Sanford Says

W'ere in city budget planning time right now. Listen and learn how the City of Sanford formulates a multi-million dollar annual budget. Peter Staffieri, Finance Manager, takes us on a friendly, simplified learning tour that includes the budget cycle and much more.

Special guest Nancy Sepulveda, a Porchfest Founder/Board Member and Sanford resident, shares detailed event information. Porchfest is a family friendly live music event taking place Saturday, February 22, 11am-7:30pm throughout the Historic Residential District of Downtown Sanford.

Celebrating the Sanford Chamber's 100th Anniversary this year, listen and learn about all the opportunities the Sanford Chamber offers to businesses. Kim Fulford, Director of Events and Services shares great information and upcoming events offered by the Sanford Chamber. The Sanford Chamber of Commerce, a great business resource and City of Sanford community partner.

Love Your Shorts Film Festival in historic downtown Sanford - don't miss this fabulous global film festival happening Feb. 13-16th. The Love Your Shorts Film Festival founded in 2010, is an annual showcase in Sanford, Florida, of short films from around Florida, the United States and the world. There's a short film block in every genre, something for everyone. Edith and Nancy, long time volunteers...

Sanford was recently designated a Tree City "of The World" bumped up from Tree City USA! Learn why. Elizabeth Harkey, the city's Arborist also shares how the city is recognizing Arbor Day this year at a public event to be held on Monday, February 10, 2020 in conjunction with honoring African-American History Month.

Did you know Sanford has a Community Garden? One of the only community gardens in the area. It's really great. Sheila DiPace former Community Garden President and current Sanford Community Garden President Kelly Koons share all you want to know about the garden such as its nutritional and educational benefits plus much, much more. Listen and learn here.

Listen and learn how Habitat For Humanity of Seminole-Apopka makes home ownership dreams come true for so many here in Sanford. Kelly Pisciotta, Chief Operating Officer shares insightful overall information about this non-profit agency and the many ways you can volunteer if interested.

We All Count. Phil Kaprow, Chairman, 2020 U.S. Decennial Census, Seminole County Complete Count Committee shares insightful information, including strategies the Committee is taking to promote awareness throughout Seminole County and Sanford. Chairman Kaprow underscores the importance of all citizens responding to the Census. The amount of federal funding provided to local communities relies on th...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Steering Committee Co-Chairman, Educator and Sanford lifelong resident, Mr. Kenneth Bentley, shares information about the 4 days of events being held in Sanford centered around the distinguished life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mayor Jeff Triplett wraps up this last episode of 2019 on Sanford Says' Inaugural year - 56 episodes later! Stay tuned for a great show list in 2020. Thanks for listening. Stay connected, stay informed. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all!

City of Sanford Commissioner Art Woodruff along with two life-long Sanford residents, share personal stories about Hopper and discuss the city's historic building, the Hopper Academy built in 1910.

Dan Ping Owner and Operator of a Sanford small business called Ride Lime shares information about this added fun privately run transportation option available in and around downtown Sanford. Dan also discusses the opportunity for tours around town too. While you are getting to where you are going, have fun, sight-see and learn about this great city.

The Holiday Season is here! Kim Parmalee with Parks & Rec. shares information about the city's upcoming family friendly holiday events (we hear Santa will be making an appearance or two). Enjoy the festivities!

Hear from two Sanford Mayor's Youth Council members. What is the Youth Council and why it's important to our city.

November 13, is National GIS Day! Listen and learn about the who, what, how and why of GIS. Important technology the city uses to provide certain services to our customers, residents and guests. Mike Jones, GIS Analyst, sheds light on this topic. You also probably use some form of GIS in your everyday life too.

Listen and learn about the details of the city's NEW Economic & Tourism Development Tax Rebate. Sonia Fonseca, Economic Development Project Manager sheds light on the new rebate.

Lauren Rowe and Tanisha Morris of the Orlando Sanford International Airport share great information about the airport's previous "TakeOff" industry event, upcoming 2020 special events hosted by the airport, community outreach, destination news, blogs and much more. Orlando Sanford International Airport, SFB (Simpler, Faster Better).

Sanford Historic Trust Board Members Amanda Spor & Stephanie Pilk share great information about the Trust overall and fun community engagement events coming up soon.

Publisher & Creative Director, Will Henao of the Historic Downtown Sanford Visitors Guide shares the history of the Visitors Guide and all the great Sanford tourism projects he's working on that lead to attracting visitors to the wonderful, hip and fun, historic downtown Sanford, a city where there's something for everyone.

Listen and learn about all the wonderful Co-Ed youth baseball opportunities available in our community, ages 4-18. John Polk, Recreation Supervisor for the City of Sanford shares great information about registration, programming and volunteering.

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will arrive in Sanford on Thurs. Nov. 7th set up by 6pm at Ft. Mellon Park. The exhibit will be open 24 hours. There are volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. Listen and learn about all the details behind hosting this honorable occasion here in Sanford, FL. For those veterans who are listening, Thank you for service.

Fire Marshal, Matt Minnetto shares important information about Fire Prevention overall, safety tips, smoke alarms and much more, highlighting national Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 - 12, 2019.

Listen and learn what the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Initiative and designation is, including opportunities to mentor and much more. It takes a village. Community Leader and Chairman of Sanford's MBK Advisory Board, Eddie Cochran along with Andrew Thomas, City of Sanford Community Relations & Neighborhood Engagement Director share their insight and details around this important community initiative...

It's October and time for Sanford Gothic! Brigitte Stephenson, Sanford Museum Assistant shares information about this new month-long event called Sanford Gothic. Listen and Learn about this interesting topic.

Join the Sanford Police Department and its sponsors at National Night Out, a great community event, Tuesday, October 1, 5pm-8pm at Ft. Mellon Park in downtown Sanford. Sgt. Josh Strobridge of the Sanford Police Department's Community Relations Unit shares detailed information about tomorrow's special event. Fun for the whole family!