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Growing Smiles: Earth Day craft project to make flower pots for seniors

April 12, 2025

FLORENCE, Wis. — Stacey Lantagne, owner of Crafters on Central in Florence, Wis., was just looking for a small project to do for the community on Earth Day.

But with help from the community, her Growing Smiles for Seniors project has blossomed into something much larger.

Book launch today at Crafters on Central in Florence

August 27, 2022 Florence, Wis. — “A Giraffe Afraid of Heights” made an official debut and was released for immediate shipping online in locations such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. This book had been written by local author, Stacey Lantagne, nearly five years prior to this official release date. “A Giraffe Afraid of Heights” is the first of several books in a children’s book series titled the “Coping Crew.” The second book, “A Bee Afraid of Needles” is currently available for pre-orders online and a new book in the series is set to be released every two weeks thereafter.

Crafters on Central studio offers ‘art for all ages’

May 20, 2022

FLORENCE, Wis. — Crafters on Central is a new studio in Florence that encourages all ages to get involved in art.

They opened their doors March 1 at 733 Central Ave. in Florence. The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce later celebrated their membership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“Crafters on Central” open to the public in Florence

February 28, 2022 FLORENCE, Wis. (WLUC) – A new art and craft store is opening to the public this week in Florence County. A new store on Central Avenue in Florence is hoping to inspire your creative side through a variety of outlets. “Crafters on Central” will open to the public for the first time Tuesday.