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

Family of four wading along a rocky creek bed in the Southern Finger Lakes

A World Traveler Finds Home

After a lifetime of traveling the world, Chris Walters wondered if SoFLX would have enough to offer. What he discovered was more than he imagined.
Anita Lewis performing on stage in a black and white concert photo

Local Voices: Anita Lewis

For this feature, we wanted to highlight a local voice. Meet Anita Lewis, a native of Elmira, NY, whose love for her community and passion for her work has kept her deeply rooted here.
Man in a green polo standing inside a white gazebo surrounded by greenery

A Perception Changed, A Community Found

On a leap of faith, Alex Fresonke moved to Horseheads, NY, with his wife and four children from Florida in 2023, unsure of what life in the Northeast would entail. This is his story.
Woman smiling at an overlook above the layered rock walls of Watkins Glen

Finding Inspiration and A Rediscovery of Self in SoFLX

Cruz Newman is a Venezuelan artist who discovered inspiration and the courage to pursue her craft after moving to the lakeside town of Hector, NY. This is her story.