Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Sanford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the Central Florida Expressway Authority hold a public meeting today at Galileo School (6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) to gather input on two remaining route options for a $160 million connector road between SR-417 and Orlando Sanford International Airport. The project aims to ease congestion on local roads and has been debated for nearly two decades (Alignment 2 and Alignment 2A). WKMG
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Baron Von Yeti
10:30 p.m. — Lil' Indies — No Cover — Enjoy an entertaining night with music every Thursday night.
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Rascal Flatts Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Kia Center — Tickets required — Experience the harmonies and heartfelt lyrics of country music legends Rascal Flatts.
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88th Model Train Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Volusia County Fairgrounds — Admission details not specified — Browse over 225 tables of model items and railroad antiques from dealers nationwide.
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April Book Club Discussion - Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky
7-9 p.m. — Dees Brothers Brewery — Free entry — Dive into the philosophical depths of Dostoevsky's tale of murder, guilt, and redemption.
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St. Johns River Festival of the Arts
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Historic Downtown Sanford — Check the festival website for entry details — Experience fine arts, crafts, and live demonstrations in a vibrant community setting.
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Sanford Food Truck Fiesta
1-6 p.m. — The Joint at West End Trading Co. — Free parking — Indulge in delicacies from over 40 food trucks while enjoying live music and local artisan vendors.
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Memphis Motown Soul Experience
5-6:30 p.m. — Athens Theatre — $35-$300 — Experience powerful vocal performances of classic Motown and soul hits from the 60s and 70s.
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Barbara-Lee Cruise: Scenic St. Johns River Dining
Lunch/Dinner Cruise — 12-5 p.m. — 433 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL — Reservations recommended — Experience a picturesque dining adventure with live entertainment on a paddle-wheeler.
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Flamenco del Sol
7:30 – 10:30 PM — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Tickets $30.50-$37.50 — Experience a captivating display of Flamenco and Spanish dance with rich costumes and rhythmic footwork.
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End of the Month Black Bear Hike
9 AM – 12 PM — Black Bear Wilderness Area — Free — Explore lush forests and spot wildlife on a scenic 7.1 mile hike through nature's beauty.
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