The proposed Florida Museum of Black History is one step closer to putting down roots in St. Augustine/St. Johns County. Florida State Sen. Tom Leek recently filed legislation in Tallahassee to establish a board of directors for the museum set to be located on the former grounds of Florida Memorial University. “On behalf of St. […]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
The Palm Coast Southern Recreation Center has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for its design and construction, according to a media release. This marks the first building in Flagler County to receive this ranking. The LEED certification, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is recognized worldwide as the […]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
Realtors say the three most important things when buying property are “location, location, location.” But entrepreneurs thinking about starting a business should also be focused on where they plan to plant the seeds for success and Florida should be at the top of their list, according to a report from personal finance company WalletHub. “Florida […]Read More
Born amid the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCC) has rapidly evolved from a virtual meetup platform into a robust nonprofit organization with one mission: to equip youth with the tools, connections, and resources to achieve their aspirations. Initially structured around weekly Zoom sessions featuring guest speakers, the JCC has […]Read More
The city of Palm Coast was awarded the “Outstanding Private and Public Partnership” award by the Florida Planning and Zoning Association Surfcoast Chapter. This award recognizes the city’s collaborative work with Mesa Capital Group to bring the Palm Coast Disc Golf Course to life, according to a media release. Mesa Capital Group partnered with the […]Read More
The World Golf Village properties may never turn into a cash cow for St. Johns County, but officials are hoping it doesn’t become a white elephant. The fate of the IMAX Theater and other facilities on the campus produced a lot of discussion at a St. Johns County Commission meeting earlier this month, and even […]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
The University of North Florida, in partnership with the city of Palm Coast and Flagler Schools and sponsored by AdventHealth, has announced the 2025 MedNexus Innovation Challenge. The competition offers regional high school students the opportunity to pitch innovative solutions to Florida’s evolving healthcare needs while competing for scholarship prizes, according to a media release. […]Read More