Groundbreaking Ceremony
The City of Florence and Our Coastal Village will host a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, August 25th at 1:30 p.m. The event will celebrate the NW Ninth Street Neighborhood Infrastructure Project and the Elm Park Planned Unit Development, which includes affordable housing and a child care center. A quorum of the Florence City Council may be in attendance, but no deliberations or decisions will take place during the event. A couple other city meetings will happen on Monday, the public arts committee will meet at 4pm. the agenda for the meeting has not yet posted. And at 5:30 the Florence Urban Renewal Agency will meet and on the agenda is an update from Matt Braun of Braun Hospitalities on the Quince Street Hotel project.
Hot Weather
If you’re headed to the valley this weekend or even Mapleton, be prepared for dangerous heat. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch from Friday morning through Sunday evening across multiple regions of Oregon, with an Excessive Heat Warning in place for parts of Southwest Oregon through Monday. Temperatures are expected to reach hazardous levels, and state agencies are urging people to take precautions. Heat-related illnesses are preventable, but groups such as children, older adults, and outdoor workers face higher risk. Know the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms escalate.
Lane County Commissioners
The Lane County Board of Commissioners will hold executive sessions on Tuesday, August 26th, during their regular meeting. The sessions are not time certain and will follow the natural flow of the agenda. The first session will review exempt records and evaluate the performance of a public official. The second will cover real property negotiations, and the third will address exempt records and legal matters related to potential litigation.
Mystery Masticator
Florence’s food scene is about to get a taste of the spotlight. Total Exposure Studios has announced that “The Ludicrous Critic” — known as TLC — will be visiting the coastal town September 10th through 13th. The self-described “Mystery Masticator” is a freelance travel and food writer who keeps their identity hidden, ensuring an authentic dining experience at every stop. With roots in East Los Angeles and now based in Central Oregon, TLC is known for blending humor, wanderlust, and a sharp palate while highlighting restaurants, cafés, and food carts across the Northwest. Local eateries are being encouraged to put their best plate forward — because you never know who might be sitting at the next table.
