The City of Florence and the University of North Alabama have established the Town and Gown Task Force to explore ways in which both entities can cooperate to improve our community. The Task Force is conducting a survey of Florence residents, UNA students and employees, and others who regularly use Pine Street as pedestrians or drivers. You are invited to participate in this brief survey, which should take fewer than two minutes to complete. Individual responses will be anonymous, and no personal information will be recorded. Survey results will be included in a final report to City and University leadership. If you would like to provide additional comments, or if you have questions about the survey, please email roarflorence@gmail.com.

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Don't Miss Florence First Friday: August 5, from 5:30–8 pm.

Court Street, Florence

5:30 - 9:00 pm

We will celebrate Florence City Schools kicking off the 2022 School Year on Friday night! Don't miss the exhibits featuring football, volleyball, and cheerleaders. The FCS Band will lead a pep rally during the First Friday event! Thank you for supporting our Florence City School students!

Friday, August 26, 2022, 4 – 7 pm

Wood Avenue, 7-Points District

Do you sell or make a local product? Register now to set up as a vendor!

Mayor Betterton, Florence Council Members, and the Business Development Office are excited to invite you to the 7-Points Pop-Up Market on Friday, August 26, from 4 – 7 pm. The family-friendly event will feature local businesses, live music, and local product vendors.

Council President Dick Jordan emphasizes, “There will be plenty of activities for the kids such as a rock-climbing wall and inflatables.” Council Member Kaytrina Simmons encourages everyone to join the fun, “The 7-Point Pop-Up Market will be a family, fun celebration providing an opportunity to highlight local businesses and the 7-Points district.”

While enjoying the fun, shop with local vendors and eat with local businesses, including Sugarbakers, Mom’s, Midtowne Butcher, North Wood Social, El Pollito Loco, Simply Baked, and more.” Hunter Jackson with MY101.5 will be on site with music and giveaways. The event and activities will take place on Wood Avenue near the 7-Points intersection, and there is no fee to attend or to be a vendor. For more information or to sign up as a vendor, call 256-740-6086.

Don't forget that schools across Florence are starting back next week! Please remember to obey school zone speed limits, and please be patient and pay attention at designated school bus stops as they will be loading and unloading. Try to leave a little earlier in order to alleviate some of the school traffic. We hope you all have a great first day back to school, and most importantly, GO FALCONS!

Council Member Jimmy Oliver, Park and Recreation Committee Chairman, presented Josh Willingham with a $5,000 sponsorship for the Florence 10U All-Star Team. They will be representing Florence in the Cal Ripken World Series in Vincennes, Indiana August 4-14.

The Mayor and Council members will hold the next council meeting on

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

4:00 p.m. Work Session

5:00 p.m. Council Meeting

City Auditorium

103 South Pine Street