Businesses in Sanford that have not received federal assistance in response to the Covid-19 mandated shut-downs may be able to … More
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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
If candidates don’t go to practice, do they deserve our votes?
When I was at the University of Alabama, head football coach Gene Stallings held an open competition for a field … More
7-Eleven project inches forward
It’s taking awhile, put plans to knock down the 7-Eleven at the corner of 1st Street and French Avenue, as … More
Engineers unveil new look for Seminole Blvd. along Lake Monroe
Work on Phase 3 of the RiverWalk is most likely to begin before the end of 2018. David Geriach, President … More
Orlando ranked 3rd ‘most dangerous’ city in the U.S.
None other than Parenting magazine ranked Orlando as the 3rd most dangerous city in the United States. The magazine called it … More
City to airport: knock off the noise from engine maintenance
Sanford city commissioners are beginning to take a more aggressive stance to late night noise coming from the Orlando Sanford … More
Why did airport officials attempt to harm private land owners?
The Sanford City Commission work session is not normally the place to see fireworks. Monday was different. As the crowd … More
Mark Nation moves forward with project on west side of downtown
UPDATE – 1-26-18, 6:55 p.m. I spoke with Mark a few moments ago. The inside of the building has been … More
What was that incredibly loud noise at the airport late last night?
I’ve seen a lot of comments on social media lately regarding loud noises at the airport late at night. Seems everyone … More
Will the revival of the Mayfair Hotel be blocked by appeal process?
A local resident is asking the Sanford City Commission to block plans to allow the historic Mayfair Hotel to once … More
Fort Mellon playground to close beginning Aug. 21st for repairs
The playground at Fort Mellon Park will be closed starting Monday, April 21 at 8 am for repairs. Robert Beale, … More
What happens if the Nazis come to Sanford?
I’m taking a little different approach to this week’s Around the Clock column. The events in Charlottesville last weekend have … More
New retail spot ushers in British invasion of downtown Sanford
The British are coming! The Rosie Lee Co. (Facebook | website), a gift store with a British flair, opens today (Aug.19). … More
Mayfair Inn closer to reopening, River Rats win 2nd title in 3 years
Thanks for checking out the “Dog Days of Summer Edition“ of Around the Clock. The heat is beating down on … More
CRA releases “Explore Sanford” video airing locally
For those who have yet to cut the cable cord (and there are still plenty who haven’t), you may have … More
Trolley service to start in October
Beginning in October, visitors coming to Sanford on Amtrak Auto Train and SunRail can visit downtown by way of a … More
Seminole cities, Maitland look to expand Uber discount program
Residents in select Seminole County cities and Maitland may soon find it easier to visit Sanford’s growing craft beer and … More
Audio from Commissioner Mahany comments on Welcome Center
Sanford City Commissioner Patty Mahany dominates most of the conversation. At the 2:38 mark Deputy City Manager Tom George starts … More
Mahany: Time for city to revisit relationship with Welcome Center
Sanford City Commissioner Patty Mahany says city officials were snubbed by the Sanford Welcome Center recently when the nonprofit group … More
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