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Hello Sanford! Hope your coffee’s especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Traffic relief plans advance, Pirates Mayhem cruise, and a daily Ramadan iftar + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*
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📰 In the news
Traffic relief plans advance: Seminole County has earmarked $25 million for a two-mile road linking SR 417 to Sanford airport after approvals. Another $25 million is planned, with construction scheduled for 2031 — see timeline and funding details.
Community voices become digital history: RICHES and a history team recorded oral histories from Sanford’s Georgetown at Historic Hopper Academy this month. The project preserves overlooked stories and backs a neighborhood push for national recognition — get all the details.
Officials urge smarter irrigation: Amid drought, Seminole County is urging Sanford residents to conserve water, offering free irrigation evaluations to find leaks, lower bills, and highlighting stricter non-residential watering rules — see rules and evaluation info.
Gold just hit record highs. What about your savings? While traditional IRAs have been treading water against inflation, gold has gained over 50% in three years. That gap is why more retirees are rolling a portion of their savings into gold IRAs (the kind that hold physical metal). We compared the top five options and broke down who they’re best for. Check it out here →
Paying hundreds of dollars a month for car insurance? Switching providers could save you up to $600 a year, and shopping around is way faster than it used to be – free comparison tools like this one make it easy.*
Highlights this week:
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Go get inspired, Sanford: Pop into Gallery on First, Sanford’s unique folk art gallery housed in the historic Hotchkiss building, to wander exhibitions, chat up working artists, or even snag a class spot if you’re feeling brave. It’s the kind of creative hit that makes errands downtown suspiciously longer.
Sip something fun: When the afternoon slump hits, Yixin Boba Tea is a low-key lifesaver with customizable milk teas, bright fruit teas, and all the chewy/popping add-ons you crave. Swing by this week and upgrade your walk, errand run, or couch session with something refreshingly not-from-a-chain.
Where the amps hum: Whether you’re craving touring acts, dancey theme nights, or a backyard-beer-garden vibe that turns into “see-you-next-week,” Tuffy’s Music Box keeps the calendar stacked and the sound dialed. Rally a friend, skim the lineup, and make a midweek or weekend plan you’ll actually look forward to.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, *their curated kits are worth a look →
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Mom says she’s fine. You’re not so sure: “What if something happens when you’re home alone?” You’ve asked a hundred times, but the outcome’s always the same. I don’t need that. Life Alert’s for old people. The real struggle isn’t finding a medical alert system that’ll work… it’s finding one she won’t fight you on. We looked into five options designed to settle the standoff, from smartwatches to systems with nothing to wear at all. See which ones stood out →
Thinning hair? Your shampoo was never going to fix it: I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of money on hair-loss products, biotin, masks, sprays, you name it. Not one of them lasted. Turns out, most things target the strand, not the follicle (where thinning actually happens). Dermatologists have been prescribing treatments that work for years, but there are now plenty of options available with no office visits required. See our top picks for men and women →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎵 Trivia Nation Music Bingo @ Duffy’s Sports Grill – Lake Mary | Wednesday (3/18) at 7:00 PM – Music Bingo is taking over Duffy’s in Lake Mary with sing-along hits, shameless chair dancing, and $80 in prizes if you can remember more than the chorus. Think bingo cards meet your carpool playlist, minus the kids, plus wings, beer, and bragging rights.
☠ Pirates Mayhem @ St Johns Rivership Company | Thursday (3/19) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says quality time like climbing aboard the Barbara Lee to solve a raucous, ridiculous pirate whodunit on the St. Johns River. Expect cheeky buccaneers, goofy clues, and plenty of river views. It’s silly, surprisingly clever, and yes, there’s a bar, matey.
❤ Good Shepherd Academy & Preschool Spirit Night Fundraiser @ Jeremiah’s Italian Ice (Deltona, FL) | Thursday (3/19) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from Spring Break chaos and swing by Jeremiah’s in Deltona for a sweet little Spirit Night. Order your favorite Italian ice, gelati, or ice cream, mention Good Shepherd Academy, and 20% helps their students and teachers. Bribe the kids, feel virtuous, repeat.
☪ Daily Ramadan Iftar @ Shiraz Market (Longwood) | Thursday (3/19) at 6:15 PM – Longwood’s Shiraz Market is serving nightly iftar with Middle Eastern and Persian food, fresh, authentic, and 100% halal. Think lamb feasts, mixed grills, shawarma, and enough sides to prevent skirmishes over the last grape leaf. Bring the family, share a platter, leave content and stuffed.
🏀 Youth Basketball Spring League @ Online event (Deltona) | Friday (3/20) at 5:00 PM – Whether your kid lives for layups or just needs to burn off screen time, Deltona’s co-ed spring hoops league for ages 6-14 is calling. $75 gets a jersey, seven games plus playoffs, and Saturday action at Wes Crile. Coach, and you snag one free registration.
🚗 JCOF Concours d’Elegance @ Alaqua Country Club (Longwood) | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’ve babied an E-Type for decades or your garage holds more golf clubs than horsepower, JCOF’s 38th Annual Concours d’Elegance is the place to shine, ogle, and swap stories. Register your Jaguar, or just come get inspired by polished cats and that proper British growl.
🐰 Easter Egg Hunt @ Sylvan Lake Park | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Ready to watch your kids sprint like Olympians for plastic eggs while you sip coffee and pretend this counts as cardio? The annual Easter Egg Hunt hits Sylvan Lake Park with sweets, smiles, and chaos. Bring a basket, invite neighbors, RSVP in the comments.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Sanford report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 67°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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