City of Sanford, FL Government

Registration is open for the 49th Annual Golden Age Games. Sanford is home to the Nation’s oldest Senior Games! Register by calling 407-688-5120 or by visiting our webpage www.sanfordfl.gov.

Join Commissioner Wiggins for the monthly District 2 Community Meeting and Annual Back To School Event, Thursday, July 25.
www.sanfordfl.gov

City of Sanford Youth Flag Football
Registration June 10th – August 14th (or until full)
First day of games Sept 7th
Cost $40
For more information please contact Dominic Pascuzzo: [email protected] or Chris Taylor : [email protected]

Groveview Park Playground
The Groveview Park playground install, located at 306 Springview Drive is about 70% complete with most components installed. The contractor is currently installing the curbing and prepping to install eight (8) tons of drainage gravel. This is in preparation for the rubberized safety surface install starting the week of July 22nd. The new playground will include a play and swing area for 2-5-year-olds and 5-12-year-olds, located between the two pavilions in the park. Stay tuned for the grand opening!

Become a part of the Nation’s Oldest Senior Games! Promote your business in the City of Sanford’s, Golden Age Games. With over 500 athletes from all across the state and competitions in multiple sports. Sponsorship packages starting as low as $150. For more information, please contact Dom Pascuzzo at [email protected]

Our Fall Adult Softball League will be starting soon! Registration will be from July 29th through September 23rd, or until full. The team fee is $350, plus a $45 ASA fee. It is an 8-game season, starting the week of September 30th. Games are played at Pinehurst Park. We offer Monday Night Church League, Tuesday Night Men’s Recreational League, and Wednesday Night Semi-Coed League. For more information, please contact Dom Pascuzzo at [email protected]

July is Parks and Recreation Month and what better way to celebrate “Where You Belong” during the summer than with a cookout. Come out and enjoy our 28 park sites, 3 trails or our various recreational facilities to take a walk, enjoy a playground, catch a game, learn about history, take swim lessons, exercise or have a cookout with family and friends. Today Peter Parks is grilling up some summer fun!

July is Parks and Recreation Month!
Park on Park is located at 800 S. Park Avenue and boasts 1.5 acres of park area to include an all ages playground, small pavilion, restrooms, butterfly garden and an open field area for sunny picnicking. Bring the family out and enjoy! If you have any questions about this or any of our many Parks and Recreation facilities, visit us online at Parks & Recreation | Sanford, FL (sanfordfl.gov) or call 407.688.5103.

Help support youth athletics in Sanford! We are looking for sponsors for our Youth Flag Football and Soccer Leagues. Sponsorship goes towards equipment, jerseys, and officials. We have different packages available with, different marketing opportunities to promote your business and be a part of our program. Cheer as a proud sponsor of Sanford-Seminole County Police Athletic League, Youth Flag Football and Soccer Leagues. For more information, contact Dom Pascuzzo with Sanford Parks and Rec at [email protected] or 407.688.5120.

📣ATTENTION SANFORD PHOTOGRAPHERS📣

The deadline for Sanford Historic Trust's 2025 calendar is July 15!

Thirteen photographs will be chosen for the 2025 calendar.

📸This year's theme: This is Sanford. Photographs of street scenes, storefronts, restaurants, waterfront, outdoor sports, homes, porches, holidays, and Sanford events will be considered.

Selected photographs will be framed by the Sanford Historic Trust and exhibited at the in November. Selected photographers will have the opportunity to sell the photos at the gallery during the exhibit.

Here are a few other things to keep in mind:
📸 Submission deadline is July 15, 2024.
📸 Each photographer may submit up to three black-and-white photos.
📸 Email entries to [email protected]
📸 Include the location/address and description for each photo.
📸 Horizontal images fit the calendar format better than vertical.
📸 Photos must be submitted electronically and be high resolution (at least 300 dpi on 8X10).
📸 Photographs must be submitted by the original photographer.
📸 Submitted images will remain the property of the photographers, but permission is granted to the Sanford Historic Trust to use them for the calendar and Trust promotional purposes.

More information is found on our website: https://sanfordhistorictrust.org/Images-of-Sanford-Florida

Spots are filling up fast for this women's self-defense class hosted right here at the Sanford Police Department. Taught by Sanford Police Officers, this class prepares women to defend themselves in dangerous situations.

Email [email protected] today to reserve your spot.

KITTEN SHOWER: It’s raining kittens! Join us for Seminole County Animal Service’s very own kitten shower this Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our newest batch of cuddly kittens are ready to meet their furever families at a special adoption fee of just $5.

Can’t adopt just yet? No problem. You can still shower our kittens with love by donating essential supplies like food, litter, and toys. 😻

We hope to see you there! Visit www.seminolecountypets.com for more information.

Pearl, your water meter mascot, has great news...
Starting this week and continuing over the next 18 months, the city will be installing residential water meters. To ensure a smooth transition, a door hanger will be provided to you prior to your water meter installation. It's important to note that all meters in the city will be changed, so there's no need to worry if your meter is not changed right away. VEPO is the city's water meter replacement project installation contractor.
For more information on this city-wide project please check our website
https://sanfordfl.gov/government/public-works-utilities/water_and_sewer/water-meter-replacement-program/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ABbvv3jw3U&t=86s
Stay Tuned for the Grand Opening!
In a significant development for the residents and visitors of downtown Sanford a new public restroom facility has been installed, much to the delight of the community. This installation addresses a long-standing need for accessible and convenient restroom facilities in the bustling downtown area.

Residents have praised the city's efforts, appreciating the facilities that cater to their needs during community events, festivals, and everyday activities. The new public restrooms will be opened soon and are a testament to the city's dedication to fostering a vibrant and inclusive downtown environment.

Artisan Square's New Public Restroom Install Stay Tuned for the Grand Opening!In a significant development for the residents and visitors of downtown Sanford a new public restroom facility has been inst...

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https://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-of-sanford-trails-parks--60664946
Take a journey with us across the city to our many trails. Get out there and enjoy the outdoors July is Parks and Rec Month. This episode is sure to ignite the adventurer in you! Don't forget to hydrate, it's hot out there.

City of Sanford Trails & Parks Take a journey with us across the city to our many trails. Get out there and enjoy the outdoors July is Parks and Rec Month. This episode is sure to ignite th

Youth Soccer Registration June 10th – August 14th (or until full)
First day of games is Sept. 7th
Cost $40
For more information please contact Dominic Pascuzzo: [email protected] or Chris Taylor: [email protected]

The goal of the Mayor’s Youth Council is to engage youth leaders of Sanford, to make recommendations to the City Commission on matters that affect this demographic and ultimately every citizen. The Council will pick projects/initiatives that support our community. There are also networking opportunities with our Youth Councils around the state of Florida.
Youth Council membership is comprised of 12 high school students. All high school students who reside in the City of Sanford may apply. If you live in the City of Sanford but attend high school in another city, you should still consider applying. Make a difference in your community, and be a voice for your generation.
Apply online today.

Mayor's Youth Council | Sanford, FL The goal of the Mayor’s Youth Council is to engage youth leaders of Sanford, to make recommendations to the City Commission.

Folks can drop off supplies at the downtown Sanford Information Center at 230 E. First St. - there's a drop-off box inside located next to Sheena R Britton, City of Sanford - Commissioner District 1 office.
www.sanfordfl.gov

TONIGHT🍺: Get a taste of knowledge from the Museum of Seminole County History with tonight's Knowledge on Tap series! Enjoy themed, one-off beers from WopsHops Brewing Company while you explore fascinating topics led by local experts.

Tuesday, July 9, 7–9 p.m.: The Town Founder's Scandal
Come discover Sanford's namesake, Henry Shelton Sanford, and learn how in his youth he rocked New England Society with his "friendship" with a young "Hoosier" girl named Mary Eliza Boynton.

Free event - no registration required - beer not included.

A special thanks to our partners from Sanford Museum / City of Sanford, FL Government!

All star game has been canceled due to wearied. We will make up the game tomorrow at the same time

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The City of Sanford's City Commission shared a Proclamation recognizing "𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡" with representatives of that Department in attendance, at last night's City Commission meeting. 🌳🌸 This Department is an integral part of our community, establishing and maintaining a high quality of life in Sanford, and contributing to the economic and environmental health of our community as well as our residents by offering: sports and recreation programs, multiple youth day camps, field trips for all ages, mentoring programs, community classes, afterschool and summer programs, a variety of special events and community events, 28 Parks, 21 pavilions, 19 playgrounds, 13 public restrooms, 12 pickleball courts, 11 basketball courts, 6 tennis courts, 3 trails extending 6.5 miles, an aquatic center, a museum, a stadium with 9 fields, 3 rental facilities, a splash pad, 278 acres of green space for our enjoyment plus a 1.5 acre Paw Park for our 4-legged residents' health and wellness! Their efforts help the City of Sanford, the "𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲", maintain its designation as both a "𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐒𝐀" and a "𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐒𝐀". Take time to say "Thanks" 🙌💚 to our Park and Recreation representatives when you see them out and about taking care of our beautiful City.

Aerial views of the crane used today to install the new restroom building in Artisan Square. Stay tuned. We'll let you know when it's officially opened for use. www.sanfordfl.gov

Energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches wanted! A COACH will impact more children in a year than most do in a lifetime! Coaches can 16+ and get community service hours towards Bright Futures Scholarship. No experience necessary. Staff is on-site and can assist. The teamwork, lessons learned, and the friendships developed, last a lifetime! Call 407.688.5120, x1 for more information!

Support our River Rat All Stars! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ok7fbiwEHvzyaRZi/

Schedule for the week! Be sure to come out and cheer on your 12 River Rat All-Stars Tuesday night‼️

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The 4 PM City Commission Workshop and the 7 PM City Commission Meeting scheduled for today, Monday, July 8, 2024, will be held at the 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 located at 401 East Seminole Boulevard. All regular scheduled Commission Meetings should resume in the City Commission Chambers located at City Hall on July 22, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk's office at 407.688.5014.

The Commission Agenda for both the City Commission Workshop and the City Commission Meeting can be found on our website here: https://sanfordfl.gov/government/city-clerk/city-commission-meetings/

All City Commission meetings are live streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W7XiNOLWIg

Live From the City of Sanford City Commission Meeting July 8, 2024 Please join our live stream of the City Commission 7 p.m. regular meeting in a listen-only mode. Agenda:

Dangerous Heat 🙴 Humidity Today! A Heat Advisory Has Been Issued for ALL of East Central FL from 11 AM to 6 PM. Peak Heat Index Values will approach 106-112 degrees! Highs in the Low to Mid 90s East of I-95 and Mid to Upper 90s West of I-95. Scattered to Numerous Showers and Lightning Storms to Bring Relief Later Today. Activity Should Favor the Eastern Peninsula Late Today as the East Coast Sea Breeze Will be Slower to Push Inland, While the West Coast Sea Breeze Will Push Inland Quicker. A Moderate Risk for Dangerous Rip Currents Will Also Exist Today at Area Beaches!