Welcome to October!

Congratulations, Shoals Chamber of Commerce!

Thank you to the Shoals Chamber of Commerce and all involved in hosting Governor Kay Ivey for an Evening for Progress at the Shoals Theatre! The Governor addressed our community on issues affecting our state such as prison reform, vaccine rates, unemployment, and the resilience of communities like The Shoals to continue to grow in the midst of a pandemic. For more, follow the Shoals Chamber of Commerce...

Rotary STAR Play Area at McFarland Park Coming Soon

The groundbreaking ceremony for Rotary STAR Play, a Sensory, Tactile, and Adaptive Recreation Park, was held Friday, October 1. See the recording of the event below. The park is expected to be completed this year!!

Toys For Tots

United Way and Marine Corps League of the Shoals is holding registration for Toys for Tots beginning Thursday, October 14, 2021, until October 16, 2021. Registration will take place at three locations this year. Florence registration will be held in the Academy parking lot, Colbert County registration will be held at the National Guard Armory in Muscle Shoals, and Franklin County registration will be held at the Tractor Supply store in Russellville. Registration will take place on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and on Saturday from 8:00 AM until 11:30 AM. Appointments will not be scheduled this year; it is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call 211 for more information.

Sweetwater Counseling and Consulting

New Business: Sweetwater Counseling and Consulting

1403 Huntsville Rd.

Florence, AL 35630

https://www.facebook.com/Sweetwater-Counseling-and-Consulting-LLC-101185308938349/?ref=page_internal

Sweetwater Counseling and Consulting is now open in East Florence. The therapist specializes in child and adolescent counseling using play therapy methods. For more details, view their website at https://sweetwatercounseling.com/.

Sadie’s Boutique

New Business: Sadie’s Boutique

208 Cox Creek Parkway

https://www.facebook.com/shopsadiesboutique/

Sadie’s Boutique is a family owned and operated women’s clothing and accessory boutique. They have now opened their second store in Florence at 208 Cox Creek Parkway. Make sure you stop by to welcome them to Florence.

STULTS DRUG STORE

In the years around the turn of the twentieth century, Mr. J.W. Stults operated a popular – and profitable – drug store on the northwest corner of Court and Tennessee Streets in downtown Florence. (Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shop is there now following many years as the home of the well-known Kreisman’s Men’s Shop.) With the eye of a true entrepreneur and the savvy of a skilled marketer, Mr. Stults expanded his business by adding a soda fountain (pictured). The reverse side of the picture – which is actually one of many postcards printed in Germany and mailed to local families – says, “You are invited to attend our free soda opening on Friday, May 22, 1908.” No doubt, Mr. Stults and his staff greeted a throng of people who showed up for a free soda on that day and probably returned again and again in the following days and years, bringing others with them, to purchase sodas (and perhaps other merchandise, as well). So, the entrepreneurial spirit that is alive and well in Florence today is simply following the playbook originated by Mr. Stults and other local merchants like him.

--Billy Warren, City Historian

Furry 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

November 11, 2021

Spring Park, Tuscumbia

Furry 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run will benefit the Colbert and Lauderdale Animal Shelters.

The City of Florence offers generous defined benefit plan (pension plan), BCBS insurance plan, employee & family health clinic, paid annual & sick leave, and so much more.

Apply Now: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/florenceal/

Director of Parks and Recreation New

Park and Recreation 2830 Darby Drive Florence

Full Time - $78,894.00 - $105,013.31 Annually

Department: Parks & Recreation

Grille Worker Part Time

Park and Recreation 2830 Darby Drive Florence

Part Time - $10.75 Hourly
Category: Parks and Recreation
Department: Park & Recreation (Golf)

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING

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

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

4:00 p.m. Work Session

5:00 p.m. Council Meeting

City Auditorium

103 South Pine Street

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Welcome to October!

Mayor Betterton's Weekly Update

Welcome to October!

Mayor Betterton's Weekly Update

Our hearts are broken and our prayers are with the Sheffield Police Department, their families, and our community. Sgt. Nick Risner paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to The Shoals. We are forever grateful for all of the men and women who serve and protect our community everyday.

Shoals Fest was a Smashing Success!! Thank You to the Talented Team for Their Vision and Hard Work!

Congratulations, Shoals Chamber of Commerce!

Rotary STAR Play Area at McFarland Park Coming Soon

Downtown Florence Alliance Annual Pumpkin Drop Officiated by Council Member Kaytrina Simmons!

Toys For Tots

Sweetwater Counseling and Consulting

Sadie’s Boutique

STULTS DRUG STORE

Talking Tourism With Director Rob Carnegie!

Check out the list of upcoming events...

Furry 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

A little laugh...

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