Category Archives: Sanford Herald

Connie and Tom Gekas, owners of Patio Grill in Sanford, are retiring after 31 years of service and the property was sold to a new buyer. The family-owned restaurant opened in 1992 in Longwood. At that time, Connie was a server and Tom was a chef at Patio Grill. In 1998, Tom bought the restaurantContinue reading “Sanford’s Patio Grill closing after long time in community”

On August 17, the monthly Sanford Art & Jazz Night was held in Historic Downtown Sanford. Every third Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. attendees can enjoy art, music and drinks at this free event with different participating bars.  The event was organized by Sanford Main Street, Inc., a nonprofit ran by a group ofContinue reading “Local Businesses Paired with Artists for the Monthly Sanford Art & Jazz Night”

Access to healthy affordable food is limited and one of the top needs in Seminole County, according to the Seminole County 2022 Community Needs Assessment.  With over 46,000 people experiencing hunger in Seminole County, according to a 2020 study by Feeding America, nonprofit food banks have continued to lend a helping hand in local foodContinue reading “Second Harvest Food Bank continues to provide Food to Seminole County Food Deserts”

Historic Saint James African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the oldest church in Sanford, is getting a new roof. This is the first major restoration project for the church since its structure was built over 100 years ago.  The current roof is set to be replaced with metal shingles to get the roof of the churchContinue reading “Historic Saint James AME Church Celebrates New Roof Addition”