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Florence, Alabama

Florence is the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, in the northwestern corner of the state. According to the 2010 Census, the city's population was 39,319. Florence is the largest and principal city of the Metropolitan Statistical Area known as "The Shoals". Florence is considered the primary economic hub of northwestern Alabama. Florence is renowned for its annual tourism events, including W.C. Handy Music Festival in the summer, and the Renaissance Faire in the fall.

Located at 34.8203, -87.6629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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University of North Alabama

The University of North Alabama (abbreviated UNA) is a coeducational university located in Florence, Alabama, and the state's oldest four-year public university. Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, UNA is located within a four-city area that also includes Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. The four cities comprise a metropolitan area with a combined population of 140,000 people.

Located at 34.81, -87.68 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Heritage Christian University

Heritage Christian University is a primarily undergraduate university in Florence, Alabama. It is affiliated with churches of Christ. The university is governed by a Board of Directors, all of whom must be active members of the churches of Christ.

Located at 34.8605, -87.6627 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Braly Municipal Stadium

Tom Braly Municipal Stadium is a stadium in Florence, Alabama. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the University of North Alabama Lions and the Florence High School Falcons. It also hosts the NCAA Division II national football championship game which is broadcast on ESPN. The 14,215-seat stadium, home field of the University of North Alabama, was chosen as the host stadium for the Division II National Championship game in 1986.

Located at 34.81, -87.6728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Wesleyan Hall

Wesleyan Hall, constructed in 1856, is one of the oldest structures on the University of North Alabama campus, located in Florence, Alabama.

Located at 34.809, -87.679 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Mars Hill Bible School

Mars Hill Bible School is a nominally non-sectarian preparatory day school for boys and girls located in Florence, Alabama. The school begins at pre-kindergarten and continues through the twelfth grade.

Located at 34.8465, -87.6596 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Regency Square Mall (Florence, Alabama)

Regency Square Mall is an enclosed regional shopping mall northeast of downtown Florence, Alabama. It is managed and owned by Hull Storey Gibson Companies, and is home to nearly 61 specialty shops, 5 anchor store tenants, a food court, a 12-screen Carmike Cinema, and 2 outparcel tenants. The mall was completed in 1978, renovated in 1990, and extensively remodeled in 2003-2004.

Located at 34.837, -87.635 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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North Alabama Lions

The North Alabama Lions are the athletic teams of the University of North Alabama, located in Florence, Alabama. The Lions are a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and compete within the Gulf South Conference (GSC). The university has a total of 12 varsity sports teams, six men's teams and six women's teams. They have earned numerous national titles competing in NCAA Division II's Gulf South Conference.

Located at 34.81, -87.68 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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