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June
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
City Hall
300 N Park Ave Sanford FL 32771

Historic Preservation Board

The Planning Department is responsible for the following meetings each month: Development Review Team – Meets every Tuesday at 9 am Historic Preservation Board – Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm Planning and Zoning Commission – Meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 am ...

18
June
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sanford Civic Center
401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771

Women, Wealth, & Wine – A Women’s Empowerment Expo

Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, connection, and inspiration at Women, Wealth, & Wine: A Women’s Empowerment Expo. This one-of-a-kind event brings together dynamic women from all walks of life to celebrate success, share wisdom, and support one another’s growth. Enjoy a welcoming social hour with curated wine selections, followed by a powerful speakers panel featuring influential voices in leadership, finance, wellness, and entrepreneurship. Throughout the evening, explore our silent auction, enter to win exclusive giveaways, and build connections that matter. ✨ 100% of proceeds support The Envision Wealth Foundation’s EmpowerHer Program — dedicated to equipping underserved women with the tools, mentorship, and resources they need to achieve financial independence and long-term success. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, empowerment, or meaningful connections, this is an evening you don’t want to miss. ...

19
June
6:30 pm
Sanford Memorial Stadium
1201 E Seminole Blvd

FCSL River Rats Baseball

Bring the family out for the summer baseball at the historic Sanford Memorial Stadium!  The Florida Collegiate Summer League is a six-team wood bat collegiate summer baseball league that is partially funded by Major League Baseball.  The City of Sanford’s team is the Sanford River Rats – League Champions in 2004, 2011, 2015, 2017, and […] ...

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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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