Sanford Says

Bob Keegan, City of Sanford IT Manager is our guest on this episode. We are proud to announce the new city mobile app, Sanford Connects that will allow citizens to directly communicate with the City of Sanford. Citizens will be able to request services and report issues with a touch of a button. City staff will be responding to inquiries made through the app. The app is free of charge and availabl...

Brigitte Stephenson, City of Sanford Museum Curator, and Dan Ping, host and creator of the new podcast Celery City Stories, share the unique and resourceful value the Sanford Museum offers to our community. Brigitte also mentions Sanford's historical facts and Dan chimes in too. Have a listen.

Sanford is where you want to be during the long 4th of July holiday weekend! Visit Downtown Sanford, the waterfront celebration begins at 7 pm on Monday, July 4. Hear all the great information and details about this iconic Sanford event such as food & drink vendors, fun things to do, parking, traffic plans, etc. Jennifer Brooks, City of Sanford Special Events Supervisor and Sgt. Zachary Glenn, San...

Listen and learn about the City's emerging Public Art programs. Art Enriches everyone.

Jennifer Brooks, City of Sanford Special Events Supervisor shares a list of fantastic events in the month of June with emphasis on the C3 Fest this Saturday, June 4. Jon Smith, C3 Festival Producer, shares all the awesome details about this incredible family-friendly live music festival on Sanford's beautiful RiverWalk. This free music fest also raises awareness for 3 local charities. Sanford, Flo...

Join Benson Josue, City of Sanford Parks Superintendent on this audio journey about all things City parks and the upcoming June 11, Family Fitness Day celebrated nationwide on behalf of the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). Let's all get out, get active and visit a city park today...

Join the Historic Georgetown Neighborhood District as they re-enact the Florida Emancipation Day on Saturday, May 21 from noon-3pm. This is a free family-friendly event filled with history and heritage. Julia Wright Brunson, long-time Georgetown resident and community leader shares details about parking, the live re-enactment, activities for children, and how to register for Sanford's Ride to Free...

Tony Raimondo, Director of Development Services, and Rose Covin, Code Enforcement Supervisor share details of the City's new Code Academy set in place for the Development Services Department employees. Tony and Rose also shed light on the ever-important meaning and value of Code Enforcement overall and how education and citizen engagement tie it all together.

Edwin Poole, the City of Sanford's Performance Management Coordinator sheds light on the role of a local government Performance Manager and all things relative to this role. Edwin discusses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), benchmarking, dashboards, data, "streamlining", digitizing city processes, and much more, all in the name of increasing effectiveness and efficiency across all city department...

Florida Department of Health-Seminole County representatives, Herronda Mortimer, Regional Coordinator, and Tiffanie Johnson, Program Assistant share eligibility and services provided. Florida Department Mobile Screening Event to be held April 14 at the Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center in Sanford. Register today!

April is Water Conservation Month. Join the City of Sanford, UF/IFAS Extension, and Seminole County in celebrating Water Conservation Month. Register today for free environmental education events offered by local experts. Rain barrel basics, planting & pruning of trees (Right Plant, Right Place), free giveaways, butterfly demonstrations, and more. You'll even get a chance to win a rain barrel and/...

Lonnie Groot, Assistant City Attorney sheds light on the topic of municipal code, a compilation of laws passed by a local governing body. Citizens have easy access to search Sanford's municipal codes online, anytime, anywhere. Give It a try...The City of Sanford partners with Municode, the largest codifier of legal documents for local governments. #KnowledgeIsPower

Dustin Gioertz, Event Coordinator shares awesome details about the 10th Annual Pints n' Paws craft beer fest, an event you can enjoy with your dog(s). How cool is that! 100% of the proceeds from the event benefit local pet rescues and non-profit organizations! The event is Saturday, March 26 rain or shine.

Olatunji Oyewale, the City of Sanford Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Manager, shares the great opportunity available to local businesses of District 2. The City of Sanford is reopening the District 2 Façade Improvement Grant Program. Up to 40% of the grant can be used for interior renovation, the other 60% for exterior renovation. Home-based businesses can qualify for up to $5K....

All in the name of honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mr. Kenneth J. Bentley, Sanford MLK Steering Committee Co-Chair, shares all the finest MLK events and celebrations offered here in the City of Sanford throughout the upcoming weekend that you, your friends, and your family can participate in. (January 14 through January 17) www.mlksanford.org

Get to know Craig Radzak, recently retired City of Sanford Fire Chief who is now the City of Sanford Assistant City Manager. Craig brings a wealth of knowledge and 30 years of municipal government experience to this leadership position. Welcome, Craig!

Mayor Art Woodruff highlights a few of the City's accomplishments across 2021 with much to look forward to in 2022. Happy Holidays and a safe and Happy New Year from the City of Sanford!

In this episode special guest Rachel Allen, Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute (PJI) Director and Andrew Thomas, City of Sanford, Director, Community and Neighborhood Engagement share the overall picture of the City's new Race, Equality, Equity and Inclusion (REEI) Volunteer Committee, and how the goals and objectives of the committee will ultimately benefit the City of Sanford. PJI is p...

In this episode we share all the holiday festivities happening in Sanford during the month of December. There's something for everyone in the City of Sanford this holiday season.

In this episode, we share tons of fun special events held in the City during November and December featuring Sanford's Historic Trust Holiday Tour of Homes on December 4. Sanford Says special guests Caroline and Robin, both Historic Trust volunteers, provide all the spectacular details of this annual holiday event held in the beautiful City of Sanford's residential historic district.

In support of Mobility Week October 29-November 5, 2021, the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County and reThink Your Commute are inviting all Sanford-area employers and their employees to participate in a Bike To Work Day event on Friday, October 29, 2021. In this episode hear details of the event, why people should consider biking to work, and how you can get started biking to work.

It's the "Buzz on Business Part 2"...Join Tom Tomerlin, City of Sanford Economic Development Director as Tom takes you on an audio journey around the latest and greatest topic of business, growth, and economic opportunity right here in the historic Gateway City of Sanford.

Join Lonnie Groot, City of Sanford Assistant City Attorney as he explains a resident's guide to the Quasi-Judicial process. Lonnie shares how residents can be effective in the quasi-judicial process with the City of Sanford. Learn how to participate effectively in public proceedings to either oppose or support quasi-judicial applications presented to the City Commission and other City boards.

Effective July 1, 2021, Florida law prohibits the City from investigating a potential violation of the City Code based upon an anonymous complaint. Special Guest Tony Raimondo, Development Services Director shares specific details around the new change to this state law and how it affects you in your local neighborhood.

Jennifer Brooks, City of Sanford Special Events Supervisor, and special guest Sean Kelley, Owner/Operator of Sanford's Henry's Depot, highlight a live classic rock concert series starting this weekend. Jennifer also discusses more fun and interesting events being held in the month of July, such as the Sanford Historical Society's "Mailing Memories: History Through Postcards", and Christmas in July...