Businesses in Sanford that have not received federal assistance in response to the Covid-19 mandated shut-downs may be able to … More
Category: Business
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
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
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
Sanford beer scene thrives as owners unveil brewery No. 5
A group of Orlando investors plans to jump on the brewery train in downtown Sanford, in what will be the … More
The District restaurant opens in downtown Sanford
After months of anticipation, The District Eatery + Tap & Barrel opened this week (Facebook). It was about a year … More
Popeyes restaurant under construction in west Sanford
If you live west of I-4 and like spicy chicken, you’ll be happy to know that Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will … More
Auto parts store, walk-in clinic going up near Lake Forest
If you’ve driven State Road 46 west of I-4, you’ve probably see heavy equipment moving dirt on the north side … More
New grocer looks to challenge Publix at Lake Forest
The king of the Florida grocery market is being challenged yet again, this time with a proposed development just west … More
Waffle House plans new store
Smothered, covered, chunked, diced, peppered, capped, topped, country. If you understand that those words can unlock a Southern breakfast (or … More
Keke’s nears opening date at location by the Sanford mall
If you think breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you’ve got another choice to start your day … More
Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe closing – temporarily
The Willow Tree Cafe is where Gemütlichkeit* happens – but not for 3 days beginning next week. Downtown Sanford’s most … More
Will Sanford airport property become the next ‘medical city’?
The Sanford Airport Authority (SAA) selected a consulting team recently that could drive substantially more economic development to Sanford and … More
Mark Nation unveils plans for Phase I of downtown project
As The Bokey first reported last April, prominent attorney Mark Nation of The Nation Law Firm has purchased a large … More
Starbucks eyes French Ave. location near Winn Dixie
New commercial construction on French Ave between 1st and 25th streets has been virtually nonexistent for 25 years, save for … More
Fourth brewery plans to open in downtown Sanford
Soon, those hanging out in downtown Sanford will need to beware of deviants on 1st Street. If they offer you … More
Chevron at I-4 slated for demo, is Starbucks on the way?
A Clearwater development company has plans to tear down a Sanford gas station near Interstate 4 and replace it with … More
Allegiant adds non-stop flights from Sanford to Louisville
Officials at Orlando Sanford international Airport and Allegiant announced this morning that the airline is adding non-stop service to Louisville, … More
The District restaurant on track to open by Valentine’s Day
You’ve seen the signs up at 112 W. 2nd Street proclaiming that “The District is coming Fall 2016.” So what is … More
Headquarter Hyundai eyes new dealership on Rinehart Road
A Seminole County auto dealer wants to leave its location on U.S. Highway 17-92 to build a new facility in … More
