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Jeff Davis, City of Sanford Public Works Project Manager and Marlon Hooks, City of Sanford Senior Public Works Inspector, share current updates on the City's flagship Riverwalk Trail and Roadway project, set alongside the stunning, natural beauty of Lake Monroe. The RiverWalk is a planned multi-use trail, nearly 5-miles long, located in the City of Sanford, on the southern shore of Lake Monroe. St...

Tom George, Deputy City Manager, City of Sanford and Christina Hollerbach-Simmons, President of the new Sanford Mainstreet and CEO of Hollerbach Willow Tree Café German Restaurant, share information about new projects they are working on. Tom and the City team are transitioning the Sanford Welcome Center historic building into the new Sanford Information Center and all that entails. Christina shar...

Sanford is known for our historic town and our passion for preservation. San Lanta residents Shelly Allen, co-founder of Sanford Porchfest and Jessica Mund, City of Sanford Public Art Commission board member, share the history about the Sanford neighborhood of San Lanta and the community’s new project— revitalizing the Historic San Lanta Gateway feature, a city landmark! Listen and learn about thi...

Sanford's known for our incredible events, there's something for everyone. Listen to the latest and greatest on Special Events being held in Sanford. You don't want to miss this one! Jennifer Brooks, the city's Special Event Supervisor shares information on fun events being held through the holiday season with COVID-19 safety precautions in place.

Bob Keegan, IT Director for the City of Sanford speaks on the city's call to go "virtual" during COVID-19 and how this expanded use of technology is continuing to offer safety and convenience for our customers and the city overall. Bob also shares other city projects IT is working on when interacting with the city in an online environment.

Historic Sanford, FL certainly gets its fair share of rain. Learn the ins and outs about the city's Stormwater Division, the new Stormwater (Educational) Park, what the Division's responsibilities are and how you can help do your part to prevent flooding. Russ Sheibenberger, City of Sanford Stormwater Superintendent shares all.

Channa Lloyd, US Census Partnership Specialist, Atlanta Regional Census Center and Tony Matthews of Seminole County, 2020 Census Response Team, share information about the Census. Your response matters. The 2020 Census is in its last few days. It's not too late to respond. It's safe and secure. It's your future. www.2020census.gov

Perla Crosby, Editor of My Sanford Magazine discusses the upcoming Best of Sanford Readers Choice Awards Virtual Event on September 2. Claudia Mundlos, Founder of Sanford 365 and Daniella Hume, My Sanford Magazine Social Media Marketing Specialist also share a variety of ways you can join in on the awards excitement every step of the way in historic downtown Sanford and online.

From streetscapes to funding the Sanford Free Trolley, Special guest Josh Snyder, City of Sanford CRA Board Member, shares insightful information about the CRA and the redevelopment agency's many roles and responsibilities in helping to make historic downtown Sanford what it is today, an overall great place with much more development and projects on the horizon. Stay tuned!

Tammy Agnini, lifelong Sanford resident and Chairperson for the City of Sanford Historic Preservation Board is our guest on this episode. Listen to a lively discussion about Historic Preservation overall with a primary focus on Sanford's Residential Historic District.

Starting August 17, the City of Sanford is providing enriching after school programming to include cultural arts, mentoring and sports to the youth of the Sanford community. Investing in the next generation of Sanford is integral to the future of our City. Under the leadership of Sanford City Commissioner, District 2, Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr. expanded access to quality after school programming in the...

Bob Turk, City of Sanford Economic Development Director shares information on Sanford's current business climate during COVID 19, the outlook of business and job growth in our City, new development projects, the City of Sanford Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program and much more.

Learn what Sanford's Social Media Ambassador Program is and how this City of Sanford partnership with local Facebook Groups fosters increased awareness about City programs, events and services.

Olatunji Oyewale, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Manager for the City of Sanford shares helpful information about the Home Repair Program, it's income criteria to apply (you must be a City of Sanford resident), what the repair program covers in the home, how to apply and much more. The City of Sanford is defined as an entitlement jurisdiction by the U.S. Department of Housing & U...

Newly appointed City of Sanford Commissioner Sheena Britton District 1, shares with you her passion about the City of Sanford and her enthusiasm about serving the Sanford community.

Pasha Baker, Director & CEO of the Goldsboro Westside Community Historical Association, Inc. located in Sanford, FL, shares information about the Association's programs, events, exhibits, partners, history and other information around the Goldsboro Art Square, Goldsboro Heritage & Art Garden, Goldsboro Museum, Goldsboro Welcome Center, Page Jackson Cemetery and the Crooms Academy Museum.

Traci Houchin, City of Sanford City Clerk explains the distinctions between City Commission open seat appointments and City elections. Traci also provides information about the City Charter and Public Meetings. Local Government, Closest To the People.

Gui Cunha, Seminole County's Tourism Director shares Orlando North's tourism update post pandemic, a tourism forecast for Sanford and our surrounding areas, including overall information about tourism in and around Sanford, FL.

This episode includes City of Sanford updates and reminders on city services and programs around COVID-19 as of June 1. Stay Safe and Be Well. www.sanfordfl.gov www.prepareseminole.org

This episode includes the most recent updates about City of Sanford services and programs, plans for reopening, reminders and doing business with the city online at www.sanfordfl.gov . Stay tuned!

Checking in with a variety of city news from newly announced information about a Sanford site for COVID-19 Drive Through Testing starting April 21, to the RiverWalk Roadway & Trail Project road construction and road closures beginning April 20. Learn about "The Match," an online golf game fundraiser on Friday, April 24 where Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett will be competing against Pete Sands, Mayfair...

This episode includes helpful information and friendly reminders specific to City of Sanford services, programs, etc. and overall information around COVID-19. Thank you for listening. www.sanfordfl.gov

Join us on this episode as Sonia Fonseca, City of Sanford Economic Development Project Manager, shares business resources and the first set of results from the new City of Sanford business survey. All of this centered around the current business climate we find ourselves in relative to Coronavirus COVID-19.

The City of Sanford is taking the threat of the Coronavirus very seriously as this is a rapidly evolving situation. We are actively monitoring all levels of government communications, from Federal, State, County and fellow Municipalities. On this episode, we bring our listeners up to date with City of Sanford precautionary measures and share helpful resources for the business community and our res...

The Sat. March 21, 2020 Pints and Paws Craft Beer Festival has been postponed. Rescheduled date TBD. 100% of the event proceeds will be donated to local animal rescue charities, Pet Rescue By Judy and Dolly's Foundation. Listen to all the event details from Community Leader, Local Sanford Business Owner and Resident, Paul Williams, AKA "Fun Maker" (West End Trading Company and Celery City Craft Ow...