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Stormi Named Pup of the Month by SMART Animal Rescue; Making Headway with Her Recovery
15
May
By Krys DeWind
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Stormi Named Pup of the Month by SMART Animal Rescue; Making Headway with Her Recovery

Stormi is a newer addition to the SMART family, one who has suffered terribly with medical issues due to being dumped in a rural area and left to fend for herself. Stormi was diagnosed with demodectic mange, secondary skin infections, ear infections, open bleeding wounds from itching, roundworms, hookworms, and fluid in her abdomen and lungs. Despite these horrible conditions and being dumped, this pup is incredibly full of love. East Coast Animal Hospital is taking care of Stormi's treatments, but the road to recovery is long and expensive. Stormi was left on the side of the road in terrible…
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Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa Provides Valuable First-Hand Experience; Shares Best Practices in Gaining Talent Through Hospitality Program Internship
15
May
By Krys DeWind
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Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa Provides Valuable First-Hand Experience; Shares Best Practices in Gaining Talent Through Hospitality Program Internship

Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, an oceanfront luxury resort just south of St. Augustine, announces its internship program with Florida State University’s Dedman School of Hospitality as a successful way to gain hospitality talent while providing hands-on experience for driven students. Presenting a 13-week, paid internship with on-the-job training including all aspects of food, beverage and catering sales, Hammock Beach  Golf Resort & Spa tasks resort leadership with providing guidance and education. Assigned a project to complete throughout the duration of the summer, the Hammock Beach interns gain invaluable insight into what his or her hospitality career could look…
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Honoring the Fallen: A Family’s Journey to Educate and Remember our Fallen Heroes
14
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Honoring the Fallen: A Family’s Journey to Educate and Remember our Fallen Heroes

Attending the City of Palm Coast's Memorial Day Ceremony at Heroes Memorial Park has become a tradition for the Stanford family. For Tim and Carmen Stanford, a Gold Star Family, it is a day filled with pain and a reminder of the loss they have endured. But Memorial Day is not the only day of the year to honor and remember our fallen heroes – they should be remembered every day.   Tim Stanford's only son, Sergeant Lukas Stanford, made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Army. However, amidst the struggle, the Stanford's have found solace in their mission…
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City of Palm Coast Celebrates 19th Consecutive Tree City USA Honor and Invites Residents to Arbor Day Event this Weekend
03
May
By Flagler County Buzz
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City of Palm Coast Celebrates 19th Consecutive Tree City USA Honor and Invites Residents to Arbor Day Event this Weekend

The City of Palm Coast proudly announces its recognition as a Tree City USA for the 19th consecutive year, an honor bestowed by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This prestigious award acknowledges Palm Coast's steadfast commitment to effective urban forestry management and environmental stewardship. Achieving the Tree City USA designation requires a city to meet stringent standards, including maintaining a tree board or department, establishing a community tree ordinance, investing at least $2 per capita in urban forestry, and hosting an annual Arbor Day celebration. These standards ensure communities are dedicated to growing and maintaining their public trees and green…
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Flagler Free Clinic Announces Expanded Access for More Floridians Following New Statewide Health Bill
24
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Flagler Free Clinic Announces Expanded Access for More Floridians Following New Statewide Health Bill

The Flagler Free Clinic in Bunnell is pleased to announce expanded eligibility for its services, thanks to a statewide bill passed recently by the Florida Senate. The newly enacted legislation, focusing on a vast array of health care improvements across the state, will significantly increase the number of Floridians eligible to benefit from the clinic's comprehensive, no-cost health care services. The bill, which directs hundreds of millions in state and federal dollars towards enhancing Florida's health care workforce and access, raises the maximum income eligibility for free clinic services from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level. This change…
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‘Flagler Spring Fling Outreach’ Brings a Full Complement of Social Services Providers to Cattleman’s Hall
19
Apr
By Flagler County Buzz
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‘Flagler Spring Fling Outreach’ Brings a Full Complement of Social Services Providers to Cattleman’s Hall

Flagler County Health and Human Services Department is bringing together a full complement of social services providers for its "Flagler Spring Fling Outreach" to provide free information, as well as immediate assistance with things like free food and haircuts – provided by Grace Food Pantry and Flagler Technical College respectively. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 26 at Cattleman's Hall at the Fairgrounds. "This is a great time of year to provide outreach in the community with our one-stop shopping for these much-needed services," said Health and Human Services Director Joseph Hegedus. "Sometimes the…
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SMART’s Pup of the Month Nelly Faces Long Road to Recovery After Long Life of Neglect
17
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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SMART’s Pup of the Month Nelly Faces Long Road to Recovery After Long Life of Neglect

Meet Nelly, a sweet dog who was brought to a vet office for euthanasia due to severe skin issues and a mass on her back. The Shores Animal Hospital chose to reach out to SMART before euthanizing, to see if this dog could be helped. Since SMART has become involved, Nelly is now receiving treatment for her skin, and working towards a surgery to remove the mass on her back. Sarah VanHeusen stepped up to be a temporary foster for Nelly, making sure she is getting the care she needs to recover until a more permanent foster was found. For…
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Land Management to take 8 participants on special Earth Day ‘A Walk in the Park in the Woods’ April 22
16
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Land Management to take 8 participants on special Earth Day ‘A Walk in the Park in the Woods’ April 22

Flagler County Land Management is hosting the 11th in its limited guided tour series called a “A Walk in the Park in the Woods” in celebration of Earth Day, Monday, April 22. This tour begins at 9 a.m. sharp on April 22 at Princess Place Preserve to view the only active American Bald Eagle nest known to be on Flagler County property. It is limited to eight (8) registrants, and participants are asked to arrive a little early for the safety briefing, and additional details about the 2.5-hour event. The pathway is flat and unobstructed – an easy hike of…
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Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged inspects Flagler County buses, presents 2023 Driver of the Year award
10
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged inspects Flagler County buses, presents 2023 Driver of the Year award

Flagler County on Wednesday welcomed the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged for its annual bus inspection and presented driver Richard Briggs with the 2023 Driver of the Year Award for which he was named winner last Fall. “It’s a great honor to present this to you,” said Flagler County Board of County Commissioners Chair Andy Dance, as he handed Briggs the engraved glass award. Briggs, who has worked for Flagler County going on seven years, had transported more than 31,300 passengers more than 281,000 miles without a complaint or accident at the time of his nomination. Afterwards, Dance and…
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Flagler County offers LEAD and LIFT programs to governmental staffers across agencies as part of its Leadership
09
Apr
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Flagler County offers LEAD and LIFT programs to governmental staffers across agencies as part of its Leadership

Flagler County has changed its Leadership Academy for 2024 now offering two programs – LEAD (Leadership Excellence and Development) and LIFT (Leadership Initiative for Tomorrow) – to provide staff development to more of its employees. “I think it is extremely important for our community that we continue to develop the next generation of leaders,” said County Administrator Heidi Petito. “We regularly work with external partners, because we know things are better when we work together in the best interest of our residents.” The Flagler County Leadership Academy began in 2019 using the materials and methodology in line with graduate-level coursework. The…
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