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Realtor.com Search for local homes currently for sale. Customize your search by size or price range.

Alabama property taxes are among the lowest in the country. Housing costs are extremely competitive with any other area of the US.

Heritage Preservation, Inc. Local preservation society. Web site offers a nice photo album of homes in the historic districts of Florence.

Times Daily Local newspaper available online.

Florala UNA College newspaper available online.

Explore the Shoals - Local magazine that offers tons of information about the community. Great for tourists!

Shoals Woman Local magazine - profile of women in the community.

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport - located in Muscle Shoals.

Florence Police Department Web site for the Florence Police Department. They site offers information about the Citizens Police Academy program.

Recent statistics indicate the Shoals two-county region is the safest of the 11 Alabama metro statistical areas and also is the 15th safest place to live in the Southeast Region. "The Shoals area ranks 87th in the nation.''

Shoals Information Local information site including excellent lists of links to local schools.

The Catfish Wrapper Local happenings and a weekly internet television show.

Tennessee Valley Historical Society - Local preservation society that focuses on studying and maintaining artifacts from the Muscle Shoals area of North West Alabama.

Florence has one of the oldest recycling programs in Alabama and one of the few in the southeast that is still operating successfully. The curbside pickup program has been in operation since the 80's. The cities in Colbert county do not currently operate a recycling program, but citizens can drop off at the Florence recycling center.

Tennessee River Athletic Club Organization and resources for runners in the North Alabama area.

Huff 'N Puff on the Bluff Annual 15K Run held in Sheffield.

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Luxury golfing at it's best.

Muscle Shoals Sailing Club - Sailboat racing, and cruising on Wilson Lake.

Shoals Cycling Club - Shoals Cycling Club is a blend of cyclists with various interests and skill levels.

Antique Dealers Association Information on local antique dealers throughout the Shoals area.

Florence-Lauderdale Public Library New Florence Library built in 2002

Helen Keller Hospital Premier healthcare provider for the area.

Children's Museum of the Shoals Hands-on exhibits and programs geared specifically to the developmental stages and needs of children.

UNA - University of North Alabama

Northwest Shoals Community College - Community college in Muscle Shoals.

C.O.R.E. Center - They do not currently have a web site, but they offer classes in African Dance, Belly Dance, Yoga, Natural Detox, Guided Meditation, and Alternative Cooking, to name a few. They also provide coordination for a community supported agriculture program. The program provides members with discount organic produce from Sand Mt. Organics. To subscribe to the C.O.R.E. Center newsletter call (256) 314-4542.