Sanford, FL

Change Town

The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Florida!

Featuring

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!

Featuring

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…

The 10 Best Sports Centers in Florida!

Featuring

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…

9 Best First Date Locations in Florida

Featuring

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…

7 Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Florida!

Featuring

Liam Fitzpatrick’s, Lake Mary, FL

Is there anywhere better to be on St. Patrick’s Day than an authentic Irish pub? They’re part of an epic block party complete with live music and drink specials all night long.

Is there anywhere better to be on St. Patrick’s Day than an authentic Irish pub?…

10 Best Easter Egg Hunts, Events, and Celebrations in Florida!

Featuring

Egg-citing Egg Hunt at Central Winds Park, Winter Springs,FL

Everyone is invited to join in the fun at Central Winds Park on April 8, 2023. Young egg hunters can bring their baskets and search for eggs throughout the park. Prizes will be given out and an extra…
Everyone is invited to join in the fun at Central Winds Park on April 8, 2023. Young egg hunters…

The 7 Best Bookstores in Florida!

Featuring

Best Used Books, Longwood, FL

If you find yourself in Central Florida and are looking for a riveting read, check out Best Used Books in Longwood. Their collection of books, movies, comics and more will have your browsing around…
If you find yourself in Central Florida and are looking for a riveting read, check out Best Used…

The 7 Best Markets in Florida!

Featuring

Petty’s Meats, Longwood, FL

Fresh meats take centerstage at this amazing meat market, but that’s not all they going for them. This old-fashioned butcher shop is all about personal service, slicing up meats to order and…
Fresh meats take centerstage at this amazing meat market, but that’s not all they going for…

11 Best Wedding Locations in Florida

Featuring

Luxmore Grande Estate, Winter Springs, FL

This one-of-a-kind estate is grand in every sense of the word. Historical and luxurious, your wedding receives plenty of privacy and all the attention it deserves. Majestic chandeliers, open…
This one-of-a-kind estate is grand in every sense of the word. Historical and luxurious, your…

The 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Florida!

Featuring

Señor Tequila, Winter Springs, FL

The Señor “offers the most authentic Mexican food that will make your taste buds get up and dance,” according to their website. Señor Tequila in Winter Springs, Florida…
The Señor “offers the most authentic Mexican food that will make your taste buds get…
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
10 Best Easter Egg Hunts, Events, and Celebrations in Florida!

Egg-citing Egg Hunt at Central Winds Park, Winter Springs,FL

Featured in 10 Best Easter Egg Hunts, Events, and Celebrations in Florida!
Everyone is invited to join in the fun at Central Winds Park on April 8, 2023. Young egg hunters can bring their baskets and search for eggs throughout the park. Prizes will be given out and an extra… Read More
The 7 Best Bookstores in Florida!

Best Used Books, Longwood, FL

Featured in The 7 Best Bookstores in Florida!
If you find yourself in Central Florida and are looking for a riveting read, check out Best Used Books in Longwood. Their collection of books, movies, comics and more will have your browsing around… Read More
10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Florida

Boca Fresca, Winter Park, FL

Featured in 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Florida

Indulge in a taste of Puerto Rico that also happens to be 100% vegan. Boca Fresca is one of Winter Park’s hottest locales for vegan food and a lively atmosphere.

Read More
10 Best Thai Restaurants in Florida

Hawkers Asian Street Food, Orlando, FL

Featured in 10 Best Thai Restaurants in Florida
Hawkers Asian Street Food is an Asian Fusion restaurant that serves street food-inspired dishes. Their Thai dishes, such as the Pad Thai Lettuce Wraps, are fan favorites, along with a mix of Korean,… Read More
The 7 Best Cake Shops in Florida!

Bake Me a Cake, Altamonte Springs, FL

Featured in The 7 Best Cake Shops in Florida!
This award-winning cake artist has been featured in some of the best food and travel publications with an impressive list of recognitions. There’s only one explanation: Bake Me a Cake knows how… Read More
The 10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Florida!

Sushi Pop Restaurant, Oviedo, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Florida!
Discover a new level of sushi excellence at Sushi Pop! Owner/ Chef Chau curates the choicest ingredients available from Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo Japan every week, delivering exceptional quality… Read More
The 7 Best Markets in Florida!

Petty’s Meats, Longwood, FL

Featured in The 7 Best Markets in Florida!
Fresh meats take centerstage at this amazing meat market, but that’s not all they going for them. This old-fashioned butcher shop is all about personal service, slicing up meats to order and… Read More
10 Best Furniture Stores in Florida

Whitmire’s Furniture, Orlando, FL

Featured in 10 Best Furniture Stores in Florida
Whitmire’s Furniture is celebrating a spectacular 75 years of serving Orlando, and to all their loyal customers, there’s no wondering why they’ve been around so long. This… Read More
Show More
Events around Sanford, FL
Mar
22

Exhibition - All That Glitters: The Society Of Gilders

10:00 AM
Albin Polasek Museum And Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, FL
Learn More
Mar
23

Exhibition - All That Glitters: The Society Of Gilders

10:00 AM
Albin Polasek Museum And Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, FL
Learn More
Mar
24

Exhibition - All That Glitters: The Society Of Gilders

10:00 AM
Albin Polasek Museum And Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, FL
Learn More
Mar
24

Nasty Savage, Rhythm of Fear, and More at Conduit

7:00 PM
Conduit, Winter Park, FL
Learn More
Mar
24

UCFest Speaker Knight feat. Brittany Broski

8:00 PM
Addition Financial Arena, Orlando, FL
Learn More
Mar
24

PunkNites.com Presents Pop Punk Emo KARAOKE

9:00 PM
West End Trading Company, Sanford, FL
Learn More
Mar
25

Exhibition - All That Glitters: The Society Of Gilders

10:00 AM
Albin Polasek Museum And Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, FL
Learn More
Show More
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
Show More
Find it Fast Near Sanford
Florida Search
Best Places To Go Near You

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
Show More
Select a Florida town to find
the Best Things-To-Do and Places To Go around you
Alachua County
Baker County
Bay County
Bradford County
Brevard County
Broward County
Calhoun County
Charlotte County
Citrus County
Clay County
Collier County
Columbia County
De Soto County
Dixie County
Duval County
Escambia County
Flagler County
Franklin County
Gadsden County
Gilchrist County
Glades County
Gulf County
Hamilton County
Hardee County
Hendry County
Hernando County
Highlands County
Hillsborough County
Holmes County
Indian River County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Lafayette County
Lake County
Lee County
Leon County
Levy County
Liberty County
Madison County
Manatee County
Marion County
Martin County
Miami-Dade County
Monroe County
Nassau County
Okaloosa County
Okeechobee County
Orange County
Osceola County
Palm Beach County
Pasco County
Pinellas County
Polk County
Putnam County
Saint Johns County
Saint Lucie County
Santa Rosa County
Sarasota County
Seminole County
Sumter County
Suwannee County
Taylor County
Union County
Volusia County
Wakulla County
Walton County
Washington County