My Sanford Magazine

10/10/2025

💍 Say “I Do” in Historic Downtown Sanford.

Downtown Sanford, Florida, is one of Central Florida’s most romantic hidden gems — where love meets lakefront views, charming brick streets, and historic venues full of character.

Whether you’re dreaming of a big celebration or an intimate ceremony, Sanford offers timeless backdrops and budget-friendly options to make your day unforgettable.

Read more in the latest edition of My Sanford Seminole Magazine.

👉 https://issuu.com/mysanfordmagazine/docs/my_sanford_seminole_magazine_-_spring_summer_2025/11

✍️ Written by

10/06/2025

🏆 Calling all Best of Sanford winners!

You’ve earned the title — now let’s share your story. Our Fall/Winter Best of Sanford Edition is highlighting “the best of the best” across our community, and only 3 feature spots remain!

✨ Half-page feature stories are available exclusively for winners at a discounted rate and include both print + online exposure throughout the season.

Ready to be featured?

📩 DM or call us today to secure your spot and celebrate your success with the community that voted for you!

📆 The deadline for this opportunity is Wednesday, 10/8 at 5 p.m.

10/01/2025

🎉 A huge congratulations to Pat Smith Epps for winning Best Dressed at the Best of Sanford Awards!

✨ She impressed the judges with her vintage glamour look, inspired by the golden age of air travel, perfectly matching the airline theme of the evening and even the colors of — who we proudly celebrated and recognized as they launch flights out of this month to Punta Cana! 💜

🍽️ Pat also took home a $50 gift card to !

Our red carpet queen, , was honored to select the Best Outfit on the red carpet. Thank you to everyone who showed up in your stunning attire—your style truly made the event unforgettable! 💃🏽🕺

10/01/2025

Hello, October 🧡

Sanford sunsets, waterfront walks, and a new season to celebrate our community. Here’s to (hopefully🤞) cooler evenings, fall festivals, and all the beauty October brings to Historic Downtown Sanford. ✨

📸 Daniella Hume, Mastropieces Productions

09/30/2025

It’s beginning to feel a lot like… fall in downtown Sanford!🦉🧡 🧛‍♂️

09/30/2025

We’re still thinking about what an incredible night the 9th Annual Best of Sanford Readers’ Choice Awards Gala was! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the very best of Sanford and Seminole County. 🏆

📸 The photos from the evening are now live and FREE to download!

👉 www.mysanfordmagazine.com/bestofsanford2025photos
(or click the link in our bio 🤳🏽)

Stay tuned for our special Best of Sanford magazine edition this fall, featuring the full list of winners and nominees! 🎉

09/26/2025

🗣️ Downtown Sanford’s food + drink scene is on the move!

We’ve said goodbye to some longtime favorites and are welcoming a fresh lineup of restaurants + bars that are already making waves:

✨ The Bayou Kitchen & Lounge – authentic Cajun/Creole flavors straight from NOLA
🥟 Pierogi Bros. – homemade pierogi + in-house kielbasa coming soon
🦪 Mike Smith’s Oyster Bar (coming soon in the Imperial space) – from the creator of The Imperial
🌮 Alebrije Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar – back with Taco Tuesdays + Sunday brunch
🍺 Brewlando Brewing – craft beers + bites in the former Sanford Brewing Co. space
🥢 Hot Asian Buns – bao buns that started the buzz as a food truck, now on Sanford Ave
🍕 Addobbo Wood-Fired Pizza – fresh pies, wood-fired perfection
🍦 Violet’s Ice Cream – sweet new spot on Sanford Ave
🍻 RockBrew Sanford – craft beer + good vibes

👉 Out with the old, in with the new — and as always, Sanford keeps getting better!

Check out the full article here 👉 https://issuu.com/mysanfordmagazine/docs/my_sanford_seminole_magazine_-_spring_summer_2025/18

✍️ 📸 Written .konieczny

09/24/2025

Love this! 🧡

City of Sanford to Unveil “Bridge to the Future” Sculpture in
Downtown Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

The City of Sanford will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest public art installation, Bridge to the Future, on Tuesday, September 30 at 5:00 PM at the corner of First Street and Palmetto Avenue in Historic Downtown Sanford. The public and media are warmly invited to attend.

Commissioned by the City of Sanford Public Art Commission in partnership with the Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and funded by the CRA’s $87,000 investment, Bridge to the Future is a bronze sculpture by nationally recognized artist James Haire.

The artwork depicts three children walking across a symbolic bridge of books, representing imagination, education, and a hopeful journey into the future. The installation embraces Sanford’s commitment to art as a driver of cultural connection, civic pride, and downtown revitalization.

“This is a perfect example of the CRA Board working with another City Board to accomplish great things in the Downtown District,” said Charles Davis, Sanford CRA Chairman.

"This investment by the CRA in our downtown will be a lasting reminder that symbolizes who we are, where we have been, and where we are going," said Mayor Art Woodruff. “Public art brings us together and enriches the heart of our City.”

Local businessman Javier Ayala generously donated two benches, placed near the sculpture—not as part of the artwork, but as a public invitation to sit, reflect, and enjoy the space.

Event Details:

What: Ribbon Cutting – Bridge to the Future Sculpture
When: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Where: East Side of the Sanford Information Center, 230 E. First St. on Palmetto Avenue, Downtown Sanford
Who: Open to the public and media

Join us in celebrating this inspiring new addition to Sanford’s cultural landscape.

09/23/2025

Meet Sanford’s Best! 🏆

From your favorite restaurants to outstanding professionals, the Best of Sanford 2025 winners & nominees have been revealed. 🎉

Check out the complete list now here: https://isu.pub/QzskLH9

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

Fall in Florida: where the palm trees don’t change color, but the sunsets sure do. 🍂✨

📸 Daniella Hume, Mastropieces Productions