Sanford is in the next step in the process of redeveloping the former Macy's site at Seminole Towne Center into a new Costco and additional retail space.

The city of Sanford is considering a plan to redevelop a nearly century-old historic former hotel.

A developer’s plan to bring a 36-unit attainable senior apartment complex to the Waterford Lakes community has been denied by Orange County’s Planning and Zoning Commission.

“My platform is called ‘Smart Growth’ and that’s what we have to do,” Guthrie said. “I’m supporting that we have more restriction on our growth,” Guthrie said. They are going to have to bring something for the community,” Guthrie said." “I’m all about smart growth,” Brownlee said. However, he said he’s also gone door-to-door speaking to residents who have complaints that Maitland is growing too much.