Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches Tourism Development Office recently earned high praise for its tourism event marketing efforts, winning a first place Henry Award at VISIT FLORIDA’s 2024 Flagler Awards, according to a county media release. The organization won top place in the tourism special event marketing category for its efforts in promoting the […]Read More
Pam Birtolo, CEO of Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services (OARS) and Discover and Recover St. Johns County (SJC), will be a featured speaker at the Florida Behavioral Health Conference, one of the largest gatherings of behavioral health professionals in the state, according to a media release. Birtolo’s session, titled “Building a Recovery Community Organization: The […]Read More
MasterCraft Builder Group recently completed construction on two new homes for Seamark Ranch, according to a media release. Since 2001, Seamark Ranch has offered love, protection, and support to at-risk children in a family-centered environment. Their mission is to provide a traditional home where children can heal through individualized therapy, connect through faith, and flourish […]Read More
Palm Coast officials have a long way to go and a short time to get there if they want to regulate short-term rentals in the city. At a City Council meeting Sept. 3, Chief of Staff Jason DeLorenzo presented the outlines of what was supposed to be the first reading of a short-term rental ordinance, […]Read More
Palm Coast officials have a long way to go and a short time to get there if they want to regulate short-term rentals in the city. At a City Council meeting Sept. 3, Chief of Staff Jason DeLorenzo presented the outlines of what was supposed to be the first reading of a short-term rental ordinance, […]Read More
Entrepreneurs and small business owners can learn from the experts and gain the tools and knowledge they need to secure critical funding for their business venture at the upcoming Volusia Business Resources Funding Readiness Workshop hosted by Volusia County Economic Development, according to a media release. The event, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. […]Read More
An amendment to the Daytona Beach land development passed earlier this month gives the city leverage in increasing the amount of affordable housing in the community. The amendment adds provisions to determine eligibility for the waiver or reimbursement of development and impact fees for affordable housing projects. According to the staff report prepared for the […]Read More
One of the oldest pieces of wisdom in the business world is you have to spend money to make money. For tourism development, that means advertising and marketing, but in St. Johns County that could be a problem. The county’s tourism marketing contract with the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & T he Beaches Visitors and […]Read More
While many communities struggle with short-term rental issues, Flagler County commissioners spent a couple of hours this past week dealing with water, sewer and safety problems at the Bulow Plantation RV park. County Administrator Heidi Petito reviewed the issues related to problems with sewer and water facilities at the campground. In January commissioners approved a […]Read More
The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is launching a new initiative, “Fall Fine Dining Days,” designed to showcase the growing number of fine dining options in the destination, according to a media release. Fall Fine Dining Days, which runs through Oct. 13, will feature participating restaurants throughout the area offering specially crafted Fall […]Read More
