The Flagler Free Clinic recently received a $100,000 donation from Hammock Dunes Cares, matching last year’s contribution, according to a media release. The funds were raised during Hammock Dunes Cares’ Rally Auction, a two-week event in late February featuring activities such as tennis, croquet, bocce, a creek porch party, live music, and pickleball. The clinic […]Read More
It was a mix of old and new at a recent Flagler Tourist Development Council meeting, with four organizations getting initial approval for a total of $30,000 in discretionary event funding. The TDC recommended approval of two $5,000 grants for the Florida Elite Soccer Boys and Girls invitationals scheduled for August. Flagler County Tourism Director […]Read More
Moving forward with a sprawling sports complex was an easy decision for Flagler County officials. At a meeting earlier this month Jason Boudrie, founder and CEO of Synergy Sports, briefed commissioners on plans for a multi-use sports facility at a recent workshop. “As you know, we’ve been working with the city of Palm Coast over […]Read More
In the Broadway musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” young J. Pierrepont Finch rises through the ranks of the World Wide Wicket Co. with the help of a book. In the real world it takes a lot more. “I think nothing teaches as much as listening and doing and being a part […]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
There will be a stronger military presence at the Flagler Executive Airport soon, but the county is not being invaded. Earlier this month county commissioners approved a ground lease agreement with Van Damme Helicopters, a company that provides specialized maintenance to commercial and military helicopters. According to a county staff report, Van Damme is a […]Read More
Thirteen executives, managers and professionals graduated from the Flagler County Local Government Leadership Academy at a special ceremony at the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center earlier this month, according to a media release. The graduates are: Mike Baldwin, City of Palm Coast; Karen Callahan, Flagler County BOCC; Althea Civil, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office; Robert […]Read More
Raising funds for non-profit organizations and other worthy causes can be difficult in the best of times. In a time of economic uncertainty and fiscal challenges it can be even more daunting. The solution for non-profits is to take a different approach to the task and reimagine fundraising. That was the message at the inaugural […]Read More
Marketability, profitability and sustainability were the watchwords at the recent Flagler County Annual Tourism Meeting held at the Palm Coast Community Center. The event featured a review of the past year in tourism, recognition of the county’s tourism heroes and a message on sustainable tourism from Emmy award-winning producer Chad Crawford. Crawford, a Seminole County […]Read More
With a new terminal project moving forward and other changes, 2025 is poised to be a big year for the Flagler Executive Airport. Earlier this month county commissioners discussed a new master plan for the facility as well as the results of a survey of airport tenants and businesses. County Administrator Heidi Petito said the […]Read More
