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Sanford is committed to creating a vibrant and safe City in which people choose to live, work, raise a family, attend school, shop, play and retire.

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October
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sanford Farmers Market
150 E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771

Downtown Farmers Market

The market is open every Saturday "rain or shine" in downtown beautiful Historic Sanford. local vendors baked goods arts and crafts home decor festive foods produce and much more! Previous Next ...

18
October
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Life Word Center
1311 S Oak Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

Dr. Merthie Day Celebration

The New Life World Center, Inc. is hosting the annual Dr. Merthie Day Celebration from 10 AM - 2 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025.  All are invited to this block party featuring music, a variety of vendors, inflatables, giveaways and fellowship with friends and family in the community.   ...

18
October
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Centennial Park
400 Park Avenue Sanford, FL 32771

8th Annual Sanford Jazz in the Park Music Festival

Join us on October 18, 2025, 12-6pm for the 8th Annual Sanford Jazz in the Park Music Festival in Historic Downtown Sanford - a FREE community event in Centennial Park!  Enjoy some of the best local jazz bands in a beautiful park setting featuring food trucks, craft beer, cocktails, vendors, artisans and lots of family-friendly community […] ...

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Meet the Mayor

Art Woodruff was born and raised in Sanford as a sixth generation Sanfordite. Graduating from Seminole High School in 1980 he attended the University of North Carolina and returned to Sanford where he started teaching in Seminole County Public Schools. After fourteen years at Seminole High School as a science teacher and yearbook adviser, he transferred to Oviedo High School where he currently teaches science and computer science.

First elected as the District 1 Commissioner in 2001, he served through 2010. After one term off, he was again elected in November 2014. In July 2020 he was appointed Mayor following the resignation of Mayor Jeff Triplett. 

“I look forward to building on the many positive improvements that have taken place while serving on the City Commission and continuing to make Sanford a place where we want to live, work, and play.

– Art Woodruff, Mayor

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