Dan Priotti, who owns a pool-construction company in Palm Coast, gained notoriety when he was trespassed from Palm Coast City Hall in 2016 and when he unsuccessfully sought an appointment to the county’s Contractor Review Board in 2019. The judge denied a mistrial even though the prosecution inadvertently allowed the jury to hear Priotti speak of his prior DUI convictions on a video, a serious breach of trial rules.
Business Briefs
Lawsuit Against Palm Coast’s Golden Corral Alleges Sexual Harassment of 17-Year-Old Girl
The lawsuit and the company’s response raise questions about the extent of a company’s responsibility in protecting its employees from undue hostility and differentiates, in the company’s view, between issues involving peer-employees as opposed to employees and their supervisors or superiors.
In Brief: Broker Sheehan Jones Brokers a $450,000 Transaction, Palm Coast Data Lands New Account
Parkside Realty Group’s Margaret Sheehan Jones brokered a $450,000 transaction for Bunnell’s D & K Automotive and Tire Repair and Palm Coast Data added Fort Worth, Texas Magazine to its fulfillment stable.
Flagler Chamber Launches School For Business-Minded Political Candidates, But Behind Closed Doors
The two-day school, held in private, will train a dozen potential candidates chosen by a secret chamber committee for their business focus. The sessions are scheduled for September.
DSC’s Kristy Presswood Is “Fearless and Focused” Series Speaker at Feb. 12 Lunch
For $15 a spot, “The Importance of Education in the New Economy” is the topic for the Palm Coast Business Assistance Center’s first “Fearless and Focused: Women in Business” Lunch n Learn for 2015.
FPL Reports 2014 Profits of $1.52 Billion as It Announces Solar Power Expansion
FPL, which provides electricity to most residences and businesses in Palm Coast and Flagler County, reported net income, or profits, last year of $1.52 billion, or $3.45 a share, up from $1.35 billion, or $3.16 a share, in 2013.
Pro Sports Plus on Palm Coast Parkway Closing After 17 Years
After 30 years in the sporting goods industry, Bo Ankrom has decided to close the doors of his sporting goods store, Pro Sports Plus that has been in Palm Coast since 1997.
Aug. 21 Seminar: The Lowdown on New Laws Regarding Homeowner and Condo Associations
Flagler Beach’s Preferred Management Services is presenting a seminar on new laws affecting homeowner and condo associations on Aug. 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Palm Coast, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. RSVP required.
Marketing 2 Go and Curley Tail Design Make the Move to Town Center Offices
Kim Fitzgerald’s Curley Tail Design and Cindy Dalecki’s Marketing 2 Go see the move to Town Center as part of a high-tech corridor to come in the area, though their biggest new neighbor will soon be Palm Coast’s City Hall.
O Captain! My Captain! Next Leadership Flagler Class Application Deadline Is July 25
The three-month program nurtures, engages and motivates local business professionals and residents to become community leaders, providing insight about Flagler County’s operations while inspiring participants to take active roles as stewards of and advocates for positive change within the community.
Mega Health Bill Favoring Nurse Practitioners, Trauma Centers and Drs. Without State License Clears House Panel
The bill would protect private for-profit trauma centers, allow for independent practice for nurse practitioners and allow out-of-state doctors to participate in telehealth without a Florida license. The Florida Medical Association opposes the latter two.
Robyn Anderson, Daytona State Graduate, Joins Flagler Dental as Hygienist
Flagler Dental Associates has hired Robyn Anderson as its new hygienist in the practice’s Palm Coast North office on Park Drive. Anderson also works in the Palm Coast South office one Wednesday evening per month, when the office stays open until 8 p.m. to accommodate patients’ scheduling needs.
Palm Coast Heating and Air Conditioning Earns Top Performer Status for North Florida Region
Palm Coast Heating & Air Conditioning earned a Top Performer status for the North Florida territory for the month of October. A total of ten dealers, out of about 750 North Florida Trane dealers, received a Top Performer status for October.
Florida Festivals and Events Association Hosting Workshop at Palm Coast’s Hilton Garden Inn
The Florida Festivals and Events Association (FFEA), the state’s primary professional organization for producers, vendors, and sponsors of festivals, fairs and special events, is hosting a workshop and seminar at the Hilton Garden Inn Palm Coast on Thursday, October 10, for all those interested either in learning the ropes or capitalizing on special events.
Radiology Associates’ Al Falco Is Named Fellow at National Conference
Al Falco, CEO of Daytona Beach-based Radiology Associates was awarded the highest honor in the field of Radiology business management – Fellow of the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA), for his significant contributions to the RBMA and his profession.
Rue, Ziffra and Caldwell Rides Harleys Back to Law Firm’s Roots
The Rue, Ziffra and Caldwell name, beside its saturation of Central Florida media markets and word of mouth, is synonymous with motorcycles, especially around Bike Week. But there’s a history and purpose behind the association.
Floridians’ Consumer Confidence at Highest Level Since 2007
All five of the five components that make up consumer confidence increased, including expectations about personal finance, national economic conditions, and buying confidence, according to the latest analysis by the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research.
Women of the Year: Cindy Dalecki And Rebecca DeLorenzo Take Flagler
Marketing 2 Go’s Cindy Dalecki got the United Way’s Women’s Initiative of Flagler County’s Outstanding Woman of the Year Award and the president’s Volunteer Service Award, while the Flagler Business Women named Flagler Chamber VP Rebecca DeLorenzo its 2012 Woman of the Year.
Getting Hurricane Ready: Free Clinics at Home Depot Saturday, 10 to 2
The Home Depot of Palm Coast will host Hurricane Ready Day with fFree get-ready clinics and appearances by Flagler County Emergency Services, The Red Cross and the Flagler County Humane Society.
Flagler Fish Company and Blue at the Topaz Join for Charity “Blue Fish Dinner”
Blue at the Topaz and Flagler Fish Company in Flagler Beach are joining chefs Gary Maresca and Chris Casper to offer dinner for 12 at a place of your choosing, with 10 percent of proceeds going to charity.
Flagler County Education Foundation
9th Annual Mardi Gras & Casino Night
The Flagler County Education Foundation will host their annual fundraiser, Mardi Gras and Casino Night on February 21st at 6:30 pm to benefit programs such as Pack 4 Backs, STUFF Bus program and the Dell Trayer Teacher Grants.
“Hire a Hero” Program Designed to Spur Hiring of Veterans in Palm Coast and Flagler County
The Palm Coast Business Assistance Center and the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce are partnering to implement a new “Hire a Hero‟ program to encourage local businesses to employ local veterans and to guide new applicants through the intricate hiring process.
Florida Hospital Flagler Gets Silver Plus Award for Heart and Stroke Care
Florida Hospital Flagler has received the Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award from The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines program.
Palm Coast’s Business Assistance Center Offering Three Training Sessions in January
The training sessions, ranging in themes on how to start your business to managing cash flow to developing a marketing strategy, are priced between $15 and $35.
Florida Hospital Flagler Santa-Sleighs Bunnell’s Child Development Center
Employees and volunteers at Florida Hospital Flagler presented Christmas presents to children enrolled at the Flagler Child Development Center in Bunnell.
Palm Coast Heating and Air Now Offering Insulation With Owens Corning
Palm Coast Heating & Air Conditioning announces the company is now offering insulation services with Owens Corning.
Palm Coast’s Flagler Dental Associates Now Offers Laughing-Gas Sedation
Flagler Dental Associates, the dental practice in Palm Coast, is now certified to offer Nitrous Oxide (N2O) sedation– otherwise known as laughing gas – to patients, reducing anxieties associated with visits to the dentist.
Real Living Palm West Home Realty Now at 5048 N. Oceanshore Blvd. in the Hammock
Real Living Palm West Home Realty’s expansion will enable it to provide higher levels of customer service in Flagler County.
Flagler Fish Company’s Pet-Friendly Patio Expands Outdoor Dining
The Flagler Fish Company in Flagler Beach completed an expansion of their pet-friendly outdoor dining area.
Slow-Cooked Success: Palm Coast’s Woody’s Bar•B•Q Marks 13th Year
Owned by Flagler County natives, Woody’s BarBQ on State Road 100 in Palm Coast has, like any business, weathered its share of difficulties in the past three years. “We’re not going anywhere,” its owner says.
1-Year-Old Marketing 2 Go Adds Brandi Fowler As Social Media Manager
Marketing 2 Go, the marketing company Cindy Dalecki founded a little over a year ago with an emphasis on social media, is adding Brandi Fowler to its team.
Palm Coast Heating & Air Conditioning Wins Three Awards
In a first for Palm Coast Heating & Air Conditioning, the company earned three awards from TRANE, a world leader in air conditioning systems, services and solutions.
William Prater Joins Flagler Chamber as Business Development Consultant
William Prater, a Palm Coast resident since 2005, will work with Business Development Manager Catherine Groom to develop marketing strategies that maximize growth opportunities for the chamber and its members.
M&E Cross Interior Design Moves Offices, to Palm Coast Parkway
Palm Coast’s M&E Cross Inc., the interior design company, has moved from its location at 5 Utility Drive to a home office location at 138 Palm Coast Parkway N.E. #308.
1 On 1 Fitness Accepting Florida Health Care Clients From Palm Coast’s YMCA, Free
1 on 1 Fitness in Palm Coast is extending a free invitation to former members of the YMCA at Florida Hospital Flagler, who are also Florida Health Care members.
Ted Anders Announces Spring 2011 Leadership and Personal Power Seminar Series at Flagler Chamber
The public is invited to this seven-seminar series every Wednesday through June 1, starting April 20 at the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce. Four-hour sessions are $49 each or $249 for the set.
Palm Coast Heating & Air Conditioning Adds Gary Weaver To Company Team
Gary Weaver brings over 10 years of heating and air conditioning experience to Palm Coast Heating & Air Conditioning.
Southeast Museum of Photography’s Summer Photo Camp
Campers will learn the mechanics of digital manipulation, lighting, shooting and editing techniques. No previous photography experience is necessary.
