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Happy weekend, Sanford! In today’s edition: Brunch in a jailhouse, Valentine’s Dinner Under the Star, Pirate Mayhem, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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🏆 Most popular this week
Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.
Transit overhaul raises cost concerns: Seminole County is removing LYNX bus stops and shelters, which could cost over $660,000, including potential FTA repayments, offset by $7 million in yearly savings from switching to Scout — get all the details.
West Volusia route expands: Construction is underway on a half-mile Spring-to-Spring Trail segment in DeBary, linking West Highbanks Road to DeBary Plantation Boulevard, adding a new path for walkers, runners, and cyclists near Sanford — get all the details.
Brunch in a jailhouse: The Old Jailhouse transforms Sanford’s historic lockup into a from-scratch brunch hangout, with seasonal plates, legit cocktails, and an easygoing vibe that makes another round feel inevitable. Bring the crew… the rotating menu keeps picky eaters from repeating last week’s choice.
Relief for freight drivers: I-4 truck parking work will begin later this summer, adding sites in Osceola, Orange, Seminole and Volusia. Longwood has 36 spaces despite 750-spot need, boosted by a $180 million grant — get all the details.
Boost for college-bound women: Woman’s Club of Sanford offers a scholarship for female Seminole County students in the 2025-2026 school year. Applications are due March 27, and the ceremony will be at the club — see eligibility and key dates.
Valentine’s Dinner Under the Star @ D’ La Rosa Farm | Saturday (2/14) at 6:00 PM – Skip the prix-fixe chaos and do Valentine’s under stars at D’La Rosa Farm, where La Parri Grills slow cooks a parrillada over live fire, El Coqui brings sides and desserts, and Javier Carballido sets the mood. Couples get a bottle, seats are limited, romance required — see the event listing.
Gold continues to hold strong: After its best year in decades, gold remains near historic highs as investors look for stability amid inflation and debt. GoldCo has a free guide that covers everything you need to know. They’re also offering up to 10% free gold & silver – check it out here.
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We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we genuinely think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week:
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🚴 Bikequest @ Dees Brothers Brewery | Monday (2/16) at 6:00 PM – If you like your rides democratic, this choose-your-own-adventure cruise has the group voting every mile. No wrong turns, just stories, and the occasional U-turn we all pretend was strategic. Casual pace, all bikes welcome, helmets and lights required, and rolling from Dees Brothers Brewery.
🚢 Guru’s Golden Hour: Sunset Cruise & Social! @ Wild Wild West End Saloon | Wednesday (2/18) at 6:00 PM – Only in Sanford do we cruise golf carts at golden hour, then land at Wild Wild West End Saloon. Show up for 2-for-1 drinks for cruisers, Maya Rosa smashburgers and tacos, and a raffle from Sanford Cart & Go, repair spot with beer and wine.
🏴 Pirate Mayhem @ St. Johns Rivership Co. | Thursday (2/19) at 10:30 AM – Set sail on the Barbara Lee for a family-friendly pirate comedy where the scallywags run the ship, and you run up a tab. Join the hijinks, or clap politely with a cocktail. Four courses, reserved seating, a full bar, and breezy St. Johns views.
❤ Chef Knights: Feast of Hearts | Thursday (2/19) at 6:00 PM – This intimate six-course feast at Hollerbach’s Knights Hall pairs Chef Patrick Story’s cooking with seriously good wines and cocktails. Think romance, Bavarian warmth, and zero dishwashing, all for $125. Seats are scarce, so claim yours before your neighbor does.
💜 Color Purple @ The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center | Thursday (2/19) at 7:30 PM – Tonight’s plan, grown-up edition. The Color Purple hits the big screen, a decades-spanning tale of Celie’s resilience, found family, and Whoopi Goldberg being, well, Whoopi. Bring tissues and a friend, then debrief over a drink, because this one stays with you.
🎬 Movie in the Park: “Shrek” @ Reiter Park | Friday (2/20) at 7:00 PM – Reiter Park is firing up the inflatable screen for Shrek, so cue the onions, layers, and cozy blankets. Pack chairs, popcorn, and the kids if they behave, or just your favorite neighbor. It’s low-key, family-friendly, and yes, outdoor movie season laughs at winter.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Sanford report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 36%
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Rain showers before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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