Florence, are you ready? Experience Legends Reimagined—The Ultimate Michael Jackson & Prince Tribute Night—on Saturday, May 17th, as part of the Line Drive Concert Series! Get your tickets now: www.linedriveconcert.com #LineDriveConcert #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward

The City of Florence and Duke Energy, in partnership with Naturally Outdoors, Keep Florence Beautiful, and The South Carolina Forestry Commission, will host an Earth Day Native Tree Giveaway on April 22nd from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the back lawn of Naturally Outdoors, located at 2519 W. Palmetto Street. Click here for more information: https://www.cityofflorence.com/news/city-florence-and-duke-energy-partner-keep-florence-beautiful-naturally-outdoors-and-sc #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward #EarthDay2025

Attention: Business License Renewals for all businesses and professionals doing business within the corporate limits of the City of Florence are due April 30th, 2025. For non-payment of all or any part of the correct business license tax, the license official shall impose and collect a late penalty of 10% of the unpaid tax for each month, or portion thereof, after the due date until paid. Business licenses may be renewed online at: https://www.localblrenewal.com/city_of_florence/renewalinformation For more information, contact (843) 665-3173 or blicense@cityofflorence.com #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward

April is Fair Housing Month! Join us at the Fair Housing Seminar on Tuesday, April 8th! Topic: Predatory Lending & Unfair Practices Date: April 8, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Location: 324 W. Evans Street (Court Room) RSVP before Wednesday, April 2nd! For more information, please call (843) 665-3175.

Attention: Business License Renewals for all businesses and professionals doing business within the corporate limits of the City of Florence are due April 30th, 2025. For non-payment of all or any part of the correct business license tax, the license official shall impose and collect a late penalty of 10% of the unpaid tax for each month, or portion thereof, after the due date until paid. Business licenses may be renewed online at: https://www.localblrenewal.com/city_of_florence/renewalinformation For more information, contact (843) 665-3173 or blicense@cityofflorence.com #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward

April is Fair Housing Month! Join us at the Fair Housing Seminar on Tuesday, April 8th! Topic: Predatory Lending & Unfair Practices Date: April 8, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Location: 324 W. Evans Street (Court Room) RSVP before Wednesday, April 2nd! For more information, please call (843) 665-3175.

📣Attention upcoming high school graduates! The City of Florence Police Department is now accepting applications for the Sergeant Terrence Carraway Memorial Scholarship! 🌟 This prestigious one-time scholarship is valued at $1,000.00 and will be awarded to four deserving students. Two individuals from Florence and two from Darlington will be receiving this incredible honor. To apply for the scholarship, simply click on the following link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfFlorence/SergeantTerrenceCarrawayMemorialScholarshipApplication For valuable essay writing tips, be sure to visit: https://www.cityofflorence.com/police-department/community-outreach/sgt-terrence-carraway-memorial-scholarship Deadline to Apply is April 19, 2025! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor Sergeant Terrance Carraway's legacy and further your education! Apply now and let your future shine bright. 🎓 #ScholarshipOpportunity #FlorencePoliceDepartment #SergeantCarrawayMemorialScholarship #EducationMatters 🚓👨‍🎓

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Minority Business Seminar held on Thursday, March 20th, in Council Chambers at the City Center! This seminar provided valuable information and encouragement to minority businesses to engage with the local government procurement process. If you’re interested in participating in our next Minority Business Seminar, stay tuned for upcoming details! #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward

The eleventh annual American Red Cross Giving Day is today, March 26, 2025! Tonight, the City Center will light up red as we join the American Red Cross in recognizing the people who make their mission possible and step up to aid others when #HelpCantWait. As wildfires continue to devastate communities across the state, our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this disaster. Join the Red Cross Giving Day celebration by visiting the link below: https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate/giving-day.html

The City of Florence is hosting an Interview Techniques 101 session! Join Jennifer Krawiec, Director of Human Resources for the City of Florence, for expert advice on how to ace your next interview. Date: April 9, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Location: City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, City Center, 324 W. Evans Street If you're interested in attending, please RSVP to Retha S. Brown at (843) 665-3175 or rbrown@cityofflorence.co#fulllifefullforward For more information, click here: https://www.cityofflorence.com/news/interview-techniques-101 #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward

The next Fireside Chat with the Mayor will be held at the Lawton-Chase House tonight, March 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM! For more information, click here: https://www.cityofflorence.com/news/fireside-chats-mayor-barnes #CityofFlorenceSC #StrongerTogether #FullLifeFullForward