Month: December 2020

Cocktail Crawl in Historic Downtown Sanford

Craft Cocktails

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Cocktails You Must Try In Sanford Cocktail Crawls is what Sanfording is all about! Thankfully fantastic bars can be found within walking distance all around Historic Downtown Sanford. Ready to quench your thirst for craft cocktails? You’ll find limited edition spirits, house-made syrups, and mixers for elevated flavors. And you don’t want to miss tasty libations featuring Sanford’s own craft...

Henry’s Depot A Foodie Hot Spot in Historic Downtown Sanford

Foodie

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Historic Downtown Sanford’s foodie cred was cemented with the addition of its very own food hall. Henry’s Depot Culinary Collective has been a welcome entertainment spot for local foodies and visitors alike. Located on the site of one of Florida’s first railroads from the late 1800’s, the building was rebuilt in the 1940s and underwent extensive renovations before opening up...

Sounds of Sinatra at West End’s New Socially Distanced Venue

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The Sounds of Sinatra are heading to Sanford! Yes, you read that right. Join us for David Robert's Trio Frank Sinatra Birthday Celebration at West End, and enjoy your favorite ballots this weekend! Roberts will be accompanied by Julian Bond on keys, Charlie Silva on upright bass and the smooth sounds of Sinatra will be sung by none other than David Roberts...

Chef Nat Russell Brings Tennessee Truffle Flair to Burgers in Historic Downtown Sanford

Restaurants

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Local Ingredients Shine at The Tennessee Truffle Tennessee Truffle is Historic Downtown Sanford’s farm to table destination restaurant. Loyal visitors travel from throughout Central Florida to partake of the Florida-focused Southern cuisine of Chef Nat Russell. A classically trained chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who believes in cooking good food. Beyond a technique-driven philosophy, it’s a...

The Hotchkiss Mural is Unveiled During the Sanford Art Walk

Art

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Volunteering time, skill and ingenuity, the artists at Gallery on First are thrilled to officially announce the unveiling of Historic Downtown Sanford’s first mural. The 63-foot mural site is located on the west side of the Hotchkiss Building (211 E. 1st Street Sanford, Fl 32771) in the alley way between Gallery on First and Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café on 1st...

Update: Orlando Attorney Mark Nation Plans New Orleans-Style Destination Restaurant & Distillery

Restaurants

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When I first wrote about the forthcoming project from local attorney Mark Nation and his partners, visions of the New Orleans-themed restaurant and distillery generated significant interest. The Nation group purchased a city-block sized parcel of land nestled on the rapidly growing west side of Historic Downtown Sanford, and a year later, it can happily be reported that construction work...

Tapping into Sanford’s Craft Beer Scene

Craft Beer

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Do you have a thirst for delicious craft beer? Historic Downtown Sanford’s breweries and beer gardens—all located within a short walking distance of one another—will make any visitor happy (hoppy)! Each space blends in perfectly with the city’s eclectic vibe and contributes to the downtown’s historic preservation efforts. And don’t forget to bring your pup along! These stops are all...

Shaken and Stirred: Sanford’s Craft Cocktail Corner

Craft Cocktails

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Whether you’re pining for a dry Martini or an over-the-top tiki drink, Historic Downtown Sanford is the place for you. Experienced bartenders are ready to create your drink fantasy with fresh and adventurous ingredients. We know you’ll love a French 75 in a historic building or a Moscow Mule on a beached pontoon boat. Sanford even has its own craft...