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Sanford, Florida

Located in Seminole County, Florida, Sanford was established in 1877. The 2012 shooting of Trayvon Martin in Sanford sparked a national movement. Known as 'Celery City' for its historic celery farms.
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Founded 1877 | Population 65,000 | Peak 65,000 (2024) | County Seminole County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Sanford, Florida

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1877Founded: Henry Sanford's community.
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1920Celery City: Major celery production.
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2012Trayvon Martin: Shooting sparks national debate.
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2012Natural Disaster: Sanford was impacted by a significant hurricane.
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Latest News in Sanford

Feb 20, 2026
Grandpa Opens Fire On Armed Criminals During Home Invasion – His Granddaughter Orchestrated The Whole Heist
Among those arrested was the homeowner’s granddaughter, the orchestrator of the crime.
Feb 20, 2026
Dad And Son Charged With 216 Counts Of Incest, Pay The Price
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Complete Historical Timeline

1877 Culture
Founded
1920 Business
Celery City
2012 Crime
Trayvon Martin
2012 Disaster
Natural Disaster

Did You Know?

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The 2012 shooting of Trayvon Martin in Sanford sparked a national movement.
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Known as 'Celery City' for its historic celery farms.
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SunRail commuter train connects Sanford to Orlando.
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Sanford is located in Seminole County, Florida.
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Sanford was founded in 1877.

Famous People from Sanford, Florida

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Jim Courier
Tennis Player · Born Aug 17, 1970 · Age 55
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Naomi
Celebrity, Model · Born Nov 30, 1987 · Age 38
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Tammy Cleland
Synchronized Swimmer · Born Oct 26, 1975 · Age 50
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David Eckstein
Baseball Player · Born Jan 20, 1975 · Age 51
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