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Celery City Cigar Bar is ready to set up a permanent camp in the empty side of the building at 114 S. Palmetto Avenue, owner Paul Williams said.

Celery City Cigar Bar to open shortly in downtown

1 month 2 weeks ago By Sanford1

Adding to his repertoire of entertainment establishments in downtown Sanford, Paul Williams says he plans to open up Celery City Cigar Bar on Palmetto Avenue in the coming months.

Man who had death penalty overturned will not receive compensation, judge says

1 month 2 weeks ago By Sanford1

Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin, who was released from prison last year after over a decade incarcerated for a murder his attorneys say he didn’t commit, was denied status as a wrongfully incarcerated person on Thursday, May 2.

Owners Katrina, Lucia, and Betanya Grant will celebrate one year in business this weekend with Mother’s Day specials in the store.

Triple Goddess Treasures celebrates one year of business in Sanford

1 month 2 weeks ago By Sanford1

Triple Goddess Treasures, a family, female-owned upscale boutique, is excited to celebrate their one-year anniversary on May 11… Just in time for Mother’s Day!

People wait to get the first glimpse of the SunRail train during an open house event five years when the train debuted.

SunRail celebrates its 5th year in operation

1 month 3 weeks ago By Sanford1

The SunRail is celebrating its fifth anniversary this week, having originally begun operations May 1, 2014.

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Altamonte Springs police arrest man, charge him with DUI manslaughter

1 month 3 weeks ago By Sanford1

An Altamonte Springs man, 40-year-old Ulises Andree Mora, was arrested Friday in connection with a car crash in March that killed a juvenile female victim, the Altamonte Springs Police Department said in a press release.

Drug Take Back event collects thousands of pounds of old prescriptions

1 month 3 weeks ago By Sanford1

In a continued effort to stop the spread of the opioid epidemic, Seminole County officials partnered with health officials for their bi-annual drug take-back day last weekend, collecting 2,368 pounds of drugs across the county.

"English Dave" Lengert, a bartender at Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe, accepted the award for most drinks sold during the Smith's Barroom Challenge in the month of April on Thursday night, presented by the Sanford Museum's Brigitte Stephenson and the Sanford Historical Society's Amber Babcock.

Barroom Challenge raises more than $1,000 for Sanford Historical Society

1 month 3 weeks ago By Sanford1

To raise money for projects, the Sanford Historical Society teamed up with local bars last month for a spree of creative drink-making with the Smith’s Barroom Challenge.

Public Notices: May 5, 2019

1 month 3 weeks ago By Sanford1

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 2018CA003159

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