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For Immediate Release CHICAGO (March 2022) – Downtown Florence is one of eight communities selected as a semifinalist for the 2022 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) from Main Street America. Selected by a national jury of Main Street professionals and leaders in the fields of community and economic development and historic preservation, GAMSA semifinalists exemplify the power of the Main...

The City of Florence batting cages will open for the 2022 season on Saturday, March 5th. The batting cages are located at the Freedom Florence Recreation Complex, 1515 Freedom Blvd adjacent to the Lower Complex and Florence Youth Softball League fields. Batting cages hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Individuals are...

The City of Florence Celebrates Black History Month The first election of the Town of Florence was held on April 10, 1871. The April 12, 1871, issue of the Marion Star reported that two blacks, P.C. Fludd and Nathaniel D. Harper were elected. Mr. Harper also served as Clerk of Town Council from 1871 to 1874. In 1872, two other black men, J.E. Wilson and T. Bennett were elected to Council. Florence...

For Immediate Release – February 8, 2022 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing & Communications Director – 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com Victoria Nash, Recreation Division Manager – 843-665-3253 or vnash@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence, Florence One Schools, and the Housing Authority of Florence have partnered to offer a free after school tutoring program for...

Levy Park Adult Center recently underwent renovations as part of the City's continued effort to improve the community's recreational facilities and amenities. The Center received replacement of all restroom units and fixtures, fresh paint for interior and exterior walls, replacement of exterior doors and windows, installation of a new step rail at the handicap accessible entry doors, installation...

Over the holidays, a new playground was installed at the Dr. Iola Jones Park. The equipment is from Churchich Recreation & Design and includes an accelerator swing, dome orbital climber and upgraded surfacing material. The new play area also includes slides and monkey bars for children to enjoy.

TO: Florence Area Media FROM: City of Florence Athletics & Sports Tourism DATE: January 20, 2022 SUBJECT: 2022 Spring Adult Softball Leagues The City of Florence Athletics & Sports Tourism will run registration for their 2022 Spring Adult Softball Leagues from Tuesday, February 1 thru Friday, February 25, 2022. If your team is interested in participating, please stop by and pick up an information...

For Immediate Release – January 19, 2022 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Attention Florence Water Customers located within the 2300 Block of East Howe Springs Road through the 2401 Block of Claussen Road, East Briarwood Drive, E Homewood Avenue, East Crestwood Avenue, East Spring Street...

The City of Florence is so appreciative of community partners like Duke Energy. At the Florence City Council meeting, Mindy Taylor, on behalf of Duke Energy, presented the city with a $50,000 donation for the construction of a new picnic shelter at Iola Jones Park.

The City of Florence of Recreation Services and Athletics/Sports Tourism Department is excited to announce the launch of their new registration site. To view, click here.

During the January 10, 2022 Florence City Council Meeting, City Council adopted an Emergency Ordinance issuing a city wide face covering mandate. READ ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01 Face Covering Requirement/Business Signage Example

Generosity: The Gift that Keeps on Giving A BIG thank you to City of Florence employees for collecting and donating such wonderful gifts for so many of our Angels who are participants in the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP). Through employee's generosity, many Christmas wishes for children throughout the Florence community were fulfilled. SCYAP was established in 1990 to provide out...