DOWNTOWN SANFORD

We’re wrapping up a second year dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Some local businesses, like the restaurant Shantell’s Just Until, are still feeling the effects, struggling to stay float.

Downtown Sanford is once again transforming to celebrate the holidays with its annual Jingle Jam Community Party this weekend.

Holy rainfall!

Wantina Dawson says as businesses across the country were shutting down during the pandemic, she wanted to bring something happy back to Sanford.

SANFORD, Fla. – For the first time, a popular stretch of downtown Sanford allowed shoppers to walk around with open containers as part of an event promoting Small Business Saturday. Christina Hollerbach serves as the President of Sanford Main Street and is also the CEO of Hollerbach’s Willow Street Cafe on East 1st Street. Hollerbach told News 6 she’s optimistic Sanford won’t repeat Orlando’s mistakes. “Probably the biggest [Small Business Saturday] yet,” he said. Seminole County and Sanford have been primed for an open container [event] for quite some time.”To learn more about Sanford’s Small Business Saturday, click here.

For the last couple of years, the residents of Downtown Sanford have been showing us the meaning of community unity with the annual Sanford Porchfest. This free event is a unique grass-roots music festival hosting a lineup of local artists who perform on private porches around the downtown area. Check the online map to plan your route.11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 | multiple locations, Historic Residential District, Sanford | sanfordporchfest.org | freeConsider supporting local journalism. Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Central Florida. Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Orlandos true free press