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Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Vintage shop Florence Marketplace offers customers something new

Abbey Archer
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Florence Marketplace is a vintage store selling antiques and gifts in downtown Florence. Co-owned by Justin Gibson, the space is designed using a three pronged approach. The “Modern Mercantile” area sells giftable items like cosmetics, jewelry, candles, t-shirts and other drygoods.
Florence City Mayor Mary Condon (left) listens to a resident’s comments during the August 1 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence City Mayor Mary Condon (left) listens to a resident’s comments during the August 1 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Florence City Council discusses water restrictions, drought plans

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The City of Florence revised the drought contingency plan during the city council meeting August 1.  The council unanimously approved the changes to the city’s drought contingency plan ordinance.
A cottage at Harley’s Animal Sanctuary, complete with astroturf. Photo courtesy Harley’s Angels Sanctuary

A cottage at Harley’s Animal Sanctuary, complete with astroturf. Photo courtesy Harley’s Angels Sanctuary

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Harley’s Angels Sanctuary sets annual fundraiser for September

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Harley’s Angels Sanctuary — a dog rescue based in Florence — is having its annual fundraiser from 2-6 p.m. September 23 at Mulligan’s Restaurant and Bar in Sun City. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction from 2 -5 p.m., as well as vendors selling holiday gifts, art and baked goods.
The kindness path features an area for walkers to pause.

The kindness path features an area for walkers to pause.

A new path to kindness in Florence

News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
A project by student Bryce Fisher has helped reform the pathway to a monument in Florence Community Park with an important message: kindness. The park, which lies near Salado Creek just off Farm to Market Road 970, contains a monument created five years ago by stone carver Matthew Johnson.
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