City of Sanford Appearance Commission

08/14/2026

08/12/2026

Sanford’s newest bees have officially arrived! 🐝

Today we celebrated the unveiling of two new bee sculptures as part of the Bee City USA program, which highlights the important role bees and other pollinators play in our community.

Thank you to Pfizer, the Women's Club of Sanford, Marilyn Bellamy, and several private donors for sponsoring these fun works of public art — and to artists Chris Dalton, Destini Richlin, and Young Yun for bringing them to life!

The bees will be installed at the Pfizer campus on Hawkins Avenue and the MANN Center for the Arts on Steele Street.

Swipe through this album to see moments from the unveiling. 🎨🐝

07/24/2026

We are so excited to welcome two more fiberglass bees to Sanford!

Thank you to Pfizer, the Women's Club of Sanford, Marilyn Bellemy, and private donors for sponsoring these fun works of public art -- and to artists Chris Dalton, Destini Richlin, and Young Yun for bringing them to life!

07/23/2026

Every great city is shaped by residents who choose to serve.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time on the City of Sanford's boards, commissions, and committees. Your ideas, expertise, and dedication help guide important decisions and make our community stronger.

A special thank you goes to long-time Appearance Commission member Dave Schau, who is concluding an incredible 14 years of service. During his tenure, the Commission created the Public Art Program, became Tree City USA and Bee City USA affiliates, and established an annual Juneteenth celebration.

Thank you, Dave, for the role you played in making Sanford a more beautiful and welcoming place for all. 💙🌳🐝

07/22/2026

Our Juneteenth Celebration brought the community together for an evening of music, fellowship, and reflection as we celebrated the legacy of the W.B. Wicker Class of 1966.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last month to honor history, celebrate culture, and create lasting memories together.

We appreciate everyone who helped make this special event possible!

07/03/2026

06/23/2026

Writer and historian Ray Owen researched and wrote special vignettes for each of the Class of 1966 honorees at Juneteenth: Freedom Songs. The vignettes were woven into the program, held at W.B. Wicker School on June 19, 2026.

06/23/2026

What an incredible evening celebrating Juneteenth in Sanford!

From live music and performances to fellowship and community connection, the event was a meaningful opportunity to honor history, celebrate culture, and come together as one community.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's celebration a success. Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments from the evening.

06/20/2026

As we sort through photos and videos from the amazing Juneteenth: Freedom Songs, let’s give another note of praise to the W.B. Wicker Community Dance Troupe.

This group, led by Rejeana Gray and Janessa Cadilenia, performed for the first time After just three practices. What a team!

Here are a few snippets of their Michael Jackson medley.