More Than You Know. Closer Than You Think.
This is SoFLX and the stories of those who live, work, and play here.
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Charlie Treichler and Joshua Jenkins met on a path to rediscovery and fell in love with each other, and then with the Finger Lakes.
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Finding Community and Home in SoFLX
Brian Lee Whisenhunt and Mitchell Smith moved to SoFLX for work, and in the process have found family, community, and home. Read their story!
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Where Faith Found A Home
Get to know Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher at The Park Church; about his move to Elmira – a city of hope and resilience, and how he embraces community, faith, and making a difference.
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Bringing Creativity and Colorful Inspiration to SoFLX
Sarah Shirley left a busy life in NYC and brought with her a sense of creativity and inspiring style to brighten up her hometown community.
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Finding Home Across the Ocean
Margareta, Dennis, and their young daughter Emma crossed the ocean from Germany to a new life in Corning. This is their story.
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Discovering The Charm and Influence of Small Town Living
Penn Yan native, Meg Hopkins, left the Finger Lakes in pursuit of something more. Yet her greatest adventure would be found closer to home.
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Locals Return Home, Bringing Inspiration & New Business
Andrew Sowers and Evan Olson, founders of ElmiraWorks, left the big city life to pursue a quieter lifestyle and professional ambitions.
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Big City Dreams Come True in Small Town, NY
Crystal Moran and Anddy Reynoso didn’t think their big city dreams would be possible in a small town but have realized you don’t have to live in NYC to make it.
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Peace of Mind and Growing Dreams in SoFLX
Meet Chef Kaylenne Brown and her family and learn about their relocation story from Virginia to Corning, NY.
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Finding Success and Love in SoFLX
Ben and Brianna have found growth in SoFLX; from connecting as college athletes to experiencing success as young professionals, they have found endless opportunities in living in the Southern Finger Lakes.
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Back Home Sweet Home
In January 2020 Erin Panosian moved back to West Elmira from Pittsburgh, PA. This is her relocation story.
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Move to Bigger Dreams and a Happier Place
LaTeka Cooke-Davis was inspired to relocate to Elmira, NY, from CA for a slower pace and family. However, it has led her to bigger dreams and a happier, healthier lifestyle.
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There’s No Place Like Home in SoFlx
Dante Acquavella left the shores of NJ for a new life in the Southern Finger Lakes that is anything but boring.
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New Home and Endless New Experiences
Rukundo moved from the city, leaving behind things she loved…including her fave brunch spots! But, she is finding her new home has a lot more to offer than people may think!
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New Beginnings in the Finger Lakes
Steven Carson left his career in Boston for a life of new opportunities and flexibility to enjoy the most important thing in life: family.
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Happily Ever After in Finger Lakes
Bronx native, Stephanie Ferree, came to the Southern Tier to wait while her husband finished his studies. Read how her temporary stay turned into a move that changed her life.
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A Journey Back Home
Olympic rower, Olivia Coffey has traveled the world in pursuit of her dreams before her heart would lead her back home and to a happier place.
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Building on a Dream Come True in the Southern Finger Lakes
How a job search/vacation, turned into a dream come true for one of the Finger Lakes most beloved local chefs, Orlando Rodriguez.
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Finding Balance & Family Bliss in the Southern Finger Lakes
In their search for a work/life balance, Alex Jankowski found a new career, a beautiful home, and the perfect playground for his young family.
