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Flagler County officials share details of upcoming FDOT public meeting for State Road A1A resurfacing from South 8th Street to North 18th Street
13
Jul
By Julie Murphy
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Flagler County officials share details of upcoming FDOT public meeting for State Road A1A resurfacing from South 8th Street to North 18th Street

July 13, 2023 – Flagler County officials are advising residents that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is to hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. July 20 (Tuesday) about the resurfacing project plans for State Road A1A from South 8th Street to North 18th Street in Flagler Beach. The purpose of the public meeting is to provide project details and receive community feedback about this project, which is intended to extend the life of the roadway by resurfacing the existing pavement while providing operational and safety improvements. “There are number of beachside projects in the works, and we want to make…
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811 Salt & Vine: Salt, Yoga and Vine; First of many events for the Community
28
Feb
By Krys DeWind
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811 Salt & Vine: Salt, Yoga and Vine; First of many events for the Community

The 811 Salt & Vine, is a cute little spa located right across the street from the beach. The spa offers services like, infrared sauna, red light therapy, salt cave, oxygen bar, and facials. This family owned and operated spa has a wonderful vibe, fair pricing, is always welcoming. The Salt & Vine is all about community.  811 Salt & Vine tells us that they want to help unite the community while bringing knowledge of health and wellness to everyone. This last Sunday, February 26th, Salt and Vine held their very first Salt, Yoga and Vine event. They have plans…
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UPDATE: Flagler Beach Boil Water Notice LIFTED
12
Feb
By Krys DeWind
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UPDATE: Flagler Beach Boil Water Notice LIFTED

UPDATE: The Tie-in testing and boil water notice for Flagler Beach residents is LIFTED. The Tie-in testing is going to be rescheduled. There will be NO boil water notice for Flagler Beach city residents this coming week. Residents of Flagler Beach, living on South Oceanshore Blvd, South Central Ave, South Daytona Ave, and South Flagler Ave, between 12th and 17th street, were told there was a precautionary boil water notice for their area, issued to the Flagler Beach website, on February 10th. It was updated today with additional information. There will be a water interruption, and a boil water notice…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides Flagler County with initial construction schedule for beach renourishment project
04
Feb
By Julie Murphy
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides Flagler County with initial construction schedule for beach renourishment project

February 3, 2023 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers notified Flagler County officials that its 2.6-mile project “is a go” now that the person holding out on two easements will sign to provide access for the work to be done. An initial timeline was also provided that anticipates work will begin in April 2024. “This has been a very long time coming, with a tremendous amount of time, energy and dedication by many,” said County Administrator Heidi Petito. “Gratitude and congratulations go to (County Engineer) Faith Alkhatib and (County Attorney) Al Hadeed, as well as their teams, for their perseverance…
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Dunes project adds 12.3 tons of sand in a week to 1,500 linear feet of beach
02
Feb
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Dunes project adds 12.3 tons of sand in a week to 1,500 linear feet of beach

February 2, 2023 – In the first week of the $3.67 million Hurricane Dorian dunes restoration project from south MalaCompra Park to south Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, Flagler County’s contractor has added 12.3 tons of sand to 1,500 linear feet at the south end of the project. “We are very pleased with what was accomplished in one week,” said County Engineer Faith Alkhatib. “The contractor anticipates completing this project in April, ahead of the turtle nesting season.” The project will restore 8,350 linear feet of Atlantic shoreline with about 49,500 cubic yards of beach-compatible material that meets specific geotechnical characteristics…
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Contractor mobilizes, construction to begin Wednesday on dunes restoration from MalaCompra to Washington Oaks
24
Jan
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Contractor mobilizes, construction to begin Wednesday on dunes restoration from MalaCompra to Washington Oaks

January 23, 2023 – Flagler County’s contractor for $3.67 million Hurricane Dorian dunes restoration project from south MalaCompra Park to north Washington Oaks Gardens State Park mobilized on Monday and construction will begin on Wednesday. “We are very excited to get this project underway,” said County Engineer Faith Alkhatib. “They are anticipating completing this project this Spring ahead of turtle nesting season (April 15), but the daily surveys can be completed as needed should construction go beyond the current schedule.” Additionally, daily shorebird surveys conducted by the Atlantic Ecological Services, beginning March 1, will not be impacted. The project will restore…
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Flagler County to receive $17 million from FDEP to address coastal erosion as part of 2022 Special Session Funding
19
Jan
By Julie Murphy
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Flagler County to receive $17 million from FDEP to address coastal erosion as part of 2022 Special Session Funding

January 19, 2023 – Flagler County was notified yesterday (January 18) that it will receive $17 million in funding allocated as part of the 2022 Special Session Funding through the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, part of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The funding is part of the $100 million Governor Ron DeSantis pledged his support of beach nourishment projects within 16 coastal counties impacted by Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole. Of the 16 counties awarded funding, Flagler County received the third highest allocation behind Volusia and Lee counties. “We are so incredibly grateful to be receiving these…
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Flagler County officials share details of upcoming FDOT public meeting about State Road A1A
19
Jan
By Julie Murphy
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Flagler County officials share details of upcoming FDOT public meeting about State Road A1A

January 19, 2023 – Flagler County officials are advising residents that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is to hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. January 31 about project plans on State Road A1A from Osprey Drive to a point north of Mariners Drive. Current project plans are to construct pedestrian improvements and to resurface State Road A1A to extend the life of the roadway. A project information handout has been provided by FDOT (attached). “The Florida Department of Transportation is holding this public meeting to present information and receive community feedback,” said Flagler County Engineer Faith Alkhatib. “It is…
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Flagler Beach wins NEFRC award for its ‘Big Blue’ recycling machine
06
Jan
By Julie Murphy
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Flagler Beach wins NEFRC award for its ‘Big Blue’ recycling machine

January 6, 2023 – Flagler Beach took high honors in the category of Environmental Stewardship at the Northeast Florida Regional Council awards banquet on January 5 for its “Big Blue” – a machine that recycles glass by pulverizing glass collected for recycling into glass sand and glass gravel that can be used for sandbags, decorative mulch, and more. “We are proud that the City of Flagler Beach runs our own recycling program and that residents’ items are truly recycled,” said Mayor Suzie Johnston. “We have been able to recycle more than 12 tons of glass a week and are thrilled…
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FDEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton assesses dunes impacts, pledges hurricane recovery support to Flagler County
16
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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FDEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton assesses dunes impacts, pledges hurricane recovery support to Flagler County

  November 15, 2022 – Following up on his visit as part of the governor’s team late last week, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Shawn Hamilton returned to Flagler County Tuesday to further assess damages from the pier north to Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. He pledged hurricane recovery support to the county. “The response from Governor Ron DeSantis and his team – Division of Emergency Management, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation including the District 5 secretary – has been absolutely amazing,” said County Administrator Heidi Petito. “We truly appreciate all the time they have taken with us.…
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