Presented courtesy of Sustainability has become an important issue for local governments for a variety of reasons. In Flagler County those reasons include economic development and coastal protection, among others. “Sustainability means different things to different departments,” said Dolores Key, economic development manager. “For economic development it means having enough land space to enable the growth […]Read More
Daytona Beach is getting ready to party like it’s 1926. The city is about to hit a major milestone — its sesquicentennial or 150th year as an incorporated city. In 2026, Daytona Beach is throwing a year-long sesquicentennial celebration to honor the city’s rich history, vibrant culture and the people who make the World’s Most […]Read More
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation was recently designated as a Certified Autism Center and county officials, staff and community members celebrated the achievement with Kite Day at Treaty Park in St. Augustine. “[The certification] means that our parks, our programs, and our staff are now better equipped to serve individuals with autism and sensory […]Read More
Plans for the future use of the World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX Theater properties took a tentative step forward earlier this month when St. Johns County commissioners agreed to solicit proposals for a public/private partnership to redevelop the properties. After the Hall of Fame relocated to North Carolina, the facility, first opened in […]Read More
Transportation issues are important to residents and business owners alike and both can have their voice heard at a workshop set for April 17 at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE from 3 to 5 p.m. According to a county media release, this will be the third of three workshops held […]Read More
A motion by Mayor Mike Norris to put a moratorium on residential construction died on the vine after no member of the City Council offered a second. Norris had tried to tie the moratorium to a water and sewer rate increase, arguing the city’s infrastructure was “not in place to support residential construction at this […]Read More
A Florida Black History Museum in St. Johns County/St. Augustine cleared its first legislative hurdle earlier this month after a Senate committee in Tallahassee unanimously reported a bill sponsored by Sen. Tom Leek, R-Ormond Beach, that provides for the creation of the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and directs the board to […]Read More
Ormond Beach-based Details Flowers Software will celebrate its 10th anniversary in April, according to a media release. The company offers a software platform to streamline workflows, enhance creativity and drive business success for florists. The platform offers a variety of specialized features, including stem counting, a comprehensive library of trusted partner products, invoicing, proposal creation, […]Read More
Four projects that will restore, construct and improve popular facilities around the county earned $1.3 million in financial backing earlier this month from the Volusia County Council, according to a media release. The council unanimously approved four grant awards through the Volusia County ECHO program, a voter-approved initiative that helps fund projects for environmental, cultural, […]Read More
John D. Phipps has been named UF Health’s chief clinical officer, a newly created system-level leadership position, according to a media release. “Dr. Phipps brings a wealth of clinical experience and leadership expertise that will be instrumental in advancing our efforts to providing our patients with the highest-quality health services,” said Stephen J. Motew, president […]Read More
