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SANFORD A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH NO LONGER

Jeff Triplett, Mayor, Bringing Together the City of Sanford and the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce

BY NIKKI NAMDAR

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nside The Old Jailhouse restaurant, Jeff Triplett sips a drink while giving dental flossing advice to his youngest son on the phone.

Brick walls, barred windows, and shiny chandeliers embellish this old-time slammer while classic rock plays. From the outside, he looks like a normal guy, but as noted on his burgundy button-up, he’s the Mayor of Sanford.

Currently in his third term as Mayor, Triplett is also the President at the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce, a coupling which he refers to as a “great relationship.” Mayor for just shy of nine years, Triplett is a former Senior Vice President in the banking industry and currently, a consultant specializing in commercial loans and business strategies.

“As a former chairman of the chamber in 2001, I’ve always been a champion for our chamber. I see this as a perfect fit to continue the mission of the GSRCC, be a proponent of the city, county and region, and lead the way for the 100-year anniversary.”

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In the early 1990s, his boss at the time instructed him to take over a bank in Sanford. Triplett’s first question was, “Where is Sanford?” Then he never left.

Triplett’s mentor advised him to do something that would make a difference. Believing in Sanford’s potential of becoming a prime business hub, he has devoted his life to making Sanford financially successful. Triplett believes this job is his civic duty, despite some painful decisionmaking and sacrifices to his personal life.

“That’s why I decided to run for mayor. I was tired of hearing we were ‘a diamond in the rough’,” he said. “How do we create something in the City of Sanford that makes it easier for developers and businesses to come in and do business? How do we make good policies for the City of Sanford? How do we streamline the City of Sanford? How do we improve the City of Sanford technologically?”

Triplett saw the answer as the chamber because it was already business-oriented.

“I'm not really an event guy,” he said. “Instead of sitting on a thousand boards for bankers, being the leader of the largest city in Seminole County, the county seat, and now, the chamber, I can truly make a difference.”

The GSRCC’s past chairman, Suzanne Kelly, added, “The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2020, and we couldn’t think of anyone better to lead the charge for next year and beyond. The chamber is the leader of economic initiatives, and Jeff has proven himself to be a professional, business-oriented mayor who will continue to push us forward in the business community.”

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Incoming Chair Rick Vaughn stated, “I am looking forward to working with Mayor Triplett during my term as Chair. I have personally known Jeff for over 20 years, and I am excited about him bringing his experience, knowledge, and proven track record of uniting our community.”

While spending more than 25 years in the financial services industry, Triplett was responsible for multi-million dollar loan and deposit portfolios consisting of small business and commercial real estate holdings all across Central Florida — a background he relies heavily on in his current role.

“All of our events are focused on business and that’s what he wanted to bring,” Kim Fulford, Director of Events and Services, said. “Let's not be what everyone wants us to be; let's be what the businesses want us to be. We listened.”

Kim Fulford and Jeff Triplett

“Kim Fulford is the woman behind the curtain. Kim wears many hats and works diligently to meet the needs of our members. Her attention to detail allows her to organize all the chamber events, membership relations and marketing initiatives. She has always stood ready to help our members grow their business and be a strong part of the community. Kim and I have worked together on many chamber issues over the years and I truly look forward to us working together.” –Jeff Triplett Now, the Chamber focuses on events that represent all businesses, which in turn benefits our great citizens.

The goal is to unite the city to work on projects together as a collaborative.

“We saw all these different groups doing different things,” Fulford said. “When someone mentioned his name, I thought, ‘That's perfect.’

He can bridge that gap. Now, we have someone invested, someone who believes in our community. Let's all do this together.”

From the boating marina to cultural culinary cuisine, both Triplett and Fulford rave about the great things our city offers. On the rare occasion that he takes time off, Triplett is often approached by members of the community who recognize him and vent their frustrations.

He listens then offers them his business card to address the matters when he’s back at work.

“I forget I have a recognizable face. I could use a stunt double,” he jokes.

“We’ve been blessed, honestly. We must be mindful that it only takes one incident to change everything we have going on right now.

It can just stop at the drop of a hat — not just us, any successful city that makes all the right decisions. You're charting your path. If Sanford ever had the capability to do the right thing and build a cultural center, it’s now,” he said.

And how do they do that? Power in numbers is the philosophy he lives by. When he speaks of the references to the city on travel shows and the impact of our many community forces, he smiles — a rare gesture for a seemingly serious man — with pride.

In fact, “a diamond in the rough” is a phrase he hasn’t heard in a long time.

Nikki is a writer who enjoys telling stories that connect the community and spark emotion.

In her spare time, she loves eating vegan food and sharing it to her Instagram, @OrlandoVegans, and spending time with animals.

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Hello Readers,

Raise a toast to SANFORD’S BEST! My Sanford Magazine is hosting the 4th Annual ‘Best of Sanford’ Award Ceremony. This year, the event will be held at the Sanford Civic Center on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, and will honor those businesses who provide the very best in products, services, activities, dining, and unique entertainment experiences in the City of Sanford as chosen by the readers of My Sanford Magazine.

We are also celebrating the industry recognition.

The categories and awards are selected by a committee, making the awards a more prestigious and community-focused event.

This issue’s cover story, written by Nikki Namdar, features Mayor Jeff Triplett, who is bringing together The City of Sanford and the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read more on page 2. We also feature a great interview with Dawn Kraus, President of Leadership Seminole, on page 22.

The city’s Communications Officer, Lisa Holder, about the upcoming Census on page 18. Are you looking for a better quality of life? Claudia Mundlos suggests a move to Sanford on page 6!

Do you want to know more about Lou, the gallery greeter at Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery? Turn to page 12. Do you believe that walls can talk? John DiDonna reveals the rich history of Sanford’s finest bed & breakfast in his article on page 10.

If you’re on the prowl for more fun events, check

Mother’s Day is coming up, but please show love, compassion and dedication to the maternal figures in your life every day. I want to dedicate this edition to my mom, who taught me perseverance, respect and humility. I miss her every day, but I know she is in a better place – heaven – and I will see her again!

We hope you take advantage of this beautiful weather and enjoy our historic, united, diverse and unique city.

Welcome spring!

Editor in Chief & Founder Perla B. Crosby Contributing Associate Editor Caroline van den Berg Art Director Renée Blair Photographers Kelly Clore with kabiki photography JP Photography Cover Photography Kelly Clore with kabiki photography

Contributors: Tammy Agnini Sheena Britton Amber Clore John DiDonna Dr. Miguel A. Gonzalez, MHS, MS, LMFT Lisa Holder Kathy Hull Leon Konieczny Claudia Mundlos Nikki Namdar Jeanine Taylor

Digital Marketing Director Brian R. Ambrosini WRITE TO US | ESCRÍBENOS A EDITOR@MYSANFORDMAGAZINE.COM Perla is the founder, Editor In-Chief and publisher of My Sanford Magazine. Her goal was to produce a local magazine that would foster unity and promote good will in Sanford’s culturally diverse community. This was accomplished and the magazine has been declared a resounding success. Perla also conceived and brought to fruition the Sanford Tourism Office and serves as its first Chairperson.

Proceeding her long career as a Diplomat in Rome, Italy, she served as the Director General of Tourism in Italy where she also founded a successful tourist and business magazine.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMUNITY & PEOPLE

LIFESTYLE

2 Sanford — A Diamond in the Rough No Longer 6 Looking for Quality of Life?

Move to Sanford!

8 Sanford Heritage Revolving Fund Completes First Rehab 10 If Walls Could Talk — History of The Higgins House 12 Precious Pet

15 Out of the Bubble — Exploring Beyond Sanford 16 Downtown Sanford Business Guide 18 The 2020 Census. We all count.

20 Get Help with Chiropractic Care 22 Getting to Know: Dawn Kraus, President of Leadership Seminole

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iving in Sanford comes with a lot of benefits.

These days, Sanford has exceeded its previous “up and coming” status. Perhaps this is the reason why Sanfordites rarely leave “the bubble.”

We believe that Sanford’s undeniably high quality of life makes its residents collectively happier than residents of other Central Florida cities, so let’s take a look at the complete package that is Sanford!

STAYING ACTIVE AND HEALTHY IS A BREEZE

Staying active and healthy in Sanford is easy as can be. Take a walk on the Riverwalk (which will soon be close to 5 miles long!), swim at the Larry A. Dale Aquatic Center, or bike on the Seminole Wekiva Trail! And for the more ambitious runners among us, just sign up for one of the many 5Ks happening in Sanford throughout the year.

The Seminole County Sports Complex and Lake Sylvan Park are other places to stay fit — not to mention the numerous gyms popping up in the area. How about a round of golf on a historic golf course? We’re looking at you, Mayfair Country Club!

EXCELLENT EDUCATION

Sanford is also fortunate to be home to some of the best schools in the entire state of Florida! All of the highly ranked schools are often the reason why people start their home search in Sanford.

In addition to that, Sanford is also home to Seminole State College, which offers bachelor's degrees, two-year college-credit degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.) and specialized career certificates as well as continuing professional education.

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COMPLETE CONVENIENCE

Everything is close by here in Sanford, and most of the time, traffic is far less stressful than in other parts of the county. The mall area offers a plethora of stores for shopping as well as different dining options – from big chain restaurants to mom and pop diners. Everything you could possibly need is no more than a fifteen-minute drive away.

BORING DOESN’T EXIST

Sanford is a very vibrant city where a lot of things are happening. Here, we spell leisure with a capital L!

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Looking to live a balanced life close to nature? Go hiking through the Black Bear Wilderness area, kayaking on the Wekiva River at Katie’s Landing, or sailing and fishing on Lake Monroe. Lots of parks and playgrounds and of course, the splash pad at Fort Mellon Park keep the little ones in motion too! And there’s also Paw Park for your furry babies’ wellbeing.

When it comes to nightlife, dining, culture and entertaining, Sanford's historic downtown is where it’s at! Within walking distance, there are two theaters, four breweries, plenty of craft beer and wine bars and fabulous restaurants that also offer live entertainment on most days.

Food Tours, ghost tours, escape rooms, parties on bikes (Limocycle anyone?), Sanford offers a wide array of unique activities for young and old. And don’t even get us started on all the top-notch events held on the brick streets of this beautiful town year-round. From Mardi Gras to Oktoberfest, from film festivals to craft beer festivals, from couch races to porch concerts, there truly is something happening for everyone!

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When it comes to fun, outdoor family activities, Sanford has got you covered too! A visit to the zoo is always exciting. Many locals hold an annual pass. There is also a zip lining course just outside the zoo premises.

A LIFESTYLE FOR EVERYONE — SPOTLIGHT: HISTORIC DISTRICT

In previous articles, we covered the different lifestyles that can be lived in Sanford. From equestrian estates to guard gated suburban neighborhoods, a soon to be completed 55+ retirement community or waterfront condos, you will be able to find it all in Sanford. One of

the most popular lifestyles and one that simply cannot be replicated in many areas of Central Florida is the urban lifestyle that Sanford’s Residential Historic District offers. The convenience of being able to walk to where you “play” is an amazing benefit of living there. Not being dependent on a car creates a certain freedom that will most definitely add to your quality of life. Instead, walk, bike or golf cart to your destination. Be sure to join the Sanford Golf Cart Gurus and participate in Sanford’s Critical Mass, a popular monthly community bike ride.

travel? Just catch a flight from Sanford’s evergrowing International Airport where Allegiant currently flies to over 70 cities in the US. n

COMMUNITY LOVE

Last but not least, life in this small, urban paradise also offers what it’s all about: community! Whether you are an “insider” or come from the other side of town, you will rarely find a place that is more welcoming or tolerant than this little district within Sanford. If this doesn’t create happiness, I don’t know what will!

SANFORD HAS CONNECTIONS

If you ever do want to leave this beautiful bubble though, rest assured that Sanford has the best connections! There’s easy access to I-4, 417 and the soon to be completed Wekiva Parkway (429) to bring you quickly to work, theme parks or beaches. As a commuter, you could also take advantage of the Sunrail. And for long distance

Claudia Mundlos fell head over heels with Sanford the day she moved here from Germany in 2004. As a local Realtor, she started actively selling the city she loves in 2006, one home at a time. Claudia's husband and business partner, José, have helped hundreds of families accomplish their real estate dreams. Her love for Sanford also shines through on her popular community-focused blog called Sanford365.com where she shares all things, Sanford, including events and things to do. The free Sanford365 mobile app has become a staple for local residents. Claudia is devoted to her family and friends as well. You can catch her around town and on social media showing us how #sanfording is done. Be sure to say hello!

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Completes First Rehab

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he Sanford Heritage Revolving Fund (Fund), a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the first of its kind in Florida.

Based on guidelines from other long-established revolving funds, such as the Historic Savannah Fund and the Historic Macon Foundation, the goal of the Fund is to acquire distressed historic properties, rehabilitate the property and sell it with a single family, owner-occupied deed covenant. Proceeds of the sale are “revolved” back into the fund and used for the next redevelopment project.

The fund started as a direct response to the high visibility of vacant and blighted properties in historic neighborhoods. Fund directors, Hank Dieckhaus, Charlie Hull and Bill Kirchoff, saw the need for a Revolving Fund in Sanford.

The house at 213 S. Laurel was donated to the fund by a California hedge fund. The house was in a dilapidated, unsafe and unsaleable

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condition. The City of Sanford facilitated the donation of the house to the fund.

The house was inhabited by a squatter who claimed to own the property. The squatter lived in the house rent free and was collecting room rent from six other individuals. The squatter and five renters plus a dog left right away rather than waiting for eviction. The last renter held on till the last day of the eviction notice.

The interior of the house was a flea infested nightmare. Disgusting carpet covered holes in the floor, added plywood partitions, a non-functioning kitchen, unsafe exterior staircase, and a small bedroom with a dirty toilet just sitting next to a bed were just some of the things that needed to be removed before renovation could begin. Hank, Charlie and Bill were determined to rehab this home to its original glory. They financed the project through a bank loan from Citizen’s Bank, material donations from Lowe’s, a matching grant from the Sanford Historic Trust and a few private donations.

left: 213 S. Laurel Ave. after renovation, and before (top); Center: Fund directors during demolition; Bottom: Open House held by the fund managers

Much of the demolition was done by Hank and Charlie, plus volunteers and a subcontractor.

The interior was completely gutted, including all interior walls and flooring. Two lower exterior walls were removed to reveal the original front porches. Local subcontractors were hired to do interior and exterior work. The layout was redesigned to include an addition to the house on the rear bottom floor.

The work, once started, took nine months.

213 S. Laurel Avenue is the first endeavor of the Sanford Revolving Fund. The directors are currently looking for their next project.

After building a new house in Sanford's historic district, Kathy, a retired Miami Dade art teacher, moved to Sanford eleven years ago with her husband, Charlie. Since then, she has been instrumental in getting the 'Old Sanford Historic District' signs designed and installed. Kathy, along with Reg Garner, started the annual Images of Sanford calendar and photo contest.

In addition, Kathy makes pet portraits and donates the proceeds to Pet Rescue by Judy.

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COMMUNITY & PEOPLE

If Walls Could Talk

HISTORIC BED & BREAKFAST TELLS STORY OF SANFORD’S RICH HISTORY

BY JOHN DiDONNA

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f one takes a stroll down Oak Avenue in Sanford, they will notice a stunning home on the corner of 5th street. Dating back to 1894, it serves as one of the historic district’s only bed and breakfasts, The Higgins House. In the last few years, the home was purchased by Lisa Hurt, the great granddaughter of James Corcoran Higgins, who moved into the home in 1902. She credits this to the type of quirky coincidences that “make you believe in angels.”

“At the urging of a cousin, I saw the Higgins House from the outside, found it breathtakingly gorgeous, and immediately made arrangements to see the inside. I still remember the wonder and delight I felt sitting in the living room — it was love at first sight!”

“Sanford is a wonderful, welcoming community to be part of. It’s a hidden gem that is slowly — almost 100 years from its initial heydays — being re-discovered as a place to come live, vacation, explore and enjoy a variety of offerings.”

Most importantly, the guests all vow to come back. In this Lisa has seen many of her dreams for the Higgins House already coming true — repeat guests who go from an initial one-night stay to a multi-day reservation on their return to the area.

With her spirit of “a rising tide lifts all boats,” the notion of more overnight accommodations in the downtown area is something the Higgins and House owner looks forward to with aMia sense of Miss Lady comradery rather than competition.

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Lisa has added pieces donated by Higgins’ descendants, including a baby grand piano, and hopes to create a museum documenting her family and its history in Sanford. The home is also a showcase for talent with a series of house concerts, collaborations with Sanford based Phantasmagoria, and events throughout the year, including ice cream socials, Sunday brunches, and whisky tastings.

“I can’t wait for the Mayfair Hotel to be re-opened and other hotels to come online. It will increase our ability to become a destination of choice for those seeking a delightful vacation spot,” Lisa adds.

Guests to the Higgins House can bask in the rich history of the area and the home itself. At varying times, it has been a private residence, a boarding house, apartments, and at one point even sat empty — gaining a reputation as a “Haunted House.”

It was not until the early '90s that the house was lovingly renovated into a bed and breakfast. Since then it has had a series of owners, most recently Mike and Patty Ribera, who did extensive renovations to the kitchen, landscaping, and added a bathroom. All ready for it to return at last to the Higgins’ family itself.

Lisa Hurt loves being a sort of “ambassador and concierge” for Sanford and has many dreams for not just her business, but for Sanford as a whole.

“My dream for Sanford is that it once again have a reputation on the world-stage as a place to come and have a truly relaxing and wonderful vacation as a gateway to beautiful, natural wonders and an easy commute to — or escape from — the excitement of the theme parks.” n

John is one of the City of Sanford’s “Social Media Ambassadors”, as well as the director/ producer of Victorian performance troupe “Phantasmagoria”. He calls Sanford home, and resides with his wife and their ghost in a truly “haunted” home just below the historic district.

JP PHOTOGRAPHY (TOP AND CENTER); RALPH DEMILIO (BOTTOM RIGHT)

This love continues with all the guests who flood into this Queen Anne style home, since almost every weekend is booked solid. Visitors come from up and down the eastern seaboard. Those visiting family in the area, Europeans flying into the Sanford Airport, and folks travelling on the auto-train. Each one has gone away impressed and delighted both by the bed and breakfast and

by Sanford as a whole. As Lisa explains:

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PRECIOUS PET

SPECIAL MOMENTS with THE CUDDLY MEMBERS of OUR COMMUNITY

LOUIE TAYLOR B Y J E A N I N E TAY L O R

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troll into downtown Sanford’s only folk art gallery and you will most likely be welcomed by Louie, the official “gallery greeter.” Louie belongs to gallery owner, Jeanine Taylor, and is a community treasure. He is the third French Bulldog Taylor has owned and all have been greeters. Taylor shares, “I wrote my first Frenchie, Mousse, into my business plan in 1997. Frankie was my second and now Louie holds the job title (complete with business card). The breed is perfect for me and my business. He’s a funny little guy that attracts lots of attention. Our Sanford “beat cops” all stop by to see Louie, and he will wake up from a sound sleep when hears their voice.” Riding in the 2019 Christmas Parade with Commissioner Patty Mahany is Louie’s favorite part of community service,” Taylor adds. n

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LIFESTYLE

OUT OF THE BUBBLE

Exploring Beyond Sanford From SFB

BY LEON KONIECZNY

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hose of us who live, work, play, eat, and shop in Sanford are doubly blessed because Allegiant Airlines has a major hub and presence locally at Orlando Sanford International Airport, which is located just minutes from downtown via car, a friend, or Uber.

A low-cost, regional carrier, Allegiant Airlines’ hub at Orlando Sanford International Airport serves over eighty cities nationwide with direct flights on a regular basis (one to three or more times per week). Of course, many of the folks coming to Sanford on Allegiant are coming here for Sanford’s close proximity to theme parks, beaches, and warm weather. Oftentimes they take some time to stop by and explore our charming city, and we love having them visit. But us Sanfordites benefit greatly from Allegiant’s routes because it gives us an opportunity to visit over 80 unique locations, all of which are flying out just a few miles from home in Sanford — no need to travel to Orlando and mess with that traffic and long lines.

LEON KONIECZNY (TOP RIGHT)

We have taken Allegiant a number of times and a recent trip we took is a good example. We took Allegiant on a one-week vacation, driving a wide span of upstate New York. From Sanford, we conveniently flew directly into Elmira/Corning, a small airport — so small that you get off on the tarmac (though a jetway is being built). While waiting for our luggage, we were able to quickly pick up our rental car — there’s really no wait for anything at most of the smaller, regional airports served by Allegiant.

Our trip started in Elmira/Corning and took us all around upstate New York. We drove through the Adirondack Mountains while enjoying the vibrant colors of fall. We visited Lake Placid and the site of the 1932 and 1990 Olympics. Then we drove on to the Thousand Islands area of the St. Lawrence River and took a wonderful boat tour. We visited the Finger Lakes area, which is known for its wineries, and we visited the “Grand Canyon of the East” in Letchworth State Park — what a view! And finally, we made our way back to our starting point and visited the Corning Glass Museum in Corning. Uber convenient, for sure.

After a week spent exploring upstate New York, the return trip on Allegiant was utterly simple — no lines, no waiting. A few hours and a

Leon and Tom, prepare to take flight at the Orlando Sanford International Airport

direct flight later, we were back in Sanford and back at home after just a short Uber ride from the airport. No messing with Orlando traffic and crowds. Talk about convenient. What a vacation.

But that’s only one excursion we’ve taken — we’ve done others as well, all equally enjoyable. Allegiant has many choices, and we’ve gone to a number of places on Allegiant from Sanford — and plan on many more.

From Sanford, you can west go to El Paso, TX, northwest to Bismarck, ND, or northeast to Bangor, ME. Heck, you can even fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico. And so many other regional destinations in the more-orless eastern half of the USA. Over 80 places to choose from.

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ART & ENTERTAINMENT Cindy’s Dance Studio 119 S. Magnolia Avenue 407-324-3999 Gallery on First 211 E. 1st Street 407-323-2774 Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery 211 E. 1st Street 407-323-2774 Lochwood Performing Arts Center 109 W. Commercial Street 321-355-3757 Theater West End 115 W. 1st Street 407-548-6285 Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center 201-203 S. Magnolia Avenue wdpac.com 407-321-8111

DRINK 1st Street Lounge 301 E. 1st Street 321-926-3156 Bitters and Brass 410 Sanford Avenue Celery City Craft / Celery City Cigars 114 S. Palmetto Avenue 407-915-5541 Deviant Wolfe Brewing 121 W. 1st Street 407-878-6239

Ellen’s Wine Room 440 S. Sanford Avenue 407-257-2970 Executive Cigar Sanford 225 W. Seminole Blvd.

321-926-3611 Henry’s Depot 212 W. 1st Street 321-377-0900 Inner Compass Brewing Co. 300 E. 2nd Street 407-878-2226 Loggerhead Distillery 124 W. 2nd Street 321-800-8566 Luisa’s Cellar Wine Bar 206 Sanford Avenue 407-915-7309 Palate Coffee Brewery 105 W. 2nd Street 321-363-0661 Sanford Avenue Tavern 412 S. Sanford Avenue 407-878-7629 Sanford Brewing Company 400 S Sanford Avenue www.sanfordbrewing.com 407-732-6419 Suffering Bastard Tiki Bar 200 S. Myrtle Avenue The Alley 114 S. Park Avenue 407-328-4848 The Basin 212 W. 1st Street 321-377-0900

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The Imperial Bar at Washburn Imports-Sanford 116 E. 1st Street 407-732-6956 The Sullivan, A Public House 116 E. 1st Street 407-878-2530 The Wet Spot 112 S. Park Avenue 407-321-1900 Throwbacks Sanford 418 Sanford Avenue 407-942-3126

Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café 205 E. 1st Street 407-321-2204 Magnolia Square Market 117 S. Magnolia Avenue 407-878-4942 Moon’s Subs 204 S. Sanford Avenue 407-322-6237 Mr. Z’s Sanford 129 W. 1st Street 407-915-7000

Torch One Cigars 401 Sanford Avenue 407-878-4302

Negril Spice Jamaican Restaurant 114 S. Sanford Ave. 407-878-2726

Tuffy’s Bottle Shop & Lounge 200 S. Myrtle Avenue

Palate Bubs and Ice Cream 114 W. 2nd Street

West End Trading Co. 202 S. Sanford Avenue www.DrinkAtWestEnd.com 407-322-7475

Roots Raw Juice Bar 516 S. Sanford Avenue 407-725-2620

Wop’s Hops Brewery 419 S. Sanford Avenue www.wopshopsbrewing.com

FOOD Best Fish & Chicken Wings 405 E. 4th Street 407-321-8273 Buster’s Bistro 300 S. Sanford Avenue 407-732-6880 Caffe Di Riverwalk 225 W. Seminole Blvd., # 106 407-287-5681 Christo’s 107 W. 1st Street theoriginalchristos.com 407-320-0799 Colonial Room Restaurant 105 E. 1st Street facebook.com/colonialroomrst 407-323-2999 El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant 406 S. Sanford Avenue 321-363-4111 Fuel BBQ 120 S. Park Avenue 407-328-4848

Sanford Pizza Company 350 E. Seminole Blvd.

407-328-0018 Shantell’s 503 S. Sanford Avenue 407-878-7785 St. John’s River Steak & Seafood 550 N. Palmetto Avenue 407-878-0980 Sushi & Seoul at Celery City Craft 114 S. Palmetto Avenue 407-915-5541 Taste of Thyme Café 108 S. Magnolia Avenue 407-865-0798 The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar 112 E. 1st Street 407-878-1284 The Corner Café 101 W. 1st Street, Ste. A thecornercafesanford.com 407-322-3779 The District in Sanford 112 W. 2nd Street 407-330-2730 The Healthy Buddah 405 S. Sanford Avenue 407-878-7814

The Old Jailhouse 113 S. Palmetto Avenue 407-548-6964 The Smiling Bison 107 S. Magnolia Avenue 407-915-6086 The Tennessee Truffle 125 W. 1st Street 407-942-3977 Wondermade 214 E. 1st Street 407-205-9569 Zorba's Greek Restaurant 115 E. 1st Street 407-915-6082

SERVICES 520 On the Water 520 N. Palmetto Avenue 407-325-1376 Board & Brush of Sanford 111 N. Oak Avenue 407-915-1611 Bokey Magazine 200 S. Park Avenue Buzz Boat 531 N. Palmetto Avenue 407-969-9665 Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens 3755 W. Seminole Blvd.

407-323-4450 Escape Artists 115 N. Oak Avenue 321-200-5304 Hidden Palms Ranch 1410 Oakway 407-620-7880 Higgin's House Bed & Breakfast 420 S. Oak Avenue higginshouse.com 407-324-9238 Historic Sanford Welcome Center 230 E. 1st Street 407-302-2586 Limo Cycle Tours 303 W. 3rd Street 855-756-9386

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Marina Isle (Assisted Living Facility) 530 N. Palmetto Avenue 407-499-7300

AClore Interiors 116 S. Palmetto Avenue 407-328-0730

Monroe Harbour Marina 531 N. Palmetto Avenue 407-322-2910

American Spa Nails 210 E. 1st Street 407-323-1994

My Sanford Magazine 107 S. Oak Avenue mysanfordmagazine.com 407-801-3234

Claire’s Hats Boutique 502 S. Sanford Avenue 407-324-4266

Park Place Inn & Cottages 1301 S. Park Avenue 407-549-9131 Ride Lime 230 E. 1st Street 407-500-LIME (5463) Sanford Chamber of Commerce 230 E. 1st Street 407-322-2212 Sanford City Hall 300 N. Park Avenue 407-688-5000 Sanford Golf Cart Rentals 307 E. 2nd Street sanfordgolfcarts.com 321-578-8710 Sanford Museum 520 E. 1st Street 407-688-5198 Sanford Post Office 401 E. 1st Street 407-688-9487 St. Johns Rivership Company 433 N. Palmetto Avenue 321-441-3030 The Processing Post 107 S. Oak Avenue 407-221-0477 The Sanford Herald 217 E. 1st Street 407-322-2611 U-SAIL of Central Florida 531 N. Palmetto Avenue 407-330-0633 Yellow Door Realty 107 S. Oak Avenue YellowDoorRealty.org 407-600-1446

Cute Boutique 315 E. 5th Street 321-926-3084 Edward Jones Investments 201 S. Park Avenue 407-322-1558 Family Dollar Store 413 E. 1st Street 407-321-6230 Goodwill 413 E. 1st Street 407-321-6230 Hair N Motion 206 N. Park Avenue 407-321-0707 Hollerbach's Outfitters 111 S. Magnolia Avenue 407-321-2204 Horstmeyer Farm & Garden 115 N. Laurel Avenue 407-322-1235 Interiors by Lawrence David 278 S. Palmetto Avenue 407-321-6560 Ken’s Coins 200 S. Park Avenue 407-321-2211 Kenneth Ray Hair 113 E. 1st Street 321-363-0545 Magpies Modern General 215 E. 1st Street 407-495-8549 Maya Books & Music 204 E. 1st Street 407-321-6504 Park and 2nd Antiques 200 S. Park Avenue 407-334-4560

Park Avenue Photography 200 S. Park Avenue 407- 878-6415 Pedal Driven Co. 210 N. Park Ave. 407-416-7200 Ria’s Decor & More 228 E. 1st Street 407-688-3873 Sanford Barber Shop 108 E. 1st Street 407-328-8362 Sanford Flower Shop 209 E. Commercial Street 407-322-1822 Sanford Homebrew Shop 115 S. Magnolia Avenue 407-732-6931 Studio 105 Salon 105 S. Palmetto Avenue 407-928-8346 The Backroom Salon 504 Sanford Avenue 407-732-7419 The Emporium on Park 106 Park Avenue the-emporium-on-park.square.site 386-848-8843 The Rosie Lee Co. 108 S. Park Avenue Rosieleeco.com 407-942-3484 Treehouse Fine Furniture & Antiques 208 E. 1st Street 407-936-2394 Triple Goddess Treasures 500 Sanford Ave. 407-807-0700 VMZ Beauty Studio 110 S. Park Avenue instagram.com/vmz.beauty.studio 407-732-7900 Washburn Imports 116 E. 1st Street 407-322-1449 ZL Homes 210 S. Park Avenue 407-410-8840

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THE CENSUS. WE ALL COUNT.

SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

BY LISA HOLDER

In addition to determining the allocation of federal funds, the census also determines representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and is used for redistricting.

This is important locally, as census counts will determine the boundaries of voting districts, including county and city commission districts as well as school board districts. Florida added two additional seats in the House of Representatives in 2010 and is projected to add two or more seats with the 2020 census.

In order to increase response rates, the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners on May 14, 2019 created the U.S. 2020 Decennial Census Seminole County Complete Count Committee comprised of 25 appointed community leaders that includes 18 M Y S A N F O R D M A G A Z I N E | S P R I N G 2 0 2 0

a representative from each of the seven Seminole County cities.

A major responsibility of the committee is to create, adopt and implement an action plan that identifies the roles and responsibilities of the committee, including a methodical approach to increase census awareness by educating residents. The committee is establishing community partnerships, attending community events throughout the county, brainstorming different approaches to reach the traditionally undercounted and non-responders to the census, as well as debunking common myths due to the lack of understanding about the census. The committee includes several subcommittees covering a wide array of topics purposely chosen to cover diverse community outreach. The subcommittee topics include education, faith-based, media, business, community-based, and government. The Action Plan can be found on the Seminole County website, www.seminolecountyfl.gov.

“The census is also important as local governments are required by the Florida Legislature to develop goals, objectives and policies to manage growth and development within our communities, driven in direct proportion to population counts”, said Michelle Smith, Media and Business Subcommittee Chair.

Phil Kaprow, Chair of the Seminole County Complete Count Committee

Working in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, the volunteer work of the committee is to create census awareness within our community and to achieve an accurate and complete population count by maximizing the resident response rate to the census within Seminole County and, in our case, residents of Sanford. The Census Bureau defines

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esponding to the census count is a civic duty, occurring every 10 years, as described in Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution of the United States, mandated since 1790. Accurate population responses to the census equates to the allocation of increased potential federal and state funding for programs and services, such as housing assistance, education, public safety, transportation, and public health programming, which could impact the Sanford community in a significant way.

The U.S. 2020 Decennial Census Seminole County Complete Count Committee

“response rate” as the percentage of residents responding to the census based on the number of households contacted. Most importantly, for the first time, residents will be able to respond to the census online or by cell phone as well as through the traditional method of regular mail.

The Census Bureau is encouraging residents to respond online. Residents should also be aware that census takers will visit each household that does not respond to the census to complete the census in person.

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Technology and social media play a central role in the 2020 census due to the ease of sharing census messaging across different platforms, promoting awareness through helpful videos and information created by the U.S. Census Bureau. Social media is an effective tool for posting brief census related announcements on websites, Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, and Instagram. The Nextdoor application helps communicate directly with residents. Sharing information with these online communities simply increases awareness and can have far reaching results.

The fact, is for every Sanford resident that does not respond to the census, the city may potentially risk a significant loss of federal and state funding over a ten-year period following the census. The final 2020

population response count for Sanford will be the population number used until the 2030 census. To put this timeframe into perspective, the children of our community who are 10 years old will be young adults by 2030.

Responding to the census will potentially increase the quality of life for all. Residents of Sanford can look for continued census awareness information through social media channels, the Sanford Says Podcast, census messaging in city facilities, on the city website, lobby displays at City Hall, utility bill inserts, information tables at local Sanford events, outdoor digital advertising, and through the support of the My Sanford Magazine, a great community partner.

In mid-March, the Census Bureau will begin inviting households to respond to the 2020

census. It’s easy to complete and vitally important to every resident of Sanford for now and in the future. The motto of the U.S. Census Bureau is to count everyone once, and only once, and in the right place. Additional information about the 2020 census is available on the web at 2020Census.gov.

Additional information about the 2020 Census is available on the web at 2020Census.gov.

Lisa Holder is the Communications Officer for the City of Sanford. She holds a Master of Public Administration and is a Navy Veteran. Lisa hails from Miami, FL via New York, and was drawn to Sanford because of the beautiful waterfront and the city's endless possibilites. "If you dream it, you can do it."

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Our practice is well versed in treating auto injury victims. Whether an accident was your fault or not, there is medical coverage through one’s auto insurance to make sure you are able to obtain the care you deserve.

At Rivera Family Chiropractic Center, we believe your health should be your top priority after a car accident. Even if there are insurance or lawsuit issues to deal with, the treatment you receive can be an important factor in the outcome of your case. If you need help after an automobile injury, call us today to schedule an appointment for chiropractic evaluation and physical therapy treatment.

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GETTING TO KNOW

DAWN KRAUS

PRESIDENT of LEADERSHIP SEMINOLE B Y P E R L A B. C R O S B Y

Q: Regarding your previous experience at the Florida Hospital Foundation, what do you hope to bring to Leadership Seminole?

A: While at the Florida Hospital Foundation, I had the privilege to work with a board of directors and learn about community leadership and the value of volunteerism. I was also able to support incredible projects like Eden Spa, which helps begin the healing process for cancer patients after diagnosis. Leadership Seminole strives to bring together emerging and established leaders and give back to the community in the same way. Over the last 25 22 M Y S A N F O R D M A G A Z I N E | S P R I N G 2 0 2 0

“We have several alumni who live and work in the Sanford community who have continued to stay involved and have helped bridge our organization to the area.” years, the organization has been making a difference in Seminole County through its legacy projects, which have contributed 17,000 volunteer hours and more than 1.2 million dollars to benefit the local community.

Q: What future long-term plans do you have for Leadership Seminole?

A: Leadership Seminole is working on expanding awareness of our program and increasing our presence in Central Florida. We want to become a model of excellence for leadership development and programming by providing an exceptional 10-month leadership program to community members. Another area we are

working on is reaching out and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Q: Who or what inspires you in life?

A: I’m inspired by many of our local leaders who span different areas in the community from healthcare to education to law enforcement.

My mentor, Linda Sacha, is also an inspiration.

She has helped me find my passion and define what makes and brings joy and excitement to my life. Servant leadership also inspires me.

This quote by Ravindranath Tagore is something I refer to often for inspiration: “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.”

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Q: Would you please tell our readers about yourself, your family, your background, and where you grew up?

A: I’m originally from Buffalo, New York. Go Bills! I attended Michigan State University where I studied criminal justice and forensic psychology, which allowed me the opportunity to gain experience working with children in the criminal justice system. I’ve worked at a halfway house for girls, a residential treatment center, juvenile detention facilities, and youth centers. I also volunteered a lot in my community, which transitioned into a career as an event planner for organizations and companies.

This position allowed me the flexibility to be at home and raise my children while still being able to work. In 1991, my family moved to Florida to get away from the cold weather, and we love it here. After a few years, I was fortunate enough to be recruited by Florida Hospital (now AdventHealth) to work as a major gift fundraiser for the hospital’s foundation. I’m a graduate of the Leadership Seminole program and was an active volunteer prior to serving as president of the organization over the last three years.

Family is my number one priority. I am married to my husband, Dave, and together, we have seven children.

CONOCIENDO A Q: We know that many Sanfordites have participated in Leadership Seminole. In your opinion, do you think that learning experience is reflected in the community?

A: Absolutely. We have several alumni who live and work in the Sanford community. They have continued to stay involved and have helped bridge our organization to the area. One of our recent program graduates, Christina Hollerbach, is an example of someone who helped us host an after-hours event at Hollerbach’s to bring in leaders to the area. Our 10-month program also incorporates visiting Sanford businesses and facilities as part of our mission to learn about the Seminole County region.

“I value my experiences with this organization so greatly. I've lived in Central Florida my entire life, but I still learned so much about how my community works and the many people that collaborate together to make it so great.”

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— Christina Hollerbach COO, Hollerbach's Willow Tree

Q: In what ways could members of the Sanford community benefit from the Leadership Seminole program?

A: Leadership Seminole has many benefits.

The program is an amazing opportunity to learn and connect with all aspects of Seminole County, including education, economic development, public safety, healthcare and more. It’s an enriching experience, and in the process, our members build relationships with other leaders in the community and can make a real impact through a legacy project. Our most recent graduating class, for example, raised more than $60,000 for the legacy project they chose, Crossroads Corral, a local nonprofit in Sanford that provides therapy through horses to those suffering from trauma. Once you graduate from the program, you become part of our extensive alumni network and have access to events and other leadership and volunteer opportunities. n

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PRESIDENTA DE LEADERSHIP SEMINOLE

B Y P E R L A B. C R O S B Y

“Tenemos varios exalumnos que viven y trabajan en la comunidad de Sanford y que han seguido involucrados ayudando a tender puentes entre nuestra organización y el entorno.”

P: ¿Podrías hablarles a nuestros lectores sobre ti, tu familia, tu origen y dónde creciste?

R: Nací en Buffalo, Nueva York. Go Bills! Fui a la Universidad Estatal de Michigan, donde estudié Justicia Criminal y Psicología Forense, lo que me dio la oportunidad de ganar experiencia trabajando con menores en el sistema de justicia penal. He trabajado en una casa de rehabilitación social para niñas, en un centro de internamiento para tratamientos, en centros correccionales para jóvenes y en centros juveniles. También trabajé como voluntaria en mi comunidad, y desde ahí realicé la transición hacia una carrera como planificadora de eventos para organizaciones y empresas. Este cargo me otorgó flexibilidad para estar en casa y criar a mis hijos sin dejar de trabajar. En 1991, mi familia se mudó a Florida para alejarse del clima frío y nos encanta estar aquí. Después de unos años, tuve la suerte de que me contratara el Florida Hospital (ahora AdventHealth) para trabajar como una importante captadora de recursos para la fundación del hospital. Me gradué del programa Leadership Seminole y fui voluntaria activa antes de ser presidenta de la organización. La familia es mi primera prioridad, y estoy casada con mi esposo Dave, con quien tengo siete hijos.

P: Teniendo en cuenta tu experiencia previa en el Florida Hospital Foundation, ¿qué esperas aportar a Leadership Seminole?

R: Cuando estaba en el Florida Hospital Foundation, tuve el privilegio de trabajar con una junta directiva donde aprendí acerca del liderazgo comunitario y el valor del voluntariado. También pude apoyar proyectos

increíbles como Eden Spa, que ayuda a los pacientes recientemente diagnosticados con cáncer a comenzar el proceso de sanación. Leadership Seminole se esfuerza por reunir a líderes tanto emergentes como consolidados, y retribuir a la comunidad de la misma manera. En los últimos 25 años, la organización ha estado teniendo un impacto en el condado de Seminole a través de sus denominados 'proyectos legacy', que han contribuido con 17.000 horas de trabajo voluntario y más de 1,2 millones de dólares que han servido para beneficiar a la comunidad local.

P: ¿Qué planes futuros para el largo plazo tienes para Leadership Seminole?

R: Leadership Seminole está trabajando para dar a conocer nuestro programa y aumentar nuestra presencia en la Florida Central. Queremos convertirnos en un modelo de excelencia en cuanto al desarrollo y la programación de liderazgo, proporcionando un programa excepcional de liderazgo de diez meses para los miembros de la comunidad.

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Otro ámbito en el que estamos trabajando es en llegar hasta la próxima generación de líderes, y en darles orientación.

P: ¿Quién o qué te inspira en la vida?

R: Me inspiran muchos de nuestros líderes locales que abarcan diferentes áreas de la comunidad, desde la atención médica pasando por la educación y el cumplimiento de la ley. Mi mentora Linda Sacha también es una inspiración para mí. Ella me ha ayudado a encontrar mi pasión y definir lo que hace emocionante mi vida y me llena de alegría.

El liderazgo de servicio también me inspira.

Esta cita de Rabindranath Tagore es a lo que me suelo referir cuando hablo de inspiración: “Dormí y soñé que la vida era alegría. Desperté y vi que la vida era servicio. Actué y he aquí, el servicio fue alegría”.

P: Sabemos que muchos sanfordites han participado en Leadership Seminole. En tu opinión, ¿crees que la experiencia de aprendizaje se refleja en la comunidad?

R: Totalmente. Tenemos varios exalumnos que viven y trabajan en la comunidad de Sanford y que han seguido involucrados y han ayudado

P: ¿De qué maneras podrían los miembros de la comunidad de Sanford beneficiarse del programa Leadership Seminole?

R: Leadership Seminole tiene muchos beneficios. El programa es una excelente oportunidad para aprender y comprometerse con todos los aspectos del condado de Seminole, desde la educación, el desarrollo económico, la seguridad pública, la atención médica, etc. Es una experiencia enriquecedora y, en el proceso, nuestros miembros construyen relaciones con otros líderes de la comunidad y pueden tener un impacto real a través de un 'proyecto legacy'. La clase que se ha graduado más recientemente, por ejemplo, recaudó más de 60.000 dólares para el 'proyecto legacy' que eligieron, Crossroads Corral, una organización local sin fines de lucro en Sanford que brinda terapia a través de caballos a personas que han sufrido un trauma. Una vez que te has graduado del programa, te conviertes en parte de nuestra extensa red de exalumnos y tienes acceso a eventos y a otras oportunidades de liderazgo y voluntariado. n

“Valoro muchísimo mi experiencia con esta organización. Aunque he vivido en Florida Central toda mi vida, he aprendido mucho sobre cómo funciona mi comunidad y la cantidad de personas que trabajan juntas para que sea tan maravillosa.”

— Christina Hollerbach COO, Hollerbach's Willow Tree a tender puentes entre nuestra organización y el entorno. Christina Hollerbach, una de las graduadas recientes de nuestro programa, es un ejemplo de alguien que nos ayudó hace poco a organizar un evento after hours en Hollerbach’s en Sanford y a traer líderes a la zona. Nuestro programa de diez meses también conlleva visitar los negocios e instalaciones de Sanford como parte de nuestra misión para aprender sobre la región del condado de Seminole.

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FOOD & DRINK

Roni's

SANFORD NATIVE OPENS NEW SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT

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magine being deployed to Camp Arifjan in Kuwait for 10 months on active reserve serving your country, missing family and friends, and longing for a delicious plate of chicken and waffles with a hot cup of fresh home brewed coffee. That is the story of Renee Hicks, United States Army Sergeant, Sanford native and owner of Roni’s, a new restaurant in Sanford’s historic Goldsboro.

“I thought what would be the best way that I could do something I loved and also be an asset to my community,” Renee explained. She often reflected on many special moments at home while being on active duty and remembered how soul food not only satisfied hunger, it also fed the spirit and soul of her family and community.

“I made the decision to work for myself and invest in my community. I shared my thoughts and plans with my family, and my brother informed me of a vacant building in Goldsboro. I knew it was the perfect location for a restaurant and that it would be the catalyst to ignite economic change for that area.”

“I began to think of the vibe of the location and how my restaurant could embody the true essence of the historically black neighborhood, which is rich in tradition, pride, vision and love”.

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“It took months of hard work to turn this building into what it is today, and I owe a heartfelt thank you to my brother, Mario, for helping me through the building process and my grandmother Marie for her support and encouragement along the way” she said.

When I asked why she named the restaurant Roni’s, she told me it is an homage to her late father. Roni was her father’s nickname given by his siblings, who jokingly called him Roni Bologna growing up.

Each and every business has something about them that makes it significant. Roni’s is a significantly charming restaurant that serves down home cooking with its roots in the rural south. It is also the first black female-owned restaurant to open on Historic Goldsboro Boulevard in over two decades.

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As she took my empty plate away from the table, she said, “I have the opportunity to employ members of my family and my community. I wake up knowing that I built something.

I did something that is beneficial, not only to me, but to many others, and that makes me smile when I rise, and there is no greater feeling of accomplishment.”

For a fantastic southern breakfast, lunch or dinner, visit Roni’s located at 1221 Historic Goldsboro Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771.

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Renee wants to breathe new life and entrepreneurial spirit into Historic Goldsboro. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ms. Hicks after the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, December 14, 2019 to discuss this new business and what it meant to her. After being served a soulful plate of sausage, grits, eggs and home fries, she shared with me that owning a restaurant was never a part of her plan in life. The idea came to her while serving in the military and missing the comforts of home. Prior to active duty in the military, she was an elementary school teacher and had yet to decide if she wanted to return to education.

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s a lifelong Sanford resident, I still marvel at today’s downtown entertainment scene. Downtown used to be a strictly daytime destination, with several hobby antique stores and a few restaurants to sustain the courthouse lunch crowd. Everything used to close around 5pm, and there wasn’t much going on during the nights and weekends. Oh, how things have changed! “Sanfording” has quickly become a favorite Central Florida activity — our small-town secret has finally gotten out. Planning your next visit? Here are some guidelines to set the stage for a perfect Sanford experience.

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Get downtown early if you can — especially if the weather is nice.

There’s nothing better than a stroll down First Street during “golden hour.” Hit up happy hour at one of Sanford’s breweries or grab a beer at Celery City Craft and hang out in the beer garden. Pop into one of Sanford’s unique shops — The Rosie Lee Tea Company, Treehouse Antiques, Magpie’s Modern General and Maya Books and Music are a few don’tmiss retail destinations.

After dinner, you’ll be ready for more fun. If you’re here on one of the few weekends that Sanford does not have an event going on, it could be as simple as taking a stroll along the Riverwalk or maybe a more hands-on experience like creating a DIY masterpiece at Board and Brush (https://boardandbrush.com/sanford/).

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more than one to choose from. The offerings at historic Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center (https://www.wdpac.com/) range from shows like Mamma Mia and classic films (Rear Window) to tribute concerts (True Rumours: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac). Sanford’s West End Theatre (https://theaterwestend.com/) bills itself as Sanford’s “First Professional Live Theater” features live performances; upcoming shows include Josephine, A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play and A Chorus Line. You’ll definitely want to plan ahead and get your tickets early!

For your nightcap, experiment with a “fun drink” — this is your challenge to try something new and different! Visit the Suffering Bastard tucked away inside Tuffy’s Bottle Shop (pro tip: do not try to drink more than one tiki drink if you want to remain standing). Another late-night

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Sanford is known for its large array of watering holes. If you plan to partake, you are going to need to make sure you have some food in your tummy to buttress the alcohol you are about to imbibe. You need to eat a good dinner. With vegetables. Be sure to make a reservation — some of Sanford’s hottest restaurants fill up fast! My current favorites for dinner are The Old Jailhouse (voted best new restaurant in 2019), The District, Smiling Bison, Tennessee Truffle or Sanford’s perennial favorite, Hollerbach’s Willow Tree. Even if you aren’t in the mood for German, you must check out their latest bar expansion. Close your eyes and be transported into a German lodge deep in the Black Forest.

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favorite is Luisa’s Cellar — here you can get a great glass of wine or a delicious coffee to end the evening. If you’re still hungry, The Empress Table will do you right with some light bites.

Once you get home, it doesn’t mean your night has to end! If you live in the historic district, chances are you will still be able to hear the music outside, especially if there is an event going on. Hang out in your backyard and enjoy. If you’re like me, you might find yourself on the porch heckling the Ride Lime as it zooms by. If you don’t live in Sanford, you’ll

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7. Hummus: Garbanzo beans, or chickpeas, are the main ingredient in hummus. They contain tryptophan, folate, and vitamin B6.

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Milk contains the amino acid tryptophan, which is a precursor to our sleep hormone, melatonin, helping you to rest easily when you sleep.

9. Cinnamon: Research studies have shown cinnamon helps to stabilize your blood sugar, and it helps with body inflammation.

10. Eggs are rich in mood-promoting omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, choline, and B vitamins. Eggs contain a ton of protein, making you feel fuller longer and more energized as a result. If high cholesterol is a problem for you, try egg whites or egg substitutes.

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WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

SANFORD MARKETPLACE AT MAGNOLIA

Come down to the Riverwalk and see classic cars cruise along the Riverwalk.

GOLDSBORO Held the last Saturday of every month FARMERS MARKET except for November and December.

Price includes: All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes and Sausage, Held every Saturday, this weekly Coffee, Tea and 1st Glass of Orange Juice. farmers market features fruits and To schedule your relaxing breakfast cruise veggies, local hand and homemade call 327-441-3030 or visit goods, ambient entertainment. www.StJohnsRivershipCo.com

Every Friday • 12pm-6pm Allen Chapel AME Church SUNSET AT THE ZOO 1203 S. Olive Ave. March 19 | April 16 | May 30 • 5:30pm–Sunset Held every Friday, grab Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens your fresh, seasonal fruits, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. veggies and Spring treats.

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THE SANFORD SHUFFLE

March 20 | April 17 | May 15 6-9pm • Sanford Shuffleboard Courts 401 E. Seminole Blvd.

5-8pm • Downtown Sanford • March 12 - Shamrock Celebration • April 9 - Spring Fling/Yacht Rock • May 14 - Sanford de Mayo

Held the second Thursday of every month, this event is Central Florida’s largest recurring monthly street party with live music, local artists, food and craft beer. Enjoy local restaurants, art galleries, gift shops, antique stores, nightlife and a variety of other unique businesses.

19 | THURSDAY

MOVIE CLASSICS: REAR WINDOW

7:30pm • Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center 201 S. Magnolia Ave. $5 cash at the door!

MARCH

CELERY CITY CRUISERS

FRIDAYS

10am-3pm Magnolia Square • 200 E. 1st St.

ALIVE AFTER FIVE

20-29 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY

SILENT SKY

Theater Play inside the Emil Buehler Planetarium Seminole State College • 100 Weldon Blvd.

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March 28 | April 25 | May 23 • 5pm Sanford Riverwalk at the Flagpole Seminole Blvd. & Park Ave.

LUNCH OR DINNER CRUISE

Wed., Thurs, & Sat.: 11am Sunday: 12pm Saturday: 7:30pm Rivership Barbara-Lee 433 N. Palmetto Avenue

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Learn how to shuffle the third Friday of every month. Courts open at 6:30pm with a single-elimination tournament starting at 7pm. $5 per person.

On the third Thursday of each month, adults over the age of 21 can stroll through the Zoo enjoying live music, refreshing beer and wine, and meet animals up-close. $5.

• March 21 • April 18 • May 16 6-9pm • 230 E. 1st St.

Held the third Saturday of every month, multiple venues showcase local talent and provide opportunities to meet visiting artists. Free.

SANFORD FOOD TRUCK FIESTA March 21 | April 18 | May 16 5-8pm • 2nd St. and Palmetto Ave.

SANFORD AVENUE BLOCK PARTY

March 28 | April 25 | May 23 4th Saturday • 5-10pm • Sanford Ave.

Sanford’s monthly weekend block party Held the third Saturday of every month, this featuring live music, food, drinks, and vendors. event features some of Orlando's best food trucks, accompanied with live music. Kid and pet friendly!

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JIM PAYNE 5K RUN

7-10am Wop’s Hops Brewing Co 419 S. Sanford Ave.

Wop's Hops Brewing Company will be presenting a 5K in Historic Downtown Sanford to benefit Kids House! There will be a pancake breakfast, silent auction, and Kids' fun zone.

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3–6pm • Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

Watching pop artists like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Duran Duran, Prince, Cyndi Lauper and Madonna on MTV, big hair, scrunchies and leg warmers—it’s totally the 2–6pm • Celery City Craft 27-April 5 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY '80s! A tribute to pop royalty. Come hear OGC 114 .S Palmetto Ave. SEMINOLE COUNTY FAIR | Seminole Towne Center Mall perform songs such as Vogue, We Are the Chamth Join us for the 9 Annual Pints n' Paws Craft pions, and Walking on Sunshine! LGBT+ artists The annual fair will feature James E. Strates Shows with Beer Festival in beautiful Historic Downtown such as Elton John, Freddie Mercury, and allies approximately 25 amusement rides, plus carnival games, and like Madonna and Cyndi Lauper, gave a voice delicious fair food! Free admission and free parking! It's fun for Sanford. Pints n' Paws Craft Beer Fest is a craft beer festival that you bring your dog to. to a generation longing to break free. the whole family!

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1 | WEDNESDAY SMITH’S BARROOM CHALLENGE — A SELF-GUIDED DRINKING TOUR

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The popular Smith’s Barroom Challenge is returning for the second year. Happening only in April, it will be a self-guided tour of historically inspired concoctions, taking you on a journey to your favorite downtown Sanford drinking establishments!

5 | SUNDAY

SANFORD MINI MASTERS

12–5pm • Celery City Craft, 114 S Palmetto Ave. Join us for the Sanford Mini Masters — a teeny tiny golf tournament in beautiful historic downtown Sanford! Come putt-putt around the Celery City while you enjoy the finest in food and drink!

Holes can be done in any order!

10 | FRIDAY

TASTE OF THE WILD

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6:30–9pm • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

12 | SUNDAY

Enjoy a beautiful Sanford Easter Sunrise worship service overlooking lake Monroe. Music will begin at 6:45 a.m. followed by the service from 7 - 8 a.m. Come out for this FREE family-friendly worship service.

19 | SUNDAY

SANFORD INDIE MARKET

11am–5pm •Tuffy’s Bottle Shop and Lounge 200 S. Myrtle Ave.

17–26 | FRIDAY–SUNDAY PERSPECTIVES

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MELISSA’S RACE 2020

7:30am–11:30am Fort Mellon Park

Join us at Fort Mellon Park in Sanford, Florida with a beautiful 5K course that runs along Lake Monroe and leads into historic downtown Sanford. Proceeds benefit brain cancer research and awareness.

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21 | TUESDAY

9am–12pm • Fort Mellon Park

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE SPRING JAZZ CONCERT

7:30pm • Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center Don't miss this FREE concert featuring Seminole State Jazz Ambassadors, Weldon Street Jazz & SeminoleSound.

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Free and Open to the Public. An original devised theatrical work presented in partnership with John WEDNESDAY DiDonna and The Center for the Fine and Perform- BEST OF SANFORD AWARDS My Sanford Magazine Hosts the ing Arts at Seminole State College. & INDUSTRY RECOGNITION BEST OF SANFORD

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The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical, Green Day's American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day's album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.

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GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT Central Florida Regional Premiere!

Join us for the 9th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts – A Fine Arts & Fine Crafts Event!

10am-12pm • Ft. Mellon Park

Hosted by the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Make Run for God your Easter Weekend 5k and The Sanford Fire Department will arrive at 10 a.m. help us grow the mission funds so we can help with the Easter Bunny! Bring your baskets—we'll have send more kids on more trips. The race starts over 20,000 eggs and 4 golden eggs to be found! Age and ends at Fort Mellon Park on Seminole Blvd. groups are 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12! After the egg hunt, kids and the free Kids Run starts at 8:30 a.m., all can enjoy face painters, balloon artists and bounce registered kids will receive an Easter gift. The houses! Don't forget to bring your camera and take race is followed by the City of Sanford's annual a picture with the Easter Bunny! FREE for children 12 Easter Eggstravaganza in the park. and under!

Brews Around the Zoo, presented by Wayne Densch Inc., is back! This adults-only night, benefiting the Zoo, will feature 16 beer stations with over 30 different craft beers, live music, and special animal encounters. Food will be available for purchase.

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10–26 | FRIDAY–SUNDAY

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6–10pm • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

A not-to-be missed part of your Brews Around the Zoo weekend is the Taste of the Wild Beer Pairing Dinner.

This year’s menu will be created by renowned chef, Brian Lamparski, and will be paired with brews from Blue Springs Brewing.

2-3 | SATURDAY– SUNDAY

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Join us in beautiful historic downtown Sanford to celebrate the kickoff weekend of our newly completed “Project Hollerblock” expansion at Hollerbach’s German Restaurant! Featuring German cuisine, beer, wine, Schnapps and entertainment, our Hollerblock Party is REPLACING the previously announced Springfest street party!

Craft beer! Food! Live music! Family entertainment!

Enjoy your Saturday and celebrate at the official after-party of Melissa's Race 2020 This after-party, Brews for Brains, is open to everyone! You do not have to participate in Melissa's Race to attend this great event. Free admission.

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MEMORIAL DAY Enjoy Derby Day as you watch PARADE AND the race, compete for prizes, CEREMONY and enjoy great food along with our signature cocktail.

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24 | FRIDAY

DANCING DREAM, A TRIBUTE TO ABBA

7:30pm • Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center Experience the glitter and glamour of the 70s!

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3–6pm • Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

The Sanford Jazz Ensemble is a volunteer community orchestra made up of a diverse group of excellent musicians, dedicated to the preserva10am • Downtown Sanford tion of the Big Band Jazz tradition. & Veterans Memorial Park

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