Hello Sanford! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Transit changes ahead, the great Sanford duck hunt, and scenic trail expansion + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Transit changes ahead: With Lynx costs climbing and service reduced to five routes, Seminole County leaders are weighing options that could affect Sanford riders, from expanding Scout to seeking a new paratransit provider -- see transit changes ahead.
Health warning issued: Seminole County health officials issued algae toxin alerts Monday for Lake Howell and Lake Jesup after tests found blue-green toxins, urging children, seniors, immunocompromised residents and pets to avoid water -- get the full details.
Scenic trail expansion: Seminole County opened a 2.3-mile Lake Monroe Loop extension linking Sanford’s Riverwalk along Mellonville and Celery to Sipes Avenue near Midway. Phase 2 would extend 1.5 miles to CR 415 -- see the new trail extension.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your new pizza spot: Addobbo Wood-Fired Pizza deserves a spot in your Sanford pizza rotation, with crackly, chewy pies that disappear faster than you planned. Skip the topping debate, go classic, and let the wood fire do the flexing while you handle the easy part, eating.
Patio pints, anyone? If your ideal weeknight involves a breezy patio, 50+ taps, and a little live music, Celery City Craft has you covered in Historic Downtown Sanford. Grab a craft pour, snag sushi or Korean bites from Sushi & Seoul, and settle in for trivia, tunes, and prime people-watching.
Lakefront reset, anyone?: Whether you’re sneaking in a quick sanity stroll or letting the kids conquer the splash pad, Fort Mellon Park delivers breezy Lake Monroe views and a playground that actually wears them out. Claim a shaded pavilion for a low key hangout, then wander the Riverwalk and call it a win.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🇺 America's 250th @ American Legion Post 53 | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Celebrate 250 years of freedom with American Legion Post 53, a day of low-key fun, games, and gloriously old-school indoor slot cars. Expect friendly competition, neighborly laughs, and stories you will retell by Monday. It is nostalgia-heavy in the best way, and zero assembly required.
🥕 Sanford Farmers Market @ Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a weekend stroll through historic downtown Sanford, where the farmers market turns errands into an outing. Stock up on just-picked produce, artisanal bread, and local goodies, then linger for street music, people-watching, and the inevitable run-in with three neighbors before coffee.
🦆 The Great Sanford Duck Hunt @ Sanford Museum | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Downtown Sanford becomes a quacky scavenger hunt as 20 patriotic ducks hide in shops for five weeks. Kids 12 and under nab one each, show it at the Sanford Museum, and swap for toys, treats, and freebies, all free, and consider it cardio with prizes.
🎶 Market Street Event + Live Reggae Concert @ NOVEL Parkway by Crescent Communities | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 PM – Nothing beats free live reggae under the streetlights, especially when Market Street turns into a neighborhood block party. It’s a free community night with good vibes, great music, and the kind of people-watching that pairs nicely with lawn chairs, comfy shoes, and a sensible bedtime.
💃 Footloose: Youth Edition @ Theater West End | Saturday (6/27) – Footloose: Youth Edition is kicking up its heels as Ren McCormack hits the small farm town of Bomont, where dancing is banned. Think your favorite 80s rebellion, minus the hairspray, plus talented teens, tight harmonies, and some delightfully wholesome defiance.
📚 Sunday Funday Summer Book Fair @ West End Trading Co. | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – If your Sunday Funday involves chapter breaks, not chores, West End Trading Co. hosts a family book fair with local authors, signings, and swag. K-5 kids snag a free book while supplies last, extras are five bucks, and both adults and kiddos get fun drinks.
🦇 Batman (1989) @ The Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center | Sunday (6/28) at 7:30 PM – Break out the black turtleneck, because Burton’s 1989 Batman is back on the big screen. Keaton broods, Gotham sulks, Nicholson steals scenes, and your nostalgia does laps. It is campy, stylish, and moody as ever, which pairs nicely with popcorn and eye rolls.
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07 — The Sanford report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 49%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 23%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath pool home in Lake Sylvan Cove pairs $250,000-plus in renovations with the kind of roomy layout that’s getting harder to find. A redesigned gourmet kitchen, updated baths, custom closets, and sleek flooring bring the shine, while the screened pool, spa, lanai, and private boat ramp to Sylvan Lake deliver the fun.
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