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Welcome to Florence and the Central Oregon Coast.
Florence is located on the Central Oregon Coast amid towering trees, huge sand dunes and wild rhododendrons. The climate is moderate with average temperatures of forty three degrees in January and sixty one degrees in July. Average rainfall is 73.74 inches.
The Siuslaw River and estuary runs along the Old Town and Historic Bayfront with its own special ambiance.
Florence is a small town with about half of its 8000 residents retired, yet it boasts a new Hospital, Fire Station, Justice Center, High School, Community Events Center and Community College.
Florence hosts the second oldest floral festival in Oregon, "Rhododendron Days", thus Florence’s name " The City of Rhododendrons". This three day event in May attracts thousands of people to the Pageant which culminates with a Grand Floral Parade down Highway 101 and through Old Town.
Many lakes and streams in the area along with the annual salmon run in the Siuslaw River offer excellent fishing. The rivers estuary is a popular spot for clamming and crabbing. There are also two challenging 18 hole golf courses.
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area which encompasses 14,300 acres is located just across the Siuslaw River offering sand dune buggy riding, camping and hiking.
Florence has major department stores, supermarkets, doctors, dentists, restaurants and specialty shops.
Oregon’s second largest city, Eugene is only 60 miles away with its major airport and Interstate 5 Highway.
WHO WOULDN’T WANT TO LIVE HERE!
FLORENCE NEIGHBORHOODS
Coast Village; Smaller lots in gated community with homeowner features. Travel trailers and small manufactrured homes.
Greentrees; In town gated 55+ gated community with mature vegetation. Lots are near or on the river. Single and double wide manufactured homes. Good homeowner features..
Florentine Estates; Upscale 55+ gated community with larger double and triplewide newer manufactured homes. Great landscaping and excellent homeowner features.
Town; Large and small homes on various size lots. Some newer subdivisions.
Beach; Variety of newer subdivisions and other custom homes near river and beach.
North; Newer subdivisions and custom homes near or on Mercer, Sutton and Collard lakes.
South; Some subdivisions and custom homes near or on Woahink, Siltcoos and Cleawox lakes.
East; Up Siuslaw River and North Fork of Siuslaw River toward Mapleton, Swisshome and Deadwood. Quite Rural areas.
FLORENCE AREA SERVICE PROVIDERS
EMERGENCY 911
Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue--541-997-3212
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Florence P.D.--541-997-3515
Oregon State Police--800-282-7155
Lane County Sheriff--541 682-4150
WATER
City Water--541-997-3436
250 Highway 101 North Florence
Heceta Water--541-997-2446 (North of Florence)
87845 Highway 101 North Florence
Mapleton Water District--541-268-4348
88151 Riverview Ave. Mapleton
ELECTRICITY
Central Lincoln PUD--541-997-3414
966 Highway 101 North Florence
GARBAGE
Central Coast Disposal--541-902-7554
88282 Highway 101 North Florence
County Transfer--541-997-8233
PO Box 130 Florence
TELEPHONE
Telephone Q-West--800-244-1111
(Also highspeed internet)
CABLE TV
Charter Communication–866-731-5420
1234 Rhododendron Drive Florence
(Also highspeed internet)
STORAGE FACILITIES
Florence Mini Storage--541-997-8557
4099 Highway 101 Florence
101 Mini Storage--541-997-8117
3340 Highway 101 Florence
U- Store Mini Storage--541-997-7330
4425 Highway 101 Florence
EDUCATION
Rhododendron Elementary School--541-997-2070
2151 Oak Street Florence Florence
Siuislaw Middle School--541-997-8241
2525 Oak Street Florence
Siuslaw High School--541-997-3448
2975 Oak Street Florence
Lane Community College--541-997-8444
3149 Oak Street Florence
Mapleton High/Middle School--541-268-4322
Maapleeton Elementary School--541-268-4471
Health Care
Peace Harbor Hospital--541-997-8412
310 Ninth Street Florence
Sacred Heart Medical Center--541-686-7300
1255 Hilyard Eugene
McKenzie Willamette Medical Center--541-726-4400
1460 G Street Springfield
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