Adaptogens, herbs and mushrooms that can help ease bodily ailments such as stress, are taking the health food sector by storm. From reishi mushroom tinctures to turmeric lattes, adaptogens come in various formats and combinations. In Sanford, right now the only place I know you can buy adaptogens is at Raw Press Juice Co, located at the end of Sanford...
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Take a seat and stay a while – Loggerhead Distillery adds service for craft cocktails to their repertoire at the in-house tasting bar located in Historic Downtown Sanford. The award-winning spirits from Loggerhead Distillery just became easier to sip and enjoy after a recent change to Florida law that allows distilleries to serve cocktails in-house. Thanks to SB 46, Loggerhead...
The City of Sanford recently entered into a 2-year parking agreement to utilize a large parcel of land to provide more free public parking to visitors of Historic Downtown Sanford! This move improves easy access specifically to ever-growing Sanford Avenue and Historic Downtown Sanford overall. The new lot will be located Cypress and Sanford Avenue next to the San Leon...
18 months have gone by since I first visited with Mark Nation to discuss his plans to build a destination restaurant in Historic Downtown Sanford. Sitting in his old Longwood offices, and then walking the city block-sized parcel spanning south and west from 2nd Street & Oak Ave to 3rd Street & Myrtle Ave, his ambitious plan consisted of two...
In the heat of the Florida sun, Summer is the time to prioritize cool, life-giving foods and beverages. From antioxidant-rich Acai Bowls to refreshing matcha lattes, we’ve got you covered in this round-up of eight refreshing Historic Downtown Sanford eats and drinks! P.B. Yay!! Acai Bowl | Raw Press Juice Co A Sanfordite summer would not be complete without stopping...
Amidst the world-class culinary and craft locales in Historic Downtown Sanford, a new organization comprised of business owners from the retail and service industry has emerged as a collaborative force, and this teamwork and camaraderie is leading to improvements to both the bottom line and the #Sanfording experience. In the past, events and full streets could often overshadow the storefronts...
Beginning in July, the Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center will begin a year-long celebration marking its 100th Anniversary of entertaining the community. “In a country less than 300 years old, celebrating a centennial milestone is quite the achievement. The Ritz Theater has seen her hometown of Sanford, FL, grow and change immensely in her time. No matter what...
The greater Orlando area offers up several monthly arts nights, sure. But Historic Downtown Sanford is changing the game with a new monthly evening showcasing the best in local visual arts and music. Recently we saw the re-launching of Sanford Art & Jazz Night, an art-walk-style event with a few unique twists, nestled in the heart of Sanford’s beautiful downtown....
In time to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month, the Sanford City Commission added the Sanford Civic Center to the City’s list of local historic landmarks on April 25, 2022. Historically and architecturally significant, the Civic Center is one of the 50 flagship structures featured in Florida’s Mid-Century Modern Architecture (1945-1975) by the University Of Florida School Of Architecture. This shortlist...
Sanford’s biggest party of the year is back and better than ever A storm is brewing. The 15th annual Hurricane Party Music Festival is back to start your summer off on a high note Saturday, May 28 at 12 p.m. in Historic Downtown Sanford. Rain or shine, hosted by West End Trading Co., the music festival will feature over 40 bands...
