retirement living: Florence Oregon's Annexation War
- 02/22/10 09:02 AM
Florence Oregon is generally a sleepy town--until someone or "ones" get a burr under their saddle. It happened when a casino was in the making. The casino is built, though opponents are still at it with a law suit which may come before the Oregon Supreme Court. Now opponents of annexation have scored a victory by waylaying the city's 2020 Comprehensive Plan : Lane County decided last week to send the plan back to the Florence City Council. Though the city adopted the plan way back in 2002, the county must also adopt it because they are responsible for the plans … (0 comments)
retirement living: Things to Do in Florence, Oregon: 17 Annual Pow Wow
- 02/20/10 09:02 AM
Now here's something fun and FREE to do in Florence. Everyone is welcome to attend.The 17th annual pow wow to benefit the Native American Education Programs in three area school districts--Siuslaw, Mapleton and Reedsport--is scheduled for Saturday, March 20th at Siuslaw Middle School on Oak Street. The Grand Entry is at 1:00 and 6:00 pm. The pot luck is at 4:30 pm. There's open drumming, Native American arts and crafts and much more. Dancers and drummers from all over Oregon and surrounding states come to this community for the pow wow. Any proceeds go to the Native American Education Program Parent … (1 comments)
retirement living: Pick of the Week: Darling Ranch on a Quiet Neighborhood Street
- 02/19/10 10:29 AM
I'm positively in love with a charming ranch style home and just have to write about it. It's sweet, TOTALLY remodeled, on a quiet street across from Miller Park and the city's bike and walking path and it's not even my listing: http://tinyurl.com/yhn7h8c When I say totally remodeled, I mean new roof, new shake siding, new windows, new garage door, new cabinets, appliances, fixtures, lights, carpeting, vinyl, plumbing, electrical. Is there any more? Oh, the landscaping! So if you are serious about downsizing, living small, embracing the new ethic in housing and getting away from it all, this just might be … (0 comments)
retirement living: My Favorite Florence Neighborhoods: Ocean View
- 02/19/10 09:57 AM
Everyone who comes to Florence asks about property that's water view. That makes water view property especially valuable and therefore especially pricey. That said, there are water view properties that may be attainable for you. One of my favorite water view neighborhoods is Southview. Located about 7 miles north of Florence, Southview is located on a high bluff overlooking the Pacific. Many of the homes are positioned such that they can view the coastline south as far as 15 miles on a clear day. Right now there are three homes for sale ranging in price from $899,500 to $1,495,000 and ranging … (2 comments)
retirement living: My Favorite Neighborhoods, Part One: Heceta South
- 11/16/09 10:27 AM
Florence, though a small town, includes areas and subdivisions both north and south of the Siuslaw River bridge, all with unique neighborhoods with their own style, ambiance, amenities and microclimates. One subdivision near the beach but out of the tsunami zone is a favorite of mine: Heceta South. Perhaps its distinguishing feature is the size and character of the lots, which range from .4 acres to .8 acres and are heavily vegetated with native plants and trees, primarily salal and shore pine. The CCR's require a 10 foot vegetative buffer around the perimeter of each property and that's such a good … (0 comments)
retirement living: From the Florence, Oregon Real Estate Expert: We Didn't See the Ghost!
- 06/25/09 05:32 AM
I have the most wonderful mother-in-law in the world and here's one of a million reasons why: Helen treated Cliff and me to a stay at the Heceta Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast, http://www.hecetalighthouse.com/ We actually slept in one of the last remaining Lightkeeper's Cottages on the Pacific Coast. We had the Queen Anne Room which is described this way: Our most romantic room, fit for a queen. A four-poster bed with Austrian shearssets the mood. View the forest and our gardens through your window. Weprovide terry cloth bathrobes for the walk across the hall to the sharedEuropean style bath. Soak … (0 comments)
retirement living: From the Florence, Oregon Real Estate Expert: Killer Real Estate Deals!
- 06/25/09 05:24 AM
Since we've had a big increase in folks walking into our lovely office in Old Town Florence, Oregon, I've been thinking about what THE BEST real estate deals are right now. Here's my favorites today: a condo right above my office, so you can walk to Siuslaw Coffee Roasters for a fabulous cup a joe or sit on your balcony and view the famous Siuslaw River Bridge designed by Conde McCullough in the 30's--for only $159,000; a great lot in one of our nicest new subdivisions, The Reserve, for $35,000; a 1638 square foot water view home in town for $247,000. All … (0 comments)
Florence Oregon is generally a sleepy town--until someone or "ones" get a burr under their saddle. It happened when a casino was in the making. The casino is built, though opponents are still at it with a law suit which may come before the Oregon Supreme Court. Now opponents of annexation have scored a victory by waylaying the city's 2020 Comprehensive Plan : Lane County decided last week to send the plan back to the Florence City Council. Though the city adopted the plan way back in 2002, the county must also adopt it because they are responsible for the plans … (0 comments)
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