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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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December
10:00 am - 11:00 am
City Hall
300 N Park Ave Sanford FL 32771

Planning and Zoning Commission

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 ...

5
December
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Magnolia Square
Downtown Sanford

Hollerbach’s Krumpusnacht

A Krampus festival is a tradition celebrated in Germany. Krampus derives from ancient folklore and serves as a dark counterpart to the benevolent Saint Nicholas. The festival is a way for communities to come together, celebrate their cultural heritage, and embrace their fears and superstitions in a playful and festive manner. ...

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December
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Magnolia Square
Downtown Sanford

Light Up Sanford

Light Up Sanford – Tree Lighting Ceremony.  6:30 pm on Friday, December 6th in Magnolia Square.   Join us for a magical night at Light Up Sanford, the City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6 at 6:30 pm. Experience the enchantment of the Magnolia Square Christmas Tree and downtown as we illuminate the night. Get ready […] ...

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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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