bartenders have truly raised the bar,...
Alebrije Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar on French Ave is back and you won't believe who is part of the new ownership group! None other than our friend Chef Conrado Alatorre who was the founding Chef at El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant on Sanford Ave. back in 2017 and the Chef for Tacon Madres Food Truck that was parked for months...
