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10 Best Public Swimming Pools in Florida!

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Sanford Seminole Aquatic Center, Sanford, FL

The area's top swimming spot is the Sanford Seminole Aquatic Center! This facility, which was jointly developed by local government and school board partners and opened in March 2000, is fully…
The area's top swimming spot is the Sanford Seminole Aquatic Center! This facility, which was…

10 Best Animal Shelters & Pet Rescues in Florida!

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Seminole County Animal Services, Sanford, FL

Visit Seminole County Animal Services, a home for animals since the early 1970s! From stray and homeless pets to local ordinances, this organization is dedicated to protecting animals from nuisances.…
Visit Seminole County Animal Services, a home for animals since the early 1970s! From stray and…

9 Best First Date Locations in Florida

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St. John’s Rivership Cruise, Sanford, FL

If you’re planning on a lunch or dinner date, do it in style by combining a meal with a cruise down the St. John’s River. This gorgeous boat gives you amazing views from every angle, so…
If you’re planning on a lunch or dinner date, do it in style by combining a meal with a…

10 Best Horseback Riding Services in Florida!

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Hidden Palms Ranch, Sanford, FL

Hidden Palms Ranch Trail Rides is a family-friendly place that awaits you in the heart of Seminole County! Take your love of horses to the next level with their private horseback trail rides, perfect…
Hidden Palms Ranch Trail Rides is a family-friendly place that awaits you in the heart of Seminole…

The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Florida!

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Donuts to Go, Sanford, FL

Don’t let the name fool you—this little doughnut shop offers some seating so you can enjoy your snack in store. In addition to their fabulous doughnuts (round and square), guests rave…
Don’t let the name fool you—this little doughnut shop offers some seating so you can…

The 8 Best Farmers Markets in Florida!

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Lake Mary Farmers Market, Lake Mary, FL

One thing that sets this market apart from the majority of other Floridian markets is that man’s best friend is allowed to shop and browse along with its owner. One of the only dog-friendly…
One thing that sets this market apart from the majority of other Floridian markets is that…

Best 10 Indian Restaurants in Florida!

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Memories of India, Lake Mary, FL

Memories of India is a wonderful place with exceptional food and a pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy a unique dining experience that you won't forget. Try out this hidden gem and you’ll quickly understand…
Memories of India is a wonderful place with exceptional food and a pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy a…

10 Best Florists in Florida!

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In Bloom Florist, Lake Mary, FL

Locally and family owned, In Bloom Florist grew from humble beginnings to a flourishing production. From their years of dedication and hard work comes an amazing selection of floral bouquets and…
Locally and family owned, In Bloom Florist grew from humble beginnings to a flourishing production.…

The 9 Best Sports Centers in Florida!

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Seminole County Sports Complex, Sanford, FL

Whether you’re looking to find a spot for a big tournament or simply want to play a game or two with friends, the Seminole County Sports Complex is a great spot to check out. This central…
Whether you’re looking to find a spot for a big tournament or simply want to play a game or…

10 Best Tree Services in Florida!

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A Budget Tree Service, Inc, Winter Springs, FL

For years, residents and businesses have trusted Budget Tree Service for all their tree service needs. From ISA-certified arborists pruning to remove, and stump grinding to emergency tree care…
For years, residents and businesses have trusted Budget Tree Service for all their tree service…
Best Things In & Around Sanford, FL
The 8 Best Farmers Markets in Florida!

Lake Mary Farmers Market, Lake Mary, FL

Featured in The 8 Best Farmers Markets in Florida!
One thing that sets this market apart from the majority of other Floridian markets is that man’s best friend is allowed to shop and browse along with its owner. One of the only dog-friendly… Read More
9 Best First Date Locations in Florida

St. John’s Rivership Cruise, Sanford, FL

Featured in 9 Best First Date Locations in Florida
If you’re planning on a lunch or dinner date, do it in style by combining a meal with a cruise down the St. John’s River. This gorgeous boat gives you amazing views from every angle, so… Read More
10 Best Animal Shelters & Pet Rescues in Florida!

Seminole County Animal Services, Sanford, FL

Featured in 10 Best Animal Shelters & Pet Rescues in Florida!
Visit Seminole County Animal Services, a home for animals since the early 1970s! From stray and homeless pets to local ordinances, this organization is dedicated to protecting animals from nuisances.… Read More
10 Best Horseback Riding Services in Florida!

Hidden Palms Ranch, Sanford, FL

Featured in 10 Best Horseback Riding Services in Florida!
Hidden Palms Ranch Trail Rides is a family-friendly place that awaits you in the heart of Seminole County! Take your love of horses to the next level with their private horseback trail rides, perfect… Read More
Best 10 Indian Restaurants in Florida!

Memories of India, Lake Mary, FL

Featured in Best 10 Indian Restaurants in Florida!
Memories of India is a wonderful place with exceptional food and a pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy a unique dining experience that you won't forget. Try out this hidden gem and you’ll quickly understand… Read More
10 Best Tree Services in Florida!

A Budget Tree Service, Inc, Winter Springs, FL

Featured in 10 Best Tree Services in Florida!
For years, residents and businesses have trusted Budget Tree Service for all their tree service needs. From ISA-certified arborists pruning to remove, and stump grinding to emergency tree care… Read More
10 Best Florists in Florida!

In Bloom Florist, Lake Mary, FL

Featured in 10 Best Florists in Florida!
Locally and family owned, In Bloom Florist grew from humble beginnings to a flourishing production. From their years of dedication and hard work comes an amazing selection of floral bouquets and… Read More
10 Best Acupuncture Clinics in Florida!

Wai Acupuncture & Integrative Chinese Medicine, Longwood, FL

Featured in 10 Best Acupuncture Clinics in Florida!
At Wai Acupuncture & Integrative Chinese Medicine, you can discover a new world of alternate medicine! Combining both Eastern and Western modalities with their signature services, such as… Read More
10 Best Paint Your Own Pottery Studios in Florida!

Pottery U Paint, Longwood, FL

Featured in 10 Best Paint Your Own Pottery Studios in Florida!
Pottery U Paint is the perfect way to be happy with your family while making something beautiful together! Create your own never-before-painted pottery pieces with the help of the friendly staff at… Read More
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Events around Sanford, FL
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Exhibition - Japanese Embroidery: A Journey of Tradition and Innovation

10:00 AM
Albin Polasek Museum And Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, FL
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Sep
29

Oviedo Oktoberfest

5:00 PM
Center Lake Park, Oviedo, FL
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Sep
29

Dial Drive Burning Bridges Album Relase Show at West End Live

7:30 PM
West End Trading Company, Sanford, FL
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Sep
29

Melvinator (Eric Melvin from NOFX) and Flagman in Orlando

8:30 PM
Conduit, Winter Park, FL
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Sep
30

Exhibition - Japanese Embroidery: A Journey of Tradition and Innovation

10:00 AM
Albin Polasek Museum And Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, FL
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Sep
30

Oviedo Oktoberfest

4:00 PM
Center Lake Park, Oviedo, FL
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Sep
30

Shaggy 2 Dope, DJ Clay, Lardi B, Hoaxxx, and Moppy in Orlando

5:00 PM
Conduit, Winter Park, FL
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Sanford News

USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

March 11, 2023
Independent Businesses Submitted More than 350 Applications for $3 Billion in Funding to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Capacity First Round of Awards Will Spur Competition and Give U.S. Farmers More… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Debunks Book Ban Hoax

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 9, 2023
Click here for a video presentation. To download, click here. ***EXPLICIT CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN*** TAMPA, FL — On March 8th, Governor Ron DeSantis further set the record… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 8, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 7th, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee.… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 17, 2023, to act on these bills. HB 11B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Month of Toll Relief Program Savings

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL— On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Toll Relief Program, signed into law by the Governor in December 2022, concluded its first month of toll relief for… Read More

Chris Anderson, Seminole County Supervisor Of Elections To Not Seek Re-Election In 2024

March 1, 2023
CHRIS ANDERSON, SEMINOLE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION IN 2024 After a long career serving his country in the military, where he earned a medal as a combat veteran of… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL —On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Martin Garcia, Bridget Ziegler, Brian Aungst Jr., Michael A. Sasso, and Ron Peri to the Central Florida… Read More

Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties Click here to view the… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 14, 2023, to act on this bill. CS/HB 9B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Ending the Corporate Kingdom of Walt Disney World

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 9-B, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange, and Osceola Counties, to end self-governing status and special… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cara Higgins and Richard Toppino to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Cara Higgins Higgins, of Key West,… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jonathan “Scott” Christy, Kathy Panozzo, and Scott Reagan to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority. Donald DeFosset DeFosset, of Tampa, is the… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stormie Knight and the reappointment of Adrian Soud and Patricia Tuthill to the State Council for Interstate… Read More

ICYMI: WA Among The 20 States Announcing Historic Governor-Led Reproductive Freedom Alliance

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
February 22, 2023
In case you missed it: On Feb 21st, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green,… Read More
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City of Lake Mary Skatepark

City of Lake Mary Skatepark
550 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary, FL
The Lake Mary Skate Park is located in the Lake Mary Sports Complex.  The park is designed with both street skate and a bowl to accommodate sk... Read More

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens
3755 NorthWest Highway 17-92, Sanford, FL
History:First established as the Sanford Zoo in 1923 with a collection of donated animals held by the Sanford Fire Department. In 1941, the zoo was... Read More

Amaya Papaya

Amaya Papaya
3385 South US Highway 17/92, Suite 269, Casselberry, FL
Amaya Papaya is a destination for families to play, learn, party and shop together while hanging out in an eclectic parent-child hangout. Children ... Read More

Blue Spring State Park

Blue Spring State Park
2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, FL
Conservation measures can produce astounding results. In 1970, two years before Blue Spring State Park was established, researchers tracked 14 mana... Read More

Ed Yarborough Nature Center at Geneva Wilderness Area

Ed Yarborough Nature Center at Geneva Wilderness Area
3485 North CRoute 426, Geneva, FL
About Us:The Ed Yarborough Nature Center at the Geneva Wilderness Area was established with the mission to learn about nature by experiencing it. I... Read More

Rippin' Riverside Skate Park

Rippin' Riverside Skate Park
1608 Lockwood Boulevard, Oviedo, FL
This 30,000 sq. ft. outdoor, lighted skate park is perfect for skaters of all skill levels. Rippin' Riverside was designed and built by Team Pain i... Read More

The Cady Way Trail

The Cady Way Trail
N Palmetto Ave, Orlando, FL
The Cady Way Trail is important to the City, and Central Florida, because it connects the City of Orlando with Orange County, Seminole County, Lake... Read More

Boing Jump Center

Boing Jump Center
532 South Econ Circle Suite 120, Oviedo, FL
What started out as a 2'x 3' model in 2007, created from a lot of visits to Michaels Craft store, and a very cluttered living room floor, soon evol... Read More

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL
With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from Downtown Orlando is perfect for observ... Read More
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