Florence NewsLocal news for Florence, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Oregon Travel Site Offers Spring Advice, Room Openings- July 6, 2008 It's almost spring break, which means the phones are starting to ring off the hook at most hotels, motels and inns up and down the coastline.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-or/2008/07/oregon-travel-site-offers-spring-advice-room... Record Amount of Trash Dragged from Oregon Coast Beaches- July 4, 2008 Saturday, more than 5,100 volunteers turned out to participate in the 22nd Great Oregon Spring Beach Cleanup, snagging a record amount of trash from the sands of the Oregon coast.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-or/2008/07/record-amount-of-trash-dragged-from-oregon-c... 'Make-believe' ballroom is social scene and fund-raiser- July 2, 2008 Sunday night gatherings at the Senior Center are popular with couples - and singles - who appreciate a venue for dancing, as well as people-watchers and those who just like to socialize.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-or/2008/07/make-believe-ballroom-is-social-scene-and-fu... Florence's 4th is four days of fun- July 2, 2008 Food, music, arts and crafts, more food and two nights of fireworks this weekend A lawn chair or blanket for extra comfort and a few bucks are all that are needed for fun during Florence's Independence Day ...http://www.topix.net/city/florence-or/2008/07/florences-4th-is-four-days-of-fun?fromrss=1 Marilyn Maxine Sevall- July 1, 2008 Marilyn Maxine Sevall, age 89, of Portland, formally of Florence, passed away June 18, 2008.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-or/2008/07/marilyn-maxine-sevall?fromrss=1 Hundreds of happy foodies drawn to first Coastal Cuisine- July 1, 2008 Restaurant chefs and staff set up nearly 30 stations to showcase their menus and treat attendees to everything from prime rib samples to seafood shooters, as well as wines and beer.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-or/2008/06/hundreds-of-happy-foodies-drawn-to-first-coa... Oregon Coast Tour in Pictures- July 1, 2008 It's one of the most engaging places in the United States, so much so it's a hot subject of travel writers all over the country these days.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-or/2008/06/oregon-coast-tour-in-pictures?fromrss=1 |