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June’s Diabetes Education Class Covers the Healthy Eating Conversation Map

Florence, AZ – The Pinal County Public Health District is holding its monthly Diabetes Education classes in June. This month’s classes will deal with the Healthy Eating...

Memorial Day 2012 in Pinal County AZ - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Pinal County, AZ. Find the area Florence events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

A Day to Remember in Florence

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Florence marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

County Debuts Veterans’ Resource Page on Its Website

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ – The Pinal County Board of Supervisors has created a new website page to provide veterans of the US armed services a convenient place to go for links to sites and...

2012 Pinal County Fair Day-by-Day

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ – The Pinal County Fair is just around the corner and the excitement is building. A fabulous time is sure to be had with music, carnival rides for toddlers to...

Opportunity to Comment on Draft Five-Year Transportation Improvement and Maintenance Program

from:Pinal County Government

FLORENCE, AZ---Pinal County is seeking public comment on its draft transportation improvement and maintenance program. The public comment period ends Wednesday, March 14, 2012....

Animal Care and Control Officers Find 59 Cats In Queen Valley Home

from:Pinal County Government

QUEEN VALLEY – Pinal County Animal Care and Control officers and Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant on a home in Queen Valley Friday morning. By the afternoon,...

Construction Phase of 1891 Courthouse Renovation Underway

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ – With the interior demolition complete and the architectural design finalized, the next and biggest step of the renovation of the 1891 Courthouse is now underway...

Centennial Update: History Briefing

from:Pinal County Government

Click here to view "Centennial Update: History Briefing"

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Florence, Arizona with AmericanTowns Florence Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Pinal County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Florence organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Florence is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Florence

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Florence area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Arizona’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Florence in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Arizona is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

Board Approves Superstition Vistas Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment With 2-1 Vote

from:Pinal County Government

FLORENCE, AZ - Following a lengthy discussion about water and transportation issues, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved a major amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for...

Animal Care And Control Officers Seize 28 Dogs from Apache Junction Area Resident

from:Pinal County Government

FLORENCE, AZ - Pinal County Animal Care and Control officers stopped a possible puppy mill operation being run in the Apache Junction area. Officers responded to the residence...

An Invitation to our Florence Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Florence, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Sustainability Committee Presents Findings To Supervisors

from:Pinal County Government

FLORENCE, AZ - Sixteen months ago, a group of PinalCounty citizens was appointed by the Board of Supervisors to envision a “sustainable” future. In the December 7th...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Arizona

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Arizona Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Federal Program Already Making Strides at Taking Foreclosed Homes Off Market

from:Pinal County Government

FLORENCE, AZ---The federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP3) was developed to help stop the growing list of foreclosures across the nation. The goal of the program...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Florence Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Veterans Day Ceremony

from:Pinal County Government

FLORENCE, AZ---The Pinal County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual Veterans Day celebration. The approximately hour-long ceremony will take place on the steps of...

The Power of a Single Vote - Florence Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Florence elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Board of Supervisors Meeting on November 29, 2011

from:Pinal County Government

Earlier Published Schedule Showed Meeting on 30th, Now Set for 29th Florence - The Pinal County Board of Supervisors will meet on November 9 and November 29 at the regular start...

Board Members Vote on Proposed County Redistricting Map

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ – On Wednesday, October 19, the Board of Supervisors heard a presentation by Pinal County Elections Director Steve Kizer who explained the public comment process on...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Arizona AZ

Arizona Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Arizona. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Looking To Sharpen Your Job Seeking Skills? Workforce Readiness Workshops Are Just Around The Corner

from:Pinal County Library District

Florence, AZ – Needless to say, it’s been a tough time for people out of work in this economy. To help out people who are looking for employment, the Pinal County Library...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Florence and across the country. With...

School Superintendent Orlenda Roberts Announces Public Symposiums on Arizona Ready

from:Pinal County Government

Florence - Are you a resident who is interested in improving children’s educational opportunities in PinalCounty? If so, School Superintendent Orlenda Roberts invites you to...

Find Arizona Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Arizona haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arizona corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Pinal County Recognizes National Preparedness Month With New Website

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ - Trucking is big business here in Arizona and all across the country. Huge eighteen-wheel trailers are continually rolling down our roads, delivering their...

Pinal County News - End of Summer But Not End of Pool Safety Season

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ - The Labor Day holiday typically signals the end of summer, a time to get ready for football, a new television season, report cards and pre-planning for the fall and...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Arizona AZ

We have the best Arizona apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Arizona. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

September 11th Memorials - 10th Anniversary Events and Memorials in Florence

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and while it is a day that recalls great devastation and loss, it is ...

Pinal County News: Different Look for Tax Bills In 2011

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ – It’s not everyone’s favorite correspondence to arrive in the mail, but Pinal County’s property tax bill will have a new look to it when it arrives in...

American Heroes Concert

Anthem at Merrill Ranch Community in Florence, Ariz. is hosting this concert as a tribute to the courageous men and women who have dedicated their lives to the protection of and...

Back to School for Florence - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Florence! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

15 Years In A Row: County Finance Department Gets International Accolades For Excellence In Financial Reporting

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ - Demonstrating a ‘spirit of full disclosure,’ the Government Finance Officers Association once again awarded Pinal County with its Certificate of Achievement for...

Arizona Department of Transportation Construction Update - August 12, 2011

from:Pinal County Government

Westbound I-10 Sunshine Boulevard off-ramp in Eloy to close next week for paving. The westbound Interstate 10 off-ramp at Sunshine Boulevard (exit 208) will be closed for 60...

West Nile Positives Sharply Down from Prior Years, Threat Still Exists

from:Pinal County Government

FLORENCE, AZ---We swat, put on repellant, wear long-sleeved clothing and yet we still seem to get bitten. Its monsoon season in Arizona and yes, that means mosquitoes are...

Chairman Rios Orders Pinal County Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Following Afghanistan Helicopter Crash

from:Pinal County Government

FLORENCE, AZ---Board of Supervisors Chairman Pete Rios has ordered all PinalCounty office flags to be flown at half-staff following Saturday’s downing of a U.S. Military...

Animal Care and Control Seize 17 Pit Bulls from Arizona City Home

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ - On Thursday evening (June 30, 2011), Pinal County Animal Care and Control officers seized 17 pit bulls from an ArizonaCity home. PinalCounty Sheriff Deputies...

Chairman Pete Rios Gets Update on Copper Creek and Aravaipa Fires

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ – Pinal County Board of Supervisors Chairman Pete Rios paid a visit to San Manuel Airport to meet with forest service crews fighting the Copper Creek and Aravaipa...

Busy Weekend for Animal Care and Control

from:Pinal County Government

Officers Investigate Hoarding Case in Maricopa and Pick Up Nine Puppies Dumped at Sheriff’s Substation Florence - Animal Care & Control officers are used to working ...

Officials From County Supervisors Association Give Update to Board

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ – Following the closing of each of the Arizona Legislature, the County Supervisors Association (CSA) travels to each of the state’s 15 counties to report on the...

Pinal County Public Fiduciary – Protecting our Most Vulnerable Population

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ - One day they may be taking an elderly person out to look at assisted living homes, the next they may be inventorying someone’s belongings in a home that is filled...

Supervisors Honor Zola Hall for 28 Years of Service on Public Health Advisory Board

from:Pinal County Government

Florence, AZ – The Pinal County Board of Supervisors paid tribute to long-time Kearny resident Zola Hall for her service on the Public Health Advisory Board. Hall had been a...