2008 December | Sanford 365

Day 88 – Independent Bar Orlando

By Claudia at December 15, 2008 | 3:07 pm | 2 Comments

[caption id="attachment_617" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Independent Bar Orlando"][/caption] Took this picture at our night out on Saturday (so, technically it was already Sunday morning) inside the Independent Bar in Orlando. As usual we had a great time and enjoyed the music, lots of 80s and new wave, just the right mix to dance and have fun.The inside

Day 87 – Winter Park Farmers Market

By Claudia at December 15, 2008 | 2:16 am | 0 Comment

[caption id="attachment_596" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Winter Park Farmers Market"][/caption] A great place to spend a Saturday morning is the Farmers Market in Winter Park. After a breakfast at one of the cozy cafes on Park Avenue we walked over to the old train depot (200 West New England Avenue,Winter Park FL). The Winter Park Farmer's Market is said to

Day 86 – The Sanford Mistle Toad

By Claudia at December 13, 2008 | 4:05 am | 0 Comment

[caption id="attachment_590" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="The Sanford Mistle Toad"][/caption] I thought this was really cute. Don't you love our city Mistle Toad? You'll see it sitting at the corner of First Street with Park Avenue. There are not that many holiday events in Sanford left on the list (see below) but when you get to downtown Sanford next time

Day 85 – Cheers to the Holidaze Alive After Five in Sanford

By Claudia at December 13, 2008 | 3:43 am | 1 Comments

[caption id="attachment_578" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Cheers to the Holidaze Street Party in Sanford, FL"][/caption] This month's Alive After Five street party was of course all about the holidays, therefore the name choice "Cheers to the Holidaze". Fortunately the heavy rain stopped right around 3:30pm and so the event was on! Even though the event

Day 84 – Two Blondes and a Shrimp Restaurant in Sanford FL

By Claudia at December 10, 2008 | 5:42 pm | 1 Comments

[caption id="attachment_572" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Two Blondes and a Shrimp Restaurant Courtyard"][/caption] One of Sanford's most charming and unique restaurants is without a doubt "Two Blondes and a Shrimp" on downtown's First Street. Starting with its name, this cozy little restaurant will grab attention. The romantic covered courtyard makes for a

Martha Lent Art Exhibition in Maitland

By Claudia at December 10, 2008 | 4:26 pm | 0 Comment

[caption id="attachment_568" align="alignnone" width="468" caption="Martha Lent Solo Show in Maitland"][/caption] One of my favorite local artists is having a solo art show in Maitland this Friday, December 12, 2008. Martha Lent's art is truly inspiring and positive. You must see her work yourself to understand what I mean. I can highly recommend this exhibition if you

Day 83 – Cheers to the Holidaze Sanford Alive After Five Event is this Thursday

By Claudia at December 9, 2008 | 6:06 pm | 0 Comment

[caption id="attachment_561" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="First Street in Sanford - Location of Cheers to the Holidaze on Dec 11, 2008"][/caption] This month's Alive After Five Event "Cheers to the Holidaze" will be held as usual on First Street and Palmetto on the second Thursday of the month, which in this case is December 11th, 2008. As you can tell by the

Day 82 – The Tin Lizzie Tavern in Sanford

By Claudia at December 8, 2008 | 11:10 pm | 0 Comment

[caption id="attachment_557" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="The Tin Lizzie Tavern"][/caption] Just another picture scene on First Street in Sanford, taken in front of The Tin Lizzie Tavern. Very relaxed atmosphere, inside and out... I've personally never been in the Tin Lizzie tavern but I will certainly check it out sometime, maybe at this Thursday's Alive After

Day 81 – Stop War Sign

By Claudia at December 8, 2008 | 10:35 pm | 2 Comments

[caption id="attachment_552" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Stop War"][/caption] Came across this special stop sign when shopping today at Office Max on 46 in Sanford. This sign is on their parking lot, right in front of the store and as I walked by it I couldn't resist and just had to take a picture of it. Kind of sends a clear message, doesn't it? I love the

Day 80 – An Engagement Party and Orlando Nutcracker Event Dates

By Claudia at December 8, 2008 | 10:12 pm | 0 Comment

[caption id="attachment_547" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="At the Engagement Party"][/caption] This Saturday we were invited to a very nice engagement party, so my daily picture was taken at that occasion. Around 40 people attended and it was nice to see some people I hadn't seen in a long time. Luckily the weather was steady and the "cold front" (at least for

Day 79 – Jazz Holiday Concert at Mall at Millenia in Orlando

By Claudia at December 5, 2008 | 11:54 pm | 0 Comment

[caption id="attachment_541" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Jazz Holiday Concert at Mall at Millenia"][/caption] As mentioned in my post about affordable Holiday events in Central Florida (Day 77) the Millenia Mall presented a Jazz Holiday Concert today (Dec 5, 2008) from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Here is a snapshot of the location taken at 3:30pm, just about 2 hours before

Day 78 – Restaurants at the Sanford Marina and Sanford Riverwalk

By Claudia at December 4, 2008 | 6:05 pm | 1 Comments

[caption id="attachment_520" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Sanford Marina Restaurants and more"][/caption] For those of you who would not only enjoy a walk along the beautiful Sanford Riverwalk but also like to try some of the culinary offerings along idyllic Lake Monroe in Sanford, here's a list of the restaurants you will find at the Sanford Marina. BTW, on

Day 77 – Affordable Holiday Events in Orlando and Central Florida – Christmas in Sanford FL

By Claudia at December 4, 2008 | 5:38 am | 9 Comments

PLEASE NOTE: Click here to view Orlando Holiday Events for 2009 Affordable Central Florida Holiday Events 2008 [caption id="attachment_514" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Holiday Coke Bottle Design"][/caption] For those of you, who like me, don’t quite ever really get into the oh so desirable holiday mood (yes, living in sunny, never snowy, Central Florida that

Day 76 – Sanford Marina Island

By Claudia at December 4, 2008 | 1:52 am | 0 Comment

[caption id="attachment_507" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Sanford Marina Island"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_508" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="Sanford Marina - Map"][/caption] To put some perspective on this picture of the Marina Island sign in Sanford I am also posting a map. You will find this sign just before you enter the small Marina

Day 75 – The Sanford Police

By Claudia at December 3, 2008 | 5:47 pm | 0 Comment

[caption id="attachment_503" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Sanford Fl Police"][/caption] Just a quick snapshot of a Sanford Police car, parked by First Street in Sanford. The Sanford Police is always looking for volunteers, too so in case you are interested in helping the community visit their site at http://www.sanfordfl.gov/police/index.html Really cool: you

Day 74 – The Vineyard Wine Company in Lake Mary Colonial Town Park

By Claudia at December 3, 2008 | 3:53 pm | 1 Comments

[caption id="attachment_500" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="The Vineyard Wine Company in Lake Mary"][/caption] This time only a picture from the outside as I have not been inside this new wine bar in Lake Mary's Colonial Town Park (right across the The Cafe Coffee and AmStar Movie Theatre, making it the perfect place for a glass of wine after an exciting

Day 73 – Stardust Lounge in Orlando Downtown by Lake Eola

By Claudia at December 2, 2008 | 9:54 pm | 1 Comments

[caption id="attachment_489" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Stardust Lounge in Downtown Orlando"][/caption] The Stardust Lounge in downtown Orlando or, to be more precisely, right by Lake Eola on Central Boulevard, is a great place to spend a night out. When we went to this stylish "underground" bar and lounge on Saturday we actually ended up spending the entire

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