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BY NANCY BUCK My husband and I moved from neighboring Winter Springs, empty nesters looking for a close-knit community to fill the empty space left behind when our kids flew the coop. We chose Sanford because it had that feeling we were longing for, and we were not disappointed. We bought on 16th but lived for a short stint on ...

By John DiDonna If one had driven through Sanford earlier this year, they might have had to blink twice to wonder, “Did I just see a fairy with wings?” There’s no need to puzzle over that because, during a 10-day span, Barry Kirsch and his cast and crew at Iron Robot Films were busy filming his digital short, “The Forever ...

By CAROLINE VAN DEN BERG District 3 City Commissioner, Patrick Austin, met me with an inviting smile and cheerful enthusiasm to discuss his plans for the 2nd Annual Sanford Jazz in the Park. Last year’s inaugural event was quite a success, and this year is expected to be even better. Passionate about all things Sanford and drawing from his own ...

By Fritz Voltaire Reading is an important tool that can help our children better succeed in life. Michael Hernandez, with the introduction to the reading initiative here in Sanford, has ignited a passion rarely seen in our community. In a way to honor his passion in helping families spend more time together reading, it was a pleasure dedicating the Little ...

MIA SPECIAL MOMENTS with THE CUDDLY MEMBERS of OUR COMMUNITYBY MIA, RESCUED DOG-DAUGHTER OF PROUD PARENTS KIMBERLY (MISS LADY) AND BRIAN JONES Hi, My Sanford Magazine Readers! My name is Mia and I came to be a Sanford dog last August. Ididn’thave the best time of it in my former life and became a stray doggie in Fort Walton. It ...