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6th Annual Loggerhead Cocktail Crawl at 20+ Bars and Restaurants in November

Craft Cocktails

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The highly anticipated 6th Annual Loggerhead Cocktail Crawl in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford kicks off on Friday November 1st and lasts the entire month of November as a whopping 20+ of the top bars and restaurants create a unique cocktail using one of Loggerhead’s award-winning, small batch, craft spirits! This is where local spirits and local bartenders get to shine!...

The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein at the Ritz Theater

Theater

Mel Brooks’ madcap comedy collides with Mary Shelley’s classic monster tale Young Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein, the mad scientist of legend, has died and left everything to his grandson, Frederick, who wants nothing to do with the family’s notorious legacy. To settle his inheritance, he travels to his grandfather’s castle in Transylvania, meeting the grandson of Victor’s loyal henchman, Igor; the...

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, returns for 5th year at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Events, Things To Do

Event to take place select nights Nov. 15, 2024, to Jan. 19, 2025 One of Orlando's most enchanting holiday traditions is back for another year of magic at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! The dazzling displays of Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild will return on select nights from November 15, 2024, to January 19, 2025. Central Florida's...

2nd Annual Loggerhead Distillery ‘Summer of Cocktails’ in Sanford

Craft Cocktails

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The Loggerhead Distillery SUMMER OF COCKTAILS promotional campaign is back for a second year in association with SanfordFun.com Tours, Events & Experiences! Participating bars and restaurants are featuring a refreshing 'summer cocktail' made with one of Loggerhead's small batch craft spirits. Try one or try all and when you do post on your social media and tag @loggerheaddistillery @historicdowntownsanford and...

Hilarious ‘Comedy Wedding’ Dinner Theater Coming to the Barbara Lee Rivership

Theater

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Imagine the hilarity as a group of misplaced New Yorkers arrive at the Sanford, Florida Riverboat the “Barbara Lee” for one of the most entertaining, madcap, and chaotically planned weddings in the history of the St Johns River! The audience joins in as "wedding guests" at this absurdly comic and immersive live theatre show as you become part of the...

Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival Returns for 12th year on Saturday March 23

Fundraising

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One of Historic Downtown Sanford’s most popular annual events is coming back this spring for another year of enjoying pints with your pooches and guests can expect to get plenty of bark for their buck. On March 23 from 1 to 6 p.m. craft beer and charity come together in Historic Downtown Sanford at the 12th Annual Sanford Pints n’...

New Vistas at Lake Monroe Condominiums Approved

Economic Development

More development and residential units are coming to Historic Downtown Sanford as site plans for the Vistas at Lake Monroe were unanimously passed by the City Commission last week. The Vistas will be an 80-unit residential complex located at 1101 and 1105 E. 1st St. at the intersection of Mellonville Ave. and Seminole Blvd. Of note, the construction is anticipated...

St. Johns Rivership Co Unique River Cruise Experience Under New Ownership

Experiences

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Over the last few years, Historic Downtown Sanford has become a recognized and preeminent destination within Central Florida for its events & experiences. From large scale neighborhood-infused music festivals to outlandishly fun sofa races, from golf cart & e-bike rentals along the Sanford Riverwalk to enjoying a craft brewery or food tour, from taking in award-winning shows and plays to...

5th Annual Loggerhead Cocktail Crawl at 16 Bars and Restaurants in November

Craft Cocktails

The highly anticipated 5th Annual Loggerhead Cocktail Crawl in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford kicks off on November 1st and lasts the entire month of November as 16 of the top bars and restaurants create a unique cocktail using one of Loggerhead's award-winning, small batch, craft spirits!. This event now in its 5th year has become one of the most popular...

Fun DIY Wood Projects for the Holidays at Board & Brush

Things To Do

Are you looking for a fun night out with family and friends? Consider a DIY Wood Workshop at Board & Brush Creative Studio in Historic Downtown Sanford! At Board & Brush they marry the joy of wine and paint with the classic timelessness of wooden signs. The instructor-led DIY wood sign workshops allow you to combine your creativity and willingness...