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Sanford
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Sanford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sanford officials approved a deal to turn the historic Mayfair Hotel into the southern headquarters and missionary training center for the World Olivet Assembly, repurposing a landmark near Lake Monroe that has been empty since 2016 — the plan will boost local activity and draw visitors. WFTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will pause until federal funding is restored due to the ongoing government shutdown—affecting over 500,000 Central Floridians who rely on the program for food assistance. Second Harvest Food Bank is urging neighbors to support local feeding partners and use its food finder tool to get help. WESH
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We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $147 — Experience an unforgettable performance blending ballet with a captivating light show.
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Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild
6-10 p.m. — Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens — Tickets required — Explore a vibrant display of handcrafted lanterns and seasonal offerings at this enchanting festival.
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Trucks Gone Wild Tug of War
5-11:59 p.m. — The Barn in Sanford — Cash only at the gate — Witness epic truck tug-of-war battles to crown the ultimate champion.
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16th Annual Turkey Day 5K
7:40 a.m. — Fort Mellon Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Thanksgiving with Sanford’s biggest fun run featuring a costume contest and complimentary treats.
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