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...
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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...
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...
Historic Downtown Sanford continues to grow! Among the several upcoming venues set to take #Sanfording even further is "The Yardery – Sanford’s New Outdoor Dining, Drinking, and Playing Experience." The concept? An open-air, fast casual, spending time in the backyard playing games venue coming in early 2021 that is tailor made for the “new normal.” The Yardery will be located...
Before we get into everything peppermint and Christmas, let’s enjoy the yummy flavors of fall that abound around Historic Downtown Sanford. Whether you’re in the mood to cozy up with a pumpkin spice latte or want to get boozy with a crafty cocktail that reminds you of your mom’s pumpkin or apple pie, you’ll find it as you stroll the...
On November 28th for Small Business Saturday, Historic Downtown Sanford will be hosting the first ever Open Container event from 2pm-midnight within a specific footprint. (see map below) Sanford Main Street, the newly formed public-private partnership to help promote our destination, is leading the way with partners Community Redevelopment Agency, Historic Downtown Sanford® and Wayne Densch Inc. to make this...
Amid a rising tide of new development in Historic Downtown Sanford, the Sanford Civic Center has been a topic of great discussion, revolving around one central question. Is it time to replace this Mid-Century Modern building, or can it be brought into modernity? In early July, the City of Sanford was notified by the Department of State’s Division of Historical...
We're excited to announce the grand opening of Sunshine State Threads at the Sanfording Station, a retail store opening up in "The Famous L" of Historic Downtown Sanford featuring some awesome t-shirts and caps made by Sunshine State Threads, a new screen printing shop housed at the same location. You'll not only find some fresh...
Earlier this month, I was afforded the opportunity to chat with newly appointed Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff about a wide range of topics. As Growth Watch readers know, Sanford is in a constant process of growth and evolution. Looking towards our future, Mayor Woodruff laid out his perspective on city growth, projects, events, governance, and more. Mayor Woodruff was born...
