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Flagler Beach

Pier Restaurant Lease Hobbling Again As DEP Rejects Permitting a New Deck

March 19, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

The new deck for the Pier Restaurant would have extended 20 feet out and 76 feet across, enabling outdoor dining. (© FlaglerLive)

Flagler Beach was going to pay for and build the $50,000 deck as a concession to potential restaurant owner Ray Barshay. Until DEP’s decision, Barshay and the city were very close to a long-term, deal.

Two Alumni of Flagler Beach Follies Make City Manager Shortlist in Diminutive Polk City

March 15, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Polk City, starring Scott Janke and Caryn Miller. (© FlaglerLive)

Caryn Miller, the former Flagler Beach Community Redevelopment Agency director, and Scott Janke, whose wife’s porn-star flicks cost him a job and subsequent candidacies, are candidates for Polk City’s $60,000-a-year job.

Flagler Beach Police Officer Brett Smith Jailed on DUI Charge (Updated With Arrest Report)

March 13, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 41 Comments

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Brett Smith, 30, was found passed out in a vehicle in the Daytona North (Mondex) area of the county Saturday evening. He was not on duty.

New Flagler Beach Commission Is Seated–and Pier Restaurant Deal Almost Unravels

March 11, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Unexpected discussion about breaking the bait and tackle shop at the pier out of the restaurant lease, and inviting others to bid for running it, almost demolished months of negotiations over the restaurant lease.

Election Winners: Carney and Shupe in Flagler Beach, Crain-Brady and Rogers in Bunnell

March 8, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

From left, Marshall Shupe, Kim Carney and Phil Busch, Flagler Beach's three candidates for two city commission seats, less than two hours before polls closed Tuesday afternoon. They were in a witty mood. (© FlaglerLive)

Kim Carney and Marshall Shupe replace Ron Vath and Joy McGrew in Flagler Beach, beating out Phil Busch. Incumbent Jenny Crain-Brady is re-elected, and John Rogers replaces fellow-wrecker and nine-year incumbent Jimmy Flynt.

Familiar Slogans and More Familiar Questions as 2-Day Economic Development Summit Ends

March 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

It was left up to Palm Coast City Manager Jim Landon to remind the assembled that slogans don’t make economic development policy, and unity of message is still far from a given in a county with diverse interests and constituencies.

Economic Development Summit: Diagnostic Kumbayas Drown Out Harder Questions

March 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Day one of the summit produced generous and optimistic self-evaluations from some 60 elected and had-picked representatives of local governments, but no breakthrough on fundamental differences on economic development financing or leadership.

Obstacles Cleared: Flagler Beach’s Iconic Pier Restaurant Will Have a New Owner

March 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

This way to a new lease on life for Flagler Beach's iconic restaurant. Restaurateur Raymond Barshay is set to take over. (FlaglerLive)

Every previous deal-breaker dissolved as prospective owner Raymond Barshay and city commissioners relented in turn on various issues. Neither side was an outright victor. But the city’s iconic restaurant will have new life.

Flagler Beach Commission To Noisy Restaurants and Irritable Residents: Cooperate

March 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Flagler Beach city commissioners turned up the volume on the status quo Wednesday as they analyzed noise levels first-hand and agreed to document and analyze noise complaints for a while before changing the noise ordinance.

Flagler Beach City Commission Election: 3 Candidates Mostly of 1 Mind for 2 Open Seats

February 28, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

A congenial bunch: From left, Phil Busch, Marshall Shupe and Kim Carney, the three candidates for mFlagler Beach City Commission, before their forum at the Flagler Women's Club earlier this month. (© FlaglerLive)

Phil Busch, Kim Carney and Marshall Shupe, candidates for the Flagler Beach City Commission election on March 8, more or less agree on most issues, making the race mostly a matter of personalities.

Lifeguard Tower Rises Again in Flagler Beach, Pier Restaurant Lease Falters

February 26, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

The commission reversed itself and voted to build the tower. The decision displeased the prospective owner of the Pier Restaurant. Several other deal-breakers hardened in those negotiations, leaving the restaurant deal in doubt.

More Turmoil at the Top in Flagler Beach: CRA Director Caryn Miller Resigns

February 25, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Caryn Miller had been Flagler Beach’s community redevelopment agency director since 2006, and the city’s acting manager briefly last year. She was passed over for the permanent job.

Fearful of Obstructing Pier Restaurant Deal, Flagler Beach Kills Lifeguard Tower

February 11, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

New lumber, new deck, new pilings beneath. But the observation guard tower won;t go there, for fear of obstructing the beach view from the Pier Restaurant. (© FlaglerLive)

After eight years of trying, winning an $80,000 federal grant, and spending $51,600 on construction, commissioners reversed course on a lifeguard tower to satisfy the Pier Restaurant’s potential new owner, who worried about blocked view.

Flagler Beach and Willing Investor Still Not Moored to New Pier Restaurant Lease

February 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Raymond Barshay and Flagler Beach Commissioners are at odds over the fate of the bait and tackle shop, which has been attached to the Pier Restaurant. They’re at odds over several other issues. But they’re still talking.

Local Governments Agree To a Therapist To Cut Through Economic Dysfunction

January 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

After a meeting lasting two hours and 17 minutes Monday, local governments conceded they have no agreement on economic development, except to meet again and let a “facilitator” help them find some.

Live: Flagler County’s Economic Development Summit

January 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The economic development summit at the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center began at 5:30 this evening. For background on the summit, go here. For a recap and analysis of the meeting, go here. Click below to follow the summit moment by moment. Flagler County Economic Development Summit

Economic Development Summit: Can Flagler’s 33 Elected Get It Up?

January 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Many plans, little agreement, no concerted action: Monday evening’s economic development summit between Flagler County’s seven local governments is unlikely to yield substantive results beyond a meet-and-greet of powerpoints.

Flagler Beach City Commission Candidates Down to 3 As Jamie NeJame Withdraws

January 30, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The remaining three: from left, Phil Busch, Marshall Shupe, and Kim Carney. (© FlaglerLive)

Jamie NeJame’s last minute withdrawal from the March 8 election increases chances for Phil Busch, Kim Carney and Marshall Shupe, who are vying for the two seats being vacated by Ron Vath and Joy McGrew.

Flagler Beach Commission vs. Hurricane Patty’s: A Lot of Noise Over a Few Complaints

January 28, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 38 Comments

Hurricane Patty's was quiet Thursday eveing because many patrons were at the Flagler Beach City Commission, advocating for the restaurant and bar on the Intracoastal. (© FlaglerLive)

Hurricane Patty’s opened as a popular restaurant and bar on Flagler Beach’s side of the Intracoastal in December. A few noise complaints are causing the city to rethink its noise ordinance. Patrons are unhappy.

Bruce Campbell to Remain Flagler Beach’s Manager Until At Least Early Summer

January 27, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Taking the kind of decisive inaction it’s famous for, the city commission turned back an attempt by Commissioner Jane Mealy to stick by the commission’s pledge last year to discuss the issue in January.

Christmas Eve Shooting Update: Victim, With Long Rap Sheet, Had Just Posted Bond

December 27, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

Christian Grasso, the 28-year-old victim of a shooting on a Flagler Beach street on Christmas eve, has been in and out of jail almost a dozen times in Flagler and Volusia counties since 2005.

Shooting Shatters Christmas Eve Calm in Flagler Beach; Suspect Still at Large

December 24, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

One man was shot at 8:50 p.m. Friday, leaving a pool of blood in the middle of the street on South Central Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets. Police had no information regarding motives. The shooter got away.

Christmas Rescue: Flagler Beach Firemen Save Knocked-Out Veteran From Blazing Home

December 23, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

The fire started on the bed in the bedroom of the unit at The Village. Somehow, Old Glory escaped with only a few scrapes. (© FlaglerLive)

The Flagler Beach Fire Department’s Scott Jackson and Alex Wilhite pulled unconscious 44-year-old Roy Davis out of his burning home at The Village apartments Thursday morning. Includes photo gallery.

Negotiations Over New Pier Restaurant Lease Crawl Between Nods and Deal-Breakers

December 22, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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A marathon negotiating session over a new Pier Restaurant lease between the Flagler Beach City Commission and restaurateur Raymond Barshay left several issues unsettled.

Open Field: Ron Vath and Joy McGrew Will Not Run Again for Flagler Beach Commission

December 22, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

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Between them Vath and McGrew had 15 years’ experience on the city commission. McGrew was also the commission’s most influential swing voter. Their departure will likely invite a large field of candidates.

Greasy Spoon No More? Flagler Beach Ready to Negotiate New Lease for Pier Restaurant

December 21, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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A year of indecision later, Flagler Beach city commissioners will discuss a 31-year lease with Ormond Beach restaurant owner Raymond Barshay at a special meeting of the commission on Dec. 22.

Half of Flagler’s Legislative Delegation Listens to Local Pleas Without Quite Hearing Them

December 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Sen. John Thrasher and State Rep. Fred Costello listened to 90 minutes of pleas and policy suggestions from Flagler County officials Wednesday in Bunnell. Whether they heard anything is debatable. And two of Flagler’s legislators didn’t show up.

Palm Coast’s Population Drops to 69,000 in Latest Census Estimate, Flagler’s to 85,600

December 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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While those aren’t yet the final 2010 Census figures, the 5-year community survey numbers are the next-most precise set of data, with startling results for Flagler County, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and Bunnell.

More Foreclosure Screws, Jeb Bush Finds His Inner Hispanic, Christmas in Flagler Beach: The Live Wire, Dec. 2

December 2, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Flagler Beach celebrates Christmas Dec. 3 and 4, the GOP denies children their lunch, Amazon censors Wikileaks, remembering Rosa Parks’ moment, the decline of marriage, the latest from Little Miss Flagler Daviana Campbell, and more.

The Anti-Black Friday: In Flagler Beach, Small Business Saturday Rings Up Authenticity

November 26, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

In Flagler Beach, small businesses show the way. (© FlaglerLive) beachhouse beanery bahama mama silver belles

Carol Fisher isn’t interested in the madness of Black Friday. In a column, she invites you to experience the more authentically American tradition of small, heartbeat businesses that are the life transfusions of local economies.

Flagler Fireflight Recovers 12 Year Old
Lost for 3 Hours in Bulow Plantation Ruins

November 23, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

The 12-year-old Palm Coast boy was lost for less than three hours in the state park, between 4:50 and 7:50 p.m., when he was picked up unharmed by the Fireflight and flown back to his parents.

Why Flagler Beach Blocked Disabled Veterans’ Request For a Penny-Ante Gambling Hall

November 20, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Unless they were willing to risk changing the character of the town, city commissioners had little choice but to block an attempt to open what would have been a penny-ante gambling hall at the DAV property.

Bruce Campbell Still Waiting for Official Word That He’s To Be Flagler Beach’s Acting Manager

November 12, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

The Flagler Beach City Commission appointed Bruce Campbell acting manager beginning Jan. 2. He hasn’t officially been told in writing. But being an employee already, he wasn’t necessarily supposed to be told.

Dueling Seafoods and Surfers: Video and Photo Gallery

November 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The dueling festivals are over and the images are in: a video report from the 2010 Tommy Tant Classic and a photo gallery from Tommy Tant and Palm Coast’s Seafood Festival.

Tommy Tant Legacies: 3 Decades of Surfing Flagler Beach’s Sands, Surf and Streets

November 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The author in a quiet, meditative moment. (Courtesy of Ben Lacy)

Ben Lacy, who grew up surfing with Tommy Tant in Flagler Beach, recalls three decades of the town town’s surfing culture and how it has managed to maintain its charms through the changes, even on the waves.

Festival Filibuster: How Palm Coast Plays Hardball With Flagler Beach

November 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 34 Comments

If Palm Coast is serious about playing nice with its neighboring cities and not competing for “special event” visitors, why is it doing exactly that with signs greeting visitors exiting the Interstate?

Tommy Tant Classic Surfing the Weekend As Palm Coast Crashes In With Its Own Festival

November 3, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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Now in its 11th year, the Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic will be a three-day event, including a food festival by the sea, a concert and two days of amateur and professional surfing competition.

Stalemated Flagler Beach Opts for Bruce Campbell As Acting Manager Beginning Jan. 2

October 28, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 32 Comments

In yet another raucous meeting, the Flagler Beach city commission couldn’t muster the votes to hire Bruce Campbell outright, so it settled for hiring him as acting manager beginning in January.

7-Year-Old Nate Truelove, Old Kings Wreck Victim, Is Going Home

October 27, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Nate’s rehabilitation at Brooks Rehab in Jacksonville did not produce the desired results. He is still mostly unresponsive, though awake. His family hopes that back home in DeLand, he will begin to progress better.

Night Waves Smash 50-ft Fishing Vessel To Shore Just North of Flagler Beach

October 26, 2010 | FlaglerLive |

The two fishermen on board the 50-year-old “Satisfaction,” registered to a company in Port Orange, swam safely to shore around 1:30 a.m., and their catch was salvaged.

And Then There Were One and a Half: Flagler Beach Manager Pick Slims to Default

October 20, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 28 Comments

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Edward Sealover has taken a job in Georgia, Gary Word is negotiating terms with Green Cove Springs, leaving Bruce Campbell the choice by default. The question is: will the Flagler Beach City Commission take it?

It’s Drescher’s Tower Now: Year-Long Quest Ends With Town’s Name in Its Place

October 17, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The job was finished Sunday, but it took Stan Drescher, a newcomer to Flagler Beach, almost a year and perseverance through slamming doors to have the town’s water tower named after it.

To Bitter Reactions, Flagler Beach Commission Again Delays Hiring a New Manager

October 14, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

This time, Commissioner Joy McGrew, piped in by phone from North Carolina, asked for the decision to be delayed until her return. The vote was moved to Oct. 28.

Potential Juror’s Misconduct Leads to Mistrial in William Gregory Double-Murder Case

October 11, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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A potential juror who had been excused spoke improperly inf front of the larger jury pool on Friday, prejudicing the group. One of the seated jurors reported the incident.

“They Don’t Give a Damn”: Flagler Beach Wants Pier Restaurant Owners Who Do

October 5, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

A consultant’s report was as if tailor-made for Raymond Barshay, owner of River Grille on the Tomoka in Ormond Beach, to take over and remake the dilapidated Flagler Beach Pier Restaurant.

Flagler Beach’s Great Bed Race: The Nuttiness, The Bed-Hopping, The Photo Gallery

October 2, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Flagler Beach’s second annual Great Bed Race featured 14 contesting beds with five contestants each, and plenty of bed hopping. The full photo gallery.

Remember: 3 pm Today, The Great Bed Race in Flagler Beach

October 2, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The bed race will be preceded by a parade of the beds, all part of Flagler Beach’s fall celebration. The event raises money for Flagler County’s neediest children.

Live Wire Weekend: Jimmy Flynt’s Ex-Cop Friends, Flagler Beach’s Bad Cop, Sink Sinks

October 1, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Why Bunnell is stuck in the 1950s, an ex-cop in Flagler Beach is on probation, Scott overtakes Sink, undocumented immigrants leave, Heidegger returns, and more.

Caryn Miller Appointed Flagler Beach’s Acting Manager As Commission Flirts With Stalemate

September 30, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

Caryn Miller’s appointment was a compromise to enable the commission to have an acting manager without being locked into making a more consequential decision involving Bruce Campbell.

Bernie Murphy’s 1,500 Days: With Few Regrets, Flagler Beach ‘Interim’ Manager Exits

September 30, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Bernie Murphy was hired as interim city manager of Flagler Beach. That was more than 1,500 days ago. Tonight’s meeting could be his last, though one never knows with that commission.

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