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7
February
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sanford Museum
520 E. 1st Street

BATTLE AT CAMP MONROE

BATTLE AT CAMP MONROE - LIVING HISTORY DAY!Join this outdoor commemoration that takes attendees back in time to the battle that began settlement of Lake Monroe on Friday, February 6, and Saturday, February 7. On Friday, February 6, schools are invited to take advantage of this engaging retelling of historical events by reserving a time slot […] ...

7
February
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Henry's Depot
212 W 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771

26th Annual Groundhog Gala

We are looking forward to welcoming the Orlando Misfires Car Club to Sanford from 10 AM - 4 PM on Saturday for their 26th Annual Groundhog Gala Hot Rod and Kustom Extravaganza Car Show! Sign up for the Miss Groundhog Gala pinup contest for 2026 at 11:30 AM! This car show is a pre-1964 focused […] ...

7
February
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ace Cafe
115 Laurel Ave, Sanford, FL

Reverend Horton Heat

Following the Misfires Carclub Groundhog Gala at Henry's Depot Food Hall - Sanford, FL, be ready for a high-octane night of psychobilly madness as Reverend Horton Heat brings their electrifying rockabilly sound to the stage on Saturday at Ace Cafe Sanford ! This legendary trio will have you dancing all night with their signature blend […] ...

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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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