For the first time in Sanford’s 143-year history a Black woman will represent District 1 on theSanford City Commission. Sheena … More
Author: Dan Ping
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City Commission narrows D1 choice to 5
Sanford City Commissioners chose a diverse mix of residents to interview for the vacant District 1 City Commission seat, setting … More
So far 22 submit applications for D1 city commission seat, deadline is June 22
Nearly 2 dozen citizens have filed an application to fill the vacant District 1 Sanford City Commission seat and more … More
Triplett resigns as Sanford mayor to run for Seminole County property appraiser
UPATE: 1;37 P.M. MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020: Regardiong mayor’s office vacancy, See Paragraph 3 Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett submitted his … More
City cancels July 4th Star Spangled Sanford event
Sanford’s annual July 4th celebration traditionally features live music, food and beer vendors in Fort Mellon Park and a 30-minute … More
City Commission approves grants for small businesses affected by Covid-19 shut downs
Businesses in Sanford that have not received federal assistance in response to the Covid-19 mandated shut-downs may be able to … More
CRA commits $25,000 for #sanfording #safely video campaign to aid downtown business
Board also explores $1,000 grants for businesses that make virus-related building improvements Sanford’s Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approved funding … More
Sanford exploring 1st Street parade for Crooms Academy and Seminole High graduates
Seniors from Crooms and Seminole high schools may participate in more than just a video ceremony to celebrate their graduation. … More
TSH: Forrest Lake convicted of embezzlement, 4 other crimes
Today in Sanford History (TSH), Mayor Forrest Lake, a prime example of a Roaring ’20s political scoundrel, was convicted of … More
TSH: Judge Mize imposes first jail sentence for driving drunk
Today in Sanford history (TSH), Seminole County Judge Vernon Mize handed down the first mandatory jail sentence for driving while … More
TSH: Movieland Drive In closes
Today in Sanford History (TSH), local movie buffs gathered by the biggest screen in town for the last time at … More
TSH: Navy comes to Sanford
Today in Sanford history (TSH), the U.S. Navy announces it will take over the Sanford Municipal Airport and create a … More
TSH: City Commissioner A.A.‘Mac’ McClanahan found dead
Today in Sanford History (TSH), A.A. “Mac” McClanahan, who served as a Sanford City Commissioner off and on for 30 … More
Paulucci home sells for $400K, buyer plans to restore, update
A Longwood investor intrigued by the “unique opportunity to restore an iconic home” has purchased Jeno Paulucci’s Sanford home for … More
What in the world would our grandparents think of us?
My buddy Paul Williams posted a simple comment on social media noting that we should try harder to buy American … More
TSH: Bob Jones College eyes Sanford for new campus
Today in Sanford history (TSH), the founder of Bob Jones University visited Sanford to discuss relocating his evangelical college to … More
TSH: Police chief tells Jackie Robinson to leave city field
Today in Sanford history (TSH), future hall-of-famer Jackie Robinson was told to quit a minor league game because the city … More
TSH: Sanford leaders plot demise of the city of Goldsboro
Today in Sanford history (TSH), the city commission approved a new city charter that would lead to the elimination of … More
TSH: City’s Moughton unveils plan to build ‘monkey island’
Today in Sanford history (TSH), James Moughton, the Superintendent of Parks for the city of Sanford and father of renowned … More
TSH: Sanford Mayor inks deal to build marina Island
Today in Sanford history (TSH), Mayor A.L. Wilson signed a contract to begin construction of the 13-acre Marina Island complex. … More
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