We Been Here: Sanford Black Business & Culture Map
What Is This Map?
Sanford is one of Central Florida’s best kept secrets, and at the heart of it is a rich, thriving Black community. From the barbershops that built neighborhood bonds to the churches that kept families together to the food spots people drive across town to find, this city has always had something to say.
This map highlights the Black owned businesses, cultural sites, and historic landmarks that make Sanford a place worth visiting, supporting, and celebrating. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this is your guide to seeing Sanford through the people who shaped it.
Explore the Interactive Map
How to Use the Map
Looking for something in particular? Here’s what you’ll find:
- Restaurants, food trucks & cafes
- Salons, barbershops & wellness
- Churches & community spaces
- Murals, historic homes & parks
- Legal, real estate, and professional services
Tap the icon in the top left corner of the map (it looks like a box with an arrow) to open a list of all the businesses, landmarks, and cultural sites included in the map. You can scroll through by category.
Feature Your Business
Want your business, church, or cultural site added to the directory?
Show You’re On The Map!
Download the official We Been Here graphic to:
Share on social media
Print for your storefront or event space
Tag @ShyneWayv or use #WeBeenHereSanford #Shynewayv #VisitSanford when you post!
Download the Flyer (PDF)
Download the Instagram Graphic
Built By Community
This project was created by Shyne Wayv, an influencer marketing and project management agency founded by a Sanford native and led by a team of innovators and culture shapers.
We help nonprofits, small businesses, and public institutions build campaigns that connect with real people through strategy, storytelling, and culture based design. From influencer partnerships to event activations, we specialize in making ideas move and reach people.
We believe in honoring the past while building the future and this map is one way we do that.
Want to work with us? Visit ShyneWayv.com or email info@shynewayv.com
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