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Palm Coast Increases Fees at Parks, Community Center, Pool, Palm Harbor Golf Course and Tennis Center

August 20, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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The City of Palm Coast is raising its fees for Parks and Recreation services and rentals across the city following City Council approval on Aug. 17, after the proposal was presented to the council at a workshop. The new fees are now in effect. 

Flagler Mosquito District Will Expand in Plantation Bay and Palm Coast But Scraps Plans to Cover the Whole County

August 16, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Flagler Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord speaking to the East Flagler Mosquito Control District board this morning. (© FlaglerLive)

The East Flagler Mosquito Control District voted this morning to expand its spraying boundaries slightly west and south to include an area of U.S. 1 and all of Plantation Bay. But the district abandoned further plans to phase-in spraying of the entire county, opting instead to revert to a 2003 agreement with the county to continue spraying West only on an as-needed basis.

Wonder and Promise of the Appalachian Trail

August 14, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The AT, as it’s widely known, is a national icon on a par with conservation touchstones like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone’s Old Faithful geyser and the Florida Everglades. It symbolizes opportunity – the chance to set out on a life-altering experience in the great outdoors, or at least a pleasant walk in the woods.

Aquifer Levels in Flagler and Surrounding Counties Are Rising, Thanks to July Rains

August 14, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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July started with Tropical Storm Elsa making landfall on Florida’s northern Gulf Coast, bringing rainy conditions to the St. Johns River Water Management District, and the month wrapped up with above-average rainfall across the District except for its two southernmost counties.

Opponents Call Approval of ‘Marinas’ Along Scenic A1A an Orwellian Ploy to Let Massive Boat-Storage Facility Rise

August 11, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

Not exactly marina-like: a forklift at a boat storage facility. (HCA)

The Flagler County Planning Board on Tuesday determined that marinas are an allowable use in the Scenic A1A corridor. But Hammock residents say it’s an Orwellian word game intended to clear the way for a 240-dry-boat storage facility called Hammock Harbour, whose development was twice rebuffed by courts.

Construction Begins on $9.5 Million Pedestrian Bridge over State Road 100, Linking Trail Network

July 29, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Construction work for a long-anticipated pedestrian bridge crossing over State Road 100 began July 26. When completed, the bridge will link the Lehigh Trail, Old Kings Road sidewalk, conservation lands, and the Flagler County’s Bulow “Parcel D” property.

Cautionary Tale for Coastal Towns: What Miami’s Sea Wall Will Not Protect

July 28, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Much of Miami is built right up to the water’s edge. On average, it’s 6 feet above sea level. Ryan Parker/Unsplash, CC BY-ND

The sea wall the Army Corps is proposing – protecting only 6 miles of downtown and the financial district from a storm surge – can’t save Miami and Dade County. Most of the city will be outside the wall, unprotected; the wall will still trap water inside; and the Corps hasn’t closely studied what the construction of a high sea wall would do to water quality.

Palm Coast Will Close Parts of the Splash Pad at Holland Park as Rubber Surface Has Deteriorated

July 22, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

The whale and whale tail, the mantra ray, the rings, and the two turtles in the toddler area will be closed to the public as repairs to the splash pad at Holland Park proceed. (© FlaglerLive)

Filtering issues had hampered the initial opening of the $5.1 million pad. In mid-June, what appeared to be electrical issues later traced to a software problem developed, forcing the pad to close for a few days. There’s been other issues. The pad closed again today as cracks were detected in the soft padding.

DeSantis Rebuffs Calls for Red Tide State of Emergency, Accusing Environmentalists of ‘Politicizing’ Issue

July 21, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

A Florida Fish and Wildlife scientist takes red tide samples. (FWC)

DeSantis pointed to $4.8 million in the current state budget allocated for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Center for Red Tide Research, adding that an emergency declaration would only be warranted if the state needed to access unallocated general revenue.

For Palm Coast Little League, Years of Advocacy Culminate with Hosting State Championship, and a DeSantis 1st Pitch

July 18, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Emily Warren and Sadie Schnell with Gov. DeSantis after catching the first pitches. (© FlaglerLive)

Palm Coast Little League this weekend marked its 20th anniversary by hosting the state championship, featuring a first pitch by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Hosting the tournament is a remarkable turn-around from a time a decade ago when Little League and the city were at loggerheads. The relationship turned around several years ago, and has flourished since, culminating with the championship event.

High-Tide Flood Risk Will Increase 5 to 15 Times Over Next 15 Years, Putting Coastal Economies at Risk

July 16, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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The frequency of high-tide flooding along the U.S. coasts has doubled since 2000, and it’s expected to increase five to 15 times more in the next 30 years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns in a new report released July 14, 2021.

Their Boat Sank in Minutes 10 Miles Offshore of Flagler Beach: How 4 Men and 2 Boys Kept Their Cool Until Rescued

July 14, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

They floated for 15 to 20 minutes before another fishing boat spotted them. The sixth member of the group is in the water, not visible. (Jason Arnett)

A group of six Palm Coast boaters off on a snapper fishing trip Saturday (July 10) rapidly sank two hours into their trip, 10 miles offshore. Quick action, level heads and a series of fortunate events led to their rescue by another fishing boat, then the Coast Guard. here’s their story.

Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program Releases 5 Endangered Sea Turtles in Ormond Beach

June 18, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Florida Aquarium staff releasing turtles. (Florida Aquarium)

The fruits of The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program labor were realized with the release of five rehabbed sea turtles including two Kemp’s ridley and three greens yesterday in North Ormond Beach.

Road Signs May Not Be Enough to Stop Sea Turtles’ Carnage on Flagler’s Beachside

June 17, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

On patrol (Turtle Patrol/Facebook)

A dead or stranded turtle on the side of the road is common, but prevention is not complicated, whether it’s reducing clutter and pollution on the beach or following up on the Flagler Turtle Patrol’s awareness tips.

Reflections on a Bobcat Sighting on Palm Coast’s Squadron Place

June 16, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 41 Comments

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“This is the first bobcat I’ve seen during my 31 years in Florida,” writes Rick de Yampert of his sighting outside his Seminole Woods home this morning. “At my hermitage beside the wilderness in Palm Coast, there are wild woods to the south and flatwoods to the east and southeast. Bob sat at the east edge of my backyard for a full 20 minutes.”

Overpopularity Is Nearly Destroying the National Park Experience

June 3, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Edward Abbey is rolling in his grave: Arches National Park. (NPS/Flickr)

America’s national parks face a popularity crisis. From 2010 to 2019, the number of national park visitors spiked from 281 million to 327 million, largely driven by social media, advertising and increasing foreign tourism. This exponential growth is generating pollution and putting wildlife at risk to a degree that threatens the future of the park system.

A Petition Sparks Flagler Beach Consideration of Better Beach Access for the Disabled

May 28, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

The wooden stairs at Varn Park, a county park. (© FlaglerLive)

Responding to a social media petition organized by a disabled resident, the Flagler Beach City Commission Thursday said it was interested in exploring easier and clearer disabled access to the beach.

NOAA Predicts Up to 10 Hurricanes and 20 Named Storms as Flagler Emergency Chief Cautions Against Assumptions

May 20, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

This image from NOAA's GOES-16 satellite on September 14, 2020, shows five tropical systems spinning in the Atlantic basin at one time. From left to right: Hurricane Sally in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Paulette east of the Carolinas, the remnants of Tropical Storm Rene in the central Atlantic, and Tropical Storms Teddy and Vicky in the eastern Atlantic. A total of 10 named storms formed in September 2020 — the most for any month on record. (NOAA)

For all the predictions, Flagler County Emergency Management Chief Jonathan Lord cautions that the numbers and forecasts may all be irrelevant, since a single storm can end up severely impacting the community in the quietest–or worst–season, making all else forgettable.

School Board Wades Into Selling Belle Terre Swim Club, Or Closing It to All But District Students

May 19, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club is a luxurious facility, but with not enough takers. (© FlaglerLive)

The Flagler County School Board is considering selling the Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club it’s owned since 1997, or closing its membership-driven club functions and restricting its use to students, whose high school teams depend on its 25-yard pool.

Attention Coastal Florida: Antarctica Is Headed for 2060 Tipping Point, with Catastrophic Melting Absent Carbon Cuts

May 17, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

A satellite image shows the long flow lines as a glacier moves ice into Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf, on the right. The red patches mark bedrock. (USGS)

If emissions continue at their current pace, by about 2060 the Antarctic ice sheet will have crossed a critical threshold and committed the world to sea level rise that is not reversible on human timescales. Pulling carbon dioxide out of the air at that point won’t stop the ice loss, and by 2100, sea level could be rising more than 10 times faster than today.

At Holland Park, Lush $5.1 Million Splash Pad Erupts Amid Cheers for Latest Free-Access Amenity

May 14, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 32 Comments

Children (and politicians) kicked off the splash pad at Holland Park this morning. (© FlaglerLive)

Some 75 people gathered for the opening of Holland Park’s 10,000-square foot splash pad Friday morning, the latest enhancement to Palm Coast’s marquee and most popular public park.

Behind Palm Coast’s $5.7 million Push for a Regional Racket Center, a Big Bet on Players and Partnerships

May 5, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The look of the Palm Coast Tennis Center is about to change, so will its name. (© FlaglerLive)

Palm Coast’s bet on a vast expansion of the Tennis Center into the Reilly Opelka Racquet Center rests on hopes for a much larger population ahead that would be keyed into tennis and pickleball, but optimistic–speculative–figures don’t match up with current trends despite a surge in 2020 in racket-sport participation.

This Supermoon Has a Twist: Expect Flooding, But a Lunar Cycle is Masking Sea Level Rise Effects

April 25, 2021 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

A full moon over Flagler Beach. (© FlaglerLive)

A “super full moon” is coming on April 27, and coastal cities know that means one thing: a heightened risk of tidal flooding. Because of the moon’s long-term cycle, these are the years to implement infrastructure plans to protect coastal areas against sea level rise.

Florida Announces Increases of State Park Reservation and Other Fees

April 20, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. (© FlaglerLive)

While entry fees at Florida state parks remain unchanged, reservation, cancellation, transfer and utility fees will all increase.

Key Victory for Venerated Whispering Meadows Ranch as County Board Recommends in Its Favor in Emotional Hearing

April 13, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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Whispering Meadows Ranch on John Anderson Highway survived a key vote this evening as the Flagler County Planning Board recommended approval of a special zoning use of the grounds, enabling the ranch to keep operating. That’s assuming the County Commission follows suit when it considers the matter in coming weeks. Absent the special exception, the ranch will face closure.

Latest Reinvention of Palm Coast Tennis Center Sees $5.7 Million Expansion and More Ahead, But Speculation Abounds

March 9, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Agnes Lightfoot, long an advocate of the Palm Coast Tennis Center, was on her home grounds this morning soon after attending a City Council workshop where plans for a vast expansion of the center were unveiled. (© FlaglerLive)

Palm Coast government is proposing an ambitious, multimillion transformation of the city’s tennis center off Belle Terre Parkway into a “Regional Racquet Center” featuring 42 tennis and pickleball courts, a clubhouse, space for events and other amenities. But the plan is based on largely speculative assertions of need even as tennis declines as a sport and the school board is rethinking its own racquet club’s future.

Fish and Wildlife Commission Asks Public to Help Stop Spread of Invasive Zebra Mussels

March 8, 2021 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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This species might cause devastating impacts to Florida’s ecology and economy, and has recently been discovered in a Florida pet store and stores in other parts of the country. The FWC is working with state and federal partners to address this national issue.

Now Florida’s Only 2nd All-American Road, Storied A1A Has Long Navigated Between Quaint and Crass

March 5, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

A storied road even before it was known as A1A, the oceanshore stretch from St. Johns through Flagler County is now an All-American Road, only the second such designation of a road in Florida. (© FlaglerLive)

State Road A1A is now an All-American Road, adding to the road’s paradoxes of beauty and history on one side and and relentless commercialization and development on the other, though the same people who applaud its scenic designation are also those who endanger it most.

A Tax Break for Residents of Flood-Prone Areas? Florida House Floats Sea Rise Proposals

February 26, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Sea Colony in the Hammock, living up to its name after Hurricane Matthew in 2016. (© FlaglerLive)

Floridians would be asked to approve a tax break for people who elevate their homes to avoid the threat of flooding, while up to $100 million a year would be set aside to help local governments combat rising sea levels, under proposals announced Friday by House Speaker Chris Sprowls.

Holland Park Splash Pad Nears Opening as $5 Million Renovation Completes

February 9, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

The new splash pad at Holland Park. (Palm Coast)

Palm Coast government spent nearly $10 million in two phases entirely to remake Holland Park over the past half decade, with the splash-pad addition nearing completion.

All But 4 Easements Secured, Flagler Beach Dunes Project Will Go Forward as Will Court Action Against Holdouts

February 3, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

The 2.6-mile length of the U.S. Army Corps project to rebuild dunes will parallel much of the length of the state Department of Transportation's repair of the beach, with boulders, in the wake of Hurricane Matthew in 2016. (© FlaglerLive)

A year-long effort between Flagler County government and a grass-roots group and its Go Fund Me campaign to secure easements from 13 hold-outs so 2.6 miles of shore can be rebuilt with ample dunes in Flagler Beach has paid off. Only three owners and holding four parcels remain. All others have signed.

Under Threat of Lawsuit and Sharp Public Opposition, Palm Coast Council Rejects Palm Harbor Cell Tower

January 19, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

There will be no cell tower over the Palm Harbor golf course. (© FlaglerLive)

Ending one of the most furious backlashes against a city initiative in recent years, the Palm Coast City Council voted 5-0 to deny the city’s own contractor a proposed lease to build a 150-foot cell tower in the heart of the city-owned Palm Harbor golf course.

Agriculture Commissioner Raises Alarms Over EPA Shifting Federal Wetlands Regulations to Florida

December 18, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

A marsh surrounding the edge of a golf course in Franklintown, Florida. (Florida Memory)

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, the only statewide elected Democrat, and some environmental groups criticized the decision, saying it will reduce protections for wetlands. They also pointed to the announcement’s timing as Republican President Donald Trump is slated to leave office next month.

Holland Park Will Reopen, Partially, on Friday

December 17, 2020 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Holland Park in Covidless days. (© FlaglerLive)

Holland Park will partially reopen Friday, Dec. 18. A limited section of the playground will be open for families to enjoy which includes the zip line, rock climbing wall, slides, tunnel, a rocker that accommodates wheelchairs and walkers, and more! The hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Finally Confronting Warming, Florida Lawmakers Set to Address Rising Seas and Flooding Systematically

November 18, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

A flooded property in the Hammock in 2016, in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, whose effects were limited to tropical storm conditions onshore. (© FlaglerLive)

Florida lawmakers’ new perspectives and readiness to more directly tackle the crisis represented a further evolution in the position of Florida Republicans about climate change. But environmentalists said the GOP leaders are not going far enough.

An Easy Way to Waste Less Water: Cut Back Those Sprinklers as You Fall Back on Nov. 1

October 28, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

It'll keep. (Sandrine Néel)

Starting Sunday, Nov. 1, homeowners and businesses across the 18 counties of the St. Johns River Water Management District should reset their automatic sprinkler systems to water no more than once a week. When “falling back” — turning your clocks back an hour — it’s also time to change your irrigation system timer to water your lawn only on your designated watering day.

‘Salvation Is In Sight’: Army Corps Extends Deadline as Dunes Hold-Outs Take Money and Sign

August 21, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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Impressed by a local, massive fund-raising effort intended to buy off 11 hold-outs, the US Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to extend the deadline in the long-sought, $25 million dune rebuilding project along 2.6 miles of shore in Flagler Beach.

Down to 11 Owners Holding Out, Army Corps May Decide on Aug. 19 Whether To Kill Dunes Project

August 6, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

What new dunes would prevent, at least until the next severe storm. (© FlaglerLive)

County government is dueling with 11 property owners in Flagler Beach who are refusing to sign easements that would allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rebuild dunes along 2.6 miles of beach. Without the easements, a $25 million projects 15 years in the works could be cancelled.

15 Years On, $25 Million In, Flagler Beach Dunes Project Near ‘Dead In the Water’ as 13 Property Owners Hold Out

July 16, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 55 Comments

The repeat the county and Flagler Beach are trying to avoid: A1A south of the pier after Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. (© FlaglerLive)

Just 13 property owners are essentially holding hostage a fully funded beach and dune-rebuilding plan Flagler Beach and the county have worked toward for 15 years, a resistance based on what the county considers extortionist motives for money that doesn’t exist.

Settlement Generous to Captain’s BBQ Termed at ‘Impasse’ as it Heads to County Commission

July 10, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 56 Comments

The controversy about Captain's BBQ is not over at Bing's Landing. (© FlaglerLive)

The settlement is remarkably generous to Captain’s, and in key parts even more generous than the controversial 2018 lease amendment the county eventually killed under pressure from a public backlash.

Show Support for Manatee and Sea Turtle Conservation With New Decals from the FWC

July 10, 2020 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The new decal. (FWC)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is unveiling its new 2020 manatee and sea turtle decals. New editions of these collectible stickers are released every July and are available with a $5 donation online or at your local tax collector’s office.

Flagler Beach Has No Plans to Close Beach Over July 4 Weekend, and Will Make Free Shuttle Buses Available

June 30, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 92 Comments

Flagler Beach has no plans to close its beach over the July 4 weekend, as several counties in South Florida are doing. (© FlaglerLive)

As several counties in South Florida close their beaches over Independence Day weekend, Flagler Beach will keep its beaches open and make free shuttle buses available for visitors, to alleviate traffic and parking on the island.

DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Local Governments from Regulating Sunscreens, Cosmetics and Drugs

June 30, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Go wild. (Alex Livett)

Opponents criticized the bill as an attack on local home-rule authority, while also raising concerns about coral reefs. It was one of 18 bills DeSantis signed in to law Monday.

Flagler Beach Pier Reopens Friday, and a New, 1,000-Ft Concrete Pier Is In the Works

June 4, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

The 635-foot pier will reopen Friday morning after a 73-day hiatus. (© FlaglerLive)

The Flagler Beach pier, symbol of the city’s breezy resilience, will reopen to the public Friday morning at 9 a.m. after a 73-day hiatus imposed by the coronavirus emergency.

Summer Camps and Youth Athletics May Resume in Florida

May 22, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Boy Scouts canoeing on Lake Talquin at the Wallwood Boy Scout Reservation in Gadsden County, in 1968. (Florida Memory)

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said he is lifting coronavirus-related restrictions on youth activities, including summer camps and athletic events, because he trusts parents and local governments will make the right decisions.

Flagler Declares County-Wide Burn Ban, Including Prohibition on Fireworks and Charcoal Grills

May 22, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 49 Comments

Flagler County Fire Flight, the emergency helicopter, and its water bucket. Emergency personnel hope to use the helicopter as little as possible as the fire season ramps up, with a burn ban intended to minimize emergencies. (© FlaglerLive)

Flagler County is enacting a countywide burn ban, including in all cities, starting Saturday, as the drought index continues to rise and firefighters are being deployed on an increasing number of fires.

Palm Coast Reopens a Few Passive Parks and Trails Monday as Flagler Beach Weighs Limited Pier Access

May 3, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The Pier's pilgrims await progress on reopening. (© FlaglerLive)

Palm Coast and Flagler Beach governments are reopening a few of their more passive parks, trails and other outdoor amenities Monday while keeping major parks closed and maintaining a strict focus on safety and social distancing.

As Flagler’s Beaches Reopen for 3 Hours, Thumbs Up, Sighs of Relief, Sun Worship and More Caution

April 22, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

Beach activity was very sparse this morning as beaches reopened for three hours, for the first time in 30 days. (© FlaglerLive)

Flagler Beach and Palm Coast residents reacted with glee and gratefulness this morning as they walked the beaches again, but in surprisingly small numbers, while city officials continue to caution against a still-prevalent viral threat.

Flagler Beach and Flagler County Will Close 18 Miles of Beaches Monday Morning As Florida Infections Soar

March 22, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 57 Comments

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Flagler Beach and Flagler County are closing their beaches to the public starting at 6 a.m. Monday, joining a growing list of coastal communities and counties, in Florida and elsewhere, doing likewise in an increasingly strict response to the coronavirus.

‘We’re Fighting For the Life of Flagler Beach’: County Urges Property Owners’ Cooperation in Beach Rebuilding

February 26, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Scores of beachside property owners and Flagler Beach residents turned out for a meeting on the planned beach renourishment of 2.6 miles of beach starting later this year. The meeting was hosted by county officials and held at Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church in Flagler Beach. (© FlaglerLive)

Flagler County government is looking for permission from almost 150 property owners along the shore in Flagler Beach to use their beachside properties over the next few months–and in perpetuity–to save the beach in what one official describes as the single-largest public works project ever conducted in Flagler

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