Quality of Life in Sanford
The positive Quality of Life, which attracted General Henry Sanford to purchase
12,547 acres of land and plan a town in 1870, continues to attract new business and residents today.
General Sanford wanted a beautiful setting of stately Oaks, water view vistas, good roads,
great schools and an ideal climate for his city and for the home base of his booming business enterprise.
The City of Sanford continues, today, to offer favorable economic development opportunities
to businesses of all kinds while offering a quality level of services and amenities for residents.
Historic Downtown
Sanford's downtown is a historic hot spot combining retail and galleries, office and commercial
with a growing theatre and restaurant/entertainment center.
Now known as the Helen Stairs Theatre for the Performing Arts, the landmark restored
Ritz Theatre building of 1920's Vaudeville fame now produces an annual season of "name" entertainment
shows along with housing Seminole County's repertory theatre adult and youth company. Activities
at the Theatre alone bring over 50,000 people to downtown Sanford annually.
The Mall and More
The booming retail activity just west of downtown includes one of the largest
malls in Central Florida, The Seminole Town Center, as well as numerous retail
enclaves surrounding it. One of the areas's largest congregation of Auto
and Motorcycle Dealers is located in this vicinity, as well.
Restaurants, movie theatres, bookstores and other service facilities are readily
available "close to home". And the Marina's at the Port of Sanford, at the Osteen Bridge
and in Downtown offer boaters of every level ready access to Lake Monroe and the beautiful St.
John's River.
Family Facilities
Sanford has an outstanding, historic baseball park, pool and aquatic facility,
Senior Center, and various-sized City facilities available for wedding
receptions, club events and private parties.
Churches of many denominations are conveniently located in most every neighborhood
through the City.
Central Florida Regional, a quality HCA hospital is located in the immediate
Sanford Area, surrounded by a growing medical community of physician groups and medical services.
Sanford and Seminole County has the unique advantage of being served by three of the nation's leading
healthcare groups with four major area hospitals offering a full array of medical services. The
only Level 1 Trauma Center in Central Florida and the area's premier Children's Hospital is located
close by in Downtown Orlando, as well.
The City's Orlando Sanford International Airport is one of the fastest growing in the U.S.
providing service both domestically and to Europe. Receiving over 2 million passengers annually,
the Airport supports many service businesses and provides thousands of jobs to the area.
Education
Seminole County Schools are renowned for excellence. MONEY magazine identified Seminole County schools
as one of the top 100 school districts in the nation in terms of offering high quality education in a
moderately priced community. The school district has been recognized every year since 1992 for being
in the top 10% of the nation's 15,600 school districts as meeting the needs of families choosing schools.
Quality of Life in the City of Sanford is Great! Come see for yourself.
For more information about the many reasons why the City of Sanford is best for business Contact:
Robert Tunis
City of Sanford Economic Development Director
300 N. Park Avenue
Sanford FL 32771
407-330-5607
tunisr@ci.sanford.fl.us