Florence is home to a retirement
community that
consists of about 1/3 of our
7,000+ population. Florence seniors tend to be
active and participate in
a variety of community
organizations from the arts to
volunteer work to travel
clubs and nature study groups.
The Outward Ventures program,
for instance, is a community college
program that provides transportation to cultural events in Eugene and
outdoor activities up and down
the coast.
Young families will also be
pleased with the exceptional
schools, library, skatepark and
11 local parks. This
active and
supportive community provides
pre-school library time, Power
Hour tutoring program, high school career
tracking and more. Siuslaw High
School has also produced state
championships in track and
field, and the #1 football team in
2006. Extra-curricular
activities with the Boys and
Girls Club are offered after
school and daily throughout the
summer.
Speaking of summer, it is
incomparable in this outdoor
playground.
The dunes provide separate trail
access for ATV and horseback
riding, with the Siuslaw Forest
home to a number of campgrounds.
Surrounded by water, you can
almost choose your catch of the
day from river and ocean salmon
fishing to surf or lake fishing,
crabbing, clamming, and even
fresh oysters from Winchester
Bay. The more adventurous
can enjoy sailing, boating,
scuba diving, kayaking, and
surfing; or just stroll along
the beach, fly a kite, peer into
tide pools, or let the crashing
waves wash away the stresses of
the day.
And if that's not enough,
Florence is also home to Three
Rivers Casino and the 500 seat
Florence Event Center.
Enjoy locally produced community theatre,
presentations from Eugene dance
and musical troupes, and even
performances from such notables
as Helen Reddy.
Eugene, North Bend and Lincoln
City also provide headliner
entertainment, guaranteeing
there is no time for boredom in
Florence.
Living in this paradise is truly
like being on vacation every day
of the week. |
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