Schools
Florence is served by Fremont School District Re-2. Florence High School (at right) provides classes for grades 9-12. Voters passed
a bond issue in 2003 to build the new high school just north of the city. Students in grades K-8 attend Fremont Elementary School.
The district also operates another K-8 school in nearby Penrose, where another building expansion recently was completed.
Community
Florence has a thriving downtown business district, with many antique stores, cafes, galleries and coffee houses adding to the Victorian
ambiance. A major attraction for the city is its annual Pioneer Day Parade, left, held each year in September.
Art and architecture
A group of dedicated business owners and community members work toward preserving, restoring and improving Florence's culture and
quality of life. Florence's merchant community is promoting the downtown district by installing park benches, new lighting, planters
and trees to create a welcoming atmosphere. Art fairs and gallery shows are frequent.Florence is widely known for its many antique
stores and antique malls which draw treasure hunters from all over the West. In addition, several art galleries and coffee houses,
sometimes with live music performances, are located in the downtown area. Several fine restaurants serving unexpected cuisine are
also found here.
Ryan Wood, above. Rudl Mergelman below
