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Residents of Hidden Lakes and Toscana Come Together Against Apartment Complexes on Old Kings Road
30
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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Residents of Hidden Lakes and Toscana Come Together Against Apartment Complexes on Old Kings Road

Wednesday evening, November 29th at 4pm, residents from both the Hidden Lakes development and Toscana came together to discuss their options in regards to the potential apartment complexes that are proposed to line Old Kings Road. The last minute meeting had an impressive turnout, with at least 30 people in attendance. Also in attendance for this meeting was mayoral candidate Peter Johnson, and City Council candidate Dana "Mark" Stancel. Johnson and Stancel both were there to help explain the situation the residents faced along with answer questions that residents had. Seminole Woods resident Joy Cook was also there to provide…
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Registrations Growing for Florida’s Largest Boat Parade
29
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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Registrations Growing for Florida’s Largest Boat Parade

This year the Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade hopes to hold its status as the largest lighted boat parade in the State of Florida. This year, the parade route has been lengthened over a mile, and shuttle bus services for spectators will be provided. Registrations are growing for the parade. The parade is free for all. To register a boat visit https://palmcoastyachtclub.com. To help improve parade access, parking will be available at the Palm Coast Community Center and the Daytona State College campus, both on Palm Coast Parkway. Flagler County buses will shuttle viewers between designated parking and European Village.…
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‘Tis the Season to Shop Local – Be Local Buy Local Holiday Gift & Dining Guide
28
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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‘Tis the Season to Shop Local – Be Local Buy Local Holiday Gift & Dining Guide

As the holiday season approaches, the City of Palm Coast is advocating for the ‘Be Local Buy Local’ initiative, encouraging residents to shop at local businesses. Partnering with numerous local establishments, Palm Coast is thrilled to present the ‘Be Local Buy Local’ Holiday Gift & Dining Guide for 2023. This guide is a festively designed, digital catalog that highlights exclusive promotions, fostering community engagement and support. The ‘Be Local Buy Local’ Holiday Gift & Dining Guide is accessible online, allowing residents to download the catalog onto their personal devices. This PDF is designed with clickable links that lead directly to…
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Special City Meeting to Discuss City Attorney Services
28
Nov
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Special City Meeting to Discuss City Attorney Services

The Palm Coast City Council held a special workshop meeting to hear a presentation on the City Attorney Services. The meeting with kicked off with public comment, many of which regarded the the new construction in existing neighborhoods leading to the flooding of existing homes. This special meeting was called to discuss the City Attorney Services. Garganese, Weiss, D'Agresta and Salzman has represented for 17 years. This special meeting was called to give staff a direction to move forward as changes are made within the firm, and will inevitably affect the City of Palm Coast's Legal Services Agreement. One of…
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Local Flagler County photographer Lori Vetter Bowers wins spot on Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2024 calendar
27
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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Local Flagler County photographer Lori Vetter Bowers wins spot on Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2024 calendar

Flagler County will be featured in the Florida Association of Counties 2024 calendar “Skylines of the Sunshine State” for the month of November with a stunning image of the canals in Palm Coast that was shot by photographer Lori Vetter Bowers, a member of the Flagler Beach Photography Club. Dozens of photographers – both amateur and professional – provided photographers to Flagler County for the contest, all of which were submitted. “There are many talented photographers here in Flagler County, and we appreciate their willingness and effort to help us showcase the county,” said County Administrator Heidi Petito. “Congratulations to…
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Mortgage and Lending Expert Steve Verrier Talks ‘Holiday Credit Card Trap’
27
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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Mortgage and Lending Expert Steve Verrier Talks ‘Holiday Credit Card Trap’

Steve Verrier, a local mortgage and lending expert for over 30 years sat down and explained to us how the credit card/rewards/rebate offers really do to consumer's financial health over the course of the year. Many of us, get bombarded with stores offering lines of credit, rebates and other perks to help us save some money during our holiday shopping. Steve took some time to really explain the ins and outs of those programs and the toll they can take on your credit scores. "What do Kohl's Cash, Walmart rebates, Apple Cash, Lowe's Rewards, Best Buy points, Disney points and…
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Palm Coast Residents Continue to Seek Solutions From City on New Construction Dilemma
21
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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Palm Coast Residents Continue to Seek Solutions From City on New Construction Dilemma

Palm Coast residents have been fighting a battle with unprecedented flooding due to the lack of regulations on the height of new construction in existing neighborhoods. Many residents have spoken out via social media, as well as in city meetings to state their frustrations regarding this issue. Homes that previously had no issues with flooding are now being flooded, washed out, and many state their yards are now unusable. One resident in the R-Section sent in photos showing how much higher the new lot behind him is. "It has killed my strawberry plants, not just a couple but say 100…
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Keep Palm Coast Clean – It’s a Litter-ALL Effort: Event Day Impact
17
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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Keep Palm Coast Clean – It’s a Litter-ALL Effort: Event Day Impact

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the City of Palm Coast Public Works Department hosted its fifth 'Keep Palm Coast Clean – It's a Litter-ALL Effort' community litter pick-up event. Early that morning, over 30 volunteers gathered at the Public Works Department to receive supplies and briefing instructions before setting out to collect trash from various roadways in Palm Coast. During this event, volunteers gathered over 40 bags of trash, totaling more than 750 pounds of debris. This figure does not include bulky miscellaneous items reported and collected by City staff en route. The most common items collected by volunteers were…
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84-Year-Old Local Author Receives National Recognition for Fourth Children’s Book
16
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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84-Year-Old Local Author Receives National Recognition for Fourth Children’s Book

The Annual 2023 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Book Awards has recognized Harry and the Kidnappers by Dr. Robert A. Ernst, a Palm Coast resident. Ernst was recognized in the category of Children Grades 4-6, as a Gold Medal winner, and as a Silver Medal winner in the category of Children Grades 3-5. This prestigious national award is open to books published between 2021 and 2022. The judges for this national competition are librarians, educators, and publishing professionals. Harry and the Kidnappers, is the fourth of Dr. Bob’s Tales. It’s a children’s chapter book with illustrations, published by Discoveries…
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Palm Coast Woman Arrested Following a Home Invasion Robbery with a Firearm
15
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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Palm Coast Woman Arrested Following a Home Invasion Robbery with a Firearm

A 33-year-old Palm Coast woman has been arrested following a home invasion robbery on Buttonwell Lane in Palm Coast. On November 14, 2023, the victim contacted FCSO Communications to report a known female acquaintance had entered his residence through an unlocked door, pointed a firearm at him, and took approximately $50-$100 in cash from the dresser before fleeing from the residence in her vehicle. The victim also reported that the female had her three children in the vehicle with her when she fled from the residence. A witness in the area also reported seeing the female park in front of…
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