Following the lead of neighboring counties, Flagler County commissioners earlier this month unanimously approved the creation of an industrial development authority to provide financing and refinancing for projects to spur economic development in the county. According to the staff report prepared for the commission meeting, an industrial development authority has the power to issue revenue […]Read More
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Flagler County Commissioners were recently briefed on building and inspection issues by Growth Management Director Adam Mengel. “What we saw, we did better than our peers,” Mengel said. “This was a great event for us (as) it showed a lot of unity, a lot of good response so we […]Read More
For 60 years mentors and volunteers with SCORE, formerly known as the Service Corps of Retired Executives, have been helping entrepreneurs and budding business moguls get started. Earlier this month, Flagler County commissioners recognized members of the local chapter for the organization’s 60th anniversary. “We’re doing a little bit of PR,” said SCORE volunteer David […]Read More
The Flagler County Economic Development Department recently hosted industry leaders from seven Northeast Florida counties for the JaxUSA Regional Partnership quarterly meeting. A highlight of the meeting was a tour of Gioia Sails South facility at 10 Commerce Blvd. in Palm Coast, according to a county media release. “It was such an honor to host […]Read More
A split Flagler County Commission decided not to “split the baby” and approved a $745,372 tourist development grant for Flagler Beach’s boardwalk project. Also under consideration were field lighting at Palm Coast’s Indian Trails Sports Complex and work at the county’s Island House property in the Princess Place Preserve. The city’s plan is in two […]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 Flagler County Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS or drone) Program has joined forces with TruWeather Solutions to increase its low-altitude sensing capability, according to a county media release. “The real-time weather data we get from TruWeather has had a huge impact on our operations, especially as we start flying Beyond the Visual Line of Sight […]Read More
New data from Flagler County’s Economic Development Office and Florida Commerce confirm healthcare employment in Flagler County now surpasses the accommodation and food services sector for the first time. “Research from the Palm Coast Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce has consistently suggested our region focus on diversifying our economy by creating better-paying healthcare jobs,” said […]Read More
It was a mix of good news and not-so bad news for tourist development tax collections in Flagler County in the April-June quarter. Overall, bed tax revenues were down a little more than $60,000 or 4.3% in the period, but that mirrors what is going on across Florida, according to Renee Flynt from the Flagler […]Read More
Flagler County Attorney Al Hadeed recently made a presentation about the current state of short-term rental legislation as part of the annual continuing education forum for the Florida Tourism Development Collectors Association, according to a county media release. Professionals representing the Florida Department of Revenue, county tax collectors, as well as clerks of court and […]Read More