The Sanford Historic Trust and the City of Sanford will recognize winners of the 2012 Annual Preservation Awards. The event will showcase the hard work and effort of property owners, and will include before and after photos, highlighting the rehabilitation work.

There will be a presentation titled, “Preservation Partnerships – the University of Central Florida Promotes Sanford’s Historic Resources”, given by UCF professors Dr. Connie Lester and Dr. Rose Beiler. The presentation will focus on the positive impacts of the Student Museum partnership and UCF RICHES program in the Sanford community.

A reception will follow the awards and presentation. The Cultural Arts Center is located at 119 W. 5^th Street.

Holiday Lighted Balls

Date: Saturday, November 19th, 12:00 – 4:00pm.
Location: Sanford Historic Welcome Center
230 E. First Street, Sanford, Fl.

Learn how to make the large lighted balls that were seen on the streets of Sanford last holiday season.

Bring your own materials or purchase materials at workshop. (Supplies limited)

Needed materials for each lighted ball:

• 36” X 36” chicken wire. Available at Ace Hardware
• 2 strands of lights – 100 bulbs each
• Work gloves

Bill Belleville is an award-winning author and documentary filmmaker specializing in nature, conservation and “sense of place.” He’s authored six books, over 1,000 magazine articles and essays, and produced and scripted four PBS films. He’s traveled widely overseas on assignment for the Discovery Channel, including the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, the Peruvian Amazon, Central America, and the Galapagos. As a diver/writer, he was aboard the first American oceanographic expedition to Cuba.

He’s also scripted and co-produced NPR radio documentaries, including one on Blue Spring with Philippe Cousteau for Living on Earth. Belleville’s lectured widely, including UF’s College of Law, UNF, Rollins College, California Academy of Sciences, Emory University, and USF-SP where he has been Writer in Residence. Three of his books are devoted to Florida, including the critically acclaimed “River of Lakes: A Journey on Florida’s St. Johns River”, “Losing it All to Sprawl: How Progress Ate my Cracker Landscape”, and his most recent, “Salvaging the Real Florida: Lost & Found in the State of Dreams.” An avid kayaker, hiker and scuba diver, he lives in Sanford.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 7 p.m.
UCF Business Incubator Conference Room
110 W 1st Street, Sanford

Sanford Historic Preservation Officer Christine Dalton gives Trust members an update on current projects:

• City-wide wayfinding
• Right-of-way uses in the downtown
• Heritage markers on Sanford Avenue
• Use of QR codes to promote the City’s historic resources

Christine will take questions/suggestions from Trust members as to what projects/issues/actions we would like to see the city pursue. What would you like to share?

We are happy to announce that Alicia Clarke, curator at the Sanford Museum, will be the guest speaker at our general membership meeting on September 6, 2011 at 7 p.m.

About the Sanford Museum

The Sanford Museum houses exhibits illustrating the history of the City of Sanford and the life and times of City founder Henry S. Sanford.

Built as a memorial to Henry Shelton Sanford, the museum houses his library and manuscript collection as well as a collection of 19th century decorative arts which belonged to the Sanford family. Henry S. Sanford, 1823-1891, was a lawyer, diplomat, and innovator in the production of citrus. His papers reflect his entire career and contain information on diplomatic matters and business during the Victorian age. His library contains books and magazines in seven languages which cover law, politics, religion, science, and popular fiction.

Expanded in 1973 and in 1993, the museum serves as a repository for the city’s history. Research collections are available to the public.

August 17th at 5:30 p.m.

City Commission Chambers

The next Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for this Wednesday, August 17th, at 5:30 pm in the commission chambers will have a hearing for the Sun Trust Bank building on 1st street to receive permission to demolish the building and build a new (historic looking) building and drive thru tellers.  A portion of the lot would be sodded and fenced in to be used as future development.

It’s important for members to be informed of this hearing and have an opportunity to attend, and or voice their concerns or approval.  This is the first of two public meetings on this matter before the HPB board makes their decision.

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PRIZES

2010 Senior Division First Place: Ariel Rivera, Blue House, Lake Brantley High School, Grade 12, Teacher: Katy Farmer Watercolor and mixed media of 506 S. Palmetto Ave.

ARTIST GUIDELINES:

• Open to any art student in Seminole County – Middle School, High School or College.
• Any medium (oils, pastels, charcoal, pencil, photography)
• Winning entries become property of the Trust .
• Other entries will be returned by the end of February, 2012.

• Subject matter includes:
• Any of over 450 historic buildings (commercial or residential) in Sanford
• Specific historical architectural features
• Collage/mood scene of yesteryear, such as a rocking chair/swing on a porch
•  Teachers may call for guidelines or brochures of sample buildings
• Purpose of contest is to build a permanent art library of Sanford’s buildings to promote the city’s history
• Artists will be credited every time their work is published or displayed

2010 Junior Divison First Place: Daniel Mecca, Markham Woods Middle School, Grade 7, Teacher: Ms.Gilmartin Black and white pencil drawing of the Queen Anne at 618 Palmetto Ave. built in 1900.

CONTEST DEADLINE:

• All entries must be received by the Sanford Historic Trust by Friday, 11/11/11 (One week after the Heathrow Arts Festival.).
• Questions: Frank Loose (407) 829-8269 frank.loose@earthlink.net
• Entries accepted by Tony Daniels (407) 474-8375 ndaniels46@cfl.rr.com or Seminole Co. School Board Community Relations Office (400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.)
• Winners will be announced at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, Friday, December 9th, 2011 at 7 p.m.

General meetings will resume September 2011.