The doors have finally opened on The Capital Room Bar located at 102 E. 1st Street in Historic Downtown Sanford although they're still in their soft opening phase! The Capital Room is poised to bring a touch of the finer things to our downtown. After speaking to the owners and being shown their vision as they built out Sanford’s newest...
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The Old Jailhouse Restaurant was literally an old jailhouse converted into an amazing restaurant. The ambiance and decor is unlike any other in the Central Florida region and we highly recommend it for a momentous night out, date nights, special occasions or for delicious eats. The building has so much history - In 1914, the recently created Seminole County (named...
In a few days or so, the long anticipated outdoor venue The Yardery will open its doors to the public for a novel outdoor dining, drinking, and playing experience. The Yardery will be an open-air, fast casual, spending time with friends and family while playing in the backyard venue located at 415 E. 4th St. (across from Jaly Market). With...
Sean Kelley stands and surveys the spot where former U.S. President Grant dedicated the South Florida Railroad on January 10, 1880 and simultaneously considers the past and future of Sanford’s original rail hub. Coming from a real estate background as the owner/broker of Saint Lawrence Title, Kelley was lucky enough to see the energy building in Sanford in the summer...
Historic Downtown Sanford, nestled alongside Lake Monroe in scenic Seminole County, Florida, is a global destination featuring Central Florida’s most vibrant and expanding craft food and beverage scene. Sanford’s Historic Downtown footprint is rapidly extending, as there are several newer and upcoming projects coming to the west side of Sanford’s east-west boundary, Park Ave. All of these additions promise to...
The best view in Sanford is along Lake Monroe—literally a fat spot on the St. John’s River—and St. John’s River Steak and Seafood has that million dollar view. Their new screened patio (demolition courtesy of hurricane Irma in September 2017) offers a stunning view of the St. John’s with spectacular sunsets and the Wednesday evening Rum Race (sailboats). Open several...
The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar has been a staple of Historic Downtown Sanford for about five years now, serving up all kinds of great food for lunch and dinner, and often featuring live music. With its breezeway seating area, it’s a popular place for locals to hang out, have a drink, and get some delicious food. Tops on their menu...
The Pearl of Downtown Sanford is, without a doubt, Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe. Open 7 days a week, lunch through dinner, owners Theo and Linda Hollerbach took a gamble on a small cafe in Sanford well over a dozen years ago. They weathered over a year of street closure, but fast forward to today, and on the weekend, if you...
