Sanford City Commissioner Patty Mahany says city officials were snubbed by the Sanford Welcome Center recently when the nonprofit group … More
Category: Government
Paw Park delays: Bogus excuses threaten credibility at City Hall
When city officials gathered in Paw Park on April 4 to kickoff the renovation of the city’s second most popular … More
CRA offers $100,000 for new projects in downtown Sanford
Sanford leaders have created a new grant program to incentivize construction in downtown. Created by the Sanford Downtown Community Redevelopment … More
City funds park repairs, including gazebo replacement
Parks in several areas of Sanford are slated for upgrades and repairs following action by the Sanford City Commission Monday night. … More
Sanford may offer Uber discounts to residents, visitors
If you use Uber to get around the Celery City, you may soon receive up to a 25% discount thanks … More
Will Sanford tax vacant buildings?
Sanford City Commissioners are considering a plan to tax property owners with vacant buildings. Known as a “building preservation licensing … More
Free Wi-Fi returning to downtown?
Sanford officials are looking to restart free Wi-Fi service in downtown. City commissioners will discuss the issue at their meeting … More
WFTV creates false news about city selling museum, golf course
Don’t believe what you see on local TV news, especially if it comes from Channel 9. With great fanfare and hyperbole, … More
Finalists named for Sanford airport president and CEO job
It’s down to the final four to replace Larry Dale as president and CEO of the Sanford Airport Authority (SAA). … More
City oks tax increase – for now
Sanford City Commissioners agreed to make the city No. 1 – for highest property tax rate in Seminole County. The … More
TFA settles delinquent tax bill
The leaseholder of city-owned land has paid its delinquent property taxes. According to a clerk at the Seminole County Tax Collectors … More
SunRail service to Debary closing Aug. 16?
Despite what you might read on social media, SunRail service to DeBary will NOT be suspended Aug. 16. Marianne Gurnee, … More
Sanford City Manager seeking giant increase in property tax rate
Good news for Sanford property owners: Seminole County Property Sppraiser David Johnsons says property values in the city increased by … More
Cerasoli: Taxes will be paid by July 15
The leaseholder of city-owned property has responded to Sanford’s inquiry about delinquent property taxes.
UPDATE: Family Dollar promises to keep grass cut
The grass is coming down at Family Dollar says a director in the corporate office. After writing about the knee-high … More
City to Cerasoli: 10 days to respond to tax issues
Sanford officials have put the leaseholders of Marina Island on notice regarding their delinquent property taxes. City manager Norton Bonaparte … More
Anybody want to buy the old county jail?
The city of Sanford is asking for proposals to purchase and redevelop a city-owned property – and former county jail … More
Family Dollar: too cheap to cut the grass?
There were 1,788 code enforcement cases worked by the city of Sanford in 2014. I’m not sure how many cases … More
Dollar General expands reach in Sanford
Expect to see a new Dollar General store popping up at 1113 W. 1st St (GMap). City of Sanford planning … More
Sanford earns state honors for historic preservation
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation 37th Annual Preservation Awards were presented in Miami on May 8, and the city … More
