Welcome to the Sanford Galleon – Your Premier Event Destination on Lake Monroe!
Sanford has a stunning new event venue, and it’s making waves! The Sanford Galleon is a breathtaking 4,000-square-foot space designed to immerse guests in the beauty of “Real Florida” while offering a unique and unforgettable setting for any occasion. A Venue with a View Overlooking the serene waters of Lake Monroe, the Sanford Galleon features a 70-foot wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, providing guests with unparalleled waterfront…
Read MoreFOX 35 visits toilet paper production facility that is hiring
SANFORD, Fla. – Finding toilet paper these days is like finding gold. So FOX 35 News went straight to the source. It turns out that some of the world’s two-ply prize is manufactured in Sanford, Florida at Resolute Tissue. Bob Visscher, the General Manager gave us a look behind the scenes. If you’re wondering why you’ve never…
Read MoreSeminole County News Release
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL (March 26, 2020)- Seminole County Office of Emergency Management has been under a Local State of Emergency (LSE) since March 2, 2020, and continues to monitor COVID-19. There are currently 39 confirmed cases in Seminole County, 36 of which are Seminole County residents. Updates can be found at prepareseminole.org and on the…
Read MoreUpdate from Seminole County Government
The nature of the coronavirus crisis means that local economies are experiencing a reverberating effect across retail, hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, and entertainment industries. Seminole County Government is here to support you so that you can protect your business while at the same time protect yourself, your employees, and your customers. As you…
Read MoreCoronavirus/COVID-19 Information
This page is designed to send you to information sources only. Please visit the links below for information. Tips to protect you and your family. “If you’re over 60 or have an underlying health condition, you’re more susceptible to COVID-19,” adds Dr. Shah. They offer these tips to protect you and your family: Avoid large…
Read MoreGreat Community Partnership
Great community partnership! Next time you drive on Seminole Blvd. eastbound check out this new sign. The new sign is located on beautiful Seminole Boulevard east of the Central Florida Regional Hospital. Special thanks to Public Works for painting the sign base and the Parks Department for clearing and mowing the area.
Read MoreAn Overview of the City Of Sanford in 2025
Presented by City Manager Norton Bonaparte, Chief Communications & Cultural Affairs Administrator, Lisa Holder and Nico Durham. Tricia FeliuPresident & CEO of the Sanford Chamber of Commerce230 E 1st St. | Sanford, FL 32771P: 407-322-2212 x 1mysanfordchamber.com https://sanfordfl.gov
Read MoreThe Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Raises $2.5 Million
Wow! We did it. The community rallied and made it possible for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens to achieve the goal to raise $2.5 million by June 30. It could not be done without you and others like you. Thank you so much for standing with us. One of the most amazing observations has been that…
Read MoreSeminole State welcomes new director of Institutional Effectiveness
SANFORD, Fla. (July 1, 2021) – Seminole State College of Florida welcomes Dr. Thomas Hoke as the new director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research. Hoke joins the College after 11 years at Orange County Public Schools, where he most recently served as the director of data strategy. Along with his team, he was responsible for developing plans…
Read MoreSCPS Superintendent Key Ceremony
On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 @ 4:30 p.m. inside the School Board Room (400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773), retiring Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin will ceremoniously turn over the keys to the district to the new incoming SCPS Superintendent Serita Beamon, who’s tenure officially begins Thursday, July 1,…
Read MoreCareerSource Central Florida Applauds the Signing of House Bill 1507 by Governor Ron DeSantis
House Bill 1507 to Establish the Reimagining Education and Career Help (REACH) Office, Increase Accountability, and Further Integrate Florida’s Workforce and Education Systems to Better Serve Students, Job Seekers, and Workers Orlando, Fla., — CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Florida’s second largest regional workforce board, today applauds the recent signing of House Bill 1507 by Governor Ron…
Read MoreWICKLOW ELEMENTARY RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR IB PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME
On Thursday, June 3, 2021, Wicklow Elementary School for Global Pathways was notified that it has been approved to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme. The school becomes the second in Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) to receive this prestigious designation and now becomes the newest member of an ever-growing global community of 607…
Read MoreSeminole State hosts drive-through graduation ceremony for Spring graduates
SANFORD, Fla.(May, 5, 2021) – Following the success and positive feedback from its first-ever hybrid, drive-through graduation for the Class of 2020, Seminole State College hosted a graduation ceremony in the same format for its Spring 2021 graduates May 4 and 5 on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. The College awarded nearly 2,800 degrees, certificates and…
Read More37th annual Foundation for Seminole State College raises over $428,000
SANFORD, Fla. (May 25, 2021) – Capturing the all the excitement and vibrance of Mardi Gras, the Foundation for Seminole State College held its’ 37th annual Dream Gala at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary on Saturday, May 22, with over $428,000 raised for student scholarships, faculty programs support and areas of greatest need throughout the…
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