This is SoFLX and the stories of those who live, work, and play here.

Brie and Josh Cavaluzzi smiling with their dog inside their Southern Finger Lakes home

Homes of SoFLX: A House That Found The Love It Needed

Brie Cavaluzzi and her husband Josh came home to the Southern Finger Lakes and rescued a 1975 house from the brink of foreclosure. Here's how they turned it into their dream home — with a little help from everyone they love.
Two friends laughing together inside a cozy small-town Southern Finger Lakes coffee shop

Small Town, Full Cup

Christina Gandy left San Antonio for a tiny village in the Southern Finger Lakes — and never looked back. She co-owns Overlook Coffee Company in Burdett, NY with her husband, Brandon Evans, and shares what it's really like to open a small business and put down roots in upstate New York.
Young man in a plaid shirt smiling in front of a colorful chalkboard sign in Elmira, NY

Elmira, NY: A Community Worth Coming Home To

Dr. Zach Dunbar came home to Elmira looking for family. What he found was a whole lot more.
Patron browsing the shelves in a Southern Finger Lakes public library

How Our Local Libraries Build Community

Learn about the Southern Tier Library System and the programs it offers to help bring communities together across the Southern Tier region.