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    Beautiful theater!!
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    Downtown Sanford is really making a comeback! Such great food, live entertainment, and beautiful architecture! I take photos of high school seniors, and downtown Sanford is the perfect backdrop! Photos by Alex Sebren Photography www.alexsebrenphotography.com

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    Gulls In Flight

    Gulls In Flight

    5.0(1 review)
    0.2 mi

    I discovered the public art installation, Gulls in Flight while driving back to Sanford from the…read moreCentral Florida Zoo. They were so captivating that I had to stop and take a closer look. You can find this installation where Seminole Boulevard and French Avenue meet. It is in the grassy swale next to West Kelly Quarters, an event venue across the street from Lake Monroe at the start of phase 2 of the RiverWalk. Gulls in Flight are stainless steel seagull sculptures mounted on steel poles of various lengths. Each gull has a wingspan of 6 feet. According to the artist "The polished surface of the gulls plays with the natural light and gives the illusion of motion from different angles." This installation was created for the City of Sanford by Massachusetts artist and metal fabricator, Dale Rogers. He creates all of his pieces in his Haverhill studio which he opened in 2002. Rogers creates art for municipalities, corporations, and private owners. He started out welding farm equipment for repairs on the family farm and then moved into welding sculptures. Dogs are another favorite subject matter. Former President Bill Clinton purchased one of his iconic American Dog pieces for his home. I love how this sculpture takes its inspiration from something you would see in nature. It looks lovely against the backdrop of Lake Monroe. Now that I am familiar with Dale Rogers work I spotted it in a few other spots around town. Count me a fan.

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    Sanford Fire Department 150th Celebratory Mural

    Sanford Fire Department 150th Celebratory Mural

    5.0(1 review)
    0.5 mi

    Located in historic downtown Sanford is a mural commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Sanford…read moreFire Department which is the second oldest Fire Department in Florida. Key West has the oldest fire department in the state. The mural was painted in 2023 by celebrated local artist Bruce Merrell. Merrell is a Florida native and he served in the US Army before attending art school. His art career has included graphic design, scenic art for theme parks, and faux finishes and murals. Merrell's work has a strong focus on wildlife and landscapes representing the natural beauty of Florida. You can find this 16 foot by 24 foot mural in Paulucci Park. It was funded by the Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and commissioned by the Public Art Commission of Sanford. The mural took five months to complete. The Sanford Fire Department was founded in 1873 and the mural depicts it's history starting in an old time sepia color before progressing into color. There is a mural key in front of it that gives more information about the significance of each image. Image #11 on the mural is Dr. Hezekiah Ross who became Sanford's first Black firefighter in February 1969. He was also the departments first Chaplain. Image #13 honors the firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty. You can learn more about the history of the Sanford Fire Department at the Sanford Museum which has a nice display and artifacts. You can even dine in the old fire house that has been turned into the restaurant The Station. Both are located close to the mural. Public art and history are two of my interests and I love how this mural brings both together. It also makes a great back drop for a photo so stop by and check it out if you find yourself in downtown Sanford.

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    Sanford Fire Department 150th Celebratory Mural
    Sanford Fire Department 150th Celebratory Mural
    Sanford Fire Department 150th Celebratory Mural

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    Goldsboro Museum - The garbage we collected off the trail. Yay us!

    Goldsboro Museum

    3.0(1 review)
    0.9 mi

    This is a great little museum tucked away on a "no name of a road in Sanford". What used to be the…read moreonce, 13th Street, It is now been renamed to show the local flavor, now calling it, Goldsboro Blvd. I met the Curator, Miss Francis, for the first time, a year ago at a Christmas Party- and she is an absolute asset to the community. The atmosphere is primitive and folksy. And although there is no charge, you are "Free" to make a donation. he he Across the street is the Welcome Center. It is welcoming but again, very primitive, in a "grandma's" house kinda way. The biggest thing is the education, you will learn about Goldsboro, before it was Sanford. Hopefully, some day they will Incorporate the old Booker Town of Sanford, located on the other side of the Sanford Rail. (Shoot, I remember those days too). The second thing is, White people are truly welcome. No one stares, no scene to be had. They are actually glad you showed, And you will be too. These are not the olden days of Circa 1990, assuredly, it is NOT. Also, they do Charity work for the Community. I missed out on the last phone drive, but to give you an example: it was for a bus pass for a week for citizens of Orlando to get a job in Orlando. This is a grea tplace for kids and teens alike. The is one off putting thing, at least to me, Is the Trayvon Martin scene. I just don't like it when any museum, funded by public, take on Political views. I think it is inappropriate. Sorry for any typo's- he he.

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    Goldsboro Museum - Volunteering with Seminole County health department cleaning up Goldsboro Trail. Thxs Venise for the invite.

    Volunteering with Seminole County health department cleaning up Goldsboro Trail. Thxs Venise for the invite.

    Goldsboro Museum - Thanks Seminole county health department for having this clean up event.

    Thanks Seminole county health department for having this clean up event.

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    La Strega Bistro

    La Strega Bistro

    4.4(138 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    The wood fire pizza with prosciutto is the best! All staff…read moreare always so happy, inviting. We love taking out and dinning in. Every time is always enjoyable. Even when we are waiting for takeout the chef brings out new tasty items to sample. Just love this place and the family atmosphere feel.

    I really wanted to like this establishment as the name and the menu seemed very appealing. They…read morehave a great selection of Italian items on the menu and the name of the items would lead you to believe that it's truly amazing. Authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant itself is disappointing. You feel like you're walking into a Mediterranean restaurant and it's very casual in the atmosphere and decorations. I dined with a group of individuals and we all felt the same about the food in that it had zero depth of flavor or in the case of the broccolini and the chicken marsala, they both had a distinct sour flavor. We all asked for Parmesan cheese, which is not served as a part of the meal, you do need to ask for it. And we all needed salt. The service was another disappointment. Although they were nice and friendly, they were not attentive in just a little things were left off. When we raise concerns about the soreness of the food, they said that that's the way it was supposed to be. Overall, the price would lead you to believe that this is an upscale restaurant and the experience is very downscale

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    Terramia Ristorante Lake Mary - This is the pizza we got today.

    Terramia Ristorante Lake Mary

    4.1(355 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    What a charming little restaurant! I was in town for business and needed a quick bite not too far…read morefrom the hotel we were staying at. We sat outside, the service was quick and very friendly. Even the other patrons were friendly. My colleague ordered the short rib ravilioli - she said it was good. After she added red crushed pepper to the dish she said it was even better. I had the gnocchi. The gnocchi was very fresh and cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich with a slight sour taste - which I actually like. The bread was a typical Italian bread served with olive oil and some herbs. All in all, a very pleasant dining experience.

    My partner and I walked into this restaurant after picking it out from Yelp. I left very…read moredisappointed. When we arrived, we walked into the restaurant, and noticed that the noise level inside was really overwhelming, so we asked to sit outside. It was more quiet. It was raining that day so we appreciated the canopies. We thought that was a nice touch. However, when it came time to order, I had a hard time understanding the specials because the waitress had a very heavy accent. We couldn't understand a word she said so we just ordered from the menu. I ordered the pasta with eggplant and specifically asked the waitress for the pasta to be soft and not al dente. The waitress said that they make it so soft, the pasta actually breaks, and it's not a problem. unfortunately, it didn't turn out as I expected. When my pasta dish arrived, it was pretty al dente to me and also very salty. I just couldn't enjoy my meal and was so disappointed. I was hopping that our server would come over at some point to ask how everything was but she never did. We tried to get her attention, but it took a while. By the time she was available, my partner had already finished his dinner. When I was able to speak with her about my dish, she apologized and said it was the cooks who didn't pay attention to her request. At that point, I decided to take my meal 'to go' since I didn't want to stay there any longer after my partner had finished eating. After a bit of a wait for my order to be redone, it was brought over in a plastic container instead of aluminum. As by now, when very hot food comes into contact with plastic, it releases chemicals into the food. They should really consider aluminum containers. When I got home and tried the pasta, it was still hard and not cooked to the softness I had requested. Unfortunately, I had to throw it away. I really wanted to enjoy my meal, but I was totally disappointed from this experience. I will not be returning. They can't seem to take simple instructions of soft pasta! And the atmosphere was very loud too busy and too much in a hurry.

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    Terramia Ristorante Lake Mary - Chocolate dessert

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    Terramia Ristorante Lake Mary - Braised Short Ribs Ravioli

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    Braised Short Ribs Ravioli

    Downtown Sanford - localflavor - Updated May 2026

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