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Hi Sanford, we made it to Thursday!Â
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Dolly Parton flight to Dollywood, Justin Moore live set, and craft beer tour + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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đź“° In the news
Special themed travel experience: Allegiant will run a one-day Flight #925 Destination Dollywood from Orlando Sanford to Knoxville this November, honoring Dolly Parton, with Dollywood perks and its schedule extended through November 2026 — get all the details.
Power shift in river revival: Seminole County Sen. Jason Brodeur proposed restoring the Ocklawaha River, but an amendment leaves the decision on removing Kirkpatrick Dam to a 19-member board, with costs potentially exceeding $100 million — get all the details.
Local infrastructure at crossroads: State officials are considering a $19 million fully forgivable loan to fix Sanford’s troubled wastewater plant. Commissioners will vote on $3.5 million for new clarifiers, and odor improvements remain uncertain — see what’s being considered.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Crave-worthy chili fix: When comfort calls, Cupid’s Hot Dogs is serving classic chili-and-mustard originals and Chicago-style staples they’ve honed since 1946. Expect a nostalgic dog that’s satisfyingly messy and proudly napkin-worthy, the kind of simple, craveable bite that turns any weeknight into a small victory.
Your next read awaits: Cozy, woman- and Latina-owned Spellbound Bookstore fills Historic Downtown Sanford with new and used reads, smart gifts, and sharp staff picks. Book clubs and author events spark discoveries, so you might stumble on a surprise gem and leave feeling just a little too proud of your TBR.
Curtain call this week: Whether you’re after date-night drama or laughs with friends, Theater West End keeps Sanford’s arts heartbeat steady with intimate, top-tier productions and lively one-offs like improv and stand-up. This week brings plenty to enjoy, and you’ll feel cultured without crossing I-4.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Sanford for grown ups
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🎲 Yahtzee Bar Crawl! @ West End Trading Co. | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Thursday nights, roll through Celery City, West End, the cigar shop, and Wild Wild West End. One toss per bar for $200, the pot grows $50 each week to $1,000, and a four of a kind gets you an extra shot at glory. Peak Sanfording.
🎤 Bonkerz Comedy Night @ The Center at Deltona | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Deltona’s getting a proper laugh refill at The Center with Bonkerz Comedy Night, starring Nick Harvey of Dry Bar fame. He’s a veteran with sharp, clean jokes your mother, your boss, and your HOA can handle. Tickets are just eight bucks, grab ’em.
🤠Justin Moore @ The Barn in Sanford | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 PM – Justin Moore is hitting The Barn in Sanford for an intimate set, the kind where your boots tap themselves and the pour is honest. Expect sing-alongs you secretly know, good company, and easy, no-pretense vibe locals leave the couch for. It’s 18+, bring the crew.
🍀 Shamrock Shakedown Block Party @ West End Trading Co. | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – Skip errands and hit Historic Downtown Sanford for a St. Paddy’s pregame as four local staples throw a block party. There’s Mayhem on Mills wrestling, music, bagpipers, vendors, food trucks, and a kids zone, letting you raise a pint and keep the crew civil.
🍺 Craft Beer Tour @ Sanford Homebrew Shop | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Trade the aimless bar crawl for a guided jaunt through three top Sanford breweries, led by BJCP beer judge Gary Holmes. Small group, curated pours, local history, insider tips. You’ll walk enough to appease your step counter, then reward it with seriously good beer.
🌸 Planting for Ostara @ Dear Universe Apothecary | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – Whether you’re ritual-curious or just need a reset that isn’t another checklist, come plant a teacup succulent for Ostara, set intentions, and call it spring cleaning for the soul. Cozy, all supplies included, only 10 seats at Dear Universe Apothecary, so stake your claim now.
🍷 Tea and Wine: Seminole County’s “Oldest Profession” @ Ellen’s Wine Room – Sanford, Florida | Wednesday (3/18) at 7:00 PM – Sip tea, sample wine, and hear Seminole County’s tales of the oldest profession, from axe-wielding Nymphs de Pavre in 19th-century Mellonville to Prohibition’s lewd characters in the arrest books. Part history talk, part gossip hour, all the local lore you wish your teacher had spilled.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Sanford report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 86°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 57%
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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