The Old Jailhouse Restaurant was literally an old jailhouse converted into an amazing restaurant. The ambiance and decor is unlike any other in the Central Florida region and we highly recommend it for a momentous night out, date nights, special occasions or for delicious eats. The building has so much history - In 1914, the recently created Seminole County (named...
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Historic Downtown Sanford's food and drink scene has exploded in recent years and after being invited to experience what some of their beloved gastropubs have to offer, I couldn't wait to get to taste and enjoy everything so I can come back and tell all of you foodies! The Yardery Our first stop was at The Yardery, a fast casual family style...
7000+ SF of Vendor Space to be a ‘Collective’ of Artists, Makers, Growers & Do-ers to Open on Saturday, September 24th! Orlando locals and those familiar with the music scene have long been aware of Jim Faherty, the Orlando night club and restaurant owner who was one of the earliest and most prominent frontrunners of the local music scene. Downtown...
Starting your journey into the world of cigars can be a little intimidating and overwhelming at times, so we’re here to help alleviate some of the stress. Before we go into what is in a cigar, let’s first define the word cigar. When we talk about cigars, we’re talking about premium hand-rolled cigars. Not mass produced, machine made, gas station...
Located at 112 Sanford Ave, Historic Downtown Sanford’s newest retail location is Train N' Wheelz, an adaptive bicycle and skateboard shop that provides competitive job training to individuals with special needs. Train N' Wheelz will sell and service conventional bicycles and skateboards, as well as work with and for the special needs community by offering up many adaptive and specialized...
Adaptogens, herbs and mushrooms that can help ease bodily ailments such as stress, are taking the health food sector by storm. From reishi mushroom tinctures to turmeric lattes, adaptogens come in various formats and combinations. In Sanford, right now the only place I know you can buy adaptogens is at Raw Press Juice Co, located at the end of Sanford...
Take a seat and stay a while – Loggerhead Distillery adds service for craft cocktails to their repertoire at the in-house tasting bar located in Historic Downtown Sanford. The award-winning spirits from Loggerhead Distillery just became easier to sip and enjoy after a recent change to Florida law that allows distilleries to serve cocktails in-house. Thanks to SB 46, Loggerhead...
The City of Sanford recently entered into a 2-year parking agreement to utilize a large parcel of land to provide more free public parking to visitors of Historic Downtown Sanford! This move improves easy access specifically to ever-growing Sanford Avenue and Historic Downtown Sanford overall. The new lot will be located Cypress and Sanford Avenue next to the San Leon...
18 months have gone by since I first visited with Mark Nation to discuss his plans to build a destination restaurant in Historic Downtown Sanford. Sitting in his old Longwood offices, and then walking the city block-sized parcel spanning south and west from 2nd Street & Oak Ave to 3rd Street & Myrtle Ave, his ambitious plan consisted of two...
In the heat of the Florida sun, Summer is the time to prioritize cool, life-giving foods and beverages. From antioxidant-rich Acai Bowls to refreshing matcha lattes, we’ve got you covered in this round-up of eight refreshing Historic Downtown Sanford eats and drinks! P.B. Yay!! Acai Bowl | Raw Press Juice Co A Sanfordite summer would not be complete without stopping...
