Talk with Sanford residents long enough and at some point the topic of trollies comes up, usually with the phrase, … More
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Wondermade unveils delicious new treat: The Krispwhich
It’s hard for me to walk past Wondermade (website | Facebook) on 1st Street knowing that the sweet shop’s maple … More
Public quizzes investors about plans for Mayfair Inn purchase, rehab
Each time Louis Robbins answered a question at Monday night’s public meeting at the old Mayfair Inn, I kept hearing … More
Bike Shop gears up for opening on North Park Ave. in ‘about a month’
Matt Steward sees opportunity in Sanford. The Orlando native was living in St. Augustine when a trip back home to … More
Bank building rehab may add hotel, grocer, parking garage
The upper floors of Seminole County’s first “skyscraper” have been vacant for more than 2 decades. John Revelle plans to … More
Hotel returning to historic Mayfair Inn investors say
It was 54 years ago that the last guest left the Mayfair Inn. In the years since, many Sanford residents … More
City OKs new d-town parking plan
Sanford City Commissioners approved a deal Monday night to add public parking in the heart of downtown. The city plans … 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
Why is Seminole County tourism promoting Orlando attractions?
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the most prestigious art festivals in the nation and typically draws … More
Is the hospital leaving Sanford? Plans show new site in Heathrow
Central Florida Regional Hospital (CFRH) – one of Sanford’s largest employers and taxpayers – plans to build a new hospital … 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
Will a deal finally be approved for the Downtown catalyst site?
A three-block area dubbed the “catalyst site” is intended to jump start new construction in downtown Sanford, but to date … More
Parking garages coming to downtown Sanford?
The 6th annual Pints ‘N Paws craft beer festival brought more than 10,000 people to downtown Sanford on Saturday and … More
What’s going on in that big glass building downtown?
You may see a few moving trucks along 1st Street as the folks over at New Tribes Mission (NTM) USA are … 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
Wharton-Smith to build new Millennium Middle School
Construction of a new Millennium Middle School will begin in earnest in the coming months. The Seminole County School Board … 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