SANFORD, Fla. – Plans are moving forward to redevelop what is arguably the most significant historic structure in downtown Sanford.

This week, the city commission approved a planned development rezone, which will pave the way for what is commonly known as “The Mayfair” to become a Christian missionary training center.

The 5.84-acre property on East 1st Street was built a century ago and was first known as Hotel Forrest Lake in 1926. Historically, the property has had many different land uses. The New York Giant baseball team lived at the Mayfair Inn during spring training before the team moved to San Francisco in the early 60’s. After that, it was used as a Naval academy until 1975.

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