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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
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Green Store
1410 Historic Goldsboro Blvd,

Halloween on 13th Street

The 4th annual Halloween on 13th Street will feature live entertainment, music, food and a “trunk or treat” for the children from 6 – 10 PM on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Kids can enjoy free trick-or-treating, fun and entertainment while staying close to home. ...

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November
8:00 am - 12:00 am

49th Annual Golden Age Games

49th Annual Golden Age Games November 1-3 The Senior Games movement first started in Florida when the Golden Age Games were created in Sanford. Soon after, local and State Senior Games events began appearing nationwide, especially throughout Florida. This year, the City of Sanford is offering competitions for track & field, swimming, table tennis, basketball, […] ...

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November
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mike Kirby Park
2199 S Oregon Ave

28th Annual Toys for Tots Soap Box Derby Rally

Join us on Saturday, November 2th at 8 AM for the Central Florida Soap Box Derby’s 28th Annual Toys for Tots Rally! Let’s race for a cause and support the City of Sanford and the Central Florida Soap Box Derby in their mission to bring joy to children. Race enthusiasts can compete in Stock, Superstock, and Master […] ...

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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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