Keep looking - 11/1/2022
The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options, horrible shopping, did I mention the humidity?
Thorough version: I lived in Florence for 25 years growing up and go back a few times a year to see family and have traveled extensively all over the country for my job.
There is a lack of shopping (mall is horrible) and dining is really really bad to the point that you can barely keep a Thai or Indian restaurant open. They have done a good job recently trying to revitalize downtown and there are a few new breweries and restaurants but still lacking compared to cities of similar size.
High crime, crime index is 1 out of 100 with 100 being the safest.
High schools rated 3/10, middle and elementary 5/10
Not much for entertainment options compared to similar cities. They do have 5oclock Fridays downtown and a couple
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