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$55M Lakefront Catalyst Site Project ‘Heritage Park’ Receives Site Plan Approval

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Moves Forward with Development of Three City Blocks in Historic Downtown Sanford Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Sanford abutting beautiful Lake Monroe and the Sanford RiverWalk, Heritage Park is moving forward with their large-scale project poised to help ease the demand for affordable rental units. With proposed plans that include 235 residential units and 37,989 SF of commercial...

Media 1 Acquires 2.9M Warehouse in Sanford’s District One, Brings Jobs

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While the focus of Growth Watch is growth and development primarily in Historic Downtown Sanford, this week I took a field trip to the southern edge of Sanford's District One, where a 30,000 SF, $2.9M warehouse space on Cornwall Road has been acquired by Media 1, a sign and wrap company previously in Longwood, FL that holds as clientele numerous...

The Old Jailhouse Restaurant Re-Opens, New Team, New Food & Drink Menu

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We're happy to announce that The Old Jailhouse Restaurant is now open as of today June 30th and we have their updated menu along with some amazing photos. Their cuisine is a "Florida-fusion" inspired by Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American cuisine and is brought to you by a new team of chefs. NEW MENUS [gallery...

2020 (so far) in Pictures by Mad Tiki Photography

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These incredible photos of lightning were taken by local photographer Jeff Ferrell (Instagram: @mad_tiki_photography) recently and we couldn't help but think how representative they are of how 2020 has been going so far. It feels like there's no end in sight ... but as with every storm, this too shall pass. Hang in there! More about Jeff Ferrell: https://madtikiphotography.myportfolio.com/my-bio [gallery...

Local Interior Designer Amber Clore to Make Appearance on Home Improvement Show ‘Designing Spaces’

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Local interior designer and superstar Amber Clore of A. Clore Interiors will be featured on an episode of Designing Spaces™, an award-winning home improvement show that travels the country to remodel, redecorate and redesign the spaces we call home. The episode will air on Saturday, June 13 at 12pm on Fox35 and again on Sunday June 14 at 1pm on...

Resort-Style Assisted Living Comes to Majestic Lake Monroe in Sanford, FL

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Marina Isle Waterfront Assisted Living Welcomes New Residents, April 2020 This week was the official grand opening of Marina Isle Waterfront Assisted Living Community and it has opened its doors to awaiting new residents. This resort-style assisted living facility boasts gorgeous lakefront views and first-class accommodations for its residents. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Monroe, Marina Isle Waterfront...

Order Takeout or Delivery and Support Local

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Times are tight right now, we fully understand. But if you enjoy local culinary fare like the Pollo En Mole of El Zócalo Mexican Restaurant, Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café's Schnitzel or the wings at West End Trading Co., it's more crucial than ever that you order some pick-up from your favorite Historic Downtown Sanford eateries. Especially in light of Gov....