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Commissioners back small‑scale start for botanical gardens and seek non‑city funding for art center
Sanford City Commission work session · April 6, 2026
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Summary
Commissioners supported a phased botanical gardens project adjacent to the museum using leftover CRA sidewalks funds and urged private sponsorships; they also discussed possible downtown art space (Monroe Hall or Betty Smith) and favored non‑city funding and phased usage.
Commissioner (S3) described plans to develop botanical gardens adjacent to the museum and said sidewalks funded by leftover CRA dollars could be the first phase to spur private fundraising and sponsorship. He argued the garden would grow over time with nonprofit partners and master gardener…
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