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Florence considers redevelopment plan update that promotes historic character

by Melissa | Jan 8, 2021 | Development, Florence, Government

Florence considers redevelopment plan update that promotes historic character by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune Florence’s Redevelopment Area includes a wide area on both sides of North and South Main Street, plus acreage near the river in...

New ordinance to govern recreational marijuana in Florence

by Melissa | Jan 7, 2021 | Florence, Government

New ordinance to govern recreational marijuana in Florence by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune There are no known plans for a recreational marijuana dispensary in Florence, but an ordinance is pending before the Town Council that would allow one....

Town working for more diverse housing options in 2021

by Melissa | Dec 31, 2020 | Development, Economy, Florence, Real Estate

Town working for more diverse housing options in 2021 by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune Although building continues to boom in Florence, it’s not what everyone needs, and town officials are aware of that. “One of the things we continually hear...

Florence optimistic for reuse of prison property

by Melissa | Dec 24, 2020 | Development, Florence, Government

Florence optimistic for reuse of prison property by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune The closing of Arizona State Prison-Florence Complex, which first looked like a major setback for Florence, is beginning to look more like an opportunity, Town...

Florence revs up tourism efforts

by Melissa | Dec 16, 2020 | Economy, Florence

Florence revs up tourism efforts Wins matching grant from state by Janet Perez | The Daily Independent A mural in downtown Florence A new state grant will help Florence ramp up its tourism efforts. The town is partnering with the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce...

Cities sought to follow Florence, Apache Junction in water training

by Melissa | Dec 16, 2020 | Apache Junction, Florence

Cities sought to follow Florence, Apache Junction in water training by Richard Dyer | Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent Town of Florence team members posed for a photo at the training. They included, from left, Erin Rugland, program associate for the Babbitt...