101 Things to Love About Sanford
By Claudia at March 29, 2012 | 11:56 am | 7 Comments
In the past weeks, Sanford has gotten some very negative publicity. People seem to have forgotten or simply never have experienced how beautiful and peaceful Sanford and its residents really are! Of course, there are always exceptions, but let's focus on the positive and think about our community! Please share this list with as many people as you know and let's restore
Sanford Food Truck Bazaar
By Claudia at February 4, 2012 | 2:37 pm | 0 Comment
I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am about the upcoming first Sanford Food Truck Bazaar!! On Saturday, February 4th and thereafter every first Saturday from 5pm-8pm, downtown Sanford will be visited by an amazing selection of food trucks! Unfortunately I will be missing the first bazaar but I will sure be present for the next one (and most likely all the
Love Your Shorts Film Festival February 2012
By Claudia at January 24, 2012 | 6:55 pm | 0 Comment
After our "little" vacation I am psyched to be back in time to attend the Love Your Shorts Film Festival in Sanford. Needless to say, I am really proud that Sanford has its own film festival - and a very good one on top of that! I was lucky to be able to attend last year's event (lucky because my little N arrived before his due date so at the time of the event he was
I am Back in Sanford!
By Claudia at January 24, 2012 | 12:27 pm | 0 Comment
It's always nice to come home after a looong trip, especially if this trip happens to be your first trip with your baby! We were out of town for 3 weeks and only now I am realizing how long that really was. Here are some of the things that have made it very hard for me to get back on track... Our home still has the Christmas lights up and is basically decorated as if
Holiday Events in Sanford FL and Area
By Claudia at December 1, 2011 | 1:54 pm | 0 Comment
Ahh, it's December! And just in time it got a bit chilly outside here in Sanford - perfect to start the Holiday season ;) Here is a quick reference list of some of the best holiday events in Sanford and Lake Mary. Feel free to add to the list and share your favorite events. I am trying to also attend some of these so I can post pictures to share with
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Scenes from Alive After Five November 2011 Event
By Claudia at November 11, 2011 | 1:59 pm | 0 Comment
Wow, Alive After Five last night was really well visited. I guess many of who came out wanted to enjoy it one last time this year and, of course, the great temperatures made it the perfect night to be out with family and friends, strolling around historic downtown. As many of you may know, the next event isn't until January 12, 2012 (that will be the famous Chili
Pictures of the Heathrow Lake Mary Arts Festival
By Claudia at November 11, 2011 | 11:39 am | 0 Comment
We had a great time at the Heathrow Lake Mary Arts Festival. Below are some of the pictures I took as we were strolling through the festival. As every year, I particularly enjoy the student art! I am so amazed at how talented this area's students are! [gallery link="file"
This was Oktoberfest Round 1 in Casselberry
By Claudia at October 1, 2011 | 10:44 pm | 0 Comment
Here's just a quick picture review of round 1 of the Casselberry Oktoberfest! Click the thumbnails to view the full picture and start a slide show. As usual the event was extremely well visited! What I really liked is that the event area was extended to fit more people which made it feel less packed. The lines to get food were still very long, but the it was worth the
Halloween Events in Sanford and Orlando 2011
By Claudia at September 22, 2011 | 10:47 am | 0 Comment
As every year, here are my top picks for Halloween events in the Sanford and Orlando area. Obviously, there are quite a bit more out there so please feel free to add to the list by posting your comment below! Many Halloween events are annual events so feel free to browse through the Halloween events post of earlier years to find even more events. 2008 & 2010 |
Oktoberfest Events in Orlando 2011
By Claudia at September 10, 2011 | 12:02 am | 0 Comment
Ein Prosit, ein Prosit, der Gemütlichkeit!! It's Oktoberfest Season, not only in Germany! This week (9/17/2011) is the official start of the Oktoberfest in Munich so to celebrate this occasion I thought I should share a list of the best Oktoberfest events in the Sanford and Orlando area :) My ambitious goal is to make it out to each of these this year... Alive After
Hello JJ Hancock’s Bar and Grill
By Claudia at September 6, 2011 | 11:35 pm | 3 Comments
Well, that was a short stay for Kate O'Brien's in Sanford. I am shocked to see that they have been already replaced by a new bar and grill... I don't know much about the details but I just found out browsing the Seminole Regional Chamber of Commerce web site who have posted the official ribbon cutting event of this new establishment on September 14, 2011. Apparently JJ
This was Taste of Sanford 2011
By Claudia at September 1, 2011 | 11:12 pm | 3 Comments
Here are some impressions of Taste of Sanford 2011. [hana-code-insert name='taste of sanford' /] We had a great time and definitely enjoyed the food! Our favorite Restaurants for Food and Drinks were: Entrees De La Vega: Most creative dish! Not surprising, this Mexican restaurant in Deland is simply fabulous! We have been here several times and the food is
Alive After Five Tropical Nights and a quick look at Kate O’Briens
By Claudia at August 14, 2011 | 11:22 pm | 0 Comment
We had a great time at Alive After Five's Tropical Nights last Thursday. I even had a chance to check out Kat O'Briens for a cool beer and after that some delicious ice cream at Mama Loca's. Here are some pictures of our evening and a short video. [hana-code-insert name='aa5_aug2011' /] [caption id="attachment_3485" align="alignnone" width="560" caption="Despite
Willow Tree 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
By Claudia at August 2, 2011 | 10:28 am | 0 Comment
Thank you Willow Tree Cafe, we had such a wonderful time last night! The Willow Tree 10 Year Anniversary celebration was very well attended, in fact, some called it packed, but obviously that's a good thing ;) A food line for the buffet started early on and grew longer by the minute. Lots of live music, fun contests, and of course lots of beer boots kept everyone
Top 10 Things to Do in Sanford FL this Summer
By Claudia at July 30, 2011 | 9:05 am | 0 Comment
[gallery columns="4"] We are in the middle of summer and it's getting hotter every day now in Sanford. Here are my top 10 things to do in Sanford this summer (in no particular order!). Feel free to add to the list and share your tips for staying cool in Sanford and area! Visit one of the Splash Pads (Central Florida's largest splash pad at Fort Mellon Park or
Top 4 Ice Cream Places in Sanford and Lake Mary
By Claudia at July 26, 2011 | 11:49 pm | 0 Comment
What better thing to do is there to spend a hot Florida afternoon eating a delicious treat of ice cream? I have picked my top ice cream places of the area below. What are your favorite ice cream shops in the Sanford area? [caption id="attachment_3089" align="alignnone" width="480" caption="The Sweet Shoppe Lake Mary"][/caption] 1. The Sweet Shoppe, Lake Mary This
Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe 10 Year Anniversary
By Claudia at July 24, 2011 | 9:08 pm | 0 Comment
Has it really been 10 years already? Well, I wasn't quite around Sanford yet when the famous Willow Tree Cafe first opened its doors but I have been a fan ever since the first time I stepped into this (back then a lot smaller) amazing German restaurant. Some may say I might be a bit biased because I actually am from Germany, but I can guarantee you, it is not only
Kat O’Briens Now Open in Downtown Sanford
By Claudia at July 22, 2011 | 10:11 pm | 0 Comment
I couldn't believe it when I walked by the other day, but Kat O'Brien's, the famous Irish Pub that used to be one of the hot spots in Downtown Orlando and then moved to Lake Mary, is now located right here in Sanford on First Street! I was shocked to hear that Two Blondes and a Shrimp, one of my favorite restaurants downtown had closed - but to see Kat O'Brien's
The Sweet Reason for My Absence
By Claudia at July 21, 2011 | 5:47 pm | 0 Comment
This blog has suffered quite some abandonment in the past year and I want to sincerely apologize for that. Trust me, I really thought about it all the time, in fact every single time I am out and about I think about how I could turn my experience into a blog post. A lot has happened in the last year though and I couldn't think of a sweeter reason to neglect my blog...
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