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Florence spotlights youth leadership, parks upgrades and new community programs

Town of Florence · February 12, 2026
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The State of the Town showcased Florence Teen Council achievements, plans for a Florence FC youth academy and indoor facility, renovations at Jason Lopez Memorial Park including an inclusive playground funded in part by Florence Copper, and expanded recreation and senior services.

Demetrius, head coach for Florence FC, told attendees that the club launched a semi‑professional team last year and plans a Florence FC Academy to develop youth players; the club also hopes to build an indoor training facility that would serve year‑round practices and community events. “We want our town's youth to develop,” he said, describing how the team’s home games energized downtown…

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