Palm Coast Observer 8-4-22

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School Board candidates Jill Woolbright, Lance Alred, Christy Chong, Will Furry, Courtney VandeBunte, Trevor Tucker and Sally Hunt.

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School Board candidates discuss hot-button topics at Free For All Political Forum PAGES 10A-12A

POLITICAL FORUMS

INSIDE BIGGER CAMPUS

Matanzas High School expansion to include new construction lab, media center PAGE 3A

Disruptive act policy

Dress code change

Flagler School Board remains divided on its new walk-out policy. PAGE 9A

Secondary students can now wear shirts with graphics. PAGE 3A

REDEVELOPMENT

Former Sheriff’s Office building to be remodeled into new addiction treatment facility PAGE 5A

WILDCATS WIN

The 12-and-under team won the Summer Bash Flag Tournament in St. Johns PAGE 4C

FIRST CASE Monkeypox case reported in Flagler County PAGE 5A

AWARD RECIPIENT

FCSO’s Crista Rainey named Florida Sheriffs Association Law Enforcement Officer of the Year PAGE 8A

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Business....................PAGE 10B Calendar..................... PAGE 9B Cops Corner............... PAGE 8A The Fine Arts.............. PAGE 3B Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices............ PAGE 8C Real Estate................. PAGE 5C Veterans....................PAGE 12A

Flagler Sportfishing Club hosts annual kids fishing clinic

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Remains found Sheriff’s Office recovers 90% of skeleton at Toscana construction site in Palm Coast

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CITY WATCH

BRIAN MCMILLAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Seminole Pointe approved The City Council approved, on second reading Aug. 2, a rezoning application for Seminole Pointe, a development of 420 new duplexes and triplexes and almost 90,000 feet of commercial space north of the intersection of U.S. 1 and Seminole Woods Boulevard.

The rezoning shifts the boundaries between the commercial and multifamily areas of the site, making the multifamily section bigger.

Why a 3.5% fee?

Builders are charged 3.5% for automated clearing house transfers on payments to the city, and that adds up: On the average building permit cost of $17,000, that’s $595. Flagler Home Builders Association Executive Officer Annamaria Long asked the council on Aug. 2 to reconsider that fee.

After the meeting, city Chief Development Officer Jason DeLorenzo said the fee is part of the city’s contract with Paymentus; the city doesn’t receive the money.

The contract was extended by a 3-2 vote in May 2020, giving Paymentus automatic oneyear extensions.

City slashes building permit fees 50% The city of Palm Coast’s Building Department fund is nearing the legal limit. As a result, building permit fees will immediately be reduced by 50%, Chief Development Officer Jason DeLorenzo told the City Council on Aug. 2.

The Building Department operates as an enterprise fund, meaning it is funded by permit fees only, and it can only use those fees to support the department; excess fees cannot be used for parks or roads, for example.

This fiscal year, which began Oct. 1, 2021, the Building Department has been running a surplus, thanks in part to a $350,000 reduction in budgeted expenses, unfilled positions and the work of interns. The surplus is mostly due to an increase in inspections, DeLorenzo said.

From Oct. 1, 2021, to July 28, 2022, the city performed 54,229 inspections of various categories.

In total, as of June 30, the department had $2,611,704 in the bank.

State law limits the amount, saying, “A local government may not carry forward an amount exceeding the average of its operating budget for enforcing the Florida Building Code for the previous four fiscal years.”

The department’s current fund balance is 89% of the four-year operating budget average of $2,949,355.50 and is at risk of exceeding the maximum allowed by the end of the fiscal year, according to DeLorenzo’s presentation.

By reducing the permit fees by 50%, the city’s Finance Department predicts the fund will fall below $2 million in the next fiscal year, keeping the city in compliance with state law.

The level of service has been high: “If you call in an inspection by 7 a.m., we complete it every day, Monday to Friday,” DeLorenzo said. “It doesn’t matter how many inspections we have; we do them each and every day.

They’re a hard working group — they stay late if they need to.”

City Council member Nick Klufas praised DeLorenzo and the Building Department staff for performing same-day service.

“That’s incredibly helpful to keep the process streamlined,” Klufas

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Not far from City Hall, in Town Center, a man rides past a medium density residential development. The city’s Building Department is running a surplus in permit fees.

said.

City Council member John Fanelli thanked the Building Department for making sure “our dwellings are safe and that the work being done is being done appropriately.”

Mayor David Alfin asked DeLorenzo to encourage the builders to pass along the 50% permit fee savings to homebuyers, to help bring down the price of homes.

Alfin also pointed out that the majority of the permits are not for new homes; they’re for “little stuff, big stuff.” Of the 14,683 permit applications from Oct. 1 to July 28, fewer than 10% are for new homes.

More than 20% of the permits were for new roofs.

“The big numbers are in additions, renovations, repairs,” Alfin said. “…

It’s one of those things that helps protect the lifestyle of our community.”

Impact fees won’t be reduced; the 50% reduction is for building permits only.

“We’ll carry the reduction into the next fiscal year and manage it from there, and once we realize we are going to run below the $2 million amount, we will notice the public 60 days to let them know the fees will be adjusted,” DeLorenzo said.

BY THE NUMBERS From Oct. 1, 2021, to July 28, 2022, the Palm Coast Building Department processed 54,229 inspections and 14,683 permits. The permits are broken down as follows: 1,459 homes 239 residential renovations 188 residential building additions 1,857 residential mechanical 3,216 residential roofs 350 pools 659 windows/doors 411 photovoltaic solar The department’s balance as of Sept. 30, 2021, was $1,790,555. Since then, it has grown to $2,611,704 as of June 30, 2022, perilously close to the state cap of $2,949,325 (average of the last four years’ operating budgets).

Pedestrian bridge replacement project begins

Workers are replacing the pedestrian bridge on Belle Terre Parkway just south of Buddy Taylor Middle School, causing detours in areas near the school and Pritchard Drive.

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Eleven residents spoke about safety on Cimmaron Drive, at the City Council meeting on Aug. 2, and all but one asked the city to add a sidewalk or otherwise improve pedestrian safety on the street.

Al Krier, who is a leader of resident group Safety on Cimmaron, asked the city to find funding for safety improvements. William Fining also asked residents to stop speeding, saying, “If you don’t stop the cars from speeding, it ain’t gonna do no good.”

Other residents noted that they feel unsafe walking on Cimmaron and have to drive their dogs to parks just to take them for walks. That’s not what they expect in a city that prides itself in being “walkable.”

One woman said her mailbox has been hit four times in three years, but she still opposes sidewalks because it would disrupt her stone driveway.

City Council member John Fanelli lives off Cimmaron, and, when he was a principal in Flagler Schools, a student from his school died near a bus stop; so he said he was sympathetic to the cause of pedestrian safety.

“I would ask the city to fund sidewalks,” Fanelli said. He asked both residents and city staff to pursue grants to help fund sidewalks.

“When you speak about children of our community, it hits close to home,” said Fanelli, who has children of his own.

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An aerial view of an architect’s design for a new building, center, to be constructed at Matanzas High School.

Pirate growth Matanzas High School’s expansion will include new construction lab, media center BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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he Matanzas High School expansion project will add space for 366 more students and include two new buildings that would provide space for a new media center, construction lab and physical education and athletics. The project is scheduled to cost $17.5 million and be ready for the 2024 to 2025 school year.

Patrick Rauch of SchenkelShulz Architecture presented the School Board with detailed design plans for the expansion at a July 19 workshop.

The centerpiece of the expansion is a new two-story, 20,000-squarefoot building that will connect to Building 5. It will house a construction lab, with classrooms on the ground floor and a 21st-century media center and digital art lab on

the second floor.

The current media center in Building 4 will be converted into additional cafeteria space and a classroom.

The current construction lab will be converted into standard classrooms.

The other new building will be a pre-engineered metal multipurpose building for PE/athletics and athletic storage, to be constructed just to the north of the athletic fieldhouse. The new building will have a rubberized

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A view from the bus loop shows the architect’s design for the new building at Matanzas.

floor and likely house a new wrestling room.

The new metal building and a new adjacent central energy plant, which will have an updated electrical transformer, will require a revised access road into the stadium.

Rauch said the exterior of the new two-story building will have a legacy concept, incorporating the existing brick design and its own character.

The construction lab will include an

An opposite side view of the new building.

enclosed outdoor area with a canopy that will provide room for major construction projects. The secondfloor media center will include floorto-ceiling windows on the back side of the building.

District officials are recommending that the board approve hiring a construction manager to facilitate ordering materials rather than the usual hard-bid construction delivery method. A construction manager would cost an estimated additional $50,000 to $70,000, said Dave Freeman, the district’s chief of operational services.

The advantage of a construction manager, Rauch and district staff said, is that the project would be expedited by four months or more with materials being ordered earlier.

Lead time on materials such as electrical switch gears and chillers could be as long as a year.

Board member Janet McDonald asked Flagler Schools Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt for her opinion on the two delivery methods.

“This model,” Mittlestadt said of hiring a construction manager, “meets your compressed, acceler-

The centerpiece of the Matanzas expansion will be a new two-story, 20,000-square-foot building that will house a construction lab, with classrooms on the ground floor and a 21st-century media center and digital art lab on the second floor. ated efforts to get a project up and out of the ground.”

Mittlestadt also praised SchenkelShulz Architecture, a firm she had worked with when she was the deputy superintendent for operations in the St. Johns County School District.

The district maintains that with a construction manager, the expanded campus likely will be ready by August 2024, while with the hardbid method, the project likely won’t be complete until the second semester of 2024-25.

The board decided to let the district put the construction manager position up for bids. Then it will vote to accept the contract or go in the other direction.

Dress code will let secondary students wear shirts with graphics However, the School Board was steadfast in requiring students to keep their IDs visible.

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hen the School Board approved new dress codes last month, it was supposed to give parents direction for their back-to-school shopping. Instead, it caused confusion for secondary school students and their parents.

At a July 19 board meeting, the board approved shirts with graphics for elementary school students, but not for middle school and high school students.

Board members agreed to amend that at a workshop on Aug. 2.

John Fanelli, the district’s coordinator of student supports and behavior, said parents have had questions regarding what is acceptable. Patterns and trademark logos

were approved, but graphics were not. A lot of patterns are graphics, and a lot of logos contain graphics, Fanelli said.

“So, the removal (of graphics from the dress code), kind of contradicts some of the language allowing patterns or allowing official logos. But we’re not allowing graphics, so we did need some clarification or some direction on that language moving forward,” he said.

With secondary school deans in attendance, the board elected to restore graphics to the secondary school dress code.

“I think that youth and teens know if it’s appropriate or it’s not appropriate. They know what they’re putting on,” board member Cheryl Massaro said. “I really don’t have any problem with graphics.”

Board member Colleen Conklin said she saw no reason why graphics or graphic patterns shouldn’t be allowed.

“I think we value and trust (that the deans) know what’s appropriate,” Conklin said.

“I think that youth and teens know if it’s appropriate or it’s not appropriate. They know what they’re putting on. I really don’t have any problem with graphics.”

CHERYL MASSARO

Board members asked if the deans thought that enforcement would be doable, and they each gave a thumbs up.

The board is slated to approve the change in a special meeting on Aug. 9.

Board members also agreed on Fanelli’s other question relating to the student code of conduct. But this time they did not want to make a change.

The board had decided to require students to wear their student IDs at all times. Fanelli said many students had pictures of their IDs on their phones and didn’t carry them all the time.

The problem, he said, was the harsher penalties built into the new

student code of conduct. A second offense could be punished by up to five days of being barred from participating in after-school activities.

A third offense could be punished by up to 30 days.

Fanelli said replacement IDs cost $5, but if students lose them multiple times, do you draw the line on how many replacements they can receive?

But the board would not budge on the issue, except to suggest that the punishments could be eased.

“ID’s are important for security and safety,” board member Janet McDonald said. “It’s an adult rite of passage. Any business has IDs. … We need to hold the line.”

Massaro related a situation in

which a student was unconscious and did not have a visible ID, and the student’s phone was locked. The student could not be identified.

“That was a huge problem,” Massaro said. “I really think IDs are necessary. However, we may need to lessen the punitive piece on this.”

Board member Jill Woolbright said it’s a matter of expectations.

“I don’t think the kids lose their driver’s licenses,” she said. “It’s setting priorities.”

Woolbright said some high school students look like adults and teachers and administrators who don’t know them wouldn’t know they belong on campus without a visible ID. “Whatever you put in place, we will enforce,” Fanelli said.

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Sheriff’s Office recovers 90% of skeleton at Toscana construction site Remains appear to be from one individual, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said.

“This is just a way to cover a lot of dirt as quick as possible.

The water will push the sand and soil through and helps us get through big piles.”

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DR. ERIN KIMMERLE

Investigators ended efforts to recover human remains at a Toscana construction site July 30 after finding 90% of a human skeleton.

The remains have been turned over to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

“Finding almost the entire skeleton will allow the medical examiner to use DNA or dental records to identify this person and hopefully the cause of death,” said Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly, according to a news release.

An anthropology team from the University of South Florida had used high-pressure water hoses and specialized equipment to help law enforcement officers sift through giant mounds of dirt.

Construction workers discovered a human bone at the site behind New Leatherwood Drive on July 18.

Deputies later found fragments of a jaw, skull and other bones.

“At this point, there’s no indication that this is a dump site for a killer. It may be a dump site for a killer, but so far, for just one individual.”

SHERIFF RICK STALY

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USF anthropologists take buckets of dirt and use pressurized water to sift the contents through double screens.

“So far, indications are that it’s one person,” said Sheriff Rick Staly during a July 27 news conference at the site as bulldozers and excavators were scooping up dirt to be sifted.

“We found two femurs. If we find a third, we have a problem. At this point, there’s no indication that this is a dumpsite for a killer. It may be a dumpsite for a killer, but so far, for just one individual.”

Staly and forensic anthropologist Erin Kimmerle, who is leading the USF team, said they believe the remains are no older than a couple of decades.

“We do have a number of missing persons,” Staly said. “Amongst our

team we are speculating on a couple of cases. But until we can identify the remains, we won’t know that for sure.”

Staly said they should be able to identify the person through dental or DNA evidence. In every missing person case, they collect DNA, he said.

“Today we started this large-scale operation and we have recovered other fragments that we believe will identify the individual,” Staly said.

“Until we can find more skeletal remains, we really don’t know what happened to this individual.”

The Sheriff’s Office reached out to Kimmerle and her team because of their specialized equipment and their

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experience excavating the remains of 55 bodies at Florida’s infamous Dozier School for Boys in 2014.

This excavation is different, Kimmerle said. At a burial site you have a confined space. At the Toscana site, there’s a lot of ground to cover.

“What makes this case so difficult is we don’t know where the bones were initially uncovered,” Staly said.

“The good thing is the developer did not bring any dirt into the site, so we know everything occurred here. I want to thank the developer. He had to shut down his operations.”

Officers have gone through an area at least a football field long, Staly said. At first, officers were dry-sift-

ing in five gallon buckets.

The USF team of undergraduate and graduate students had two stations, each with double screens of a quarter inch and an eighth inch.

Pressurized water forces large quantities of dirt through the screens.

Rocks, shells and bones remain on top, where they can be examined.

“This is just a way to cover a lot of dirt as quick as possible,” Kimmerle said. “The water will push the sand and soil through and helps us get through big piles.”

About 30 people and several agencies assisted, including members of the USF team; FDLE officers; the Medical Examiner’s office; sheriff deputies and crime scene investigators; the Palm Coast Fire Department, which provided the water operation; and the county, which provided the excavators, Staly said.

Staly said no clothing, shoes or jewelry had been found.

“I really appreciate the anthropology department at South Florida coming to assist us,” he said. “No one else I know in the state has that kind of sifters to be able to move this much dirt so quick and make sure we don’t lose evidence or fragments.”

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Former FCSO building to Monkeypox reported in Flagler, Volusia become treatment facility As of Aug. 3, Florida has reported 525 cases.

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A health care company plans to transform the abandoned Flagler County Sheriff’s Operations Center building into a new inpatient addiction treatment center.

The FCSO evacuated the Operations Center Building in 2018 because of concerns that the structure was a “sick building” responsible for a series of mysterious ailments among staff members, but Health Care Alliance North America expects to renovate it into a facility that could serve 60 people at a time.

“We know we can make a huge impact in the county,” Dr. Duke Vinson, of Health Care Alliance North America, said on Flagler Radio’s Free For All Friday program on July 29.

“You draw people from all over, and trust me when I tell you that there are plenty of people that will need help and will reach out for help.”

County Commissioner Joe Mullins, who’s pushed the county to add more addiction treatment services, was treated for addiction in Georgia before he moved to Florida.

“We are going to overall bring 50 to 100 jobs into the area and revitalize that abandoned Sheriff’s Office.”

DR. DUKE VINSON, Health Care Alliance North America

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One monkeypox case has been reported in Flagler County, and one has been reported in Volusia county, according to the Florida Department of Health.

“Basically, this is something that the average person has no risk of getting,” said Dr. Stephen Bickel, medical director of the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County.

“It requires close contact.”

At this point, the virus is spreading largely through sexual contact between men who have sex with men, and could become endemic in that population, Bickel said. But it can also spread through non-sexual contact — for instance, by touching the clothing worn or the linens used by an infected person.

The health department is on high alert for sexually transmitted infections, hoping to keep monkeypox

The monkeypox virus.

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A rash is the most noticeable symptom of monkeypox, but while some people only get the rash, some also get other symptoms.

Symptoms start within three weeks of exposure and usually lasts two to four weeks. People are contagious as long as they have symptoms.

The following symptoms are common: nA rash, especially in the anal or genital area nHeadache nFever nLymph node swelling nExhaustion nMuscle aches and backaches nRespiratory symptoms (congestion, cough, sore throat).

HOW DOES IT SPREAD? Monkeypox spreads through close contact, including the following: nTouching the rash, scabs or body fluids of an infected person nTouching clothing or linens that have touched the rash or body fluids of an infected person nSexual activity nIntimate face-to-face contact like kissing or cuddling.

These two cases, the first reported in both counties, are among the 525 reported around the state and 6,326 reported around the country as of Aug. 3.

Of the Florida cases, 237 are in Broward County, while another 135 are in Miami-Dade County.

A total of 21 Florida counties have at least one reported case (there are 67 counties in Florida).

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He’d met Vinson there, he said, and had begged him to open a center in Flagler. ​“We have been working very diligently in the county on bringing services to this community,” Mullins said on the radio program.

Vinson said Health Care Alliance is selective, but saw unmet need in Flagler County.

“It just so happens in the Flagler County catchment area, there are not a lot of options,” he said.

He said he’d met with local elected leaders, and felt like the new center would have their support.

“I’ve been down there to quite a few meetings,” Vinson said. “... We were all impressed as a company, which really pushed us forward.”

The building had once been a hospital, then sat vacant for years before the county government bought it and renovated it for the Sheriff’s Office’s use.

Some employees began getting unexplained rashes and respiratory symptoms. They blamed the countyowned building. The county administration and the FCSO’s union disagreed about whether the building could be made safe for occupancy.

The county government eventually decided to sell the building and construct a new Sheriff’s Operations Center. The FCSO’s staff are working from the county courthouse and the county jail’s administrative building until the new Ops Center opens this coming fall.

The county sold the building to a private buyer, which sold it to Health Care Alliance North America.

Health Care Alliance North America uses local construction workers for renovations and will be hiring local doctors and physicians, Vinson said.

“We are going to overall bring 50 to 100 jobs into the area and revitalize that abandoned Sheriff’s Office,” Vinson said. “Now it’s going to be back to a healthcare facility, and it’s going to be refitted to fit our needs.”

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The structure, evacuated over concerns that it was a ‘sick building,’ is slated to become an inpatient addiction treatment center serving up to 60 people.

from spreading or becoming endemic like syphilis, Bickel said.

“You do not want to miss this; we really would like to contain this,” he said.

The fact that people tend to realize something’s wrong when they have it — they typically get a distinctive rash, and often other symptoms as well (see the sidebar at right), and are only contagious when they’re symptomatic — will likely help slow its spread, Bickel said.

The disease is caused by a virus in the same family as smallpox, but is much milder. It’s rarely fatal.

Some people have been hospitalized with it, but many of those cases have been precautionary, for observation; otherwise, they’ve generally been for secondary infections in the lesions, for severe pain in the genital region or for severe pain in the throat that prevents swallowing.

In Flagler, the infected individual is between the ages of 25 and 29, according to the state’s Reportable Diseases Frequency Report. In Volusia, the individual is between 30 and 34 years old.

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DRIVER GETS STOPPED FOR WINDOW TINT, ARRESTED FOR DRUGS 9:40 a.m. State Road 100, Bunnell Narcotics. A road patrol deputy noticed that a Ford sedan heading west on S.R. 100 had unusually dark tint.

The deputy conducted a traffic stop.

The car smelled of marijuana. The driver, a 28-year-old, admitted that he had pot in the car, and “spontaneously uttered that there was an ‘ounce of weed’ in the rear of the vehicle,” according to the deputy’s report.

The deputy found 28.9 grams of weed in a paper McDonald’s bag in the trunk, and arrested the man.

“It should be known that [the suspect] was extremely cooperative throughout the entirety of the stop,” the deputy noted in the report.

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PARKING VIOLATION 3:36 p.m. — 400 block of South Atlantic Avenue, Ormond Beach Traffic stop. Police received a call from a bystander who saw a 60-year-old Ormond Beach woman park her white Mustang in a disabled parking spot at a local grocery store, then get out of the car carrying several large beach items. The woman did not appear disabled, the bystander told police.

When the reporting officer arrived, he found that the disabled parking placard was registered under the name of someone who had died. He waited until the woman returned to her vehicle, and confronted her, according to an incident report.

The woman said the owner of the placard had been her former neighbor. She said she had the placard in her car because she used to drive him around town. She admitted to using it to park in disabled parking spots, but said she had her own expired placard from Massachusetts.

The woman was issued a criminal traffic citation, and the placard was confiscated.

NEAR CRASH WITH PATROL CAR LEADS TO ARREST 10:38 p.m. Pritchard Drive near President Lane, Palm Coast Narcotics. A deputy was on road patrol when a white sedan driving in the wrong lane of travel forced the deputy to veer into a swale to avoid a crash.

The deputy conducted a traffic stop, and noted in a report that the car wasn’t staying in one lane.

The deputy ran ID information for the people in the car. The man in the passenger seat had a no-contact order in place, and the driver was the protected person.

A deputy took the man to the county jail, where deputies found meth in his wallet.

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BEWARE OF THIS SCAM 1:59 p.m. — 400 block of Oak Park Circle, Ormond Beach Fraud. Police spoke on the phone with a 70-year-old Ormond Beach woman who said she was scammed out of $200,000.

The woman explained that, back in April, she had been contacted by an alleged employee of her bank.

The alleged employee told the woman that two $5,000 Amazon transactions had been made using the woman’s account. The employee said she wanted to verify that the woman had made the charges. The woman hadn’t, and the alleged employee transferred her to a man who claimed to be a bank manager and told her he would be investigating.

The man told the woman that she should not contact her own bank because that would “slow down the investigation,” according to an incident report. He instructed her to withdraw all of her money from her savings account and deposit it into a Bitcoin wallet account “to protect it from further fraud.”

The woman complied. She was then coerced to use her credit card, increase her credit line, and take out two home equity lines of credit — one for $54,000 and the other for $57,000. She deposited that money into the Bitcoin wallet too. Later, she became suspicious. Once she questioned the man, he told her he no longer wished to speak to her, and stopped answering her calls.

Man admits he molested teen girls Suspect Peter Strickland bribed victims at a group home to perform sex acts, then video recorded them, according to deputies.

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A Palm Coast utility worker molested children at a group home for two years, giving the victims items in exchange for sex acts, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Suspect Peter James Strickland, 32, recorded video of those acts and admitted to detectives that he’d bribed the victims, according to an FCSO news release.

The victims were girls ranging in age from 13 to 17.

The FCSO began investigating after someone submitted a delayed sex offense complaint on July 6.

Detectives got search warrants and an arrest warrant for Strickland and questioned him at his workplace.

He told them he had molested the victims about 15 times over the past two years, according to the release.

The FCSO Digital Forensics Unit

and the Volusia Sheriff’s Office Electronics Detection K-9 searched Strickland’s home on Bassett Lane in Palm Coast, seizing dozens of items.

Strickland’s arrest reports do not say what kind of group home the victims were living in or how many children were there. An FCSO spokesman declined to release that information, citing the ongoing investigation.

Strickland is charged with three counts of lewd and lascivious battery and one count of unlawful sexual activity with certain minors. Anyone who believes they were victimized by Strickland is asked to call the FCSO at 386-313-4911.

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2021 Dispatcher of the Year, and Detention Deputy First Class Paul Luciano was posthumously named the 2022 Corrections Officer of the Year. This year, Real Time Crime Center Supervisor Nikki North was runner-up for the Civilian of the Year award.

Staly becomes vice chair of the Sheriff’s Association board Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly was elected vice chair of the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s board of directors during the FSA’s annual meeting in Orlando on July 26.

“It is my honor to serve my fellow sheriffs in this role,” Staly said, according to an FCSO news release. “I look forward to assisting the board chair during the next year and working with my fellow sheriffs as we keep Florida safe together.”

Staly and other FSA officers and directors of FSA were sworn in by Gov. Ron DeSantis during the closing banquet, according to the news release.

Staly has served on the board of directors for the past two years. He is the first Flagler County sheriff elected as vice chair.

FCSO’s Crista Rainey is Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s Crista Rainey has been named the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s 2022 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

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multiple awards in the last year after she took part in two successful lifesaving events and caught a fugitive felon suspected of murder. “[Master Deputy] Rainey played a huge role in several life-saving incidents in 2021, including a suicidal juvenile attempting to jump from an overpass,” Sheriff Rick Staly said, according to a news release. “She also had to overpower a violent felon attempting to grab his hidden firearm while being detained during a traffic stop. ... She exemplifies the role of a Florida deputy sheriff!”

Rainey became a law enforcement officer nine years ago and joined the FCSO’s Community Policing Division in 2015 after working as a Flagler Beach Police Department patrol officer.

FCSO employees have won several of the FSA’s four major awards in recent years: Communications Specialist McKenzie Davis was the

Judge Melissa Distler

Flagler County Court Judge Melissa Distler has been elected presidentelect of the Florida Conference of County Court Judges at the judges’ summer education conference in Bonita Springs.

She will be sworn in as president in July 2024 and serve for two years.

The Florida Conference includes all 335 county court judges in Florida’s 67 counties.

Distler, who is board certified in criminal trial law, was first elected to the bench in 2012 and was re-elected without opposition in 2018.

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Board split on walk-out policy The more-detailed policy is not definitive, two School Board members say.

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TEN MORE MINUTES OF SLEEP Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt announced that the district’s transportation department is able to make a change in its bus schedules to allow middle school start times to be moved from 7:20 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. this school year.

Middle schools were forced to start earlier this year to allow high schools to go to a sevenperiod schedule. The middle schools’ dismisal time of 1:40 p.m. won’t change, Mittelstadt said.

Board members welcomed the change. They are scheduled to officially approve the later start at a special meeting on Aug. 9.

the sentence that says, “Students who fail to follow the directive of school site administrators … may be subject to disciplinary action,” with “will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the student code of conduct.”

Gavin also suggested adding that students are required to discuss a walkout or demonstration with school administrators in advance.

Cheryl Massaro and Colleen Conklin support the proposed policy.

“It’s much more detailed than two sentences,” Conklin said. “It’s very clear. We disagree, which is fine. But how many times are we going to debate it?”

The “disruptive act policy” was part of a package of policy changes that the board is scheduled to vote on at its Aug. 16 board meeting.

Saying federal guidelines aimed at preventing discrimination against students based on such things as gender identity would “vastly expand the application” of Title IX, Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. told school officials Thursday to ignore the guidelines.

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The guidelines would extend protections under the law to include schools’ “obligations not to discriminate based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation and gender identity.”

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Flagler School Board members Janet McDonald and Jill Woolbright were not in favor of the district’s proposed policy for “boycotts, walkouts, sit-ins and other disruptive acts” the last time it was presented at a workshop.

At the Aug. 2 agenda workshop, they still indicated they will probably vote against it at the next board meeting.

After Flagler Palm Coast High School’s student walkout on March 3 protesting the state’s Parental Rights Bill — also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — board members directed attorney Kristy Gavin to add specific language to the walkout policy.

The old policy simply stated: “Any student who participates in a boycott, walkout, sit-in, strike, or any similar disruptive action which interferes with an orderly operation of the school shall be deemed guilty of serious misconduct and shall be subject to suspension or dismissal from school.”

The proposed policy is five paragraphs long and states: “The disruption of the educational program of the schools by disorder or any other purposeful activity will not be permitted.” It then goes on to say: “The Superintendent shall develop procedures to provide guidelines for the school administrators to follow when a school needs to impose restrictions on the time, place, and manner of students desiring to exercise their right to free speech or activity in order to maintain a safe and peaceful campus for all students and district employees.”

McDonald said that without the superintendent’s procedures listed, there is too much “wiggle room” in the policy.

Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt said procedures have been written and can be utilized if needed, but she understood them to be operational and not part of board policy.

McDonald said the previous policy was direct with “doable actions.”

“I fully support freedom of speech, but I think the amplification of policy is going down the wrong road,” McDonald said.

McDonald also questioned the right of “activity” listed in addition to free speech.

Woolbright agreed that the previous policy was clear-cut.

“That was easily understood,” she said. “What I thought where we got in trouble (with the FPC walkout) was we used past practices to circumvent our policy. When it was allowed, there were not set procedures. So, I thought we were writing the policy to make it more specific. Instead, it’s more subjective. ... I have no idea what the do’s or don’ts are.”

Board Chair Trevor Tucker said he’s in favor of allowing administrators decide whether to allow a demonstration, based on the superintendent’s guidelines.

He said he’d rather not see the superintendent’s procedures be made public, partially for safety reasons.

Gavin suggested replacing

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School Board candidates debate M

JILL WOOLBRIGHT Incumbent, District 1

y name’s Jill Woolbright.

I am a longtime resident of Flagler County. I moved here in 1989. And I was actually in my junior year of college studying elementary education. We raised our four children here, my husband and I. My husband was a small business owner, recently retired. So, we have four children that have gone through Flagler County Schools, and now we are proud grandparents.

I believe that I am the strongest candidate for School Board because not only have I raised my children

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SALLY HUNT

District 1

ood evening. My name is Sally Hunt. I believe I bring a really unique lens to the School Board.

I have my master’s in curriculum and instruction.

I’m a former teacher in the public education school system in both general education and what we call here “ESE,” Exceptional Student Education.

In addition to teaching in the public schools, one of the things I think makes me unique here is that I also have had a really successful

M COURTNEY VANDEBUNTE District 2

y name is Courtney VandeBunte, and I’m running a clean and honest campaign to help our schools continue to be a positive learning environment for all students, so that students can excel academically despite their background, beliefs and different perspectives.

Being a former educator here in Flagler Schools for 10 years, I understand the need to support teachers and staff to reduce the number of teacher vacancies, so that our kids can have consistent and positive

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through the school system here ... but I also was a teacher in Flagler County Schools for 28 years.

I worked at Bunnell Elementary School, Wadsworth Elementary School and Rymfire.

I also was highly effective, and in 2016, I heard from the Department of Education that I was the No. 1 math-scoring teacher in the state of Florida. I know education, and the thing I’m most proud of is that I’ve been endorsed by the most awesome governor in the nation, Governor Ron DeSantis. career with multiple Fortune 500 companies like Walmart home office, like Nike.

And so, the perspective I bring is not only understanding what the role is of the teacher, and what it’s like in the classroom, but also what our students need so that they have a running start when they graduate from Flagler County Schools.

So, I’m very excited to be on the ballot.

I am proudly endorsed locally by FESPA, which is our Flagler County educational support union. learning experiences where they get the fundamentals of reading, writing, math and problem solving.

I will focus on coming together as a community for the sake of our students.

And as a School Board member, I will always maintain focus on getting Flagler back to an A grade after these two challenging years, so our students can grow into the next generation of leaders here in Flagler because they care about Flagler and our communities.

ing employees and managing that business itself, but I also spent time working for the Department of Defense.

Working there, I had to collaborate with many different countries, as well as the Department of Defense and the State Department, and I think that will translate well with the district because each of our schools has a different culture and leadership.

District 2

ello, I’m Lance Alred. I come from an education background.

My mother and father are retired teachers. My dad was a teacher and coach for 37 years. My mother was a teacher and coach and guidance counselor for 32 years, and my wife is a teacher and coach at Matanzas High School.

I have two teenage daughters that are both academic athletes in our school system.

I’ve been a small business owner for nearly two decades, manag-

WILL FURRY

’m Will Furry, and I’m running as a devoted father, business leader and someone who has a heart to serve. I have two young children in the school district, so I’ll be invested for another eight years.

I have over 20 years of business experience, both executive and entrepreneurial.

I’m currently a realtor and real estate investor. And realtors are one of the biggest advocates for great schools, because great schools make great neighborhoods.

I also serve regularly at church, and I’m the small group leader for the student ministry for the middle school.

My platform focuses primarily on student protection, safety, parents’ rights, curriculum transparency and an enriched classroom environment.

We’re going to get back to basics.

We are going to be focused on math, reading, science, American history, civics. We’re going to return our schools to an A grade, and we’re going to get our reading scores back up.

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prosper, to do great for future generations. So those are the reasons I’m running.

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TREVOR TUCKER. Incumbent, District 4

ood evening, I’m Trevor Tucker. I’ve been on the School Board, serving for 12 years.

I have three children. I’m a business owner. I’ve been here a long time, my whole life. My wife went to school here. I went to school here.

My father went to school here. My grandfather went to school here until high school, because Flagler County was so small, there wasn’t enough kids in high school for a football team.

So, I’ve been here a long time. I hope the school district continues to

M CHRISTY CHONG District 4

y name is Christy Chong and I’m a mother of three boys in Flagler Schools.

My family has lived in Flagler County for over 20 years. My extended family goes back 40 years.

I’m a family nurse practitioner here in Palm Coast, locally serving our community. And I’m very happy to say that I’ve been endorsed by our greatest governor, Governor Ron DeSantis, the Moms for Liberty in Flagler County and the 1776 Project (PAC), which was patriotism and pride in American history.

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Audience members at the Community Center.

I believe in, and I’m running for, parental rights, transparency and school choice. I believe it’s time for parents to step up and be part of our children’s education.

As parents, we’re the greatest stakeholders in our children’s future and making sure that they become successful in life. So, I’m very encouraged to see parents all over the state of Florida rising up and fighting for our kids.

All seven candidates running for the Flagler County School Board answered submitted questions about several issues affecting the school district at the final Free For All Political Forum on July 28 at the Palm Coast Community Center.

The forum was broadcast live on WNZF News Radio, and was hosted by Flagler Broadcasting and the Palm Coast Observer and moderated by Brian McMillan and David Ayres. Recordings of the political forums can be found among the podcasts at Flaglerbroadcasting.com Three of the five School Board districts are up for election. The School Board races are non-partisan. There are two candidates running in Districts 1 and 4, so those contests will be decided in the Aug. 23 primary (early voting is Aug. 13-20). If one of the three candidates in District 2 does not receive 50% of the vote in the primary, the two candidates receiving the most votes will have a runoff in the general election on Nov. 8.

In District 1, Sally Hunt is running against incumbent Jill Woolbright. In District 2, Lance Alred, Will Furry and Courtney VandeBunte are running for the open seat. Incumbent Trevor Tucker is running against challenger Christy Chong in District 4.

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Equity BRIAN MCMILLAN: What will be done to ensure that people of color, including students and staff, are treated fairly?

TREVOR TUCKER I actually think people of color are treated fairly in Flagler Schools. We are a unique district. We have a one-to-one initiative. Every child — it doesn't matter where you come from, what your background is, what your income is — has a device to take home to learn on. And, also with that, if you can't afford the WiFi or the technology, the Education Foundation picks that up. ... With that, I believe everyone is treated fairly and equitably.

CHRISTY CHONG I also believe in Flagler Schools we have an equal opportunity.

Personally, I've worked with people from all backgrounds for nearly 20 years and I will continue to do that. When you work in health care like I do, and people’s lives are in your hand, it doesn’t matter what race or color you are, I’m here to help you regardless. ... And the same should be true in our education.

I teach my children that if they work hard, they can be anything they want to be in this world.

COURTNEY VANDEBUNTE I'm going to expand the question to just all different groups, whether it's religion, color, orientation, or all three. And I agree with Trevor that there are equal opportunities here in Flagler, but that doesn't mean that we stop there. There is always room for improvement. And for students, we need to provide ample training and resources for teachers and staff to be responsive to all groups regardless of their differences.

WILL FURRY I believe in equal opportunity, but I don't believe in equal outcomes. I believe that if you want the grade, you have to earn it. But accommodations will be made. If the kids need help, no matter what color you are, what background you have, we're go-

ing to get you the help you need.

And we also need to encourage dads to stay home and raise their kids. I think fatherless homes are a contributor to the inequity in education and behavioral problems. ... And I believe that all kids have special gifts. I believe that we need to help them develop their strengths rather than obsess on their weaknesses.

LANCE ALRED I think we've been very successful providing equal opportunities for everyone. I think what would benefit us all and help the outcomes would be to set the bar very high and become an “A” school district again, and set the bar even higher and become a top-10 school district in the state of Florida. Because then, I think it's something we can all take pride in. And so that would be my goal.

SALLY HUNT A couple of big things are for our students to see themselves reflected in their teachers, in the staff, to see themselves reflected in the content in their education.

So, one of the biggest things we can do is make sure we are recruiting teachers and staff who look and sound and come from the same communities as our kids, and also so that in our content, they see themselves in pictures, they see themselves in the names ... and in the family dynamics.

JILL WOOLBRIGHT I think that we do need to improve, because we currently have lawsuits on the books for people of color that felt like they were discriminated against in Flagler schools. We have not been cleared of our segregation from the ’70s. (Editor’s note: Flagler is one of the last school districts in the state still under a federal desegregation order from 1972 and is attempting to achieve unitary status.)

So we do have work to do.

And one of the things I've talked to the school superintendent about was that we need to get the Bethune-Cookman interns up here. ... Because yes, our students do need to see people of color in front of them.

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School safety and security BRIAN MCMILLAN: In light of recent mass shootings, what is the plan to keep children, staff and visitors safe at Flagler Schools?

JILL WOOLBRIGHT We are blessed that we have an awesome sheriff ... and we have a resource officer in every school. We have hardened our schools. ... Wth Uvalde, I brought forward to the board the Guardian Program for us to discuss it, because it was brought forward by the governor in 2019 ... and it's not all the drama and stuff people like to say about arming teachers. It is a rigorous 160-hour course.

So we're going to be workshopping that with the sheriff this next month. And then we'll make a decision as a School Board. ... Our campuses are huge. There could be dozens of children killed before we got to the other side of the campus.

SALLY HUNT I think we all owe Sheriff Staly and his team a lot of gratitude. ...He is one of the subject-matter experts on this topic. Just one other thing I want to say. ... I a m very frugal. I watch every $10, but when it comes

to safeguarding our students, our teachers and our staff, the focus should be on what's effective.

That's the focus, not is this affordable for us.

LANCE ALRED When I was overseeing off-base construction in Afghanistan, I was also in charge of designing and building security measures for those various compounds, school buildings, judicial buildings, airports. Thank God we don't have to defend ourselves to that extent.

That said, I've spoken to Sheriff Staly a number of times. I've spoken to a great number of our school resource officers. ...

We need to constantly be assessing and reassessing our security, the perimeter security, the line-of-site security, the single-point entry. We need to constantly be vigilant.

WILL FURRY ... I too want to advocate for the Guardian Program, which would give an opportunity for us to have former police officers and veterans with proper training to help harden our school security.

And I would say that if we're

Improving reading BRIAN MCMILLAN: Third grade reading scores in Flagler County are at the lowest levels since 2016, with 58% of third graders reading at grade level. What are your thoughts about this statistic? And what ideas do you have on improving this?

COURTNEY VANDEBUNTE We need to continue to engage families by increasing the number of family friendly events like school literacy nights, where families can be given opportunities to learn how to increase literacy at home.

We also need as a district to balance testing with engaging and relevant reading. ... One of my kids loves sports facts and statistics while the other one loves dogs. We need to give our kids more voice and choice when it comes to reading. ...

When I worked at i3 Academy at FPC, I actually had the opportunity to teach science and literacy at the same time. ... When my kids were learning about chemistry, they were reading books about the possibility of life on other planets. ... The reading scores went up and through the roof, and I would like to see this happen in our district.

WILL FURRY We’ve got a little firsthand experience with this one because we have a son who struggles with reading and he has what’s called an IEP (individualized education plan), and that has helped him, but what I see as the solution is focusing more on early learning.

In his case, it’s showing signs of not being able to read well in first grade, but his teacher was not trained to identify those, and also really didn’t know the resources that were available. ...

I think that the goal here is to focus more on improving our ESE

program to help those kids that are struggling with reading. We have a lot of kids that struggle in general, but we also have some people that are still behind because of the pandemic. And the ESE program is an area that needs a lot of help, and I plan to advance policy that will support the ESE program.

LANCE ALRED Those third graders missed the last nine weeks of their first-grade year due to the pandemic. They didn’t have any in-school learning, and I think we had a serious reaction after that. So, what I want to do is to collaborate with our leadership here in the school district and get more insight.

So, I met with Teresa Rizzo (executive director of the Flagler County Education Foundation), who’s a literacy expert from the state of Florida. And one of the things we came in agreement with is that we need to teach literacy in our VPKs ... because we know the earlier you teach literacy and the earlier these kids are reading, the higher their academic achievement and the higher their test scores in third grade. And that translates further on down the road when they’re sophomores.

going to do that, it needs to be in addition to our school resource officers, because our campuses are very large. One officer can be effective in one area, but they can't be everywhere at once.

COURTNEY VANDEBUNTE As a teacher, there were times that I didn't feel safe and that I feared for the safety of my students. But as a teacher in Flagler recently, as of 2019, I experienced the hardening of the schools. I participated in regular drills. I was trained in regular drills and best safety practices, and enforcing our safety protocols ... and I know how important it is for teachers to feel safe and for students to feel safe, because without that, learning cannot occur.

I love the school resource officers.

The kids love the school resource officers. It's a beautiful relationship that we need to keep fostering. ...

We need to pass the halfpenny sales tax this November, so we can talk about ways that that can be used to further increase school safety.

all peace of mind to see them in the morning when we bring our children to school. I would also support the Guardian Program in addition to our existing deputies, but not to replace them. We need trained professionals in our schools.

The safety of our children is of utmost importance today. This program was actually previously voted down and it's already in 45 counties in the state of Florida. ... It's totally volunteer-based. Nobody's being forced to carry a gun.

CHRISTY CHONG Thank you so much to our Flagler County sheriffs. I know it gives us

TREVOR TUCKER I think this is somewhat of an easy question. It's diligence, diligence by

So, if we need to add tutors, additional staff to get these kids back up to where they need to be, then we need to do that. But teaching our children to read at grade level by Grade 3 is critical to their success in life. I’m also glad to see that we’ll be doing progress monitoring. ... But get our teachers the proper data, so that we can have the proper interventions throughout the school year.

TREVOR TUCKER Not being in the classroom, what we can do is make sure that we have the money to support any programs. Part of that is actually being done right now. The federal government pushed down money for the pandemic. So we do have supports being pushed in for those students.

Those things hopefully will make up that gap. And it’s going to take a few years. It’s not instantaneous.

You had two years of something different for the children. You had one year when the children may have been remote two years ago. With that, I think those things can help.

TREVOR TUCKER A lot of this is due to the pandemic.

2019 was our last testing year prior to this last year. Due to that factor, you have a slide, and it’s a slide across the state. And I know it’s the lowest we’ve been, but we’re also at the top of the state. We’re number 12 out of 67 counties, so it slid across the board. It’s not just us. So, with that, we do have a lot to make up. We have to work at that.

BRIAN MCMILLAN: Trevor, can you tell us what can School Board members do about this? You’re not in the classroom.

CHRISTY CHONG So, I actually have a child going into the third grade, and we know that his age range was greatly affected by the whole COVID situation. I do believe our teachers worked very hard to begin to get these children back on track. I got to see that personally.

First, parents must be involved.

This past year, I personally stayed in touch with my son’s teacher. ... I do acknowledge that not everyone can pay for tutors or monitor their child’s work.

JILL WOOLBRIGHT I believe that we are prepared for growth. We have instituted new impact fees, and we are in the middle of rewriting our interlocal agreement which just says how we mitigate the payments, and we're in the process of solving that with the county commissioners and the city people.

However, things in real estate change really quickly. In 2008 it changed quickly. So I understand the angst with the Home Builders Association, because if those fees are paid up front and all of a sudden the market turns, they don't get them back. It's not like a refund thing, and those fees can sit there for 10, 15 years. So, I think it's important that we all work together. ...

And I just want to say this, too.

One thing that's not talked about, is there's been a mass exit of people out of public schools because of the pandemic and the things

that they've seen going on in the schools. People are not happy. All of our private schools are full and our numbers for homeschooling are not talked about, but let me just tell you in 2017 to ’18 there were 176 homeschooled students. It has increased in five years. In 2020, it was 380. It doubled in 2021 to 644.

And it's doubled again in 2022 to 1,152. There is a mass exit of people leaving our schools, and we need to make sure that we're paying attention to that too, and we are protecting parents’ rights and listening to our parents, so that they want their kids in our schools.(To see Flagler County home school numbers from 2016-17 to 2020-21, go to bit. ly/3vuv6FI).

SALLY HUNT I guess the one thing I'll add. Will mentioned he's a bit of an outsider, I would also characterize myself as that and not currently part of the Flagler Schools. So, I can speak to being a resident here in Flagler County, and I hear that we're a bit fragmented, that we've got different

systems of support) ... and small group instruction. Students that are behind usually are remediated best when they are in small groups. But the biggest thing I think we need is to make sure that we have parental involvement.

We need to make sure, and we used to do this years ago, but we need to make sure that every teacher has tried at least and has had assistance at reaching every parent or guardian of every child.

SALLY HUNT One of the reasons I think we’re struggling, in addition to the pandemic, is we’ve got some conflict on the School Board, and maybe that’s not a popular thing to talk about tonight. But we’ve been chasing a lot of hot-button social issues, political issues, every month on the School Board and there’s an opportunity cost to that. The opportunity cost is third grade reading levels.

BRIAN MCMILLAN: Jill ... do you feel like the School Board has been focused too much on the so-called cultural wars to the expense of the school district?

JILL WOOLBRIGHT The classroom and children in the schools are a reflection of society.

Children come from homes which have morals and values and ideas of how they want their children raised.

And what happened in the pandemic was that with kids home and doing lessons remotely, parents saw what was being taught and what was being done in the classroom.

And unfortunately, they weren’t real happy, and so they woke up.

They’re awake. The parents are awake, and there’s pushback. ... We have to deal with whatever the hot topics are when they come to us, and we don’t run from them.

Planning for new schools BRIAN MCMILLAN: How has the district done with regard to planning ahead for construction of new schools?

JILL WOOLBRIGHT The first thing we need to do is keep our children in school. What the pandemic showed us was that our children need our teachers, and they need to be face-to-face with the teachers, so that’s the first thing we need to do: Make sure we don’t have any more shutdowns.

Secondly, we need to do progress monitoring, MTSS (multi-tiered

the School Board, diligence by the staff, diligence by the teachers to make sure all those protocols that are already in place are followed.

If you don't follow those protocols that's when things break down.

With that, there are also some additional enhancements that are going on right now. And, we can't talk about them because of the safety plan, but there are some other enhancements that we can do if the half-cent sales tax passes.

Part of the half-cent sales tax is for security. So that is a shameless plug for the half-cent sales tax. But I don't talk long, so please vote for the half-cent sales tax.

groups working in silos, when we're one community.

I've had great conversations with land developers, Chamber of Commerce. In these conversations, I hear how the schools need to be a part of realistic, healthy, productive conversations. I'm a collaborator. I think we're missing a little something there of people not being in their own respective corners, but being a part of one community and doing what is necessary.

COURTNEY VANDEBUNTE I've been to several meetings and workshops since last fall watching these very complicated, oftentimes boring discussions, for everything from impact fees to interlocal agreements. While boring, they're just so essential so that our district can be prepared for when it does come time to build a new school, because there will be a new school soon. It's just a matter of when.

So, I witnessed as an attendee of all of those meetings, the district working tirelessly to ensure that those funds and lands will be ready

when the time comes. But from an observer’s perspective, I will say that I think the district can improve on their transparency and professionalism. But you know what, that can be said for all municipalities involved.

And I'll just say this, as a School Board member, I will always operate with transparency and professionalism with a common goal of setting a positive example for students as well as providing them with the highest quality education possible.

WILL FURRY This question was actually posed to me a little differently. It said how can the district plan ahead for the construction of new schools. So, I'll just address both of those since that's what I'm prepared for. I've been to several of the workshops. I've been to the meetings, and I can see the board is doing the work. They're putting up the good fight for the impact fees and they're doing what's best for our kids there, and I feel very encouraged about that.

But as far as what we can do, from where my strengths are, I would say we need to focus on identifying where the growth is going to be, start working on acquiring land for those schools if we don't have it al-

ready, also reach new building tech, so that we can build schools that will last many, many years ... and definitely be focused on the design when it comes to student safety and hardening.

LANCE ALRED When it comes to impact fees, it's a miracle I think we all agree that impact fees should be raised. I think we're all on the same team as far as that is concerned, and it was refreshing to see. I'm looking forward to the county commission passing the new interlocal agreement. So the impact fees are paid on future builds to help allow us to build for our future school growth.And we know we have growth. We have waiting lists on VPKs. Our elementary schools were at capacity, so we shifted the sixth grade to middle schools. So, we do know we have growth. We have a $17 million addition that has been passed for Matanzas High School.

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LETTERS Quality of local candidates is troubling Dear Editor: This year’s local election ballot has a worrisome number of offputting candidates with troublesome pasts, extremist divisive rhetoric, unhinged ideologies and displays of bad behavior.

We risk being saddled with governing officials who fall way short of just basic qualifications, expectations or character traits necessary for running a city or county government. And this is not just worrisome, it has frankly become an embarrassment.

Since when would we ever entertain re-electing a candidate for commissioner who publicly called for the beheading of those with differing views, has been accused of fraud and racketeering and tried to use his stature to “fix” his traffic tickets?

Why would any voter ever consider a City Council candidate once aligned with the sovereign citizen movement, which has been deemed a domestic terrorism threat by the FBI? Why would we ever consider another commissioner candidate forced to resign from our Sheriff’s Office for racially biased comments?

And why would any consideration be given to yet another commissioner candidate, previously in charge of our children’s education, who is well known to embrace

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pseudo-science and spread misinformation and outrageous conspiracy theories?

Too often, voters have to choose who they believe is the “lessor of two evils.” But what happens when eventually there really is no “lesser,” and choices simply become too untenable? We seem to be heading perilously down that path, and it’s past time for a major course correction.

Ugly, extremist ultra-partisanship has to end; inclusiveness, decency, character and integrity need to prevail; and more qualified candidates, without problematic pasts, need to appear on our ballots. And anyone currently holding office not meeting these standards and possessing these traits needs to be relegated to a political trash bin labeled “big mistake.”

MARGARET MINUTAGLIO Palm Coast

Fourth of July parade lacked patriotism Dear Editor: I attended the Fourth of July Flagler parade and was sorely disappointed.

There was not one marching band of any kind, and I would think one of our high schools would have one. If they don’t, then that is a shame and one should be started.

Also, there was not one representation of a military branch of our service.

There was American Legion,

but not Navy, Army, Air Force or Marines marching, or even the Irish bagpipers.

This is an Independence Day Parade and should reflect patriotism.

I would call this parade a parade of Corvettes and tow trucks, and the entire parade was without a patriotic song — a very poor display of patriotism as far as I am concerned, and room for much improvement.

It will be a long while before I attend another one of these in Flagler Beach DOTTI RUBINO Palm Coast Patriot

Palm Coast isn’t the place for low-income housing Dear Editor: This whole issue regarding the construction of more apartment buildings in Palm Coast dovetails with the topic of “affordable housing.”

The apartment complexes that we currently have are, for the most part, attractive, well-maintained and occupied by residents who don’t generate domestic disturbance calls to FCSO. What I’m seeing now is the construction of enormous buildings that are catering more and more to lower-income families. Case in point: the massive structures near the movie theater.

I have a good idea of what’s next

... something approaching the definition of tenement buildings and tiny houses — which, by the way, are mobile, which adds to the atmosphere of a transient community.

There are currently two more multifamily housing complexes under construction on or adjacent to Pine Lakes Parkway. We’ll have to wait to see what kind of tenants occupy these new dwellings.

Developers are making out like bandits in Palm Coast because of the cost of land and concessions offered by the city. Vehicular traffic in Palm Coast is already close to critical mass and gridlock.

If developers want to provide low-income housing for lowincome people, let them look further into available land in Flagler County, or even north on U.S. 1 into St. Johns County. People who want to work in Palm Coast can work in Palm Coast and commute from elsewhere. Where is it written that one must live in the city of their employ?

I lived in San Mateo, Florida and commuted to Saint Augustine five days a week for five years. I now live in Palm Coast, and commuted to Saint Augustine three days a week for five years. Somehow, I managed. Cost of gas now? CARPOOL. I am with Vice Mayor Branquinho on this one!

BOB MACK Palm Coast

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Political forum: School Board probably be a middle school which will require about 40 acres. And when we're targeting growth, my guess is that will be on the south side of the county, because that's where a lot of the growth is occurring.

My experience will heavily benefit the School Board in overseeing that. I know when Matanzas High School was being built we had some difficulties with the gymnasium.

So, I think I have a great asset in construction and overseeing those and making sure those projects and construction documents and the contracts are done properly, and this is a strength I'm looking forward to providing to the School Board.

TREVOR TUCKER I wish it was really, really simple.

You can't have one school that has a lot of students and another that doesn't. So, in order to build a new school, you actually have to rezone schools. You can't rezone schools overnight because parents will be upset because you said, ‘hey by the way one day you’re here, the next day you're there.’

With that, outside of rezoning the schools, you have the planning. It's on a five-year capital plan. We plan out five years. Also, we did a study in 2020 on growth. We do the planning in order that we can build the school. Ultimately if we don't get all these things in order, the state will tell you, ‘No, you cannot build the school.’

The impact fees won't pay for your school, I'm just going to be realistic about this. It's going to be capital dollars from our schools.

But the impact fees can bring down our initial cost, so our bond rating is not too high. These are just little smidgets of what’s going on when you're talking about building a school. It's really complex. It takes a lot of effort. It takes a lot of departments. So, I hope that gives a little brief overview. But we've been planning for more than five years.

CHRISTY CHONG We all know Florida is growing and this is something that we have to look at. I do believe that our board is working hard at that and looking at all those numbers. We have neighborhoods that are expanding.

We know some neighborhoods are expanding without any plans for new infrastructure. The Radiance neighborhood is an example of that.

They're putting in several homes with no plans to expand the roads, add streetlights, and we have one school down the street.

As Jill mentioned things can change very quickly. Our economy can change, and we can be in a recession. So, it all just comes down to numbers and budget and looking at those things, and I believe that they're working on that.

LGBTQ + BRIAN MCMILLAN: Is Flagler Schools friendly to the LGBTQ community?

SALLY HUNT As I've worked in this campaign and talked to a lot of parents, there's work to be done before LGBTQ students feel more included.

JILL WOOLBRIGHT My first board meeting, when I became a board member in 2020, was the vote that put gender identity on our non-discrimination clause.

So that was a big win for the LGBTQ community (Editor’s note: Woolbright, along with board member Janet McDonald, voted against adding gender identity to the policy. Trevor Tucker, Colleen Conklin and Cheryl Massaro voted in favor of adding it).

With that came a lot of protocols that were put in place for students, and there was a straight-gay alliance club that was started at both our high schools. And there were sections in the media center of pride books for them to read as well as rainbow stickers on doors for teachers that are considered to be allies.

I know when communities have bias against them or not been supported, that usually they need a lot of support for a long time before they feel ... they are supported. But I do believe that they have supports.

BRIAN MCMILLAN: You were at the forefront of wanting to have a book banned that had LGBTQ themes. There are some students that felt you were ... hostile to that community. Is there anything you'd like to say to follow up?

JILL WOOLBRIGHT People that know me know that's not true. The headlines speak a lot.

And there's people, believe it or not, in the media that like to twist things. ... When I ran across that book, it was innocently on my computer. I did not know the race of the person in the book. I did not know the sexuality of the person in the book. And as far as I'm concerned, oral sex, mutual masturbation and sodomy, no matter whether you're in the LGBTQ community or the straight community, is not appropriate reading for children.

SALLY HUNT This I think is a really big thing that distinguishes the two of us. I don't think anybody I've talked with has issue with the fact that we needed to take a look at that book, and decide where that book should be, where it shouldn't be, the age-appropriateness of certain topics. ...That was not the issue.

It was how things were handled.

It was the criminal charges that were put out there. ... We’ve got Trevor Tucker, we’ve got (School Board member) Cheryl Massaro. ...We've got people who go to the School Board meeting, and they're grown-ups at the table and they have grown-up conversations and collaborate together. And that's what we need to get back to, instead of these more drastic and dramatic things like going into the Sheriff's department and filing criminal charges against people the School Board is in place to support.

BRIAN MCMILLAN: Jill, in hindsight, would you have handled things any differently, or would you have anything to respond?

JILL WOOLBRIGHT Transparency. I went to the superintendent and the attorney. I showed them what I found. I asked them to tell the other school board members.

I said it over and over, and I waited, and I waited and waited, and nothing was going to be done. And instead of being transparent, it was going to be handled behind closed doors, swept under the rug. And none of you would have known. I purposely had a conversation with our sheriff, knowing he wouldn't be able to do anything, filed that report for one reason and one reason only, is for you people to know what's going on.

CHRISTY CHONG I believe we should be friendly to everyone, and I believe that Flagler Schools is. I believe we should always be accepting and loving of others. But if you were to ask me if children of opposite genders should share bathrooms, then I don't think that that's OK. We open our schools and children up to a lot of liability.

It's not OK for girls to be in a boys locker room, and it's not OK for boys to be in a girls locker room. ...

We have to protect our children and our faculty as well.

TREVOR TUCKER Yes. WILL FURRY If we're talking about bullying, I don't care what nationality you are, what gender you identify with, there's zero tolerance when it comes to bullying. ... With that said, I do believe that our schools are friendly, based on my outsider view, if you're coming there to learn. We are a learning institution. What I don't like is when special interest groups try to use our kids as political pawns to try to advance their ideologies and political agendas on our campus.

LANCE ALRED I think the district has been overwhelmingly welcoming to the LGBTQ community. That said,

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schools are a place for controversial subjects to be taught. However, sex and sexual orientation should not in my mind be taught to elementary school-aged children at all.

And if you are going to include that in a high school arena and you have a topic of sex or sexual orientation to be taught in the high school, I believe that the parents should have to sign a parental consent form. ... I do believe that we should continue to monitor the bullying.

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COURTNEY VANDEBUNTE I'm going to stick to the question and just talk about one of Flagler Schools' belief statements, and I quote: “We believe all students will learn and excel when provided with authentically engaging work based on high standards that are given in a risk free environment.”

Currently, our learning environment is not risk free, which means learning isn't happening. At the November School Board meeting, there were outside groups yelling homophobic slurs at our students. Later on, when the board was asked to denounce these hate groups, they did not. ... As a School Board member, I will set the precedent of respect and protection for all students.

BRIAN MCMILLAN: Jill or Trevor, would either of you like to respond to that point?

TREVOR TUCKER Sure. We had a workshop on this topic of what we were going to make for this resolution. The workshop lasted for a very long time. And finally, the board came to an agreement on a resolution. ... Basically, it said we were against any hate speech and bullying toward our students, administrators or staff.

JILL WOOLBRIGHT It was basically that we would require civility in the boardroom. ... The haters, when I talked to the sheriff, were not local. ... So why would we read a resolution against hate groups when those people were long gone, and our people weren't hate groups? ... And under my watch, I was not going to denounce hate groups when the only ones in the audience were Moms for Liberty at that time, and call them haters. We needed to be civil. That was it.

BRIAN MCMILLAN: Courtney ... did you think that was a sufficient response?

COURTNEY VANDEBUNTE I do not think Moms for Liberty is a hate group, let me be clear about that. But, as a board member, if there are groups — whether they came from outside of the county or not — I will have absolutely 100% no problem denouncing them.

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YOUR NEIGHBORS Fish Tales Flagler Sportfishing Club hosts annual kids fishing clinic DANNY BROADHURST CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Many local kids caught a fish for the first time in their lives during a free fishing clinic at Herschel King Park in Palm Coast July 30.

The event was hosted by Kids 4 Reel, a new brand created by the Flagler Sportfishing Club for junior anglers.

“To see the expression on young faces as they learn to tie fishing knots, put bait on hooks, throw a cast net and then catch their first fish is priceless,” said Adam Morley, club president and charter captain. “It is truly a gift that will continue to give.”

The club estimated that more than 100 junior anglers took part, and that total participants, including guardians and parents, exceeded 200. The event was supported by over 40 club member volunteers.

The junior anglers learned about fishing, fish habitat, safety, conservation and ethical practices at six learning stations: Knot tying Fishing equipment and safety Preservation and being a good citizen Casting a rod Casting a net Fishing from the pier — putting all the skills together.

Then they tried out their new skills out on the fishing pier, and each received a graduation gift: a free rod and reel from Fish Florida.

The Kids 4 Reel Junior Angler program also offers college scholarship opportunities and sponsors local school fishing programs and fishing tournament entries.

For information about club memberships, email Quinn Bui at fsfcmembership@gmail.com. For information about the Junior Angler program, email Jeff Murphy at kids4reel@flaglersportfishing.com.

Aurora Castine, 5, learns how to cast a bait net with club Director Chuck Radloff.

Club volunteer Chuck Durkee teaches the knot-tying class.

Quartermaster Deborah McGriff and club volunteer Carol Keeler.

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The anticipation of a hook-up.

Morgan Ross, 3, and her mother, Elizabeth.

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Jeff Murphy, FSC President Adam Morley (center) with Elon Morley, and Angler of the Year Mark Heffley.

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A keen fisherman with a mentor learns how to cast a rod.

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TANGERINE SUNRISE This painting by Marianne Verna was inspired by a photograph taken in Ormond Beach. The painting won “Best in Show” during a 2019 exhibition at The Casements. Verna, of Ormond Beach, works in oils, acrylics and watercolor, depending on her mood, according to her bio. She has made art for over 40 years, learning from both realist and abstract artists, and enjoys working with liquid colors and vibrant hues.

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AMERICAN SPEED Artist Wally Osteen, a lifelong Ormond Beach resident, centers much of his art around the beach, local wildlife and Ormond history.

Osteen is a featured artist at Art Spotlight this month, according to a press release.

His piece “American Speed” tells the story of race car driver Frank Lockhart, who set the world land speed record in 1928 in the “Measured Mile” race between Ormond and Daytona. The 14th Indy 500 winner drove the last half of the race with a damaged tire, which blew just a few

sand on the beach has a pink tint to it rather than our normal orange/brown color to represent the bloody and dangerous nature of early racing. The painting itself is meant as a homage to the courage and determination of these long ago racers.”

“American Speed” and other paintings by Osteen are on display in his solo show, titled “Observation and Imagination, The Art of Wally Osteen,” throughout the month of August at Art Spotlight, located at 67 W. Granada Blvd.

hundred feet from the finish line. Lockhart, 26, was thrown from his car and killed.

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YOUR TOWN FOUR FLAGLER COUNTY STUDENTS WIN JAZZ CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS Four Flagler County high school students have won the North East Florida Jazz Association’s 2022 Jazz Camp scholarships.

The winners are: Flagler Palm Coast High School students Isabella Pitts and Chloe Long, and Matanzas High School students Aaron Spears and Aidan Newbolt.

The awardees have full scholarships to the University of North Florida’s week-long Summer Music Camp.

“In addition to enriching their musical skills, students are able to have the full experience of living on a college campus,” the Jazz Association stated in a news release.

“It is our hope that this experience will prove to be beneficial to the participants in setting their future goals.”

The graduating Public Safety Executive class.

Photo courtesy of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office

911 DIRECTOR CHRISTINA MORTIMER EARNS CERTIFIED PUBLIC SAFETY EXECUTIVE DESIGNATION Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Communications Director Christina Mortimer has graduated from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials Institute’s Certified Public Safety Executive program.

The graduation ceremony was

held July 22 at the Shores Resort in Daytona Beach Shores.

Mortimer started her career with the FCSO as a public safety dispatcher in March 2008. She became director of communications in May of 2017, and is responsible for the Communications Center.

She earned her bachelor’s in supervision and management, then her master’s degree in public administration, during her time with the FCSO. “Being awarded this certification and completing this course is a great honor and accomplishment, and is

a reflection of the dedication and professionalism our employees have serving our community,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “We are always looking for opportunities to enhance our team to serve the community. ... I personally know the professor that taught this course and how hard it is.”

PALM COAST DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF FINISHES SECOND OCEAN ART GALLERY IN ORMOND BEACH TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY TERM AS IFSTA EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIRMAN Plaza Shopping Center in Ormond Jean-Michel Cousteau to author a Palm Coast Fire Department Deputy Chief Bradd Clark has completed his second term as chairman of the International Fire Service Training Association’s Executive Board.

“We are so proud of Chief Clark and the amazing work he has done while serving on the IFSTA executive board,” said incoming Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill, according to a city government news release. “The IFSTA is a very prestigious institution that really leads the fire service in a lot of ways, not only here in Palm Coast but across the country. We really appreciate Chief Clark’s service on the

board and his dedication to helping firefighters everywhere.”

Clark began his fire service career in Virginia in 1984 and has served as a chairman or delegate on many IFSTA committees, including Fire Detection and Suppression, Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, Essentials, and Safety Officer, according to the news release.

The IFSTA executive board must be made up of 15-18 members.

Clark was first elected to the board in 2005 and recently received a 25year IFSTA participation recognition.

Ocean Art Gallery will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 6, during Ormond Beach Mainstreet’s Art Walk.

Gallery owner and director Frank Gromling is inviting people attending the Art Walk to visit the gallery to see new art while enjoying live music and refreshments.

The gallery evolved out of Gromling’s national book publishing company, Ocean Publishing.

In 2012, the publishing company had signed famous ocean protector

four-book series about America’s national marine sanctuaries; the same week, artist Rick Cannizzaro stopped into the publishing office on A1A across from the Flagler Pier to show Gromling his marine life paintings.

Cannizzaro’s art soon covered the formerly blank walls of the publishing house. The public was invited for informal showings, and the concept of an art gallery evolved.

Gromling moved to a 3,000square-foot space in the Granada

Beach on July 2, 2018.

The gallery’s next major art project is the national marketing of the pen and ink drawings of Elliot Tiber, known for his role in the Woodstock Festival in 1969. Gromling will introduce Tiber’s art by showing the classic Ang Lee-directed film “Taking Woodstock” on Aug. 15, 16 and 17, the dates of the original Woodstock Festival. The event is free, and tickets are available at bit.ly/3JsLBYl.

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Incoming Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill and Deputy Chief Bradd Clark.

Frank Gromling first opened Ocean Art Gallery in Flagler Beach in 2012.

UNITED WAY FUNDS OVER $1.2 MILLION TO PARTNER AGENCIES

Photos courtesy of United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties

In 2021-2022, the first year of a two-year funding cycle, United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties provided almost $1.24 million in grants to support 18 agencies, according to a news release.

Program successes included helping 2,644 children meet developmental milestones, helping 88% of clients improve health, and supporting 83% of clients to transition from homelessness to housing, according to the news release.

UWVFC is providing the same amount of grant money for 20222023. To donate, go to bit.ly/ UWVFCGIVE22. To volunteer, go to unitedwayvfc.org/volunteer.

VOLUNTEERS GATHER OVER 600 POUNDS OF LITTER IN PALM COAST Volunteers collected more than 600 pounds of litter during Palm Coast’s “Keep Palm Coast Clean – Love Where You Live” event on Saturday, July 30.

The debris filled more than 40 large garbage bags.

It was the third such cleanup host-

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FLAGLER BEACH MUSEUM SELECTS NEW DIRECTOR

The Flagler Beach Historical Museum’s board of directors has selected Patti King as the museum’s new director, according to a news release.

King, who serves on the board, will take the position of current director

Kathy Wilcox, who has been director since 2018 and is retiring in December.

Wilcox will begin training King on Oct. 1, and King will take over on Jan. 1, according to the news release. Wilcox plans to volunteer with the museum in the future.

King has a degree in hospitality management and has had over 30 years of accounting experience, according to the news release.

The Flagler Beach Historical Museum, at 207 South Central Ave., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Sunday, with extended hours on the first Friday of each month. Annual memberships start at $15 and can be bought in person or at flaglerbeachmuseum.org.

ed by the city’s Public Works Department, and volunteers gathered at the Public Works building early in the morning to pick up trash bags, gloves and water before dispersing, according to a city government news release.

In addition to the estimated 600 pounds of litter that volunteers collected in garbage bags, they also removed a discarded basketball hoop, tires, sheets of plywood and

other heavy items, according to the news release.

“We had more than 25 volunteers come together and help Keep Palm Coast Clean and help keep our city looking beautiful,” Public Works Workforce Data Analyst Benny Cope said, according to the news release.

“I’m very thankful for the community’s involvement and look forward to planning the next event later this year.”

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An Ormond Beach resident is bringing a burlesque revue to downtown Daytona Beach.

Greg Adkins, writer and producer of the revue, said in an announcement that bringing this show to 176 N. Beach St. — a space previously occupied by The Coliseum nightclub and most recently, The Daytona Arcade Museum — “has been a long time in coming.”

“The fact that we’re able to do it at such an exciting time for downtown feels even more special,” Adkins said in the announcement. “There’s definitely a buzz happening down here.”

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The burlesque revue, titled “Seduction: A History of Burlesque,” will chronicle the evolution of burlesque from its origin to present day.

It will be held at 8 p.m. on three nights this week: Thursday, Aug. 4; Friday, Aug. 5; and Saturday, Aug. 6.

The revue will run about an hour and 15 minutes, and tickets cost $25. They may be purchased at the theater box office.

“We’re thrilled to see an event in that space,” says Megan Duran, owner of nearby Madeline’s Wine Bar. “Anything that brings people downtown is a positive step.”

The owners of Farm to Fit Scratch Kitchen will be extending their hours during the three-night run of Seduction, and will close around 8 p.m.

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FLAGLER SEEKS VETERAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS Flagler County is seeking nominations for the Colonel Gary E. DeKay Flagler County Veteran of the Year Award.

The award recognizes a living Flagler County veteran who has not only served his/ her country with honor but has used the leadership skills and abilities learned in service to the nation to better the community through selfless volunteer service to Flagler County.

The Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council accepts nominations from Aug. 1 through Sept. 30 of each year and commissions a panel of veterans and community leaders to select the Veteran of the Year. The award is presented at the Flagler County Veterans Day ceremony.

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The revue will chronicle the evolution of burlesque, from its origin to present day.

Halifax Health - Hospice will host its 21st annual 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, Nov. 5.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Kenneth W. Parker Amphitheater at 2001 City Center Circle in Port Orange, according to a news release.

Proceeds from the race will benefit the Halifax Health - Hospice Family Caregiver Program. Over the last 21 years, the race has raised over $675,000.

Race day activities will include the 5K at 8 a.m., a Kiddie Fitness Zone at 8:15 a.m. for children 10 and under, and a veterans community pinning after the race.

Participants are encouraged to register early. To register online or print a mail-in application, go to halifaxhealth.org/ hospice5K. Online registration ends at noon on Nov. 3.

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This year, members were instructed to use low-key exposure, according to a press release from the club.

Club President Ans van Beek Torkington said it was quite an assignment

to vote on the best of the best, according to the press release.

“Some members only entered one image, while others submitted up to nine,” she said. “It was difficult to just pick the top five. We thank our members for participating with their very creative submissions.”

THE TOP FIVE First place: Jeanne Figurelli, who also earned a complimentary club membership for 2023 Second place: Gloria Lotzer Third place: Ron Dupont Fourth place: Judy Speno Fifth place: Vicki Payne

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The first-place photograph, by Jeanne Figurelli.

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LOCAL EVENTS THURSDAY, AUG. 4

LEARN ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT When: 2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Staff from the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum will discuss the science of light. Topics will include technological advancements throughout history and how to harness and amplify light through refraction and reflection. Registration is not required. Programs cosponsored by Friends of the Ormond Beach Library.

Call 386-676-4191, Ext. 4.

FRIDAY, AUG. 5

PUBLIC ART TURTLE TRAIL UNVEILING When: 10 a.m.

Where: Mala Compra Park, south parking lot, 115 Mala Compra Road, Palm Coast Details: The Palm Coast Arts Foundation will unveil “Turtle No. 17” to the public. The turtle art piece was done by artist Chance Hancotte,

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who drew inspiration from Dr. Rampa and Mr. Mano Rattanarithikul, who contributed over 50 years to malaria research and entomology.

The turtle was sponsored by the East Flagler Mosquito Control District.

FIRST FRIDAY GARDEN WALK When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast Details: Come out the first Friday of the month to learn more about the gardens and history of Washington Oaks. No registration necessary; the walk is included with the park’s entry fees. Meet at the garden parking lot at 10 a.m. and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tours last one hour.

CLASSIC CARS RETURN TO BEACH STREET When: 5-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Daytona, Beach Street from Orange Avenue to International Speedway Boulevard Details: A classic car show will be joining the Downtown Daytona Nights monthly food truck rally this month. The American Legion Post 120 from Holly Hill will present the colors to open the event at 5:30 p.m.

There will be 15 of the area’s best food trucks on Magnolia Avenue.

Over 200 cars, trucks and boats will be showcased. Pre-registration costs $17.55 on Eventbrite, and $20 on the day of the event. Visit CruisinBeachStreet.eventbrite.com.

MOVIES ON THE HALIFAX When: 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of “Ratatouille,” rated G. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 386-676-3216 for rain-out information.

SATURDAY, AUG. 6

FIRST SATURDAY CREATIVE BAZAAR When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Arts Foundation, 1500 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: The Palm Coast Arts Foundation presents the First Saturday Creative Bazaar Arts and Crafts flea market. Visit palmcoastartsfoundation.com.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Volusia Mall, 1700 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: The Daytona International Speedway will host a “Back to School Bash” featuring activities like a reptile petting zoo, face painting, Nerf Wars, a photo boot, meet and greets, performances and more. Local family-friendly services, resources and after-school programs will be showcased as well. Register for your free ticket at bit.ly/3Q2w1ox.

SECOND-ANNUAL STUFF THE BUS When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: Help United Way VolusiaFlagler Counties “stuff the bus” for Volusia County Schools students.

Bring clothes, school supplies and more. Donations are also accepted via bit.ly/uwstuffthebus and by texting “uwstuffthebus” to 41444.

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FILL THE MRAP: SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Walmart, 1521 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Help the Ormond Beach Police Department fill its military vehicle with school supplies for the community. Pictures and tours are welcome. School supply drive done in partnership with Walmart. Donations are also accepted any time at the Police Department, located at 170 W. Granada Blvd.

ART WALK When: 5-8 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery, Frame of Mind, Art Spotlight, The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, the Ormond Memorial Art Museum, Neighborhood Shop and more on the first Saturday of each month for art openings and art events.

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QUILTING HELP AND MAKING FIDGET QUILTS When: 9:30 a.m. to noon Where: Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: The Mother Hen group of the Racing Fingers Quilt Guild hosts a community outreach meeting on the second Thursday of the month.

They welcome anyone who has quilting questions, wants information about the guild, wants to sit and sew with the group, or wants to make fidget quilts for donation to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Fidget quilt materials and instructions are provided. Bring your sewing machine. For more information, visit racingfingersquiltguild.com ORMOND BEACH AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach Details: The August meeting for the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club will meet in person and on Zoom, with social visiting beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting’s focus will be on getting ready for the primary election. Attendees will hear from candidates and learn about volunteer opportunities for early voting. A Zoom link request and club information is available at ormondbeachdems.

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COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA When: Open Aug. 7 through Sept. 17 Where: Expressions Art Gallery at Grand Living Realty, 2298 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast Details: See this exhibition by the Colored Pencil Society of America District Chapter 117, of St. Augustine. The opening reception will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7.

ART IN HARMONY When: Through Aug. 28 Where: Gallery500, 1870 Victory Circle, Daytona Beach Details: This exhibition showcases new painting, sculptures and photographs by 12 local, regional and national contemporary artists.

WATER|WAYS When: Through Sept. 3 Where: African American Museum and Cultural Center of Florida, 4422 N. U.S. 1, Palm Coast Details: The African American Museum and Cultural Center of Florida, in partnership with the Florida Humanities, presents, “Water|Ways,” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program. Water|Ways explores the motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. For information, visit aacsmuseum.org/waterways.

MOAS EXHIBITIONS When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach Details: Want to spend a day looking at fine art? The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display: “Beyond the Plate: Murals and Other Ceramics from the Kendall Art Center” ; “Child’s Play: Historical Toys and Games from the Collection” ; “Art as Alchemy: An Exhibition from Miami’s New World School of the Arts” ; “Epiphany! Visions of Art” ; and “Tech Savvy: Home Technology from 1890s to the 1990s.”

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Ormond Beach artist opens new art studio, boutique The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden recently opened at 150 Tomoka Ave. JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

Angel Lowden’s new studio and vintage boutique has art, jewelry, clothing and other items for the public to peruse.

with her students.

“It makes it really convenient and fun to be in this type of environment where I also can welcome a community to come in, visit, or feel inspired to be creative, or find something unique to buy,” Lowden said.

Lowden had traveled Tomoka Avenue often to bypass Granada Boulevard before she found her new space, and she was familiar with the vintage antique store that used to occupy it.

In April, she noticed a “for rent” sign on the property, and though she wasn’t intending to relocate, she decided to take a closer look.

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lease the following day.

“It just seemed like the right opportunity, and felt like it was something I should do,” Lowden said. “So without a second thought, I decided that I was going to move my studio to this location.”

Lowden participated in Ormond MainStreet’s Art Walk in July as a soft opening to her new business, and said she looks forward to continuing to do so even though she is off the main downtown strip on Granada Boulevard.

The Studio is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

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A few of Lowden’s vintage rubber stamps. She has about 1,000.

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Artist Angel Lowden seeks to promote creativity in the community.

She hopes her new studio space — which doubles as an art gallery and vintage boutique — is a place people will turn to for that purpose.

“That’s what I feel like this space can offer,” she said. “Because it’s not just a place where you go shopping. It’s not just a place where you go and have an artist commission to do something for you. It’s an activity — that you can come here and be immersed by the environment.”

The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden recently opened at 150 Tomoka Ave. in Ormond Beach.

Spanning about 1,150 square feet, it’s double the size of Lowden’s former studio in the city’s Railroad District.

The walls showcase art by Lowden, her students and artists with whom she shares a personal tie, and the space is filled with vintage and handmade items, as well as Lowden’s fashion line.

She wants people to see her studio space as a place to hang out, drink coffee or tea and explore creativity — perhaps by making greeting cards using vintage stamps.

She has a lot of them. About a thousand, probably. Lowden still has four containers to sift through.

She got the stamp collection after she saw a couple of mermaid rubber stamps in a display case as she browsed Our Old Stuff Antique Mall in Holly Hill.

She asked about them, and ended up buying the store’s entire collection.

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The new space also allows Lowden to work on her own art while managing the retail.

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Sherwood is a member of the Flagler County Association of Realtors, Florida Realtors, and National Association of Realtors. She will serve clients in Flagler County and surrounding areas, according to a press release.

Sherwood was an X-Ray and MRI technologist before becoming a real estate agent.

“Her hardworking nature, integrity, and track record of outstanding service will certainly help her excel in the real estate world,” said Steve Pilchick, broker and owner of Weichert, Realtors - Hallmark Properties.

Sherwood is from Schenectady, New York, and moved to Palm Coast seeking a relaxed, family-friendly beach community.

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Tuscan Gardens of Palm Coast Senior Living recently held a “senior prom” for its residents.

“Hosting a senior prom is a great way to appreciate our seniors,” Kori Dahlberg, who planned the event, said in a supplied statement. “It helps form new friendships and keep isolation at bay.”

The prom theme? “Step Back in Time.”

The residents dressed up, danced, dined and celebrated as a prom king and queen were crowned.

Yarelis Cortez, Tuscan Gardens’ care associate, came in on her day off to share her passion with the residents, taking the time to offer makeup services to make them feel extra special, according to the statement.

Haven’s St. Augustine Attic Resale Store donated all of the formal wear for residents. Hammock Thrift Shop also offered a shopping experience before the big day, and Salon Revive closed doors early to help the residents get dolled up for the prom.

Gladys Chesser and Ross Marteney were crowned prom queen and king.

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“The utility-scale solar market, of course, puts up huge installation numbers each year, but the majority of workers in the industry are constructing projects in the commercial and residential markets, which continue to break records,” said Kelly Pickerel, editor in chief of Solar Power World, according to the news release.

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at Brown is entering his fourth season as Seabreeze’s head football coach. Last year, he led the Sandcrabs to a district championship and their first playoff appearance in eight years.

In the offseason, 2,000-yard passer Blake Boda transferred to Cocoa. So they entered preseason practice, which began on Aug. 1, looking for a new starting quarterback.

Brown talked about closing the gap with Mainland, the quarterback competition, and a familiar face who will be coaching the defensive line.

What was the team’s summer highlight?

This summer, we actually got denied on being able to go out of state for a college tour. But like anything, when the negatives happened, we flipped it to make sure it turned out to be a positive.

That’s the optimistic mindset. So we really honed in on using these seven weeks of strength and conditioning to get bigger, stronger and faster.

And I know coaches love to spew that terminology.

But we have a college-level strength and conditioning program that we’ve been relying on for the past three years, and that has been a huge component of our turnaround so quickly, being able to get our kids more durable, so we don’t have a lot of big injuries. We had, I think, one season-ending injury since I’ve been here. This spring ended up being two in the past four years.

And as well as getting some of our guys developed quicker, we’ve been building up our team chemistry. We did a couple of 7 on 7s and we did the FCA team camp, which was huge for us from a camaraderie standpoint.

Who are the candidates for starting quarterback?

We’ve got three guys at the position currently. Zeli Hayworth transferred from FPC. He’s a junior, about 6-foot-1, 190, 195. He’s the most physically ready one. He came in the summer. He’s the oldest one. We have Hayden Hayes, who’s a sophomore and started for us on JV last year. He suited up and played in a couple of games with varsity. And then Cole Walker is an incoming freshman. And we still have, obviously, Sosa Gonzalez,

who started at receiver for us last year but came to us as a quarterback. He’s still doing some quarterback reps as well, in case of injury or anything like that.

So, one of the candidates is an incoming freshman, and he’s in the mix already?

It’s an open competition.

We want to continue to evaluate everybody. Obviously, it’s tough for freshmen, physically, to get on the varsity field, but we’ve thrown freshmen into the fire every year. Last year, two of our best players, and the two highest-ranked recruits in the 2025 class for us, Khamani Robinson and Denali Campbell, started as freshmen. They worked throughout the summer, closed that gap physically and mentally and continued to get better.

What’s the strength of the team heading into preseason?

One of the strengths I would say from the offensive side would be our O-line. I mean, out of the seven varsity O-linemen six have been there 100% of the time for the summer workouts. We’ve got a couple of 300-pounders up there. But our biggest strength I would say is our team chemistry. Everybody that has been there is truly locked in and bought in. And our best players are also our most mentally disciplined.

What areas will you be looking to improve in preseason?

Just trying to fast track some of the guys playing on a varsity field for the first time, that process with the speed of the game and the ability to adapt. There’s no better teacher than actual physical reps. In the 2022 class that

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Seabreeze coach Pat Brown talks to his players at a 7 on 7 competition in Tallahassee in June.

Yes, (Kerry Kramer) is coming out of retirement to be our new defensive line coach. He just wants to help support and build the program.

Having a head coach on your staff who’s been a big part of Seabreeze over the last 30plus years, we’re definitely very fortunate.

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just graduated, we had a lot of quality players, a lot of three-year starters. We had 17 graduate, and we actually had two juniors graduate early. We did a good job of rotating guys, but it’s different when you’re the secondstring guy. So, we’re trying to expedite that process to make sure that they’re ready to rock when the season comes around.

The Sandcrabs won a district title for the first time in a long time. What’s the next step?

Obviously, the minimal goal is repeating. But we want to make a deep playoff push. Everybody says a state championship. But you have to continue to get better, and you have to stay healthy. Last year was our first time being in the true playoffs since 2014. So, the next step for us is not just being happy with being in the playoffs, but now that we’re gonna be in a playoff, it’s making a playoff push and getting out of that first round and building it from there. Because once you get that first W, you get over the nerves.

Which players have made the greatest strides since last season?

Michael Shropshire, defensive tackle, number 99. I think he was honorable mention all-area as a sophomore last year, which is really good for an interior D-lineman, because they don’t get a lot of praise. He definitely got way stronger and quicker.

Sam Gonzalez, we call him Sosa, moved fully to receiver last year and now he’s able to hone in on the details of the position, and he’s getting better at it every day. A lot of people think you can throw an athlete in at receiver and they will have success. And it’s like, no, there’s a lot of technique that goes into receiver. So he’s been buying into the position and truly working on his craft and finetuning that.

And I have to add our sophomores, Denali Campbell and Khamani Robinson.

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atanzas experienced growing pains last year.

The Pirates lost five of their first six games as sophomore quarterback Dakwon Evans was learning the nuances of coach Matt Forrest’s air-raid system and how to play quarterback on the high school level.

Evans finished the season with 1,000 yards passing and 245 yards rushing. Now, Evans and several other young players have a year of experience under their belt as the Pirates begin preseason practice.

Forrest spoke about his team’s development, the Pirates’ priorities in the first two weeks of preseason camp and how they almost ended up in the same district with Flagler Palm Coast.

What was the highlight of the summer?

Oh, definitely our Fourth of July workout. That was a great time. It was good for our kids to be able to honor a fallen hero and to get a good workout in before our week break. That’s always the most fun of the summer. The kids camp was a great addition this year. All those kids had a great time those four days.

But the Fourth of July workout is something that’s just special every single year.

Which players do you think made the greatest strides in the offseason?

I think Dakwon made strides in his mental development. We spent a lot of time together talking about how to go through his pre-snap reads and be able to read our air-raid style offense going from the first receiver to the second to the third and the check down. Just his development has been astronomical.

I feel like (among the) surprises is Peyton Ellis, who’s a sophomore offensive lineman who’s going to start for us. I think he has just developed tremendously in the summer.

I think he’s mentally got a great work ethic, tons better than what he was last fall.

And he’s just getting stronger every day.

We’ve had so many great strides from all of our guys.

We’ve had a great buy-in this summer. I could name off 40 or 50 kids that had just really caught our attention. Dayd Peterson, a guy we got from

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Matt Forrest is entering his third season with the Pirates.

from basketball, came out and decided to play football.

He’s doing great things on the defensive side of the ball.

He’s an outside linebacker.

So overall, just really proud of our group as a whole.

Heading into preseason practice, what are the Pirates’ strengths?

I would like to think that one of our strengths is going to be playing disciplined football, being able to out execute teams. I would like to think that’s what we’re going to be strong at. But it’s just, it’s hard to tell. I think defensively, we can be as good as we want to be. We’re still playing some new faces and moving some people around.

But I think we’ve got the opportunity to be good on defense.

I think offensively, we’ve got some holes. We got to fill some positions and some guys got to fight for some spots during camp, especially at the wide receiver position and the running back and tight end positions. And the offensive line. We were so young last year on offense, somebody’s got to step up and take control and lead that team. So I think it’s going to be a real fun camp. The first 10 practices, two weeks, are going to tell us a lot about where we’re going to be heading into the fall season.

With three of your most talented players — linebacker Cole Hash and defensive backs Jordan Mills and Sho’Marion Gaines — starting on defense, it seems like the defense, particularly the secondary, will be a team strength.

FOOTBALL SCHEDULES MATANZAS Aug. 19: Kickoff Classic: Mainland Aug. 26: Pine Ridge Sept. 2: Tocoi Creek Sept. 9: Deltona Sept. 16: at FPC Sept. 23: at Atlantic Sept. 30: *St. Augutine Oct. 13: *at Gainesville Oct. 21: *Clay Oct. 28: *Menendez Nov. 4: at Winter Springs * District 4-2S game

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We feel like our secondary’s pretty talented. But we’re not naive enough as a coaching staff to think talent is going to win ballgames. We’ve got to be disciplined back there.

We’ve got to have good alignment, assignment, technique football. You know, it’s AATF: alignment assignment technique and finishing. We’ve got some highly skilled players, but if they’re not doing what they’re supposed to do when they’re supposed to do it, it really doesn’t mean anything.

I think that’s something that we really progressed at in the spring, because as the season went on last year, I think we got progressively better at our technique and in our discipline. And I think that’s why we were playing better. Because I think (early in the season) our guys just thought they were talented football players and that’s all they needed to be. So we really put our focus on discipline and execution. Those guys on the back end, we all know how athletic they are.

But their attention to detail, their discipline and their execution have gotten so much better over the summer.

From a fan’s perspective, what will be noticeably different about your team this season?

Well, I think we kind of saw it toward the end of the year.

Especially the St. Augustine game, in my opinion, was more of our come-out game.

You know, St. Augustine is one of the top programs in the entire state of Florida.

And my first year here, I saw where our guys weren’t really up to that challenge mentally, to be able to take on a team of that stature and that prestige. And to see those guys go out last year, and even though our record wasn’t what we wanted it to be, to see those guys go out and really fight and be able to hang with that program.

I think something that you’re going to be able to see this year is just our consistency. I think we’re going to be a more consistent football team. I think we’re going to be more disciplined. I think we’re going to execute at a high level. How many wins does that translate to?

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we’re going to move them around a couple of different ways.

And I definitely got to give credit to our O-line. The senior of that group is Kelon Tennant. Like I said, all of our O-linemen are really doing a good job this offseason.

The bigger boys are really grinding and getting in better shape. The smaller guys are getting stronger. But Kelon Tennant is a leader of that group. He’s one of two seniors and he keeps the other guys focused. Every group needs leadership, and he provides it.

So, former head coach Kerry Kramer is back with the Sandcrabs?

Yes, he’s coming out of retirement to be our new defensive line coach. D-line is his baby. We always had kept in contact. He was a big part of (the team) when I first came to Seabreeze.

He just wants to help support and build the program. Having a head coach on your staff who’s been a big part of Seabreeze over the last 30-plus years, we’re definitely very fortunate.

Seabreeze’s Denali Campbell (25) runs for yards last season.

more of a balanced look, and that’s going back to college. Last year, we assessed our situation and where we were at with our wide receivers and our O-line position, and we had to be more of a passing team to be successful.

This year, we could be a legit 50-50. And depending on the week, we might pass a little bit more or we might run a little bit more, but really we’ll be more balanced this year.

Last year, your team passed for more than twice as many yards as it ran. With a first-year starter at quarterback is that stat likely to change?

You know, (offensive coordinator Matt Johnson) would love to have

Seabreeze receiver Sam “Sosa” Gonzalez looks for a pass at a 7 on 7 competition this summer.

Seabreeze and Mainland were in different districts last year. Does the game become more important with a district title possibly on the line?

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Your team lost 35-22 to the Bucs last year. Do you feel like the ’Crabs closed the gap between the two programs?

The COVID year, we were 3-0 in district play and played them for the district championship. And even my first year, a couple weeks before we had Mainland, we had New Smyrna Beach and we lost that game, but had we won, we would have been playing Mainland for the district championship.

Obviously, Deltona is in the mix too. You’ve got to respect Coach (Jeff) Smothers, as he runs a great program. And Pine Ridge has a new coach. But it does give (the Mainland game) a sense of urgency. It’s for the district championship, and

SEABREEZE Aug. 18, Kickoff Classic: Bayside Aug. 26: Spruce Creek Sept. 2: Bartram Trail Sept. 9: at University Sept. 23: DeLand Sept. 30: *Deltona Oct. 7: at Satellite Oct. 14: *Pine Ridge Oct. 21: at South Lake Oct. 28: *at Mainland Nov. 4: North Marion * District 9-3S game

We felt like we could have won the game, and everybody who was at the game understands that. One play flipped (in the final minute of the first half) and we couldn’t recover from that.

So, as coaches we’ve got to do a better job of having our kids ready for adversity. But we were about to go up 21-20 and the strip play made it a 14-point flip. (Seabreeze was driving inside the Mainland 5-yard line when Mainland’s Kalyb Evans stripped the ball and ran 97 yards for a touchdown).

We couldn’t recover from that. So, as coaches we just got to get our kids better adjusted for that adversity to be able to handle that. But it was a dogfight the whole game.

Other than Mainland, what stands out on your schedule?

Our schedule is pretty much the same, except we added Bartram Trail.

They have a great program. But we always play up. We play (Spruce) Creek, we play DeLand, play University. So, those are three are bigger schools than us.

My first year it was more or less playing these teams to see where we were at. Now, we’re playing these teams to beat these teams. Now we’re planning to keep these county rivalries going and see who’s the best in the county.

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Nobody knows. But I do think that we’re going to be a lot more fundamentally sound.

How do you assess the district this year, which once again includes St. Augustine?

Winning a district championship is hard. Winning in general is hard.

It’s a coin flip every single week.

Our district certainly has its challenges.

St. Augustine is obviously one of the top programs in the entire state.

Clay County has had some really great years. Then you got Gainesville, which is super athletic, super

"I think Dakwon (Evans) made strides in his mental development. We spent a lot of time together talking about how to go through his pre-snap reads and be able to read our air-raid style offense going from the first receiver to the second to the third and the check down.

Just his development has been astronomical."

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talented. They put a good one on us last year. And you throw Pedro Menendez into that mix. It’s gonna be a tough year. Our goal is to get a

little bit better each and every day and let the chips fall where they may after that. We’ll have to play well every single game in order to

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Cole Hash scores a touchdown against Gainesville last season.

win. But, you know, that’s high school football in Florida, right?

I mean, every team’s talented and every team’s good.

What else stands out on the schedule?

We open up with Pine Ridge.

They’ve done a great job with their new head coach. Then we’ve got Tocoi Creek, and St. Johns County teams are always tough.

We open with the Kickoff Classic against Mainland, and that’s going to be a big barometer. That’s going to tell us a lot about what we need to improve on heading into the regular season. We’re going to treat it like we do every kickoff Classic game.

The varsity will play in the first half, and we play our JV the second half to get everybody some experience under the lights and to try to get the

Dakwon Evans scrambles for yards in a game against Gainesville.

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nerves out, heading into Week 1.

How did it work out that the FPC game is in Week 4?

They’re a 4S school and we’re a 3S school. This year was kind of quirky where we had them in Week 10, when we were originally supposed to be in (the same) district, but our numbers were wrong.

They had us at 2,500 students, and we only have 1,800. So when we got redistributed and went back down to 3S, it posed a scheduling problem, because we already had a Week 11 game and we already had our bye week in place, so Week 4 was really our only option. (FPC coach Robert Paxia) did a great job.

We communicated and talked about it, and we made it fit, because the game is so important to our community.

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Dawn Lisenby’s Badwater 135 quest cut short due to COVID-19 The Flagler Beach ultramarathoner was diagnosed with COVID after she returned home.

The doctor told her, ‘I can’t believe you ran 42 miles in Death Valley with COVID.’

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The morning after arriving in California’s Death Valley, Dawn Lisenby woke up with a severe headache. It was not a good omen.

She began experiencing muscle spasms and other symptoms. She assumed it was dehydration. In two days, Lisenby, 54, was scheduled to run the Badwater 135, known as the world’s toughest footrace.

The Flagler Beach resident began the 135-mile ultramarathon at 8 p.m. on July 11 at the Badwater Basin. The temperature was 123 degrees.

“It was extraordinarily hot, but I was feeling good,” she said. “I felt like I was running well.”

"I probably wouldn't have known I had COVID if I hadn't run 42 miles with it. It was horrible timing. For two years I had avoided COVID."

She hit the 17-mile checkpoint right on schedule, at 4 hours, 14 minutes. At the 42-mile checkpoint, at 7:30 a.m., the temperature had returned to 123 degrees and her symptoms had returned. Her body was cramping. She was feeling nauseous. She assumed it was heat exhaustion.

After a rest in her crew’s air-conditioned vehicle, Lisenby had trouble standing up. She was not going to make the next checkpoint on time.

Her race was over.

In 2018, Lisenby had run the course untimed a few days before the actual race. Her application was accepted in 2020, but the race was canceled that year. For two years, the ultra-marathoner had waited out the pandemic and trained for this opportunity, only to see her run end prematurely for a medical reason she didn’t understand.

She was invited to the finish party

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Dawn Lisenby finishes her “Big Blue 132” from Delray Beach to Melbourne in 2020. Lisenby ran the distance after the Badwater 135 was canceled that year.

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and was touched when the runners who finished applauded the 16 runners who did not.

“It made us feel worthy. It shows how the ultra community supports you during good days and bad,” Lisenby said.

But her symptoms did not improve.

After returning home, she finally went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with COVID. The doctor told her, “I can’t believe you ran 42 miles in Death Valley with COVID.” “The thought is I left here with it,” Lisenby said. “I probably wouldn’t have known I had COVID if I hadn’t run 42 miles with it. It was horrible timing. For two years, I had avoided COVID.” After two weeks, she was back on her feet. Now, she is going back to being a running coach and trail race director. On Aug. 6, Lisenby’s East Coast Trail Racing is putting on the River to Sea 6/12 Hour Race at River to Sea Preserve.

In September, she plans to finish her “Big Blue” quest of running the entire east coast of Florida with a final 62-mile segment.

“I’m going to take it easy for the rest of the year,” she said. “I was supposed to retire from pavement after this race. I do want to go back (to Badwater), but we’ll see.”

SIDELINES Wildcats 12U team wins flag football tournament The North Flagler Wildcats 12-andunder football team won the Summer Bash Flag Tournament in St. Johns County on July 31.

The Wildcats brought two 12U teams and a 10U team to the flag football tournament. The other Wildcats teams lost in the quarterfinals.

The players on the winning 12U team were Yamon Jordan, Caleb

Shamblin, Nate Preston, Tony Coates Jr., Mason Beane, Brent James, James Peterson and Ivan Gaines.

Head coach Durrell Preston ran the offense and coach Tony Coates ran the defense. The other coaches were Rick Jeffries and Lamont Swint.

The Wildcats beat the St. Johns Cobras 16-0 in the quarterfinals. The Cobras had won the tournament three years in a row.

The Wildcats 12U team also won the Central Florida Youth Football League championship in May for the second year in a row.

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Condos U.S. Bank NA, as trustee, sold 102 Yacht Harbor Drive, Unit 571, to John and Sandra Frank, of Palm Coast, for $576,000. Built in 2006, the condo is a 3/3 and has 1,918 square feet. It sold in 2007 for $1,020,000.

DRL Sunshine Properties LLC, of Palatka, sold 3580 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 310, to Olympos and Karen Efthyvoulos, of Long Beach, California, for $247,000.

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Belleterre Flagler County Holdings LLC sold 15 Prestwick Lane to Maria Leon and Rodolfo Gonzalez, of St. Augustine, for $340,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,650 square feet.

Bunnell Development Co. Maxinne England, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, sold 1010 Moody Blvd. W. to Marvin and Larisa Summers, of Palm Coast, for $529,000.

Built in 1972, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace and 3,130 square feet. It sold in 2001 for $175,000.

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Rivera, of Ormond Beach, for $305,000. Built in 1962, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,215 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $195,100.

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Grand Haven Philip and Rochele Harrison sold 8 Scarlet Oak Circle to Beth Howell and William Poscharscky, of Palm Coast, for $1,125,000. Built in 2009, the house is a 4/4 and has a swimming pool and 3,115 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $525,000.

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Alan and Susan Forbes sold 2 Midden Lane to David and Charlene Perretta, of Palm Coast, for $775,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 4/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,678 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $280,000.

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Deborah Bovee, of Ormond Beach, sold 102 Bella Vita Way to Christopher and Sylvia Dooley, of Ormond Beach, for $300,000. Built in 2020, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 1,736 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $215,000.

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Farley, of Palm Coast, for $590,000. Built in 2018, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,525 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $323,700.

dock, boathouse, swimming pool and 2,916 square feet.

14 Lake Place sold for $465,000.

Hammock Dunes Patrice and Thomas Culligan, of Palm Coast, sold 9 Laguna Court to Michael and Jessica Koulianos, of Longwood, for $850,000. Built in 1994, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,712 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $465,000.

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Peters, of Orange Park, sold 1 Ryecroft Lane to Denys Korolkov and Victoria Von, of Palm Coast, for $326,000.

Built in 1992, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,684 square feet.

It sold in 2019 for $170,000.

Matanzas Woods Joan Fennick, of Palm Coast, sold 14 Lake Place to Chase Cornia and Jennifer Archibald, of Palm Coast, for $465,000. Built in 1989, the house is a 4/3 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,764 square feet.

Not in Subdivision Dawn and Dalton Kinney, of Bunnell, sold 1322 Honeytree

St. to Dylan and Kimberlee McLaughlin, of Bunnell, for $252,350. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,456 square feet.

Palm Coast Plantation Olga Kos sold 216 Riverwalk Drive S. to Susan Karasoff, of Palm Coast, for $510,000.

Built in 2007, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,232 square feet.

Palm Harbor Katherine Casey, of Ormond Beach, sold 51 Comanche Court to Anthony Van Der Merwe and Ilze Hayes, of Palm Coast, for $670,000.

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Katherine and Michael Schmidt, of Hastings, Nebraska, sold 41 Federal Lane to Paula and Terry McGrath, of Palm Coast, for $325,000. Built in 1986, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,258 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $150,000.

Duaine and Hillary Young, of Ogallala, Nebraska, sold 13 Westover Lane to Briana Murphy, of Palm Coast, for $445,000. Built in 1994, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 1,726 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $355,000.

Sunset Inlet Sherry McVicker, individually and as trustee, sold 2670 Sunset Inlet Drive to Elena Zaytseva and Alex Grinshpon, of Flagler Beach, for $970,000. Built in 2015, the house is a 4/3.5 and has an elevator and 3,112 square feet.

It sold in 2019 for $680,000.

Woodlands Stephen and Tracy Clark, of Donalsonville, Georgia, sold 45 Blakemore Drive to Donald Walsh and Lesley Ehlers, of Palm Coast, for $272,500.

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The Center for Investments LLC, of Ormond Beach, sold 1372 John Anderson Drive to Glenda Rolle, of Ormond Beach, for $575,000. Built in 1974, the house is a 5/2.5 and has a fireplace and 3,492 square feet.

2312 Ocean Shore Blvd.

Joseph and Kathleen Mylotte, of North Collins, New York, sold 3613 Galway Lane to Joseph and Marissa Stanton, of Ormond Beach, for $595,000. Built in 2000, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,266 square feet. It sold in 2012 for $249,000.

James Smith, individually and as trustee, sold 3605 Galway Lane to Jose Rivera, of Ormond Beach, for $435,000. Built in 2001, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,055 square feet.

Hunter’s Ridge Joanne Van Der Burgt, of Ontario, Canada, sold 42

Thornhill Chase Circle to Scott and Rosalie Morrison, of Ormond Beach, for $575,000. Built in 2007, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,448 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $296,000.

Springleaf Daniel D’Antonio, of Tampa, sold 1409 Golf Ave. to Teresa Slater, of Daytona Beach, for $299,900. Built in 1992, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,396 square feet.

Mark and Diana Huling sold 19 Kathy Drive to Joel Comerford and Marcia Meredith, of Boca Raton, for $425,000.

Built in 1969, the house is a 2/1.5 and has 1,025 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $220,000.

house is a 2/2 and has 1,190 square feet. It sold in 2012 for $95,000.

Michael and Christa Strauss, of Ormond Beach, sold 2600 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 1030, to Sarah Bowling, of Ormond Beach, for $400,000. Built in 1982, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1430 square feet. It sold in 2021 for

Linda and Guery Bowers, of Little Switzerland, North Carolina, sold 33 Camellia Drive to Jacqueline Kraft, of Ormond Beach, for $407,000. Built in 1961, the

Michael and Christa Strauss, of Ormond Beach, sold 2312 Ocean Shore Blvd. to Aliventures LLC, of Wellborn,

1425 Kilrush Drive

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131 Cause of snow blindness 132 Nonbinary adjective 133 Roughly 134 Better-than-OK boomer?

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1 Jacobson of “Broad City” 2 Already ripped 3 “Over there!”

4 Quizzes 5 No longer stands by?

6 Seven-sided figure 7 Rowing need 8 Cultivate 9 Faucet 10 Said in error 11 Rocky Mountains tribe 12 Serious cut 13 *Amy Grant’s “Heart in Motion”? (1991) 14 High ground 15 “Dude!”

16 *”I’m not leaving until I hear a John Lee Hooker classic!”?

17 Two-in-one conjunction 98 Inner arm bones 22 Harmony 100 Goat’s bleat 24 Morning’s end 101 Like “E pluribus unum” 25 Podcaster Maron 102 Black-and-white type of 30 Notions question 33 Adobe files 104 *Snippet of a Frank 35 Before, poetically Sinatra song? (1980) 38 Pic 108 ___ crawl 39 Los Angeles baller 110 Braying beast 40 Worship 111 Diagram type with 41 What brings a team branches together?

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59 Two-in-one utensil 61 Beefeater and Tanqueray liquors 63 In a curious manner 66 “Candidly,” to a texter 67 1 + 1?

68 Big rig 70 Sprite container 72 Short mortgage length 73 Asia’s vanishing ___ Sea 74 “Dang it!”

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By Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

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60 Second-longest river in 31 Many a fed. holiday Africa 32 Dishwashing liquid 34 Lasso, but not Ted Lasso 62 Brandy’s former sitcom 64 Minecraft resource

John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA

Paula Sheedy, of Hoschton, Georgia, sold 3739 Longford Circle to Alan Nagy, of Ormond Beach, for $626,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,318 square feet.

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$300,000.

Ralph Tate, Gregory Tate, Melissa White and Teresa Powell sold 15 Brooks Drive to Elisabeth Prine, of Ormond Beach, for $221,000. Built in 1951, the house is a 2/1 and has 748 square feet.

Puzzle Two Clue: T equals B

Halifax Plantation Larry and Janet Mathis, of Ormond Beach, sold 1425 Kilrush Drive to David and Cheryl Askew, of Daytona Beach, for $633,900. Built in 2003, the house is a 4/3 and has two fireplaces, a swimming pool and 2,621 square feet.

Ann Iannuzzi, Frances Owings and Joanne Berberich sold 11 Spanish Waters Drive to Michael and Christa Strauss, of Ormond Beach, for $562,500. Built in 1993, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,788 square feet.

3613 Galway Lane sold for $435,000.

Puzzle One Clue: K equals C

Fox Hollow Cuong Nguyen, of Santa Ana, California, sold 5 Pheasant Lane to Jennifer Furry, of Ormond Beach, for $325,000.

Built in 1986, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,653 square feet.

It sold in 2013 for $139,400.

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for $900,000. Built in 1977, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,028 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $385,000.

ORMOND BEACH CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5C

Breakaway Trails Brenda and John Farrens sold 196 Black Hickory Way to Edward and Amanda Karns, of Ormond Beach, for $555,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 4/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,043 square feet.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No: 2022-CP-000194 IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHELLE R. ZIEGENBEIN, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Michelle R. Ziegenbein, deceased, whose date of death was January 18, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 2022-CP-000194, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS August 4, 2022.

Personal Representative: EMMA J. ZIEGENBEIN 505 SW 2nd Avenue, Unit 1101 Gainesville, Florida 32601 Attorney for Personal Representative: CHARLES W. CRAMER, Esquire FBN: 0879347 Cramer, Price & de Armas, P.A. 1420 Edgewater Drive, Suite 200 Orlando, Florida 32804 (407) 519-9711 (phone) (407) 843-6300 (facsimile) cramer@cramerprice.com August 4, 11, 2022 22-00096G

IMAGINE SCHOOL AT TOWN CENTER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMAGINE SCHOOL TOWN CENTER today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the [National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs] for the 2122-2123 school year.

All students will be served [lunch/breakfast] at no charge at the following sites; ISTC 775 TOWN CENTER BLVD. PALM COAST, FL. 32164 For additional information please contact: IMAGINE SCHOOL TOWN CENTER, Attention:Bea Cordova,NSLP DIRECTOR, at Bea.CordovaA@Imagineschools.Org,, 386-586-0100, In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

August 4, 2022 22-00172F

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Freedom Ministries located at 5 Ripplewood Lane., in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 29th day of July, 2022.

Kevin Tillery August 4, 2022 22-00173F

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Dolphin View Charters located at 29 Port Royal Drive, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 28th day of July, 2022.

Jason and Kristin Carlisle August 4, 2022 22-00175F

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Yoga Posers located at 5 Wayman Place, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 23rd day of July, 2022.

Diane Tierney August 4, 2022 22-00179F

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Simply Digital VA Services located at 32 Bud Field Drive., in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 29th day of July, 2022.

Felicia D Yanasheski August 4, 2022 22-00174F

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Creative Care Cleaning located at 16 Buttonworth Drive, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 28th day of July, 2022.

Jennifer Kantor August 4, 2022 22-00176F

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Coastline Lending Group located at 66 Eagle Harbor Trail, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 1st day of August, 2022.

Gary Hajek August 4, 2022 22-00180F

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 CP 000414 IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS F. RHODES, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of THOMAS F. RHODES, deceased, whose date of death was November 14, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: July 28, 2022.

Signed on this 21st day of July, 2022.

JASON A. RHODES Personal Representative 15808 Lewis Road Sunbury, OH 43074 SCOTT W. VIETH Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0059584 MACFARLANE FERGUSON & McMULLEN Post Office Box 1669 Clearwater, FL 33757 Telephone: (727) 441-8966 Email: swv@macfar.com Secondary Email: mlh@macfar.com July 28; Aug. 4, 2022 22-00090G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2022-CP-000470 In re the Estate of CLARA MAE MOORE Decedent.

The administration of the estate Clara Mae Moore, deceased, whose date of death was April 22, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Blvd, Building #1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and the other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 28, 2022.

Personal Representative Lisa McEvoy 1015 Second Street Port Orange, FL 32129 Attorney of Personal Representative J. AKIN, LAW /s/ Jennifer Akin Jennifer Akin, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113117 6045 A1A S. St. Augustine, FL 32080 Phone: (904) 320-0011 jennifer@jakinlaw.com Attorney for Petitioner July 28; Aug. 4, 2022 22-00091G

SEMINOLE PALMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 BUDGET; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE IMPOSITION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, ADOPTION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND THE LEVY, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE SAME; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING. Upcoming Public Hearings, and Regular Meeting The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) for the Seminole Palms Community Development District (“District”) will hold the following two public hearings and a regular meeting on Monday, August 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., and at Hilton Garden Inn - 55 Town Center Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32164.

The first public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, to receive public comment and objections on the District’s proposed budget (“Proposed Budget”) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023 (“Fiscal Year 2022/2023”). The second public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapters 190, 197, and/or 170, Florida Statutes, to consider the imposition of operations and maintenance special assessments (“O&M Assessments”) upon the lands located within the District, to fund the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/2023; to consider the adoption of an assessment roll; and, to provide for the levy, collection, and enforcement of assessments. At the conclusion of the hearings, the Board will, by resolution, adopt a budget and levy O&M Assessments as finally approved by the Board. A Board meeting of the District will also be held where the Board may consider any other District business.

Description of Assessments The District imposes O&M Assessments on benefitted property within the District for the purpose of funding the District’s general administrative, operations, and maintenance budget. A geographic depiction of the property potentially subject to the proposed O&M Assessments is identified in the map attached hereto. The table below shows the schedule of the proposed O&M Assessments, which are subject to change at the hearing:

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022CP000441 DIVISION: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES V. PICCOLI, Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of CHARLES V. PICCOLI, deceased, whose date of death was April 16, 2022, in File No. 2022CP000441 (48), is now pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. Letters of Administration were issued by the Court on July 19, 2022. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s Estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s Estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is July 28, 2022.

Personal Representative: THOMAS PICCOLI 25 Iris Circle, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 Attorney for Personal Representative: ROZENCWAIG & NADEL, LLP 301 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd.

Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 BY: /s/ Randy Narkir Randy Narkir, Esq. Florida Bar No. 109196 Telephone: (954) 455-5100 rnarkir@rnflaw.com July 28; Aug. 4, 2022 22-00094G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2022-CP-000417 Probate Division IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FREDERICK H. PLATT Deceased.

The administration of the estate of FREDERICK H. PLATT, deceased, whose date of death was September 9, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 28, 2022.

Personal Representative: M. CANDACE PLATT 64 Fleetwood Road Bristol, CT 06010 Attorney for Personal Representative: ANNE J. MCPHEE E-mail Addresses: Info@StudenbergLaw.com Florida Bar No. 0041605 Ganon J. Studenberg, P.A. 1119 Palmetto Avenue Melbourne, Florida 32901 Telephone: (321) 722-2420 July 28; Aug. 4, 2022 22-00095G

THIRD INSERTION STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF FULTON COUNTY File Number: 243351-02; Case No: 22DP01210 In the Interest of: A.H. SEX: M, DOB: 11/09/2014 TO: EBONY BROWN (BIOLOGICAL MOTHER), ANY UNKNOWN, UNNAMED PUTATIVE FATHERS, WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, GREETINGS: Pursuant to Order of this Court, you are hereby notified that a GUARDIAN’S DEPENDENCY COMPLAINT was filed on May 4, 2022 in this Court by the complainant alleging the whereabouts of the mother and father and any unknown, unnamed putative fathers of the above-named child are unknown, and asking the Court to take such steps as are necessary for the care, placement, and protection of the above said child.

You are hereby commanded to appear and may file in the office of the Clerk of this Court and serve upon complainant, within

thirty (30) days of June 15, 2022.

THE HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 9, 2022 AT 3:00PM VIA ZOOM/COURTROOM 4B. In an effort to decrease youth, staff, and public exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19, the Juvenile Court of Fulton County is conducting virtual hearings, via telephone conferencing and video conferencing. If you do not have internet access or the ability to participate in a virtual hearing, please contact the court via phone at 404-612-4419 or dial the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office at (404) 613-4663.

The court will provide you with instructions on how to gain access to the hearing at the Juvenile Justice Center located at 395 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30302.

A party is entitled to counsel in these proceedings and the Court will appoint an attorney if the party is unable, without undue financial hardship, to employ counsel.

WITNESS, the Honorable Coy Johnson Judge This the 30th day of June 2022 Kimberly Wright Clerk of Court Jul. 21, 28; Aug. 4, 11, 2022 22-00089G

Land Use Undeveloped Acerage

Total # of Acres

Equivalent Unit Assessment

Annual O&M Assessment $117,190

239.63 495.28 The O&M Assessments may be collected on the County tax roll or by direct bill from the District’s Manager. The O&M Assessments will only be imposed on lots sold to third parties, including lots sold during the Fiscal Year 2022/2023, and any portion of the District’s Proposed Budget not funded by the O&M Assessments will be funded by a developer funding agreement. Note that the O&M Assessments are in addition to any debt service assessments, if any, previously levied by the District and due to be collected for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. IT IS IMPORTANT TO PAY YOUR ASSESSMENT BECAUSE FAILURE TO PAY WILL CAUSE A TAX CERTIFICATE TO BE ISSUED AGAINST THE PROPERTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF TITLE, OR FOR DIRECT BILLED ASSESSMENTS, MAY RESULT IN A FORECLOSURE ACTION, WHICH ALSO MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF TITLE. Additional Provisions The public hearings and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Florida law. A copy of the Proposed Budget and assessment roll, and the agenda, for the hearings and meeting may be obtained by contacting DPFG Management & Consulting LLC, 250 International Parkway, Suite 208, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, 321-263-0132 (“District Manager’s Office”). The public hearings and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record. There may be occasions when staff or board members may participate by speaker telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Please note that all affected property owners have the right to appear and comment at the public hearings and meeting, and may also file written objections with the District Manager’s Office within twenty (20) days of issuance of this notice. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearings or meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the District Manager’s Office.

District Manager

July 28, August 4, 2022

22-00168F

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2022-CA-0451 Division: 49 Lena Hunter, Plaintiff, v.

The Estate of Ernest McLaren; The unknown heirs, beneficiaries, devisees, or grantees of the Estate of Ernest McLaren; The Unknown Spouse of Ernest McLaren and if deceased the unknown heirs, beneficiaries, devisees, or grantees of the Estate of Unknown Spouse of Ernest McLaren, Defendants.

TO: The Estate of Ernest McLaren; The unknown heirs, beneficiaries, devisees, or grantees of the Estate of Ernest McLaren; The Unknown Spouse of Ernest McLaren and if deceased the unknown heirs, beneficiaries, devisees, or grantees of the Estate of Unknown Spouse of Ernest McLaren 85 Rose Street FL 1st Waterbury, CT 06704 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following property in Flagler County, Florida: Lot 1, of Block 10, Florida Park, Section 9, Palm Coast, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Map Book 6, Pages 36 through 42, inclusive, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida, and as amended in instrument recorded in Official Records Book 35, Page 528 of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Vincent L. Sullivan, the Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address 145 City Place, Suite 301, Palm Coast, FL 32164, on or before 30 days after the first publication, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATED this 7/11/2022 day of July, 2022.

Tom Bexley Clerk of Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Tevin Galvin Deputy Clerk Vincent L. Sullivan the Plaintiff ’s attorney 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 July 28; Aug. 4, 11, 18, 2022 22-00093G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FL Case No. 2022 CP 000338 Division: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF LUCILLE P. JERGEL, Mary J. Hutchinson, Petitioner v.

Mary J. Hutchinson, Personal Representative, Respondent.

The administration of the estate of LUCILLE P. JERGEL, deceased, whose date of death was April 5, 2022, is pending in the Probate Court, Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg.

1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 28, 2022.

Personal Representative: Mary J. Hutchinson 4042 E. Hope Street Mesa, AZ 85205 Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley D. Magee, Esq. Attorney for the Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 861730 BRADLEY D. MAGEE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.L. P.O. Box 3 Osprey, FL 34229 Telephone: (941) 918-9894 Email: magee-law@comcast.net July 28; Aug. 4, 2022 22-00092G

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-11851-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF STEPHEN ANTHONY RIZZO a/k/a STEPHEN A. RIZZO a/k/a STEPHEN RIZZO Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Stephen Anthony Rizzo, deceased, whose date of death was July 3, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 4, 2022.

Personal Representative: Michael Rizzo 206 Park Shore Circle Moneta, VA 24121 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com August 4, 11, 2022 22-00071I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-11892-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. FARRELL Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Patricia A. Farrell, deceased, whose date of death was October 2, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 4, 2022.

Personal Representative: Jessica Farrell 917 Sakura Drive San Jose, California 95112 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com August 4, 11, 2022 22-00072I

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of A New Life Wellness Collaborative located at 4770 S. Ridgewood Ave, Ste 1, in the City of Port Orange, Voluisa County, FL 32127 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 28th day of July, 2022.

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SWI Community Development Districts Request for Proposals for Annual Audit Services The SWI Community Development District hereby requests proposals for annual financial auditing services. The proposals must provide for the auditing of the District’s financial records for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, with an option for two additional annual renewals [three years total]. The proposed price for each fiscal year’s auditing services should be included in the proposal. The District is a local unit of special-purpose government created pursuant to Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes for the purpose of financing, constructing, and maintaining public infrastructure. The District is located in the City of Port Orange, Florida. The District currently has an annual operating budget of approximately $85,000. The final contract will require that, among other things, the audit for Fiscal Year 2022 be completed no later than June 1, 2023.

The Auditing entity submitting a proposal must be duly licensed under Chapter 473, Florida Statutes and be qualified to conduct audits in accordance with “Governmental Auditing Standards”, as adopted by the Florida Board of Accountancy Audit shall be conducted in accordance with Florida Law and particularly Section 218.39, Florida Statutes, and the rules of the Florida Auditor General.

Proposals packages, which include additional qualification requirements, evaluation criteria and instructions to proposers are available from the District’s Management Advisory Company at the address and telephone number listed below.

Proposers must provide three (3) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (flash drive) of their proposals to the SWI Community Development District c/o PFM Group Consulting LLC, 3501 Quadrangle Boulevard, Suite 270, Orlando, FL 32817, in an envelope marked on the outside “Auditing Services – SWI Community Development District.” Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. on August 18, 2022, at the office of the District Manager. Please direct all questions regarding this Request for Proposals to the District Manager, who can be reached at (407) 723-5900.

Any protest regarding the terms of this Notice, or the proposal packages on file with the District Manager, must be filed in writing at the offices of the District Manager within seventy-two (72) calendar hours (excluding weekends) after publication of this Notice. The formal protest setting forth with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based shall be filed within seven (7) calendar days after the initial notice of protest was filed. Failure to timely file a notice of protest or failure to timely file a formal written protest shall constitute a waiver of any right to object or protest with respect to aforesaid Notice or proposal package provisions.

PFM Group Consulting LLC District Manager August 4, 2022 22-00074V

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Last Tenants: MARY E. DE JAN and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at SUN HOLLY FOREST LLC, 1000 WALKER ST, HOLLY HILL, FL 32117.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-11764 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROLE A. RICHARDSON-MILES A/K/A CAROLE R. MILES A/K/A CAROLE A. MILES, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of CAROLE A. RICHARDSON-MILES A/K/A CAROLE R. MILES A/K/A CAROLE A. MILES, deceased, whose date of death was April 26, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: July 28, 2022.

Signed on this 22nd day of July, 2022.

SCOTT MILES Personal Representative 2915 Lantern Drive South Daytona, FL 32119 ROBERT KIT KOREY, ESQUIRE Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 147787 ROBERT KIT KOREY, P. A. 595 W. Granada Blvd., Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Telephone: (386) 677-3431 Email: Kit@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: Michele@koreylawpa.com July 28; Aug. 4, 2022 22-00068I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 11847PRDL Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF ANNE L. MULHALL Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Anne L. Mulhall, deceased, whose date of death was February 7, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, Florida 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 28, 2022.

Personal Representative: Laura Zappasodi, f/k/a Laura Mulhall 8530 Oklee Court North Port, Florida 34287 Attorney for Personal Representative: Cord C. Mellor, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0201235 13801 Tamiami Trail, Ste D North Port, Florida 34287 Telephone: (941) 426-1193 Fax: (941) 426-5413 E-Mail: cord@northportlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: shelly@northportlaw.com July 28; Aug. 4, 2022 22-00069I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-11293-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH SAVERIO PRINCIPE a/k/a JOSEPH SEVERIO PRINCIPE a/k/a JOSEPH S. PRINCIPE a/k/a JOSEPH PRINCIPE Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Joseph Saverio Principe, deceased, whose date of death was March 4, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 28, 2022.

Personal Representative: Rose Schoonover 402 N. Crumley Street Liberty, Illinois 62347 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com July 28; Aug. 4, 2022 22-00070I

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SWI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGETS; NOTICE OF AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING. The Board of Supervisors of the SWI Community Development District will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the offices of Cobb Cole, located at 149 South Ridgewood, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 for the purpose of hearing comments and objections on the adoption of the proposed budget beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023 (“Fiscal Year 2022/2023”). The Public Hearing and regular meeting will take place immediately following the adjournment of the Auditor Selection Committee meeting where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. The Auditor Selection Committee will review, discuss and recommend an auditor to provide audit services to the District for Fiscal Year 2022. A copy of the agendas and Proposed Budget may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, PFM Group Consulting LLC, 3501 Quadrangle Blvd., Suite 270, Orlando, Florida 32817, (407) 723-5900 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours.

The public hearing and meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts.

The public hearing and meetings may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meetings.

There may be occasions when staff or other individuals may participate by speaker telephone.

Any person requiring special accommodations at these meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (407) 7235900 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, for aid in contacting the District Office.

Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing or meetings is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.

Jane Gaarlandt District Manager August 4, 11, 2022 22-00075V

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Dated this 28th day of July, 2022.

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• Mulch & Stone

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Doors

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Remodeling/Home Improvement

Lawn Care

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Quin’s Lawn Care 386•262•8593

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Commercial

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385759

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LAWN GIRL & CO LLC

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Painting Roofing

Visa/MC/Amex/Discover

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Serving Flagler County Since 1987

We seal cracks & holes

Insurance

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Of Flagler County

Phone 386-439-9254 www.aciaonline.com Phone 386-439-9254

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439-3191 386-445-3305 386-

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Serving Flagler County for over 30 years

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