River Tour!
St. Johns River Tour
Awards Announced!
Homes selected for preservation awards are 1100 S Park Avenue, 1214 S Myrtle Avenue, 1505 S Palmetto Avenue, 130 N Scott Avenue.
Award presentation will take place Monday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Sanford regular City Commission meeting at 300 North Park Avenue.
A reception with refreshments will follow at the Higgins House Bed & Breakfast, 420 S. Oak Avenue.
National Preservation Month!
May is National Preservation Month!
As part of National Preservation Month, the Sanford Historic Trust recognizes preservation efforts of Sanford owners and residents. The annual awards program is based on the City of Sanford Schedule “S” codes. However, the awards do not reflect just the meeting of the letter of the codes, but the landowner’s personal initiative, efforts, and desires to take them to a higher level in promoting the historic ambience of Sanford’s heritage. Awards may be given in commercial, multifamily and residential categories. Visit Preservation Nation at http://www.preservationnation.org/take-action/preservation-month/
April 5th Meeting!
How Does Your Garden Grow? A Master Gardening Roundtable Q&A
Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 7 p.m.
UCF Business Incubator Conference Room | 110 W 1st Street, Sanford
Featuring: Trish Thomas, Horticulturalist; Elizabeth Harkey, City of Sanford Urban Forester; Pete Owens, Community Gardener
Springtime is here in Central Florida, and it’s time to clear away what didn’t survive the winter and start planning for the new growing season. Ever wonder:
- Who are those pests in my yard?
- What am I doing worng to that plant?
- When and how much to water?
- Where can I grow vegetables?
- How to prune a tree?
About Trish Thompson
Trish Thomas holds a B.S. in Horticulture and M.A. in Agriculture from Auburn University, and began her career working for a commercial landscape installation and maintenance firm. When the opportunity arose, she took a part time job teaching landscaping for Westside Tech. Next was a job with the University of Florida Extension Service as the Urban Horticulturist for Seminole County. As the Urban Horticulturist she worked with both the commercial and residential plant industry. A big part of the job was education, which gave her the opportunity to travel and learn about other County Extension programs. As the Master Gardener Coordinator, she trained master gardeners and found creative ways for them to volunteer in the community. After leaving the Extension Service she taught at Valencia Community College and for the Orlando Landscape Maintenance Association. Together with a friend she started her own landscape business and together they created many beautiful gardens, some in the Sanford Historic District. Currently she teaches at Seminole High School.
About Elizabeth Harkey
In 2004, Elizabeth became an ISA certified arborist and the Urban Forester for the City of Sanford. Her job began by handling two hurricane grants for tree mitigation and open space restoration after hurricanes Jeanne, Charlie, and Frances. Elizabeth also handled a tree distribution grant, urban and community forestry grant and a tree giveaway grant. As the city’s arborist, Elizabeth works with many nursery owners, contractors, engineers, and the public. She, along with the parks department, street department, and private contractors, handle all of the city’s structural pruning, tree removals, and new tree planting.
About Pete Owens
A local businessman, Pete Owens also finds time to grow vegetables and herbs in the community garden located in the park at 15th Avenue and French Street. He chronicles the garden’s seasons in a weekly column published in the Sanford Herald.
May Day Celebration!
May Day Celebration
Saturday May 7, 2011, 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Seminole County Public Schools Student Museum
301 W. Seventh Street, Sanford | 407-936-1679
FREE ADMISSION – Download a Flyer (PDF)
May Day, a day of festivities and a dance around a Maypole to welcome spring, has been celebrated for centuries. This tradition was carried out in many of our Seminole County schools in the 1940’s and 50’s. Many of Sanford’s native residents remember such festivities at the Sanford Grammar School, now the Seminole County Public Schools Student Museum.
At the Museum you’ll see performances by many of our local Seminole County Public School students. Last year Midway Elementary School’s talented young musicians and dancers reenacted the historic dance around the Maypole. There will be garden tours, plant sales and food available. During the day, tour guides from the Master Gardeners Program will give tours through the teaching gardens at the museum.
If you attended last year’s tour, you’ll again be amazed at the beautiful new gardens along with the many new additions to the Student Museum, such as the Crooms Memorabilia Exhibit and the Global Village room.
Please visit our website at www.scps.k12.fl.us/studentmuseum and go to the Inside the Museum page to see all of the exhibits and rooms that are at the Museum.
Picnic!
Sanford Historic Trust Picnic
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February 1 Meeting
Join us February 1 at The Sanford Wine Company at 7 p.m. for a casual conversation with Mayor Jeff Triplett.
Mayor and Commissioner Recognized for Service
Mayor Linda Kuhn and Commissioner Art Woodruff were recognized at the January meeting for their dedication to historic preservation.
Now Accepting Nominations
Now accepting nominations for the board of directors and executive officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary). Board members serve a two year term. You can nominate yourself or someone else. Persons nominated must be an active member of the Trust. For further information about the roles and responsibilities of board members and officers, please send your questions and recommendations to Robert Kinney at Wishmakr@aol.com by the next general meeting.
The February 1st general meeting is when the official nominations will be made along with other normal business.
The March 1st general meeting is when active members will vote on the nominations along with other normal business.
January 11 Meeting
The January 11, 2011 meeting will be held at the Sanford Wine Company at 7pm. Come and join us for the first meeting of the new year!
