BY SAMANTHA MONTGOMERY Photo by: Andrew van Tilborgh @andrewvt @charmingsanford Meet one of Sanford’s newest neighbors, Alexia Emerson, State Farm agent. Alexia knew Sanford would be the perfect location for her new business when she attended a car show at Henry’s Depot during the height of the pandemic. Despite the situation that was going on in the world, Alexia saw ...

BY DANIELLA HUME The old saying “like father, like son” means a great deal to Mario J. Hicks. A fourth generation Sanford native, Mario grew up in Georgetown and Midway, watching his father work around the clock to help people in need. “Seeing my dad as a businessman and always being there to help people, by nature, it made me ...

By Samantha Montgomery It’s a good time to live, work and play in Florida, and The City of Sanford is ready to accommodate those seeking an active lifestyle filled with opportunities and exciting things to see and do. Laden with charming shops, unique dining establishments and plenty of history, the city makes sure that everyone can get to all the ...

by BY SAMANTHA MONTGOMERY Sanford is a unique place to live in that while it is ever evolving, some things remain constant. When My Sanford Magazine sat down to chat with the owners of The Colonial Room, The Old Jailhouse, The Original Christo’s, The Tennessee Truffle and Tuffy’s Bottle Shop and Lounge, the one common thread that ran through each ...

Brunch is Back at Brio by Daniella Hume You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of a Sunday in Italy. Brio Italian Grille is back with their Sunday brunch menu, which had been on hiatus during the pandemic. “We’re getting fully staffed up so now we can execute on brunch, one of the things we’re kind of ...