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...
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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...
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...
App is now available for download in the app stores. Historic Downtown Sanford®, an independent destination marketing network that promotes the emerging food, drink and event scene in the City of Sanford, has launched a mobile app that will keep guests informed on the best restaurants, gastropubs, breweries, shopping and more the destination has to offer but will also feature...
The 13th annual Love Your Shorts Film Festival will return to Sanford on Feb. 9-12 to the historic Ritz Theater, which turns 100 years old this year. The festival's 68 selected films will be shown in the categories of Comedy, Drama, Animation, Documentary, Sci-Fi/Horror, International, Florida Flavor, and E for Everyone, which is family friendly. Also scheduled are an opening-night...
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...
Amidst the world-class culinary and craft locales in Historic Downtown Sanford, a new organization comprised of business owners from the retail and service industry has emerged as a collaborative force, and this teamwork and camaraderie is leading to improvements to both the bottom line and the #Sanfording experience. In the past, events and full streets could often overshadow the storefronts...
In time to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month, the Sanford City Commission added the Sanford Civic Center to the City’s list of local historic landmarks on April 25, 2022. Historically and architecturally significant, the Civic Center is one of the 50 flagship structures featured in Florida’s Mid-Century Modern Architecture (1945-1975) by the University Of Florida School Of Architecture. This shortlist...
Historic Downtown Sanford’s *hottest* new business is no doubt the Spice is Nice International Heat Market located at 106 S. Palmetto Ave.! Former Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens CEO Dino Ferri opened his doors to this blazing retail venue recently, specializing in spicy foods and groceries from around the world. Unique products from the four corners of the globe,...
In a few days or so, the long anticipated outdoor venue The Yardery will open its doors to the public for a novel outdoor dining, drinking, and playing experience. The Yardery will be an open-air, fast casual, spending time with friends and family while playing in the backyard venue located at 415 E. 4th St. (across from Jaly Market). With...
