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CITY WATCH
Flagler County Fire Rescue battalion chief graduates
Flagler County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Daniel VanDeusen has graduated from the Emergency Services Leadership Institute, a Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association program designed to address present-day leadership issues.
“It was a great experience,” VanDeusen said. “It has provided me with new tools to bring to the table.”
Palm Coast Arts Festival: Nov. 9
Flagler County Cultural Council’s Palm Coast Arts Festival is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 9, at Central Park in Town Center. Residents are encouraged to immerse themselves “in a world of artistic expression and cultural celebration,” according to a city press release. The free festival is a collaboration between FC3 and the city of Palm Coast. Live music begins at noon. Multiple food trucks will be on-site. There will also be a kid’s craft booth, hay maze and other interactive activities. Alcohol is for sale.
Palm Coast residents vote to keep limits on borrowing
Over 58% of 52,500 Palm Coast voters voted against the charter amendment during the Nov. 5 election.
After a Flagler County judge denied a lawsuit that aimed to toss out votes on a Palm Coast charter amendment, Palm Coast residents ultimately voted down the amendment at the ballot box on Nov. 5 anyway.
The lawsuit, filed by resident and former mayor candidate Alan Lowe, claimed the ballot summary did not sufficiently explain the purpose of the amendment and was misleading to voters. Lowe’s suit asked the court to order the city and Flagler County Supervisor of Elections Office not to count the amendment’s votes.
Lowe lost his suit when Circuit Judge Christopher France ruled on Nov. 4 that the overall intent of the amendment — the “removal of provision (3)(e)” in the city’s charter — is clearly stated.
Not that it mattered: Over 58% of 52,500 Palm Coast voters voted against the charter amendment during the Nov. 5 election.
In a statement to the Observer , Lowe said that even though he was disappointed to lose his suit, he hoped it at least brought awareness of the amendment’s problems to Palm Coast residents.
“Really the goal, along with hopefully winning, was to get enough awareness out there that ... hopefully it’ll get voted down,” he said.
The charter amendment, approved in July by the Palm Coast City Council, was to remove Article VI section (3)(e) of the Palm Coast City Charter. That section outlines limitations on the city’s borrowing power, specifically limiting the city to only borrowing up to $15 million at a time and prohibiting it from entering a leasepayment contract that is longer than 36 months.
If the city wanted to enter into agreements greater than $15 million, or for longer terms than those outlined in (3)(e), it would require the approval of Palm Coast residents via a referendum vote.
Removing section (3)(e) would allow the city, with City Council approval, to increase its borrowing power and extend the amount of time the city can be in a lease agreement, without a referendum vote.
The language for the amendment on the Nov. 5 ballot was as follows:
“Title: Charter Amendment to Update Provisions Related to City Council’s Contracting Authority
“Summary: Shall Article VI of the Charter be amended by removing provision (3)(e) related to fiscal Contracting Authority that limit the City’s ability to enter into public private partnerships, have the ability to address growth by having future residents contribute to infrastructure costs, respond to emergencies and use available financial instruments including, but not limited to bonds.”
France wrote in his ruling that while some of the language in the amendment’s summary is arguably nonessential or excessive, it “is in no way misleading to the voter.”
“The consideration left to an informed voter is inescapable: ‘Do I want to empower the city com
mission further to contract without that existing limitations,’” the ruling states.
Further, France stated that voters were “empowered by the ballot description to become informed voters” by directing interested voters to the charter section, which, he notes, is easily found through a Google search.
Lowe said his issue with the charter amendment has always been the wording.
With the charter’s language being 20 years old, he said, it doesn’t hurt to see if things need to be updated. “But to remove somebody’s right to vote and to have the vague wording that I believe was there — that I did not like,” Lowe said.
Council member Theresa Carli Pontieri said she believed France made the right ruling. Pontieri has in the past agreed the language of the amendment “isn’t perfect,” but also believes the charter section should be updated.
Based on the public’s negative response to the amendment, Pontieri said she didn’t believe the elec-
torate would vote for the charter amendment as it was written.
In a press release from Palm Coast, Mayor David Alfin said of the France’s ruling: “While I believe that placing this issue on the ballot was the right move, I deeply respect the concerns and dedication of all our residents. Our community’s active involvement in local government demonstrates a powerful commitment to ensuring Palm Coast remains a place where all voices are heard and respected.”
The Palm Coast City Council unanimously approved the language and approved adding the charter amendment to the November ballot during council meetings over the summer. In August, Vice Mayor Ed Danko changed his mind on the charter amendment language, calling it “deceptive” and “fraudulent.”
Danko has since been vocal in his opposition to the amendment. In a statement sent to the Observer after France’s ruling, Danko said he urged residents to vote against the referendum.
“It’s now up to voters to reject this Palm Coast Charter referendum, which, if approved, will give the city a blank check to borrow money,” Danko wrote. “All for the benefit of the developers of the so-called westward expansion, and at the expense of the citizens who will forever be surrendering their right to vote on any future bond issues.”
Both of the Palm Coast mayoral candidates — Mike Norris, who won his race for the seat on Nov. 5, and Cornelia Downing Manfre — had in the past made statements against the charter amendment’s language. Norris on Nov. 4, confidently told the Observer over text: “We will defeat it at the ballot box.”
In a statement emailed to the Observer, Manfre said she respected France’s decision, but believed the council should keep a specific cap on borrowing or leasing by the City Council.
“I believe the council made a serious mistake in the wording of the amendment and wanting to alter the founding fathers original intention of capping borrowing power of the Council,” she wrote.
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The charter amendment on a 2024 General Election sample ballot. Photo by Sierra Williams
SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
Flagler County sees highest turnout since 1996. Ty Miller and Ray Stevens have also won their campaigns for the two open City Council seats.
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Mike Norris is Palm Coast’s new mayor in a record-setting election in Flagler County.
The 2024 general election had a record-breaking turnout of 83.37% of Flagler County’s 96,750 registered voters, according to the Flagler County Supervisor of Elections website — a total of 80,659 ballots cast. Flagler County last cracked an 80% voter turnout in the 2008 Presidential Election, and hasn’t reached 83% since 1996, according to a post on the Supervisor of Elections Facebook page.
“Thank you to our voters, and the Flagler County Elections Team for this tremendous effort,” the post read.
More than half of county residents voted either by mail or during the early voting period, ahead of Nov. 5. By end of day Nov. 2, the last day in the early voting period, 42,900 residents had voted early and 21,043 had submitted ballots by mail.
It took the Flagler Elections office an hour to fully report all the remaining mail in ballots and count the Election Day ballots cast at each of Flagler County’s 21 precincts. Votes are still being tabulated across Florida — and the nation — for the state and federal races.
In Flagler, county residents ultimately voted in support of legalizing recreational marijuana and protecting abortion rights, but just barely. Meanwhile, Palm Coast residents ousted the controversial Charter Amendment.
Below is a break down of Flagler County’s results.
PALM COAST CITY COUNCIL
With all precincts reporting, Norris has won 63.37% of 52,953 votes from Palm Coast residents. His opponent, Cornelia Downing Manfre, took home 36% of the vote. The 63%-
Palm Coast’s new mayor: Mike Norris
36% split of the vote was immediate from just the early voting results and most of the mail-in ballots, and held as precinct votes were counted.
Two races were also decided for the Palm Coast City Council. For the District 1 seat, Ty Miller won 70.5% of 49,216 votes, to Jeffery Cortland Seib’s 29.5%. The results were closer for the City Council District 3 seat: Ray Stevens won with 58.02% of the 45,681 votes, while his opponent Andrew Werner received 41.98%.
In an interview with the Observer, Miller said he and his campaign team put in a lot of leg work over the last several months.
“It’s good to see people respond and get those results that kind of validate the work that you put in,” he said.
Miller, Stevens and Norris will be replacing City Council members Ed Danko, Nick Klufas and Mayor David Alfin in their respective seats.
“The voters, resoundingly, have said they want change,” Miller said.
Several key issues face the new council members almost immediately after they are sworn in, including beginning the search for the city’s new city manager.
Finding a new city manager is the first thing the council needs to take care of, Miller said.
“It’s been this situation that you have this kind of hold on something that’s very important for the city,” he said. “We need to find somebody that’s both fiscally responsible as well as understands the priorities that the City Council directs.”
Miller said that while that is priority number one, closely behind that is addressing the city’s infrastructure issues — and infrastructure is the number one topic that is on the mind for most Palm Coast residents, he said. The council will need to focus on getting services back up to par for residents.
“It’s going to be extremely difficult,” Miller said. “We have to rise to that challenge and try to find different ways to fund it.”
The new Palm Coast City Council members and mayor will be sworn in at the next Palm Coast Council business meeting on Nov. 19.
FLAGLER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The two remaining races for the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners was all but decided in the August Primary races, but for write-in candidates. Flagler County residents voted overwhelmingly for Pam Richardson for the county District 5 seat and Kim M. Carney for the District 3 seat. Barely three percent of residents in each race voted for a write-in candidate.
Incumbent Andy Dance was reelected to his District 1 seat in the August Primary Election. He and the two newest commissioners will be sworn in at the next Flagler County Commission business meeting.
AMENDMENTS: IN FAVOR OF LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, PROTECTING ABORTION RIGHTS, BUT NOT AT 60% THRESHOLD
While the vote was closer for State Constitutional Amendments 3 and 4 than in the Palm Coast City Council results, Flagler County residents ultimately voted in support of legalizing marijuana and protecting abortion rights. But, State Constitutional Amendments require a 60% vote to pass, according to the Florida Division of Elections’ website. As of 10 p.m. on Nov. 5, with 97% of Florida’s precincts reporting, only two of the constitutional amendments have enough votes to pass: Amendment No. 5, “Annual Adjustments to the Value of Certain Homestead Exemptions,” and Amendment No. 2, “Right to Fish and Hunt.”
Amendment No. 3 on the ballot was to legalize smoking marijuana for adults over 21. Flagler County residents voted 53.43% to 46.57% to legalize it, with 78,427 votes cast. The amendment only received 55% of supporting votes statewide, as of the 10 p.m. on Nov. 5 election results on the Florida Division of Elections’ website.
For Amendment No. 4, limiting government interference with abortion, 51.61% voted in support of the measure. Some 57% of Florida voters overall voted in support of this amendment statewide, as of 10 p.m. Nov. 5, falling just short of the 60% requirement.
Closer to home, the Palm Coast Charter Amendment failed with city residents. The proposed amendment would have removed a section of the charter outlining limitations to how
FLAGLER CONTINUES SUPPORT OF TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN STATE, FEDERAL CANDIDATES Flagler County’s residents overwhelmingly supported the Republican candidates for the state and federal offices. In the presidential race, 63.6% of ballots were cast in support of former President Donald Trump. The presidential race had the highest turnout of all the ballot races in Flagler County, with a total of 80,159 residents voting in the presidential race. For Flagler County’s United States Congress representatives, 62.93% voted for Republican incumbent Rick Scott to keep his senator seat, and 66.02% for Republican incumbent House Rep. Michael Waltz to hold his seat for another term. Tom Leek received 66.83% of Flagler County’s votes for the District 7 State Senator seat while Sam Greco received 63.77% for his campaign for the State Representative District 19 seat.
Governor appoints Derek Barrs to complete Hunt’s term on School Board
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment on Oct. 30, just over a month after Hunt resigned.
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Derek Barrs to the Flagler County School Board on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Barrs will replace Sally Hunt, who resigned her seat on Sept. 20, and complete the final two years of her term.
Barrs ran for the School Board’s District 3 seat this year and lost in a tight race to Janie Ruddy, a former Flagler Schools teacher. Ruddy received 12,551 votes to Barrs’ 12,261 votes in the Aug. 20 Primary Election. Because there were just two candidates in the race, a runoff was not necessary.
Barrs is an associate vice president for HNTB Corporation, a firm that designs and advances transportation infrastructure. He is a former Florida Highway Patrol chief and previously served as a deputy sheriff in Madison County. Barrs earned an associate degree in criminal justice from North Florida College in Madison and a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Flagler College in St. Augustine.
While Barrs lives in Flagler County’s District 3 zone, he replaces Hunt, who was the board’s District 1 representative.
In a Flagler Schools press release, Superintendent LaShakia Moore noted that Barrs’ background in public service aligns with the district’s priorities. “We’re looking forward to the experience Mr. Barrs will bring to the board,” Moore said. “His commitment to next generation learning envi-
ronments and student success is a strong fit with our mission here in Flagler.”
In a statement that Barrs posted on Facebook, he said, “I am truly humbled by the governor’s appointment and confidence in me to serve in this capacity. My priorities will be to keep schools safe, ensure high-quality education for all, support teachers and staff and foster community partnerships. I look forward to working together with the board and our superintendent to reach our full potential and to provide a world class education for our students in Flagler County.”
Barrs, Ruddy and District 5 representative Lauren Ramirez will be installed as new School Board members at the Nov. 19 School Board business meeting. They join current board members Will Furry and Christy Chong. Email brent@observerlocal news.com.
School Board District 3 candidate Derek Barrs speaks to a voter at the Flagler Tiger Bay’s Club’s Candidate Meet and Greet on June 27. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Ty Miller has won the Palm Coast City Council District 1 seat against opponent Jeffery Seib.
Ray Stevens won against opponent Andrew Werner in the race for the Palm Coast District 3 seat.
Palm Coast resident Mike Norris
Coast’s next mayor. Photos by Sierra Williams
State Guard facility breaks ground
To provide ‘stateof-the-art training for today’s and tomorrow’s first responders and soldiers’: Sheriff Staly
A new Florida State Guard training facility is officially underway in Flagler County.
The facility is the result of the combined efforts over several years of Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly, House Speaker and State Rep. Paul Renner, the Flagler County Commission and multiple other legislators and state agencies. It will become a regional, multiagency training facility that will allow for state-of-the-art training.
“This starts a new chapter for training first responders, not only for the Florida State Guard but for the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Flagler County Fire Rescue, Bunnell and Flagler Beach police departments and other public safety agencies in our county and region,” he said.
ity will have a 5,000-squarefoot training facility with office and classroom spaces, a 50- and a 200-yard tactical shooting range and a 200,000-square-foot driving range.
“While this has been a great partnership, it has limited capabilities and availability for training what is needed in today’s law enforcement,” Staly said.
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Staly said the state funding has two deadlines: The facility’s construction must be underway by the third quarter of 2025 and completed by early 2027. The state, he said, has already signed several contracts, including for architectural design and surveying, to begin satisfying the first deadline.
The facility will be available for the Florida State Guard to train its law enforcement component, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Flagler County Fire Rescue, and other first responder agencies across the region, a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office press release said.
Staly worked with Renner, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, and the Florida State Guard over the last four years to secure the funding and the decision to locate the joint regional training facility in Flagler County.
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Staly said Flagler County law enforcement currently practices tactical driving training at the Flagler County airport, when a runway is available.
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The facility is being built on county-owned property near the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility on Justice Lane in Bunnell. According to a design outline, the facil-
“Not only will this complex provide amazing training to first responders, but this new level of training will likely reduce liability,” he said.
Local law enforcement also uses the Flagler County Gun Club for its firearms training, he said.
The Florida State Guard responds during emergencies to distribute resources and humanitarian aid, clear routes and aid in search and rescue efforts, among other responsibilities, according to the guard’s website. The Florida State Guard was originally created in 1941 as a stateside replacement for the Florida National Guard and was later disbanded in 1947, the press release said. It was relaunched in 2022.
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Florida State Guard Executive Director Mark Thieme said the Florida State Guard’s soldiers demonstrated their life-saving capabilities during search and rescue missions after Hurricanes Helene and Milton in both Florida and in North Carolina.
The Florida State Guard soldiers’ success is well documented, Thieme said, and this facility will allow them to hone and sharpen their skills.
“This campus represents the only organic location for the Florida State Guard to train our highly credentialed Special Operations soldiers in support of public safety and search and rescue operations,” Thieme said.
Staly said the facility will allow first responders and the Florida State Guard to practice together and learn from each other before they are deployed during a disaster.
“When this facility is done, it will provide state-of-theart training designed for today’s and tomorrow’s first responders and soldiers, and will give them the best training they need to serve our communities for decades to come,” Staly said. “When you train, and when you train together, you perform better individually and as a team.”
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State and local officials break ground on the Florida State Guard Multi-Agency training facility, which should open in 2027. Photos by Sierra Williams
Florida House Speaker and Rep. Paul Renner.
A Florida State Guard K-9 holds a golden shovel at the site of the future Florida State Guard training facility.
First step to beach management tax
If finalized, the tax on unincorporated beachside residents would be implemented on Oct. 1, 2025.
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The Flagler County Commission gave unanimous approval for the first step of implementing a beach management tax for residents living on the barrier island in unincorporated Flagler County. The tax would only apply to residents who live between the southern Marineland border and the northern Beverly Beach border and won’t even be implemented until the 2026 fiscal year budget, beginning Oct. 1, 2025. Flagler County Administrator Heidi Petito said that the board’s approval on Nov. 4 was only for a notice of intent, and nothing was being levied yet.
“You’re not approving any funding at this point,” Petito said. “It is not obligating this board to any financial commitment. It is just putting it out there that this is under consideration, the intent to use this tool. It doesn’t mean that we even have to move forward with it, but there is a requirement that we need to notify the state.”
The plan proposed at the
Flagler County Commission meeting only addresses funding the initial reconstruction and then maintenance of the 11-plus miles of shoreline in unincorporated Flagler County area on the barrier island. The maintenance would be on a six-year cycle, after the initial renourishment is completed.
The funding for the 11-mile stretch will be a mix of funding resources: the county’s Tourist Development Tax, the small county half-cent sales tax, state and local appropriations and grants, funding dedicated from the county’s budget, some dedicated ad valorem taxes and the special tax for residents in the 11-mile stretch of unincorporated Flagler County shoreline.
To complete the initial renourishment on the unincorporated 11-mile stretch will cost an estimated $57.5 million, of which the county will need to cover a $17 million shortfall. After the renourishment, the county will need another $56 million for every six-year maintenance cycle. That breaks down to $9.4 million annually, with an annual shortfall of $3.2 million.
A dedicated 1/10 of a mill of collected property taxes will cover $1.7 million of the $3.2 million.
The remaining $1.7 million will be accrued from the new tax, which will be a com-
bined assessment of a base rate that all the residents in the unincorporated shoreline area would pay — known as an MSBU — and a rate based on the resident’s property value, known as an MSTU.
The MSTU and MSBU will each fund $857,000, or 50% of the remaining $1.7 million shortfall.
The county has a specific timeline it has to stick to in order implement the taxes. The MSBU base rate — which was what the commissioners gave initial approval for on Nov. 4 — must be established before Dec. 31, 2024. The MSTU portion has different requirements which must be approved by July 1, 2025.
The MSBU resolution will return for the next round of approval at the county’s Dec. 4 meeting.
Commissioner Donald O’Brien, who is ending his term as a Flagler County Commissioner, said he believes the plan prosed is fair. O’Brien paraphrased a famous economist, Dr. Thomas Sowell, as saying, “There’s really no solutions to any policy problems, there’s only a series of trade-offs.”
“I think it’s a well-reasoned and sustainable plan,” O’Brien said. “My hope is that the resolution process keeps moving forward and that the resolution gets approved in December.”
Flagler OKs Cresswind’s prelim plat
Radiance, originally approved in 2022, is moving forward with preliminary plat for 775 homes in Cresswind.
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STAFF WRITER
The Flagler County Commission unanimously approved the first preliminary plat for a large development that has been in the works in the county for the last several years. The Cresswind development is part of the Radiance Planned Unit Development,
located in the southeast of Flagler County near the Volusia County border. Located on the west side of South Old Kings Road, the Radiance PUD was originally approved in 2022 for a maximum of 1,200 across its 612 acres.
The Cresswind development within Radiance is one of two neighborhoods planned for the PUD, splitting the 1,200 homes between two communities. Cresswind’s plat, unanimously approved by the Flagler County Commission at its Nov. 4 meeting, is for the gated age-restricted community.
The plat shows a maximum of 775 single family lots over
437 acres. The lots will be a mix of lots ranging between 40 feet wide, 50 feet wide and 60 feet wide. As part of the development, a roundabout will be installed at the development’s entrance on Old Kings Road.
After hearing several comments from residents who are concerned about the development’s future traffic impacting the Old Kings and Old Dixie Highway intersection near Cresswind, the commission also directed staff to reach out to Volusia County to begin addressing traffic concerns at that intersection.
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Old Dixie Motel owes Flagler County $250K
The county has been embroiled in a lawsuit with the motel owners for three years.
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A Flagler County Court judge has found the owners of the Old Dixie Motel in contempt for not making a courtordered payment.
On Nov. 1, Circuit Judge Christopher France, who has overseen the case since it began in 2021, ruled the motel owners were in contempt for ignoring previous court orders. The motel owners are now required to pay a $250,000 deposit owed to Flagler County, and file missing paperwork regarding their financial situation within 14 days of the court’s ruling, according to Flagler County Clerk of Court documents.
“Regardless of the outcome here, whether they pay on time or don’t pay on time, we will be moving for attorney’s fees for the entire conduct of the case, particularly because of their constant delaying action,” Flagler County Attorney Al Hadeed told the County Commission on Nov. 4.
If the property owners fail to comply in time, they will owe an additional $1,000 per day until the deposit is made and the documentation is filed, court documents state. France
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OCT. 22
PRIMARY AGGRESSOR
1:42 p.m. — First block of North Yonge Street, Ormond Beach Battery touch/strike. A local gas station employee called police after an unknown man spit on him following an argument.
Police report that the man had entered the store, walked up on the counter and started the argument. After he spat on the employee, the employee punched him in the face, according to an incident report.
However, after reviewing security footage, police determined that the employee was the primary aggressor in the fight, as he was seen smacking the man’s hat, almost knocking it off his head, prior to the man spitting at him. The footage then showed the employee striking the unknown man multiple times as he tried to leave the store. Still, the employee wished to press charges.
OCT. 25
LIGHTS OFF
9:27 p.m. — 900 block of West Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach
Fleeing/eluding police. A 16-year-old Port Orange boy was charged with attempting to elude law enforcement after he refused to pull over for a traffic stop.
BRIEFS
Palm Coast man killed while crossing U.S. 1
An 81-year-old Palm Coast man was killed after he was struck by a sedan at Highway U.S. 1 and Royal Palms Parkway on Nov. 2, Florida Highway Patrol reported. The crash happened at 3:35 a.m. The 20-year-old Daytona Beach man driving the sedan was going northbound on U.S. 1 when the 81-year-old began to cross to the east side of U.S. 1 on the crosswalk at Education Way and Royal Palms Parkway.
also ordered that all further proceedings in the case must be attended in person by the defendant’s council and “the manager of the defendant.”
The Ajmal and Zubair Zulali, the original motel owners, and the new owners — Manuel Gomez and David Shebiro, who purchased the property from the Zulalis in early 2021 — have been in litigation with Flagler County since 2021.
The county originally sued the Zulalis, pursuing a condemnation and demolition of the derelict motel, located at 2251 S. Old Dixie Highway, across from the Plantation Bay main entrance.
After the county sued for demolition of the motel in May 2021, the new motel owners made some attempt to clean up the buildings and land. The county also struck an agreement with the new owners that month, to ensure hazardous safety and health conditions wouldn’t continue.
The document outlined corrective actions that were to be undertaken by August 2021, or a cash bond of $250,000 would be required to be paid to the Flagler County Clerk of Courts by the owners, according to a May 2021 Flagler County press release. That money would then be set aside for the county to use to demolish the building, if the new owners did not follow through with the agreement.
But there has been little to no movement on the side of
Police report the teen was seen speeding and driving with his vehicle lights off, the latter of which took place when the officer turned on his emergency lights. Due to two slow drivers on Granada Boulevard, according to a police report, the officer was able to pull the teen over in the 1200 block of West Granada Boulevard.
When asked why he turned his lights off, the teen aid he wasn’t “comfortable with how to work the vehicle light switches,” the report states. He was taken to the county’s juvenile assessment center.
OCT. 31
PARTY TOO HARD
11:49 p.m. — first block of Presidential Lane, Palm Coast Obstruct without violence.
An 18-year-old St. Augustine man ran from Sheriff’s Office deputy at a house party because he said he hated the police.
The 18-year-old was sitting in his truck in front of the home hosting the house party when the Sheriff’s Office deputy showed up. As the deputy approached the house, the man got out of the truck and ran to the home, only to find the door was locked, the press release said.
The man refused to stop when the deputy commanded but was still caught and placed under arrest. The man smelled like alcohol, despite being only 18. When asked why he ran, the man said he understood that he had messed up and repeatedly apologized.
Flagler Cares seeks donors for holiday fundraiser
Flagler Cares, a health and social care organization, is launching a fundraising campaign in celebration of its 10year anniversary called “Keep the Holiday Lights On.” Flagler Cares is seeking donors to sponsor 100 homes at $100 per home to cover the cost of December’s electric bill for struggling families. While $100 sponsors a single home, supporters can contribute any amount to participate and make a difference.
“Flagler Cares staff spend a good part of the workday
the property owners after their initial cleanup efforts, despite the fact they have submitted plans to the county for a new motel on the site as recently as April 2024. The court case has multiple notices cancelling hearings and requests for extensions, according to the Clerk of Court website.
In June 2024, France ordered the owners to pay the $250,000 deposit owed to the county as part of the agreement, since the owners failed to follow through with their part in the agreement. The owners had 10 days to pay the deposit, and 45 days to file paperwork disclosing the defendant’s financial condition.
The owners did file for an extension to comply in July, but France denied the request. Flagler County filed a motion for contempt of court on Oct. 21, as it still had not received the $250,000 payment nor had the other party followed through with their side of the agreement and filed the financial paperwork, court documents state.
In France’s Nov. 1 contempt ruling, he wrote that the defendant’s actions, including “its continued refusal to comply with the Court’s Orders, is consistent with its longstanding pattern of disregard for the judicial process and the Court’s authority.”
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NOV. 2
YO’ MAMA
11:48 p.m. — 2300 block of Apple Street, Bunnell Battery. A Bunnell man is facing a battery charge after he hit another man who threatened to kiss the suspect’s mother. The victim told Sheriff’s Office deputies that he ran into the suspect, the suspect’s wife and the suspect’s mother at the gas station, according to an arrest report. The victim said he knew the wife and mother, but had never met the man before, and greeted the suspect’s wife with a kiss on the cheek.
The suspect thought he had kissed his wife on the mouth and began arguing with the victim. The victim then told the suspect he would kiss the suspect’s mother, too, “if he wanted to,” the report said. The suspect then shoved the victim to the ground and punched him in the face. The suspect denied hitting the victim but said the two argued after the victim had kissed his wife. The suspect told the deputy it became physical when “he said he was going to kiss my mom on the mouth and by that time he was in my bubble.” The suspect said it was one thing to kiss his wife on the cheek but another to say he’d kiss the suspect’s mother on the mouth.
The deputies placed the man under arrest and charged him with battery.
learning about the struggles of our neighbors who grapple with making ends meet each month,” Flagler Cares Chief Executive Officer Carrie Baird said. “Our hope with this fundraiser is to ensure families have this basic need met during the month of December.” Now through Nov. 30, donations can be made at www.flaglercares.org/holiday. Check donations can be mailed to or dropped off at Flagler Cares, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B302, in Palm Coast. For each home sponsored, one home on the webpage will turn from dark to illuminated. Families in need will also be able to apply for assistance starting Nov. 25.
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Palm Coast to get second Chick-fil-A near BJ’s
Longhorn Steakhouse will open Dec. 2 inthe same shopping plaza, which could also see a Chase Bank location.
SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
A second Chick-fil-A is confirmed for Palm Coast, to be located on State Road 100 in the BJ’s Wholesale shopping plaza.
According to a site plan sub-
mitted to Palm Coast and sent to the Observer, the Chick-filA will be almost 5,000 square feet in size and seat 70 inside, with an additional 16 exterior seats. The site plan includes 69 parking spots and a twolane drive-thru that wraps around the building and the east side of the parking lot. At this time, the developer has not begun the permitting process with Palm Coast, according to information from the city’s planning department.
This is Palm Coast’s second Chick-fil-A location, the first
of which is located at 1000 Palm Coast Parkway NW. It opened in 2015 with a “First 100” give away, where the first 100 adults in line were given a one-year supply of free Chick-fil-A meals.
The giveaway prompted locals to camp out in tents ahead of the store’s 6 a.m. grand opening.
While BJ’s opened in September, the smaller lots along S.R. 100 were still under construction as developers finalized tenants for the lots. The new Chick-Fil-A will fill in the space between the Miller’s
Ale House, which opened on Aug. 5, and Palm Coast’s first Longhorn Steakhouse. Longhorn is scheduled to open on Dec. 2, according to Longhorn Steakhouse’s website.
A 3,400-square-foot Chase Bank will also likely fill in the empty lot next to the BJ’s Wholesale main entrance and new traffic signal, according to Flagler County documents. The application is going through the county as until the land is officially annexed into Palm Coast.
Palm Coast to get Huey Magoo’s, Jersey Mike’s on SR 100
A Space Coast Credit Union is also slated for the lot at 5834 E. State Road 100.
SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
According to Palm Coast city documents, a Space Coast Credit Union, a Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders and a Jersey Mike’s sub shop are in the works for Palm Coast. The lot located at 5834 E. State Road 100, on the west side of the Tom Gibbs Chevrolet, has been cleared in preparation for more commercial development. The permits indicated two separate buildings: a 2,500-square-foot building for the credit union and a 5,777-square-foot commercial building that will house the two restaurants.
The plans show the credit union will have a three-bay drive-through area with another dedicated ATM lane. Huey Magoo’s — a national quick service restaurant chain that serves a variety of fried chicken tenders — will have the larger restaurant space,
with 3,277 square feet, with a drive-thru, leaving the rest for the Jersey Mike’s. There is one other Jersey Mike’s in Palm Coast, located in the Island Walk Shopping Center at 250 E. Palm Coast Parkway, but this will be the first Huey Magoo’s in Palm Coast.
The permits are still in the review process and have not yet received final approval. The Observer reached out to the applicant — MHW PC, LLC, based out of Melbourne, Florida — but were unable to reach them by the time this article was published.
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FLORIDA TINY HOUSE FESTIVAL TO RETURN
The ninth annual Florida Tiny House Festival is returning to Palm Coast on Nov. 23-34 at the Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast.
rThe Florida Agricultural Museum is located at 7900 Old Kings Road N. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
This is the 32nd for-charity, tiny-house event of the United Tiny House Association. The Association has previously donated of $800,000 from its previous events to over 100 charities, nonprofits and local communities, according to a press release from the Tiny House Festival.
Admission to the Tiny House Festival is free for children 12 and under, on-scene emergency responders, badged law enforcement personnel and retired, active and discharged military personne. For those 13 and up, it is a one-time $20 entry fee, covering both Saturday and Sunday.
DONNIE’S DONUTS CLOSES AT ONE DAYTONA
Donnie’s Donuts has closed its last doughnut shop in Florida.
On Nov. 1, owners Donald and Patti Summerlin announced on Facebook that they had decided to close their One Daytona location, which was the couple’s last shop in the state. This location had been open since 2021.
The Summerlins opened their first Donnie’s Donuts shop in 2015 on Seabreeze Boulevard. In 2016, they moved to Ormond Beach, conducting business for seven years, and making it on Yelp’s Top 100 Do-
nut Shops in the U.S. in 2022. Donnie’s Donuts ranked 12th on the list.
Then January of this year, the Summerlins announced the closure of their Ormond shop, citing the rising cost of business insurance and the financial impact of the 2022 hurricane season as the cause. In their Facebook post, the couple listed all the hurricanes dating back to 2016.
“It’s not just about the Hurricanes destruction to property and individuals, but the economic downturns for years afterwards,” the Summerlins wrote in the post. “We have given it everything we had for 9 years and are simply devastated for our employees and our fantastic customers.”
Donnie’s Donuts remains in business in its final store, which is located in Atlanta Georgia.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS SHOP PARTNERS WITH BUSINESSES
A local spiritual and holistic wellness shop is joining forces with two other local shops to provide expanded services, creative events and spiritual offerings. The Indigo Door is now collaborating with The Gather Place Events, Resonance Gallery and Tao Living. Indigo Door, previously located on Cypress Point Parkway in Palm Coast, is moving to 206 Moody Blvd., next to the Gathering Place Events Space and Resonance Gallery, according to a press release. Residents will now have access to new workshops, holistic events, and more healing services in partnership with Tao Living, the press release said. The expanded services will also include: spiritual readings, energy healing sessions, classes, artistic workshops, and more.
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Huey Magoo's and Jersey Mike's. Image from Palm Coast planning documents
Make yourself at home
Birthday celebrations trump election night
Two birthdays in one week in the McMillan household
BRIAN MCMILLAN PUBLISHER
Since I’m the one who bought the TV, you would think that I would have some influence over what I watch on the TV. But not on Nov. 5. That’s because while Nov. 5 means Election Day for most of the United States, it means Ellie’s birthday in the McMillan household. Therefore, the TV was occupied not with Electoral College maps but with The Legend of Zelda. Both the election and Link’s
adventures were put on hold for the lighting of candles. We stood around the kitchen island to sing, celebrating Ellie turning 15, and then ate chocolate cake. But we couldn’t avoid politics entirely — thanks to the youngest among us, who likes to be provocative.
“How could Trump be on the ballot when he’s committed 34 crimes?” said Luke, who is in first grade.
“Where did you hear about that?” I asked. “Cafeteria?”
Just as with Ellie’s birthday on Tuesday, the weekend also gave us a reprieve from election news, as we celebrated Kennedy’s birthday (she turned 10 on Nov. 2, making for a busy week for the McMillans).
One of Kennedy’s birthday wishes also involved the TV, as she cast family videos for everyone to enjoy — especially videos of herself as a baby.
We all dutifully watched as the infant Kennedy learned to army
crawl toward her mother’s cell phone in the middle of the family room floor nine years ago — only to be pulled backward by her brother Grant. Baby Kennedy, undeterred, army crawled toward the phone once again — only to be pulled backward by Grant once again.
To Luke, the video on the screen was pure comedy. He busted up laughing at the absurdity of his older siblings appearing even younger than he was now.
In another video, the family is willing Kennedy to take her first steps, but she’s not cooperating. She is passed back and forth between her mother and grandmother, both sitting a few feet away from each other on the carpet in that odd ceremony, adults with arms outstretched, while the infant almost walks but mostly falls in the direction of those outstretched arms. Kennedy’s older siblings, too young to be caught up with homework or phones as they might
be now, are cheering in the video, thrilled to be witnesses to this moment in history.
Luke, who wasn’t born at the time the videos were recorded, was enthralled with the video yet again. By watching now with his siblings, Luke was actively inheriting the collective family memories, participating in them intimately despite the distance of time.
As the kids go to bed on Nov. 5, and I sit here alone, finishing my writing, I keep an eye on the election results — this moment of American presidential history being written in real time. But I can’t help but replay in my mind the home videos I have taken this weekend as well, videos of Ellie blowing out candles, and Kennedy opening presents, surrounded by their siblings, preserved in a history that most people across America won’t ever care about, but which to me is far more consequential than any vote on a ballot.
The first church in Palm Coast celebrates 50 years
St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church became a sanctioned Lutheran church on April 7, 1974.
SHERRY HUNTER ST. MARK BY THE SEA LUTHERAN CHURCH
As the town of Palm Coast marks its 25th anniversary, St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast Parkway NE, is celebrating 50 years of serving the community.
The city of Palm Coast did not become incorporated until 1999. Its roots, however, can be traced back to Oct. 29, 1970. This date marks the grand opening ceremonies for ITT Development to usher in the future.
Roads and lots were then carved out of the wilderness for the promise of future houses in an expansive planned community.
The first residents moved into their home on Casper Drive on Jan. 21, 1972. One year later, there were 75 families. The “town” boasted a golf course but no stores, gas stations, schools or doctors. Despite the lack of amenities, worship services were occurring.
The Jewish community met in a model home. The Catholics worshipped with Father Cody at the original Yacht Club (now gone). The
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Scarecrows of Flagler Beach contest winners
Flagler Beach Creates has announced the winners of the second annual Scarecrows of Flagler Beach contest.
The scarecrows were displayed in front of 38 Flagler Beach businesses and civic buildings throughout the month of October.
The winners for civic buildings and nonprofits were:
Extrawdinary Stuffing — Haybob & Patrick at City Hall
Scarecrowd Pleaser — Storytime at the Library
Outstanding in the Field — Straw Patrol at the Police Department
The business winners were:
Extrawdinary Stuffing — Jimmy Buffet at Flip Flop Shop of Flagler
Protestants attended a non-denominational service also held at the Yacht Club. The Lutheran Church of America had sent a mission developer, Pastor Marcus Otterbein, to this remote development, and he conducted the first Protestant service on Easter Sunday, April 22, 1972, with 52 attending.
One year later, on April 7, 1974, St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church became a sanctioned Lutheran church with 100 members signing the first charter. Pastor Marc continued as its minister. Services continued at the Yacht Club until just two years later, when on July 4, 1976 (the country’s bicentennial), the new church building was dedicated. St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church officially became “The First Church of Palm Coast.”
Today, the church is still nestled under the oak trees on Palm Coast Parkway. At the time of its completion, it was in the heart of Palm Coast. Soon, a nearby drug store and a Publix were added at what is now called Island Walk.
Palm Coast Parkway was reconfigured into a two-lane, one-way way road, which now passes both the front and the rear of the church. Other changes have occurred over the years, most significantly, many protestant denominations built their own churches.
By 1981, St. Mark moved from a blended interdenominational for-
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Scarecrowd Pleaser — Maurice the Miner at Big Box of Rocks Outstanding in the Field — Edward Scissorhands at Beachside Bliss Salon and Day Spa.
Senior veterans from Sancerre at Palm Coast honored with biplane Dream Flights
On Nov. 3, the nonprofit Dream Flights honored five senior veterans from Sancerre at Palm Coast assisted living community with free flights in a restored World War II-era Stearman biplane. The flights were held at Flagler Executive Airport. The five honored veterans were Hoy Cullifer, Tim Brennan, Ralph Moniello, Daniel Kerins and Phillip Kasper. Brennan was in the Air Force for 25 years and then worked at the Pentagon. Moniello was in the Air Force and the Army and was a local firefighter.
mat to using the customary Lutheran Liturgy. Today, St. Mark holds two worship services led by Pastor Vince Iocona. The Heritage Service is a traditional service with familiar hymns and readings. The Adoration Service
Cullifer was a hospital corpsman in the Navy and was very proud to have helped bring closure to fallen solders’ families, said Nicolle Crow, Sancerre’s resident experience director. Kerins was also in the Navy, and was promoted to master chief in five years. Kasper served in the Marines.
The biplane was the same aircraft that was used to train aviators during Wrold War II. Dream Flights’
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As history has proven, St. Mark by the Sea is continuing to meet the needs of the community. There is a rich history of service that includes a preschool that is celebrating 40 years in operation. The “Love in a Backpack” ministry fills bags with weekend food and distributes to over 200 students in seven schools.
Every Thursday, “A Joyful Day” occurs where a group of volunteers provide respite care. A caregiver can drop off a loved one for quality interactions, while having a few hours for themselves. The women in the “Piece Corps” have met most Wednesdays since 1975, hand crafting hundreds of quilts that have been sent to other countries through the Lutheran World Relief Mission.
St. Mark By the Sea Lutheran Church is proud of its 50-year history, which started when very few families lived in Palm Coast. It is committed to the future, as a thriving church in today’s expansive community of 100,000 people.
uses technology, focusing on modern songs of worship. It seems to be a full circle moment of meeting worshippers where they are, just as the church did by sending Pastor Marc Otterbein to Palm Coast
mission is to give back to those who gave. During the 20-minute flight, Dream Flyers experience the freedom and exhilaration of soaring 1,000 feet in the air in an iconic, open-cockpit biplane.
Following the flight, the Dream Flyers received a signed Dream Flights baseball cap and friends and family gathered around the Stearman for a group photo.
“It truly was a great day,” Crow said. “The Dream Flight crew was so kind. We hope to do it again next year.”
Gomes, Villarino garden named November 2024 Garden of
the Month
The Garden Club at Palm Coast has recognized Vee Gomes and Robert Villarino of Felton Place as the November 2024 Garden Selection of the Month.
This lovely couple moved to Palm Coast two years ago from New Jersey. They have transformed their yard from a blank slate to a very stunning display.
Their beautiful, paved driveway and walkways are bordered with foxtail ferns, red crown of thorns and blue my mind. A mailbox with a flower box has colorful portulacas that welcomes you to their alluring gardens.
Topiary Chinese juniper flank the garage and front porch. The front yard continues with hibiscus, mammy crotons, Moses in the cradle, Christmas palm, variegated schefflera, firebush, white bird of paradise and a beautiful flowering curcuma ginger. A paved walkway meanders through the side yard of this corner
The congregation celebrated its 50th anniversary on Oct. 20. Bishop Pedro Suarez, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Florida-Bahama Synod bishop, along with St. Mark’s Pastor Vince Iocona, led the worship service. A catered brunch followed.
lot where there is a continuation of many varieties in front plus orange bird of paradise and canna lilies. The side yard is bordered with several viburnum hedges.
CORRECTION
A brief in the Oct. 31 issue of the Observer, titled "Combined Veterans Day ceremony" on page 2A incorrectly stated that Hot Diggity Dog would be providing the picnic lunch after the Veterans Day ceremony. The lunch is actually provided by Mike's Smokin' BBQ.
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Sherri Hunter (left), a member of St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church for 48 years, with her daughter Leeanne Pringle and Pringle’s children, Theo and Cassidy. Pringle and her children were all baptized at St. Mark. Courtesy photo
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Ralph Moniello is ready for his Dream Flight in a restored World War II-era Stearman biplane. Courtesy photo
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Flagler Palm Coast High School honors its first Hall of Fame class
Hall of Fame recognition kicked off the school’s 50th anniversary celebration which continues Thursday with the Legacy Walk tours.
BRENT WORONOFF
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Flagler Palm Coast High School’s 50th anniversary celebration began at the Potato Bowl football game on Nov. 1 with the announcement of the first class of the Bulldogs’ Hall of Fame.
The five inductees — four alumni from four different decades and a former “staffulty” member — were introduced in a ceremony held on the field before the game. Two of the inductees have passed away and were represented by their families.
The five are Calvin Grant (class of 1977) James Hall (class of 1982), Joe Rizzo (class of 1994) Chelsea Barney Herbert (class of 2009) and former FPC dropout prevention teacher Frances Royals.
The Hall of Fame is among a number of initiatives the school is establishing this year in honor of its golden anniversary.
“We wanted to establish a Hall of Fame that recognized indivudals who made lasting contributions not to only to our high school but also to the Flagler County community,” Principal Bobby Bossardet said.
The class was selected by a committee from among a large group of nominations. Assistant Principal Stacia Collier said for the first class they wanted to span the decades.
The inductees and their guests were treated to dinner under a tent in the North end zone before the introductions.
The anniversary celebration will continue Thursday, Nov. 7, with 15-minute Legacy Walk tours of the campus between 5-6 p.m. To reserve a time, go to bit.ly/3Y5QtKV. Alumni can sign the 50th anniversary signing board during the tours. For more information, email colliers@flagerschools.com.
In the spring, a celebration will be held for the class of 1975, FPC’s first graduating class, and the Hall of Fame inductees will be honored again when the school holds a ribbon cutting for the Hall of Fame area in the Bulldog Learning Commons (media center), where a plaque in each of their names will be affixed.
Sixty lockers have also been installed in the BLC, each dedicated to a school year. The lockers contain memorabilia that include yearbooks, pictures and artifacts donated by alumni and community members.
“Each locker is like a time capsule,” Collier said.
The lockers in the BLC will be included in the Legacy Walk tours.
Here is a rundown of the Hall of Famers’ accomplishments that was read at the introduction ceremony:
ALUMNI INDUCTEES
CALVIN GRANT (Class of 1977)
Grant has devoted his life to service and strengthening the community. A standout athlete in football, basketball, baseball and track, Calvin went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 1990.
After his honorable discharge, he returned to Flagler County and began working in behavioral healthcare. He served as vice principal at Oasis Alternative Schools and later became a deputy with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, where he remained until retiring in 2018.
In 2019, Calvin returned to his alma mater as a campus security advisor, where he continues to mentor and guide students. In 2018, in recognition of his service, Calvin received the “U Make a Difference” award. He continues to inspire community members of all ages through his keynote speaking roles at mentoring programs and workshops.
From soldier to law enforcement officer, mentor and community leader, Calvin Grant’s dedication to Flagler County and its youth is an inspiring legacy of leadership and service.
JAMES HALL (Class of 1982)
James Hall’s legacy is one of service, leadership and unwavering commitment to both his profession and the community he proudly called home.
After graduating from Flagler Palm Coast, Hall enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he earned the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Sharp Shooter Badge.
After his military retirement, James pursued a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice while rising through the ranks of the Flagler County Sher-
iff’s Office, ultimately becoming a lieutenant.
During his tenure with the FCSO, James received the Distinguished Service Award for his dedicated service to the citizens of Flagler County as well as a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Flagler Beach for his contributions to their Fourth of July celebrations.
Beyond his professional achievements, Hall served as chair of the Martin Luther King Day Celebration in Bunnell for many years and also led the community Easter celebration. He worked closely with Flagler Habitat for Humanity, encouraging others to join in community development projects.
Hall passed away in 2016. His family represented him at the ceremony.
JOE RIZZO (Class of 1994) Joe Rizzo, a Flagler County native dedicated his life to serving the community. As the executive director of the Flagler County Education Foundation, Rizzo increased the foundation’s revenue and expanded the Take Stock in Children program benefiting over 200 students.
His passion for supporting students and teachers in Flagler Schools was evident through his relentless fundraising efforts and commitment to initiatives such as the Josh Crews Writing Project and the district’s flagship programs.
A successful entrepreneur, Joe was the co-owner of Woody’s BBQ and other local restaurants, which became beloved community gathering spots. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life earned him respect and admiration throughout Flagler County.
Known for his leadership, kindness and boundless energy, Joe was a champion of civic involvement. His legacy extends beyond his professional achievements. His work
and involvement in the community, alongside his family, friends and colleagues, left an indelible mark on Flagler County. Rizzo, who died in 2022, was a devoted husband to Teresa, and a proud father of Joseph, who serves in the U.S. Navy, and Caroline, a student at Mars Hill University. Rizzo’s generosity and commitment to bettering his community made him a true icon of Flagler County. His memory will continue to inspire all who knew him. His family accepted his honor on his behalf.
CHELSEA BARNEY (Class of 2009) Chelsey Barney Herbert excelled academically and athletically at FPC, earning a 4.2 GPA and setting two school soccer records.
After attending Daytona State College, she joined 4C’s, a site work and utility company, where her hard work led to becoming an owner in 2015.
Today, she serves as president and operations manager, holding multiple contractor licenses. Beyond construction, Herbert co-owns The Landing Strip Tavern and founded Poppy’s True Market, a collective supporting women-owned businesses. She is deeply involved in the community, serving on several boards, including the Palm CoastFlagler Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Flagler County Education Foundation. Herbert has supported numerous local initiatives, such as the Josh Crews Writing Project and the Flagler County Fair and Youth Show.
Her leadership and dedication have earned her recognition as a two-time inductee into the Daytona
Beach News Journal’s 40 Under 40, Entrepreneur of the Year by the Palm Coast-Flagler Chamber and recipient of several other awards. Chelsea’s commitment to empowering women and giving back to her community continues to make her an inspiration and leader in Flagler County.
STAFFULTY INDUCTEE
FRANCES ROYALS Frances Royals earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and history from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree in special education from the University of Florida.
In 1979, she moved to Flagler County, where she spent 25 years at Flagler Palm Coast High School. Royals established the school’s first program for students struggling with behavior and later created a dropout prevention program, focusing on building strong relationships with students and families.
Through grants, she expanded her programs to include internships and a mentorship initiative with the Rotary Club, which had a lasting impact on students’ lives. She also pioneered a service learning program at Princess Place Preserve, where students learned about environmental stewardship while giving back to the community.
Royals’ dedication to Flagler County and its students is a testament to her lifelong commitment to education and service. The relationships she built with students and the community continue to thrive today, leaving a lasting legacy. Royals was unable to attend the event but said she was extremely honored to be inducted.
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Kiwanis Club honors seniors from Matanzas, FPC high schools
At its Oct. 23 luncheon meeting, the Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Club honored its Seniors of the Month for Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast high schools from the past three months.
Teachers and administrators at the the two high schools select a senior each month for the honor.
Kiwanis Club board member Frank Consentino presented the awards. The club recognized the accomplishments of each student and heard their college and career plans. The club rewarded each of them with a stipend and certificate.
City Repertory Theatre presents ‘Jake’s Women’
Come to City Repertory Theatre in Palm Coast on Friday, Saturday or
Sunday through Nov. 17, and enjoy another hilarious foray into the world of modern relationships by one of America’s premier comic playwrights, Neil Simon.
“Jake’s Women,” which premiered on Broadway in 1992, is the story of Jake, a middle-aged novelist who is more successful with fiction than with life. He tries to come to terms with the challenges he’s having with his marriage by talking to the women in his head — his first wife, his sister, his daughter and his psychiatrist. But his real life and his imagination have a funny way of getting intertwined.
Broadway performer Eric Bohus plays Jake. Joining him is a great cast of local and regional performers — Hillary J. Walker, Alexandrea Lightfoot, Bethany Stillion, Julia Davidson Truilo, Noel Bethea, Lillee Raymond,
Lillee Raymond, Eric Bohus and Isabella Bond in a dress rehearsal for Jake’s Women at the City Repertory Theatre. Courtesy photo by Mike Kitaif
Caroline and Teresa Rizzo on the field before FPC’s Hall of Fame recognition.
FPC Hall of Famer Chelsea Barney Herbert with husband, Adrian Herbert, and children Truett and Poppy Jane. Photos by Brent Woronoff
Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Club’s Seniors of the Month (from left): Leah Stevens (Matanzas, October), Ashley Sampselle (Matanzas, September), Leon Grigoruk (FPC, August), Brooklynne Tietje (FPC, September), Violet Ochrietor (Matanzas, August). Courtesy photo by Tony Andrade
LOCAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, NOV. 7
ANNUAL PAYCHECKS FOR PATRIOTS JOB FAIR
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach
Details: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia is hosting this job fair to help veterans find employment. Free and open to the public. Walkins are welcome. To register, visit careersourcebrevard.com/event/ paychecks-for-patriots-job-fair-allare-welcome-2.
FRIDAY, NOV. 8
A RED RUM MURDER DINNER SHOW
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Palm Coast VFW, 47 Old Kings Road N, Palm Coast
Details: The Seawolf Privateers are having another murder mystery dinner show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $55. There will be a cash bar, silent auction, games of chance, and more. Visit seawolfprivateers. org/fundraisers.
THE GATLIN BROTHERS
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast
Details: Larry, Steve and Rudy, the Gatlin Brothers, are Grammy awardwinners who have dazzled audiences for more than 69 years. Tickets start at $64. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.
‘JAKE’S WOMEN’
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16; and 3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10 and 17
Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B207, Palm Coast
Details: This play by Neil Simon tells the story of Jake, a middle-aged novelist who is more successful with fiction than life. He tries to comes to terms with his challenges in his marriage by talking to the women in his head: his first wife, his sister, his daughter and his psychiatrist. Jake
will be played by Broadway performer Eric Bohus, who will be joined by a cast of local and regional performers. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for students. Visit crtpalmcost. com or call the box office at 386585-9415.
SATURDAY, NOV. 9
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIR
When: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast
Details: Peruse handmade crafts and gently used treasures, collectible dolls and bears, and more. There will be raffles and a silent auction, homemade baked goods and a traditional lunch with a ham salad and vegetable soup to enjoy in the cafe. Free event.
ST. BRENDAN ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
When: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10
Where: St. Brendan Catholic Church
Social Hall, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Peruse quilts, artwork, jewelry, knitted items, children’s items, floral arrangements, Christmas items, local author’s books and more. For more information, call Cara o’Keefe at 441-3267.
FALL BOOK AND BAKE SALE
When: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast
Details: The Friends of the Flagler County Public Library are hosting this fall book and bake sale. There will be fiction, non-fiction, hardcover, paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, audio books, children’s, young adult, coffee table books and more.
PALM COAST FALL ARTS FESTIVAL
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast
Details: Regional artists and artisan crafters will showcase a variety of mediums for enjoyment and purchase. Local musicians will provide entertainment and food trucks will be on-site. Free event presented by the Flagler County Cultural Council.
1. They’re Country Royalty!
Imagine having the chance to see true country legends. The Gatlins are Grammy winners, Grand Ole Opry members, and masters of tight harmonies and storytelling. These guys have been the soundtrack to countless lives, and they’ve still got that Nashville sparkle!
2. Epic Hits That Never Get Old.
Remember “All the Gold in California”? Yep, that’s their song! Hearing it live is a different experience—it’ll make you want to sing along like you’re on a cross-country road trip. It’s a night of feel-good nostalgia.
3. Larry Gatlin’s Jokes Are... Unpredictable.
Larry is notorious for his humor and downto-earth charm. You’ll get a mix of laughs, heartwarming stories, and maybe even a few tall tales. Each concert is unique because Larry loves engaging the crowd and going off-script.
SUNDAY, NOV. 10
DAYTONA BEACH CHORAL
SOCIETY PERFORMANCE
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Public Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: The Daytona Beach Choral Society will offer a rescheduled performance in the library auditorium. The program, entitled “Have You Met My Medley?”, will include favorite tunes from theatre, pop and cinema. Free program sponsored by the Friends of the Ormond Beach Library. Program is open to the community.
MONDAY, NOV. 11
THE GARDEN CLUB OF PALM COAST MONTHLY MEETING
When: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Club 51 Social Club of Palm Coast, 51 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast
Details: The club will hold its general membership meeting. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. for a plant sale and to enjoy lunch with fellow club members. Members are asked to bring festively wrapped potted houseplants for the club’s “Plants for Pleasure” initiative. The gathering will begin at noon, and the meeting at 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Eva Larsson from The Garden Club at Palm Coast. She will speak about “Herbs: Propagation, Harvest and Uses.”
TUESDAY, NOV. 12
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Paint along with awardwinning watercolor artist Stewart Jones. Class costs $75. All supplies are included. No drawing required. Call 386-317-9400.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13
AARP MEETING, ORMOND
CHAPTER
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: This month’s guest speaker is Stephanie Mason-Teague, author of “Empty Mess,” and executive director of the Ormond Memorial Art Museum. An optional $5 light lunch will follow. For more information, call
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATIONS
THURSDAY, NOV. 7
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION AND LUNCHEON
When: 12-2 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Senior Center, 351 Andrews St., Ormond Beach
Details: Join the city of Ormond Beach in honoring veterans with a special celebration and luncheon. Veterans can attend for free and guests are welcome for $7.
FRIDAY, NOV. 8
PATHWAYS ELEMENTARY
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Pathways Elementary, 2100 Airport Road, Ormond
Beach
Details: Held during school hours, this program features students, speakers, a military flag display and the school’s music department. About 60 veterans from the Ormond Beach area have been invited to attend and will be recognized. Parents, family members and community members are invited to attend as well. Visitors must be pre-registered with the school office.
MONDAY, NOV. 11
VETERANS DAY PARADE
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Downtown Bunnell
Chapter President Jeff Boyle at 386341-9013.
‘GARDENING FLORIDA STYLE’
PROGRAM When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond
Beach
Details: Attend this Master Gardener program for November. The program will be on designing a butterfly garden.
PROBUS CLUB OF PALM COAST
When: 11 a.m. to noon
Where: Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast
Details: The city of Bunnell, Flagler County, city of Palm Coast, city of Flagler Beach, town of Marineland and town of Beverly Beach are hosting the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will begin at Bunnell City Hall and will conclude at the Flagler Government Services Building at 1769 E. Moody Blvd. where a ceremony and picnic will take place. The public is encouraged to attend immediately following the parade. Visit flaglerveteransdayparade. com.
VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: OMAM will present its annual Veterans Day Tribute in the museum parking lot, where attendees will enjoy patriotic music performed by vocalist Jennifer McGill with Halifax Repertory Theatre. Ormond Beach Vice Mayor Harold Briley will welcome guests, the colors will be presented by the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Joint Color Guard, and Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey will lead the pledge of allegiance. The keynote speaker will be Andrew Gygi, a retired orthopedic surgeon, Gulf War veteran, and member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Free event. Open to the public.
Details: Join this social club for retired and semiretired men and women who meet monthly with a guest speaker. This month’s guest speaker is Amy Carotenuto, director of the Flagler Humane Society. All are welcome. For more information, contact Larry Wright at palmcoastprobusclub@gmail.com.
COMEDY DINNER SHOW
When: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Redefined Food Co., 1290 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast
Details: See comedian Frankie Paul Morrell. Tickets start at $25, plus dinner. Visit redefinedfoodco.com/ events.
4. Bring Your Inner Cowboy (Or Cowgirl) Out!
This is the perfect excuse to dust off those boots and hats and go full country. You don’t get that chance every day, so embrace the vibe!
5. Great for All Ages.
Whether you’re bringing the family, a date, or friends, The Gatlins put on a show everyone can enjoy—timeless, fun, and heartwarming music.
6. They Bring The Heart of Nashville Straight to You. You’re not just going to a concert; you’re having a classic country experience.
7. When you attend a show at The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, you support the local students and the local economy!
Indian Trails eighth graders learn about career opportunities
There were over 50 tables at the first annual ITMS
Eighth Grade Career Exploration Fair.
BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
When Flagler Palm Coast High School senior Tasha Wongchai was in middle school, there were no career
fairs to give her guidance on selecting a field of study. So, she did her own research and decided to join FPC’s Allied Health medical program.
She and fellow Allied Health student Nolan Roy talked about their program with Indian Trails Middle School students at the school’s first annual Eighth Grade Career Exploration Fair on Monday, Nov. 4, in the ITMS gym.
“There are tons of different areas you can go into in health care,” Wongchai told a student.
There were over 50 tables at the fair, including six FPC and 10 Matanzas High School programs including the International Baccalaureate program at FPC and the Cambridge AICE Diploma program at Matanzas. The high school programs were situtated next to professionals in like fields in government, health, law, media, finance, building construction, first responder careers and other professions.
“The kids can see all of the options they have here,” Wongchai said.
The ITMS fair followed a similar career fair held at Buddy Taylor Middle School last month.
The fair was sponsored by
the Flagler County Education Foundation, the Palm Coast Junior Chamber of Commerce, Flagler Schools and Community Foundation — United Way of VolusiaFlagler.
Jeremy Ossler, the career education coordinator at Matanzas, said all of the school’s classroom to career programs are busting at the seams, but the Marketing and
Finance program is becoming one of the most popular.
In the marketing lab, students work toward a smallbusiness certification, produce their own commercials and marketing campaigns and compete in their own shark tank contest. Daniela Mendez told an eighth grader about her product, a clear protective lens that fits over the lenses on a pair of glasses. The thin
clear lens is smudge proof and crack proof, she said.
The finance program includes an internship where students run an in-school VyStar Credit Union branch during lunch periods. In the summer, the students work at a Palm Coast VyStar branch.
Both students and teachers have accounts at the school branch, Ossler said.
PCFD’s Hall of Terror slashes records
Over 5,000 people visited the haunted house — themed ‘Greatest Slashers of All Time’
SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
Palm Coast’s Fire Department had “horror”-ific success with its 23rd annual Hall of Terror haunted house.
Over 5,000 people braved the fire department’s event, which was themed “Greatest Slashers of All Time.” Boo Master and PCFD Lt. Dan Driscoll said the goal is always to make the Hall of Terror better every year.
“The fun thing with horror is it’s very similar to the fire department, right? As much as times change, a lot of things kind of stay the same,” Driscoll said. “Stuff that was scary 100 years ago is still kind of scary — you know, the monsters under your bed, the creepy people down the street, whatever it is.”
This year’s haunted house highlighted horror’s iconic movies from the last 50 years. Most attendees only had to wait about an hour in line, Driscoll said. The haunted house is run by PCFD and city volunteers.
New this year, the PCFD included a sensory-friendly walkthrough from 6-7 p.m. each night, ahead of the full event.
Ian Knuff of the Matanzas Construction Program and Future Builders of America spoke about the program to ITMS eighth graders with fellow construction student Gabrielle Spence.
Nolan Roy and Tasha Wongchai of FPC’s Allied Health medical program had a prop at their table at the ITMS Eighth Grade Career Exploration Fair. Photos by Brent Woronoff
Brody McGinty and Ehimen Ajede, of FPC’s Fire Leadership Academy, spoke to ITMS eighth graders about the varied careers that fire leadership offers.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Oceanfront Flagler Beach home sells for $1.6 million
Ahome at 3295 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. in Flagler Beach’s Kanaha Beach subdivision was the top real estate transaction for Oct. 19-25 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. The home sold on Oct. 24, for $1,675,000. Built in 2014, the home is a 4/5 and has ocean views, private beach access and 2,491 square feet.
SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
CONDOS
The condo at 600 Cinnamon Beach Way, Unit 551, sold on Oct. 21, for $974,900. Built in 2004, the condo is a 3/3 and has 2,003 square feet. It last sold in in 2019 for $555,000.
PALM COAST
Grand Haven
The house at 206 Willow Oak Way sold on Oct. 24, for $1,275,000. Built in 2020, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool, lanai, spa and 3,025 square feet.
Northshore
The house at 37 Ocean Oaks Lane sold on Oct. 24, for
$1,050,000. Built in 2010, the house is a 3/3 and has a sauna, fire pit, courtyard and 3,074 square feet.
Not in subdivision
The house at 40 Cleveland Court sold on Oct. 25, for $850,000. Built in 1984, the house is a 4/4 and has a pool, fenced-in patio and 3,642 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $780,000.
The house at 18 Cleveland Court sold on Oct. 22, for $800,000. Built in 1995, the house is a 3/3 and has a screened-in pool and 2,484 square feet. It last sold in 2020 for $500,000.
Toscana
The house at 47 New Leatherwood Drive sold on Oct. 22 for $882,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 4/4 and has a pool and 2,377 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $545,000.
Palm Harbor
The house at 14 Corning Court sold on Oct. 24, for $799,000. Built in 2001, the house is a 3/3 and has a screened-in pool, boat house, boat lift and 2,474 square feet. It last sold in 2013 for $410,000.
The house at 27 Fairbank Lane sold on Oct. 21, for $475,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 3/3 and has 2,321 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $490,000.
Sea Colony
The house at 5 Nantucket Lane sold on Oct. 22, for $520,000. Built in 1987, the
house is a 3/2 and has 1,322 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $375,000.
Los Lagos Matanzas Shores
The house at 17 Los Lagos Blvd. sold on Oct. 25, for $520,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and has a boat house and 1,810 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $469,400.
Matanzas Woods
The house at 7 Lewis Shire Place sold on Oct. 21, for $475,000. Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2 and has a solar-heated pool and 2,217 square feet.
Indian Trails
The house at 24 Bassett Lane sold on Oct. 22, for $456,000. Built in 1990, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool, hot tub and 1,993 square feet. It last sold in 2016, for $235,000.
Pine Lakes
The house at 6 Saw Mill Court sold on Oct. 22, for $457,000. Built in 1994, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool and 2,080 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $440,000.
FLAGLER BEACH
River View Point
The house at 621 Riverview Road sold on Oct. 21 for $807,500. Built in 1997, the house is a 5/5 and has a Florida room, pool and 4,032 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $589,000.
BUNNELL Sweetwater
The house at 110 Spring Rise Circle sold on Oct. 23 for $950,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool, pole barn and 2,675 square feet.
Toby Tobin, of gotoby.com, contributed to this report.
House on John Anderson Drive sells for $4.15 million
Ahouse at 110 John Anderson Drive was the top real estate transaction for Oct. 19-25 in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea.
The house sold on Oct. 22, for $4.15 million.
Built in 2010, the house is a 6/6.5 and has a two fireplaces, a boat house, boat lift, boat dock, pool, spa and 5,998 square feet.
JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
CONDOS
The condo at 2810 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 3, sold on Oct. 21, for $335,000. Built in 1971, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,216 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $210,000.
ORMOND BEACH
Archer’s Mill
The house at 3282 Arch Ave., sold on Oct. 21, for $449,990. Built in 2024, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,108 square feet.
Chelsea Place
The house at 453 Chelsea Place Ave. sold on Oct. 25, for $5200,000. Built in 2015, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,089 square feet. It last sold in 2017 for $309,000.
Hunter’s Ridge
The house at 19 Cambridge Trace sold on Oct. 21, for $720,000. Built in 2001, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a fireplace, a pool, a spa and 3,343 square feet. It last sold in 2015 for $410,000.
Plantation Bay
The townhome at 1072
Kilkenny Lane sold on Oct. 21, for $405,000. Built in 2014, the townhome is a 3/3 and has 2,081 square feet. It last sold in 2014 for $225,500.
The house at 9 Jasmine Run sold on Oct. 24, for $327,200. Built in 1986, the house is a 2/2.5 and has 1,948 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $305,000.
The house at 29 Kingswood Court sold on Oct. 25, for $699,000. Built in 2024, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 2,256 square feet.
The townhome at 6 Brighton Lane sold on Oct. 25, for $479,773. Built in 2024, the townhome is a 3/3 and has 2,095 square feet.
The house at 119 Bay Lake Drive sold on Oct. 23, for $489,900. Built in 1999, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, pool, spa and 2,081 square feet. It last sold in 2015 for $269,000.
The Trails The house at 49 River Ridge Trail sold on Oct. 22, for $719,000. Built in 1977, the house is a 5/3.5 and has a
fireplace, a pool and 2,902 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $447,000.
The house at 417 Main Trail sold on Oct. 23, for $380,000. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace and 2,962 square feet. It last sold in 1995 for $170,000.
Tomoka Oaks The house at 43 Pine Valley Circle sold on Oct. 21, for $358,900. Built in 1965, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,406 square feet. It last sold in June 2024 for $229,000.
Tymber Creek
The house at 317 Oak Fern Circle sold on Oct. 24, for $535,000. Built in 1984, the house is a 5/3.5 and has a fireplace, a pool, spa and 2,946 square feet. It last sold in 1997 for $18,000.
ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA
Pelican Dunes
The house at 123 Heron Dunes Drive sold on Oct. 25, for $490,000. Built in 1998, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,702 square feet. It last sold in 1998 for $134,900.
River Breeze Estates The house at 1255 Riverbreeze Blvd. sold on Oct. 25, for $390,000. Built in 1958, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,677 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $325,000.
Seabreeze Shores The house at 9 Seabreeze Drive sold on Oct. 21, for $370,000. Built in 1957, the house is 3/2 and has 1,182 square feet. It last sold in 1978 for $39,900.
John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.
PALM COAST
ORMOND BEACH
COMICS
Cornered
Ziggy
Juice on the loose SPORTS
‘Juice’ Simmons scores four touchdowns as Flagler Palm Coast explodes past Matanzas 68-26 in the Potato Bowl
BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
A youth football coach gave Braylyn Simmons the nickname “Juice” when he was 6 years old.
“It stuck with me ever since,” said Simmons, now a sophomore receiver/running back at Flagler Palm Coast High School.
first Hall of Fame induction ceremony before the game.
Hayes said his most important birthday present was the victory. He had already broken FPC’s singleseason school records for passing yards and passing touchdowns the previous week.
He added 347 yards passing and four touchdowns against the Pirates, according to Flagler Radio’s statistics, to give him an estimated 2,478 yards and 29 touchdowns this year. He has thrown 15 touchdown passes in his last three games.
“We were able to make big plays,” Matanzas coach Matt Forrest said.
“It was a 20-point game, and then all of a sudden it explodes to a running clock late because they have the capability of hitting home runs, and things can get out of hand. That’s what happens when you play a quick-strike offense. They’re super talented. They have a lot of real good football players on that side of the ball.”
BOTH TEAMS JUICED
THIS WEEK
DELAND AT FLAGLER PALM COAST
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Records: DeLand 5-4, FPC 8-1
“We already had it in our mind. I was going to get it and we were going to score on the first play.”
BRAYLYN ‘JUICE’ SIMMONS
Simmons said he’s not sure why “Coach Bob” decided to call him Juice. But before many of the thousands of fans had settled into their seats at FPC’s Sal Campanella Stadium for the Potato Bowl game on Friday, Nov. 1, it was not hard to guess. Simmons caught the opening kickoff and dashed 96 yards for a touchdown.
He went on to score four touchdowns on the night — adding scores on two runs and a reception — as the Bulldogs defeated Matanzas 68-26 in a high-scoring rivalry game. His shortest touchdown was a 35-yard run that put FPC ahead 28-14. He also ran 82 yards for a score that made it 34-14 and added a 65-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter that put the Bulldogs up 54-20.
“It’s hard to believe he’s a sophomore sometimes,” said quarterback Hayden Hayes. “Just his level of maturity, to be able to go out there and perform as he did and start the game off strong with the kick return. He’s just a spark plug.”
Simmons said he received a motivational message, like he always does, from his father in New Orleans and felt like he had to do something special for his grandpa who was sitting in the stands on his birthday, rooting for his grandson.
“It was my grandpa’s birthday today, I told him I had to show out for him, so I gave him four touchdowns,”
Simmons said.
Simmons’ grandfather wasn’t the only person in the stadium celebrating a birthday. It was also Hayes’ 18th birthday. And FPC was celebrating the school’s 50th birthday with its
goes back to pass.
“I knew he was going to have an explosive year like this,” FPC coach Daniel Fish said of Hayes, who transferred to FPC over the summer. “I don’t think I could have called it to be as successful as it is, but I knew he would be the guy that would lead the area in passing and passing touchdowns. I knew he would break the records. But it’s awesome to see him do this on his birthday in the Potato Bowl on the biggest attended game of the year, so I’m happy for him.”
But Hayes seemed more concerned about his first interception of the season than his other stats. It occurred in the second quarter when Braden Russell stepped in front of a pass in the flat and ran 47 yards to set up DJ Harris’ 4-yard scoring run to pull Matanzas to within a touchdown at 20-14.
“I broke my streak,” Hayes said. “It was my first pick of the year, but we’re going to make plays, and they’re going to make plays. It’s how the game goes. It’s not going to be all perfect.”
NEXT UP: DELAND
The Bulldogs may not be perfect, but they improved to 8-1, their best record since 2017 when they finished 9-1. FPC ends the regular-season on Thursday, Nov. 7, with a home game against DeLand. Win or lose, the Bulldogs expect to be one of eight Region 1-7A teams to qualify for the state playoffs.
But FPC will need to beat DeLand (5-4) and hope Spruce Creek beats University on the same night to have a chance to host a regional quarterfinal on Nov. 15. FPC was ranked fourth in the region before the Matanzas game. If the rankings remain the same, the Bulldogs would have to travel to No. 5 Creekside, which would get to host because it won its district.
A University loss to Spruce Creek and an FPC win over DeLand would catapult FPC into a three-way tie with University and Spruce Creek for the District 1-7A title. In that scenario, the highest ranked team of the three would be declared district champ and host the first-round game.
“We’re going to focus on DeLand and only DeLand this week, “Fish said. “They’re a very good opponent, a very talented offense and a very well coached team. So we’re going to focus on them and have a great week of practice and hopefully be playing our best ball against them.”
Hayes said, ”Even though DeLand’s on the regular season schedule, we have a playoff mindset. It’s playoffs from here on out every game.”
Although, the Bulldogs defeated the Pirates by 42 points, and the game went to a running clock for the final three minutes, Matanzas led early at 7-6, trailed 20-14 with 7:31 left in the third quarter and was down 40-20 late in the third quarter before FPC ended the game with four fourth-quarter touchdowns.
The Bulldogs’ final touchdown came on an interception return by defensive lineman Malique Joseph who corralled a pass that defensive end Colby Cronk batted high in the air. Joseph rumbled 40 yards for the touchdown.
The Pirates showed early that FPC would have to work for the win. Matanzas followed Simmons’ kickoff return touchdown with a trick play to go up 7-6. Quarterback Jackson Lundahl threw a lateral to receiver Jordan Schendorf who threw a 62-yard touchdown pass to Andrew Bass. Mikhail Zysek caught two touchdown passes for FPC, while Robbie Dailey caught one. Marcus Mitchell, who ran for 114 yards, added two rushing touchdowns. Simmons led the Bulldogs in rushing with 119 yards on just four carries.
“Early on (before the season), we knew Juice was our biggest playmaker aside from Mikhail and Marcus,” Fish said. “He’s not crazy fast, but he has great acceleration and he knows how to turn on the jets and beat angles. When Marcus gets a little tired we can put him back there and it gives us a little bit different look.”
Simmons said he knew he was going to run back the opening kickoff for a touchdown. Fish said he couldn’t believe the Pirates were kicking to him. He had only two previous kickoff returns this season, but one of those he ran back 99 yards for a touchdown.
“We were talking about that all week,” Simmons said. “We already had it in our mind. I was going to get it and we were going to score on the first play. A lot of people were here. We had to come out of the gate with straight fire.”
Simmons said he got a good block by Zysek and then he stiff-armed Bass to get into the open.”
Schendorf threw two touchdown passes from his receiver position for the Pirates. Lundahl threw one TD pass. In addition to Bass, Ladarian Baker and Harris also caught touchdown passes.
Lundahl, a senior, was making his first start of the season after starter Caden Burchfield reinjured his ribs the previous week against Menendez, Forrest said. Lundahl passed for 163 yards but was sacked five times.
“I’m proud of the way he fought and the way he kept us in the game for a long time,” Forrest said. “He’s going to get his opportunity at the next level. Jackson Lundahl is a very talented player and a great young man too. I know he’ll generate some interest from some smaller schools.”
The Pirates, who had a young team this year, finished the season at 4-6.
“I think we got labeled as a rebuilding year, which is sometimes unfair,” Forrest said. “We had to replace a lot of players. And I’m proud of the way our team battled.
“We were not physically outmatched. We had two close losses where with a bounce of the ball either way we could have had a 6-4 record, maybe 7-3. But I’m very proud of the progress we made. We’re closer to being a program that’s sustainable for a long time. We were in rebuilding mode three years ago when we won three games and in all seven losses we were not even close. That shows me we are going in the right direction.”
Tickets: presto. fpcbulldogs.com/Information/tickets Radio/stream: Listen — WZNF 94.9 FM; Flaglerbroadcasting.com; Flagler Radio app. Watch — Flagler Radio YouTube Channel; WNZF Facebook Page. Saturday: Rich and Mike Show, 7:30 a.m. WNZF. Podcast on website and app.
Matanzas quarterback Jackson Lundahl
FPC’s Braylyn “Juice” Simmons stands next to the Potato Bowl trophy after the Bulldogs defeated Matanzas 6826. Photos by Brent Woronoff
Flagler Palm Coast and Matanzas cheerleaders get together in a circle and share some camarade-
rie during the fourth quarter.
FPC assistant principal Mandy Kraverotis and media specialist Candice Billek.
The Matanzas Pirate mascot is excited.
FPC cheerleaders Addisyn Ischay, Sydny Herring and Danteria Rankin.
Seabreeze boys win state bowling championship
The Sandcrabs won the final three games of the championship match to beat the Leesburg Yellow Jackets and gain the trophy.
MICHELE MEYERS
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Seabreeze Sandcrabs arrived at the Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center in Orlando on Wednesday, Oct. 29, as the District 1 boys bowling champions and rolled out as the Florida High School Athletic Association state champions after defeating Leesburg in their final match on Thursday, Oct. 31.
The Sandcrabs rebounded after losing the first two games 188-184 and 201-195 to the Yellow Jackets in the championship Baker match. They took the last three games with scores of 222-199, 188-176 and 204200 finishing 3-2 to take the championship trophy.
This is the first time the boys have won a state bowling title under coach
Paul Shuler’s tutelage. The girls won the state championship in 2021. The closest the boys came was in 2012 when Jospeh Juhasq was the individual runner-up.
Shuler said he was not surprised
that they won the state championship after the strong season they have had.
“After this state tournament, the boys did not lose one Baker match during regular season, district or state,” he said.
Seabreeze started the Baker matches as the No. 4 seed. They faced the Apopka Blue Darters in Round 1, lost the first game and won the next four, finishing the series 843-708. The intensity mounted in Round 2
against the East Ridge Knights. Each team won two games. The Sandcrabs closed the fifth-game, winning by two pins, 169-167.
Shuler said it was important to keep his players calm during stressful situations.
No. 5 bowler Dalton Boice wrapped up the win in the final frame with a spare and a strike as Seabreeze fin-
ished the game 204-200 over Leesburg.
“Almost words cannot explain how I feel right now,” Shuler said. “I just feel so blessed. I’m just so happy for the guys winning the state tournament because I really feel they really, really did deserve it and they showed it here today.”
Seabreeze’s Xavier Subia concentrates on the pins during the first round of Baker games.
The Seabreeze boys bowling team poses with the trophy after winning the state championship at Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando on Oct. 31. Photos by Michele Meyers
Seabreeze bowler Braydon Russell
Seabreeze senior Derek Emmons (center) celebrates with his teammates.
Seabreeze bowler Logan Compton
BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Flagler Bulldogs teams advance to super Bowl
All four Flagler Bulldogs tackle football teams will be playing in the MidFlorida Football and Cheer Conference Super Bowl on Nov. 10 at the New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex.
The 6U (4-0) and 10U (8-0) teams went undefeated, while the 12U team went 7-1 and the 8U teams went 6-2.
The 6U team automatically advanced to the Super Bowl, while the other teams won their second-round games on Nov. 3 in Rockledge.
Two Flagler Bulldogs football players were named Mr. Mid-Florida in their age groups: CJ Perkins in 12U and Derron Green Jr. in 6U. The 6U cheer team placed second and the 10U team placed third at the cheer competition on Oct. 19 in Kissimmee.
Flagler Bulldogs President RicShay Nelson said he was proud to see the 12U group advance to the Super Bowl for the third time.
‘’I’ve watched some of these kids play football since (they were) 4 and 5 years old,” he said, “and to now see some of them going back to the Super Bowl ... for the third time, I know we’re doing something right.”
Ghoul! FPC girls soccer players in disguise
It was hard to tell who the real Coach Cat Bradley was at Flagler Palm Coast’s girls soccer practice on Oct. 31.
The players were dressed up in Halloween costumes when they arrived at the practice field. Three players dressed as Coach Cat, the team’s varsity assistant and JV head coach.
Some players wore inflatables. One player wore a dinosaur inflatable as she warmed up. Others wore pink tutus.
Four days later, on Monday, Nov. 4, the Bulldogs opened their season with a 2-1 victory over Celebration. Sophomore forward Katherine Ouellette scored both goals for FPC, which was back on the road the following night at Orlando Innovation.
The Bulldogs’ home opener is Friday, Nov. 8. They will face St. Augustine at 7:30 p.m.
FPC’s boys soccer team also played its season opener on Nov. 4. The Bulldogs shut out Crescent City 2-0 on the road. Jack Moberly scored both goals. Goalie Teagan Paulo had the clean sheet.
It was the first of five straight road games for the FPC boys team, which does not have a home game until Nov. 21 against Seabreeze.
played their season opener on Nov. 5, at New Smyrna Beach. They host Mainland at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7.
Girls weightlifting season begins
Matanzas defeated Menendez in both competitions on Oct. 30 in the Pirates’ seasonopening girls weightlifting match. The Pirates’ Ryann Parkingson (101 pounds) won both Olympic and traditional competitions and set two school records (65 pounds in snatch, 160 in Olympic total). Jordan Crews won both titles at 139 and set school records in snatch (105) and Olympic total (250) and tied the school record in clean and jerk at 145 pounds. Other Matanzas winners were Addison Hoeni (129) in traditional, Zaliah King (154) in both, Sarah Sanchez (169) in both and Kaitlin Kostal (199) in both.
FPC hosted Fleming Island, New Smyrna Beach and DeLand on Oct. 30. The Bulldogs’ winners were Madeline Brinker in both competitions at 110 pounds and Nya Williams in traditional at 129 pounds. FPC, Matanzas XC teams advance All four FPC and Matanzas cross
teams advanced to regionals. FPC’s
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Arianna Slaughter (19:29.1) was ninth. Braedyn Wormeck (16:56.7) placed 19th for the FPC boys. Brant Tarsitano was 21st, breaking 17 minutes for the first time at 16:59.6. Matanzas’ boys were fourth and the girls were sixth in the District 2-3A meet at Middleburg. Blaine Vogel (16:54.0) placed fourth in the boys race. Sara Van Buren (20:11.1, 10th) was one second off her personal record.
The Matanzas boys soccer team won 1-0 against Beachside in its season opener on Nov. 4 at home. The Pirates are back home Nov. 8 against
St. Augustine. The Matanzas girls
Will the real Coach Cat please sit down. FPC’s assistant girls soccer coach, Cat
Bradley (second from left), had imitators during the team’s Halloween practice:
Gracie Kingsley, Kaitlyn Ebding and Kylie McNitt. Photos by Brent Woronoff
FPC’s Laura Herera and Eva Sites went to Halloween practice as robbers.
FPC’s Samantha Burgos juggles a soccer ball in a butterfly costume.
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 name 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is 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 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 the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 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 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 personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. [ Fl. Prob. R. 5.241] The date of first publication of this Notice is November 7, 2024. SONJA HUBBARD Personal Representative 37 Rosebud Lane, Brewer, Maine 04412 Lyle Hitchens, Attorney for Personal Representative 729 Terrace Ave. Unit 1, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Bar # 0147370, Ph 386-307-0508 November 7, 14, 2024 24-00267G
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION 48 File # 2024 CP 525 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DEBRA HORNE PETERSON Deceased. The administration of the Estate of Debra Horne Peterson, Deceased, whose date of death was September 3, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. 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 is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF 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 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 SECION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES 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 first publication of this notice is November 7, 2024. The Personal Representative is Holly Cangialosi, 11 Peyton Place, Palm Coast, FL 32164 /s/ Stacy Geiger STACY GEIGER, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 0015711 Geiger Law, PLLC Post Office Box 352951 Palm Coast, FL 32135 (386) 264-6937 telephone stacygeigeresq@yahoo.com November 7, 14, 2024 24-00268G
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting for the following: RFP 25-010P Nexus Center Demountable Walls. The due date and time for submission of responses to this solicitation is 2:00 p.m. E.T., on Thursday, November 21st, 2024 at the address below. Responses received after the due date and time will not be considered. Flagler County Purchasing 1769 East Moody Blvd. Building #2, 3rd floor Bunnell, FL 32110
This solicitation is available for download at www.VendorLink.com, from the link on the Purchasing by contacting Purchasing directly at purchasing@flaglercounty.gov or by phone at 386.313.4008. Questions should be posted on VendorLink. Nov. 7 24-00434F
NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in accordance with Section 177.101 of the Florida Statutes and in accordance with Sections 336.09 and 336.10, Florida Statutes, Raydient Palm Coast LLC, as the owner and contiguous owner to the subject lands included within a plat and roadway vacation petition, requested that the Board of County Commissioners of Flagler County, Florida, consider its request to vacate that portion of the platted lands and platted rights-of-way described below, and on November 4, 2024 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 202497 during its regular scheduled meeting in the Board Chambers at 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Bunnell, Florida, vacating and abandoning the portions of the platted lands and platted rights-of-way described below:
A portion of First Addition to Espanola Florida, recorded in Map Book 2, Page 28, of the Public Records of St. Johns County, Florida, together with a portion of A Portion of the Town of Espanola Flagler County, Florida, recorded in Map Book 2, Page 16, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida, together with a portion of Ocean Boulevard, a 30 foot wide right-of-way, a portion of Burnsed Avenue, a 50 foot wide right-of-way, and a portion of Edminster Avenue, a 50 foot wide right-of-way, all as shown on said First Addition to Espanola Florida and A Portion of the Town of Espanola Flagler County, Florida plats, all lying in Section 31, Township 11 South, Range 30 East, said Flagler County, being more particularly described as follows: That portion of Lots 1 through 6, lying West of North Old Dixie Highway, a 40 foot wide right-of-way as presently established, all of Lots 7 through 10, and Lots 21 through 27, said First Addition to Espanola Florida, together with Lots 11 through 20, Lots 28 through 48, Lots 29-A, 30-A, 31-A, 32-A, 33-A, 34-A, 35-A, 36-A, 37-A, 38-A, 39-A, 40-A, 41-A, 42-A, 43-A, 44-A, 45-A, 46-A, 47-A, and 48-A, said A Portion of the Town of Espanola Flagler County, Florida, less and except that portion of said Lot 48-A lying in Lot 54, said First Addition to Espanola Florida, together with that portion of Ocean Boulevard, a 30 foot wide right-of-way lying within said Section 31, lying between the Northerly prolongation of the Westerly line of said Lot 27, First Addition to Espanola Florida and the Westerly right-of-way line of said North Old Dixie Highway, together with all of Burnsed Avenue (less and except the easterly 250 feet), a 50 foot wide right-of-way as presently established, lying between the Northerly prolongation of the Westerly line of said Lot 28 and the Northerly prolongation of the Easterly line of said Lot 48, and all of Edminster Avenue (less and except the easterly 250 feet), a 50 foot wide right-ofway as presently established, lying between the Southerly prolongation of said Westerly line of Lot 28 and the Southerly prolongation of said Easterly line of Lot 48, said A Portion of the Town of Espanola Flagler County, Florida. Being the same lands as described in that certain Title Commitment by Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, having a commitment number 11821628, being last revised August 19, 2024. Nov. 7 24-00435F
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 2023 CP 000294 Division: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF RODGER STEPHEN DASHOW A/K/A RODGER S. DASHOW Deceased
The name of the decedent, the designation of the court in which the administration of this estate is pending, and the file number are indicated above. The address of the court is 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and ad-
you must file your claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the court ON OR BEFORE THE DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED TWO (2) YEARS AFTER DECEDENT’S
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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2024 CA 000290 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. PATRICK M. CONNERTON A/K/A PATRICK CONNERTON; NICOLE CONNERTON A/K/A NICOLE MARIE MONASTRA; AQUA FINANCE, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendant(s). TO: NICOLE CONNERTON A/K/A NICOLE MARIE MONASTRA Last Known Address 6255 CHERRY LN BUNNELL, FL 32110 Current Residence is Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property in Flagler County, Florida: LOT 1, BLOCK 15, DAYTONA NORTH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 1, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH THAT 2022
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that LBAMNIA 14 LB-AMNIA 14 SB MUNI CUST FOR the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2022 / 191 Year of Issuance:2022 Description of Property: Block 23, Lot 4 of Daytona North Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Pages 1-15, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. Name in which assessed: Angela H. Hall, Ashley Partlan, Barry M. Heath, Brandon Berwick, Brandy Walker, Candace L. Hall, Carole Escobedo, Devon M. Hall, George R. Hall Jr., Jody Matney, Nancy Valencia, Olivia A. Hall, Pamela Hall, Thomas Berwick Jr. All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https:// flaglerclerk.com/TaxDeedAuction on the 10th day of December, 2024 at 9 a.m. Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Tiffani Smith, Deputy Clerk File # 24-047 TDC Oct. 31, Nov. 7/14/21 24-00341F
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801 - 83.809). The undersigned will sell by competitive bidding at lockerfox.com on Thursday the 21st day of November, 2024 at 10:00
JACB MANUFACTURED HOME, VIN # JACFL37951A, AND VIN # JACFL37951B, TITLE NUMBER 146267064 AND 146267169. TI-
TLE IS RETIRED. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is P.O. BOX 19519, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318, (954) 564-0071, answers@ dallegal.com, within 30 days from first date of publication, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of the Court not later than five business days prior to the proceeding at the Flagler County Courthouse. Telephone 904-437-7430 or 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service. DATED on 10/17/2024. Tom Bexley As Clerk of the Court
(SEAL) By: /s/ Margarita Ruiz As Deputy Clerk Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. Plaintiff’s attorneys P.O. BOX 19519 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318 (954) 564-0071 answers@dallegal.com
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
Flagler County, Florida (the “County”) hereby provides notice, pursuant to section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to fund the following: -Beach renourishment services, facilities, and programs in the unincorporated area of the County, including for construction and maintenance of beach dune systems.
These assessments will commence in the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2025, and continue year to year until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of resolutions electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on December 2, 2024, in the Board Chambers, 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, Bunnell, Florida. Such resolutions will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. Copies of the proposed form of the resolution, which contains the legal description of the real property subject to the levy, are on file and available for inspection at the Office of the County Administrator located at 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Florida, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All interested persons are invited to attend.
In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the County with respect to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at the above-referenced public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be needed and in such an event, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Flagler County Administration Office at (386) 3134001, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing. Oct. 31, Nov. 7/14/21/28 24-00425F
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION 48 File #2024 CP 718 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KRISTINE LEE WILLIAMS, A/K/A KRISTINE L. WILLIAMS Deceased. The administration of the Estate of Kristine Lee Williams, a/k/a Kristine L. Williams, Deceased, whose date of death was November 21, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg. 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. 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 is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF 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 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 SECION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES 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. Cheryll Murphy, Personal Representative, 21 Birdie Way, Bunnell, FL, 32110
The first publication of this notice is October 31, 2024. /s/ Stacy Geiger STACY GEIGER, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 0015711 Geiger Law, PLLC Post Office Box 352951 Palm Coast, FL 32135 (386) 264-6937 telephone Attorney for Personal Representative stacygeigeresq@yahoo.com andreaburnsesq@gmail.com October 31; November 7, 2024 24-00260G
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION 48 File # 2024 CP 364 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JERRY G. DAVIS Deceased.
The administration of the Estate of Jerry G. Davis, Deceased, whose date of death was February 25, 2008, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg. 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. 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 is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF 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 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 SECION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES 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. Richard Davis, Personal Representative, 2 Bulow Woods Circle, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
The first publication of this notice is October 31, 2024. /s/ Stacy Geiger STACY GEIGER, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 0015711 Geiger Law, PLLC Post Office Box 352951 Palm Coast, FL 32135 (386) 264-6937 telephone Attorney for Personal Representative stacygeigeresq@yahoo.com October 31; November 7, 2024 24-00263G
Section 197.122 Florida Statutes provides in part: “All
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2024-CP-407 Division: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARIA BRUNO, Deceased.
The administration of the estate of MARIA BRUNO, deceased, whose date of death was June 15, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Building #1 - Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 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 personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The date of first publication of this notice is: October 31, 2024 Personal Representative: JOSEPH BRUNO 646 Lambert Avenue Flagler Beach, Florida 32136
Attorney for Personal Representative: NORBERTO S. KATZ Florida Bar No. 399086 VELIZ KATZ LAW 630 North Wymore Road, Suite 330 Maitland, Florida 32751 (407) 849-7072 Florida Bar No. 399086
Primary: velizkatzlaw@velizkatzlaw.com
Secondary: kmorales@velizkatzlaw.com
Attorney for Personal Representative October 31; November 7, 2024 24-00262G
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