Florence Oregon News

Florence Fest featuring wine, art and jazz; Cold Weather Shelter closing for season; Florence-Yachats connector; CCB Bad Actors; PeaceHealth labs

Music of international renown on stage in Florence This weekend’s inaugural Florence Fest at the Events Center is truly a blend of many different things.  There are a dozen “hand-picked” boutique Oregon wineries, all offering a taste of their product.  There’s a juried art show and sale; and several local […]

Port Commission calls special meeting; Rhody pins bring chowder discounts; Coastal fire chiefs round table; Yachats-Florence connector

Port Commission schedules special meeting A variety of issues have arisen around the alleged manner in which Port of Siuslaw Manager Steven Leskin conducts business. The Port Commission will hold a special meeting Friday afternoon to hear some of those charges.  Commission President Ron Caputo called for the meeting, partly […]

Art is centerpiece of new festival; Mayor says there’s no up-side to sanctuary; Is Florence the best? Heceta Head light birthday; Coastal Fire Chiefs; Oregon Writer in Florence

Art takes the stage this weekend, flanked by wine and jazz A lot of attention has been placed on the wine and jazz music aspects of this weekend’s inaugural Florence Fest ’17.  But a very large part of the weekend will also include a juried art show.  The Florence Regional […]