Month: July 2023

Businesses Work Together To Bring Customers to Their Shopping Plaza in Heart of Palm Coast

Businesses Work Together To Bring Customers to Their Shopping Plaza in Heart of Palm Coast

Recently, we became aware of a group of businesses that decided to band together, in person as well as on Facebook, in an effort to bring awareness to their unique locations. These businesses have a few things in common. They are all small, local businesses, they are all trying to bring customers in through their respective doors, and they are all located in the same plaza, City Market Place on Cypress Point Parkway in Palm Coast. One of the unique issues with this plaza, is that it doesn't look much like a business plaza from the road, which Redefined Food…
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Councilwoman Pontieri Holds Town Hall To Discuss Budget and Infrastructure

Councilwoman Pontieri Holds Town Hall To Discuss Budget and Infrastructure

Thursday July 28th, 2023, Councilwoman Theresa Carli Pontieri held a town hall meeting to talk about the ins and outs of the City budgeting process, and it's infrastructure. This town hall was a presentation where Pontieri discussed the different types of City Funds, their uses, how the money comes into the funds as well as infrastructure both current and future. Following the presentation, Pontieri opened the floor up for resident questions afterwards, and she spent time answering every question asked. Pontieri started off by explaining some of the key aspects about government budgeting and funds that are very different from…
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Vincent’s Clubhouse Holds Awards Ceremony for Summer Camp Attendees

Vincent’s Clubhouse Holds Awards Ceremony for Summer Camp Attendees

Today, July 29th, 2023, Vincent's Clubhouse founder and president Erica Flores, her husband, and volunteers held their annual awards ceremony for their summer camp attendees. Children of all ages were presented with certificates and trophies for completing their summer camp classes. Vincent's Clubhouse Summer camp is a camp geared towards children with Autism and other special needs. This is the only summer camp in Flagler County for children with special needs and disabilities. This camp lasts a week, and is put on every single year by Vincent's Clubhouse. Vincent's Clubhouse is a 501-c3 organization that is geared towards helping children…
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Old Salt Park to Reopen August 5 As the Emergency Dune Work is Ahead of Schedule, Jungle Hut Park to Close August 3

Old Salt Park to Reopen August 5 As the Emergency Dune Work is Ahead of Schedule, Jungle Hut Park to Close August 3

Old Salt Park will reopen on August 5 – about two weeks ahead of schedule – as the first segment of the FEMA emergency dune project is moving along faster than anticipated. The work will be completely relocated to Jungle Hut Park, which will close on August 3. “This is really very good news for the residents and communities along the coast as the peak of hurricane season is upon us,” said County Engineer Faith Alkhatib. “We appreciate how patient everyone has been during this critical work.” Jungle Hut Park will have limited access to the beach through Wednesday, August…
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Spartan Academy Palm Coast Competition Team Brings Home 10 Medals at Pan Kids 2023

Spartan Academy Palm Coast Competition Team Brings Home 10 Medals at Pan Kids 2023

Spartan Academy, a Martial Arts School specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes located in Palm Coast, Florida is a school that has passionate and experienced instructors, a clean facility, a friendly environment, and high-quality education. Their academy combines traditional martial arts knowledge and techniques with a modern/practical emphasis for students of all ages and skill levels. The academy has a strong competitive team. Kids, teens, and adult athletes have been conquering outstanding results at international tournaments throughout Florida, multiple states, and even in other countries.  This past weekend (July 21-23), their competition team competed at Pan Kids 2023,…
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STUFF Bus Talks About Wish List and Upcoming Locations for Supply Drives

STUFF Bus Talks About Wish List and Upcoming Locations for Supply Drives

Back to School Jam is coming up fast this August 5th at the FPC High School gym, where the STUFF Bus will be handing out over 500 backpacks to children who need them. STUFF Bus is has an upcoming list of locations they will be stationed at to help 'stuff' the STUFF Bus for the upcoming school year. STUFF Bus will be spending some time at Intracostal Bank July 24th -28th, Blue Ocean Title from August 1st -2nd, Back to School Jam on August 5th, Blue Ocean Title on August 7th - 11th, and August 14th - 18th they will…
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Flagler Sheriff Seizes Large Amounts of Fentanyl During Two Drug House Raids

Flagler Sheriff Seizes Large Amounts of Fentanyl During Two Drug House Raids

The Flagler Sheriff's Office served two narcotics related warrants on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 for a house at 25 Wood Ash Lane in Palm Coast and 500 N. Central Ave. in Flagler Beach, simultaneously. These warrants were the result of undercover operations conducted by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU). A search of the 25 Wood Ash Lane home, led deputies to seize methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia. Jason Rowe was arrested and taken into custody for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Sell and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The search at 500 N. Central Ave in Flagler Beach led detectives to…
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Flagler County urges nighttime beachgoers to use MalaCompra Road access or north parking lot during turtle-hatching season

Flagler County urges nighttime beachgoers to use MalaCompra Road access or north parking lot during turtle-hatching season

July 27, 2023 – Flagler County officials are urging nighttime beachgoers in The Hammock to use either the MalaCompra Road access or the north parking lot during turtle-hatching season, which is now, instead of the south parking lot leading to the Mountain Bike Trail. (more…)
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Registration Open for 2023 Palm Coast Senior Games

Registration Open for 2023 Palm Coast Senior Games

The City of Palm Coast is getting ready for the return of an annual event this September, the 2023 Senior Games. The event is open to participants ages 50 and up. The Palm Coast Senior Games will include past events such as mainstay events golf, pickleball and tennis. A number of new events include billiards, bowling, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bocce, basketball free throw, bag toss, darts, surfing and a 5K road race competition. “It goes without saying that the Senior Games is something that our Parks and Recreation staff look forward to just as much as our participants each year,” said…
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Flagler County Businesses Called to Help Raise Donations for Flagler County Teachers

Flagler County Businesses Called to Help Raise Donations for Flagler County Teachers

Local business owners Danielle DeSousa and Denise Fernandes are teaming up together to help support our Flagler County teachers this year. Denise and Danielle are running an event where the community can nominate their favorite teacher, and local businesses can donate baskets, gift cards, visa/amazon cards, etc. If you have a favorite Flagler County Teacher, you can nominate them here. If you are a local business and would like to donate to help support local teachers, you can pick out your donation, it can be anything like a Gift Card/certificate, goodie basket, and/or  visa or Amazon card; Denise or Danielle…
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