Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
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🏛️ Government
Seminole County officials approved a two-mile toll road connector that will link State Road 417 to Orlando Sanford International Airport and cut nearly 50% of the traffic on East Lake Mary Boulevard.
The $200M project may eventually bring in $50M annually, but officials have not announced a construction start date—details on toll pricing remain pending.
The Central Florida Expressway Authority approved the 417 Sanford Airport Connector route on Thursday in rural Seminole County to link State Road 417 with Orlando Sanford International Airport along the 2A alignment—officials will begin project development and an environmental study while critics raise concerns over wildlife and future congestion.
🏥 Health
On Oct. 17, the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County will host mobile mammogram screenings at 400 W.
Airport Blvd. in Sanford. Women who are ages (40-64), have incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and lack insurance for clinical exams qualify for free or low-cost breast and cervical tests.
🎉 Sanford Events
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Shrek The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Check website for pricing — Experience a fantastical journey in this Tony Award-winning musical adventure based on the beloved film.
Shrek The Musical
2-5 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the whimsical adventure of Shrek with all new songs in this Tony Award-winning musical.
Shrek The Musical
3-6 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a family-friendly musical adaptation of the beloved fairy tale featuring a host of new songs.
TreeHouse! OctoBear Tour
7 p.m. — West End Trading Company — Check ticket availability — Experience an electrifying night with TreeHouse! and special guest Rockstead.
Halloween Spooktacular
4-7 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Experience a safe and fun-filled Halloween with trick-or-treating, a DJ, and exciting costume contests.
Community Yard Sale
12-4 p.m. — Ballantrae Apartments — Free entry — Discover a variety of items from women's clothing to furniture in this neighborhood treasure hunt.
🏠 Sanford Real Estate
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