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Palm Coast City Council

Losses at Palm Coast’s Golf and Tennis Clubs Mount to Record $431,000; City Council Shrugs

January 12, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

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Palm Coast’s Palm Harbor Golf Club and its Tennis center have together lost more money in 2014 than in any year since 2009 under contractor KemperSports’ management, yet council members raised few questions about the operations during a presentation Tuesday.

Bill Lewis, Ex-Palm Coast Council Member And Arts Advocate, Is Dead at 84

December 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Bill Lewis made his mark Council as an advocate for a well-tended city, and as one of only three black council members to serve in the city’s 15-year history.

Little League Discovers Palm Coast Rules: Money-Making Tournaments Come First

December 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

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Palm Coast Little League organizers say the way the city is booting them off Indian Trails Sports Complex fields for a for-profit tournament is a violation of a contractual agreement that defines how the city may go about doing so. City Manager Jim Landon disagrees.

County’s Coffey Calls Some of Palm Coast’s EMS Claims “Garbage” In Broad Rebuke

December 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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Responding to Palm Coast’s claim two weeks ago that EMS service can be more efficient and responsive, County Administrator Craig Coffey today rejected the city’s analysis, saying it would end up costing taxpayers a lot more.

Shirley Chisholm, “Part of the Heritage of Palm Coast,” Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

November 24, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to run for president, retired to Palm Coast in 1991. She received the posthumous medal from President Obama today as an awareness campaign about her life and impact on Palm Coast grows locally.

Palm Coast Ties Emergency Communications System to Recent Crash–Falsely, County Says

November 24, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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City Manager Jim Landon says he’s concerned about maintenance of the countywide 800 mhz communications system, suggesting it could crash as parts of the sheriff’s computer system recently did–an inaccurate suggestion that deflects from other problems, the county retorts.

Palm Coast Wants Changes to County-Controlled Ambulance Services in the City

November 24, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The city wants to reduce the need for fire trucks and ambulances doubling up on EMS calls, and to lower overall costs. The county has its own ideas. The two sides will meet administratively to hash out possibilities.

What It Takes to Get New Retailers to Palm Coast: Behind a $135,000 Matchmaking Deal

November 20, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 28 Comments

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Palm Coast signed a three-year, $135,000 contract with Texas-based Buxton, a retail recruiter, in hopes of filling storefronts and empty commercial lots. The approach has its mix of skeptics and cheerleaders.

Palm Coast Seeks to Bail on County-Wide Communications System It joined in 2009 in Latest Clash With Flagler

November 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Palm Coast and Flagler County governments are trading accusations of violating a 2009 agreement over the critical 800 mhz system as Palm Coast quit contributing its share of dollars to it and the county charges that the city is inventing an issue without a problem.

Palm Coast Moves to Restrict Bottle Clubs, Speakeasies that Skirt Booze Regulations

November 18, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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There are no bottle clubs in Palm Coast or Flagler County. Palm Coast wants to keep it that way after businesses complained of a place possibly opening at City Market Place.

Steven Nobile, Professed Conservative, Wants a 324% Pay Increase for Palm Coast Council

November 12, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 42 Comments

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Steven Nobile’s proposal dovetails fellow-council member Heidi Shipley’s request for health benefits and some higher pay, but they may face opposition from two members facing elections next year.

Palm Coast Will Study Raising Town Center’s Crawl-Paced Speed Limits On Some Streets

November 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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Palm Coast drivers have been complaining of Town Center’s low speed limits for years. It took council members eight days of actually having to drive those streets to ask for a more “rational” change.

For 4th Time in 7 Weeks, a Student is Struck by Vehicle in Palm Coast; Safety Panel Meets

November 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

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Buddy Taylor Middle School student Maxim Bystrov, 13, was on his bicycle when an elderly driver violated his right of way at Belle Terre and Pritchard Tuesday, injuring the boy. Wednesday, the new traffic safety committee met.

Palm Coast City Hall Journey Ends With Inauguration of a New Day on Lake Avenue

November 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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Ex-Mayor Jim Canfield and current Mayor Jon Netts bookended the story of Palm Coast’s 15-year journey to a City Hall of its own in a grand opening ceremony that drew throngs of residents and plenty of cheers.

Long Creek Preserve: For Palm Coast, a Chance to Restore a Vast, Lucrative History

October 26, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Beyond the Long Creek Nature Preserve, Palm Coast has an opportunity to revive the state and national importance the area of the preserve played in the plantation system of the 18th and 19th centuries, says County Attorney Al Hadeed.

Palm Coast’s Years in Sinai End as It Moves Into Long-Sought City Hall in Town Center

October 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

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Sixteen years after the city was born, Palm Coast moved into its own roomy, $9.1 million, 40,000-square-foot City Hall at Town Center this week, with a grand opening set for Nov. 3.

Charter Review Proposal Finally Dies Amid Accusations of “Political Ploy” and Straw Men

October 20, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

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Palm Coast Council member’s proposal for a charter review got no support as fellow-council member Jason DeLorenzo called the move a “political ploy” and Council member Heidi Shipley’s attempt to have the council itself lead a review also failed.

Palm Coast Utility Billing Switches to Paymentus

October 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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At the same time as Palm Coast’s switch to the new utility billing system, the city also established a new online application option for utility service.

Palm Coast Government’s Arrogance
Proves It: Charter Review Is Overdue

October 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

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The Palm Coast City Council has responded to calls for a charter review with smugness, contempt and disrespect toward a council member elected by more people than three other council members combined. Enough of the charade.

Palm Coast Warily Explores Buying $1 Million Yacht Club for Nature and Senior Center

October 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

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Buying the Palm Coast Yacht Club would help the city avoid building a required nature center near Long Creek Preserve, but council members are skeptical about creating what would amount to a second community center so close to the first.

Palm Coast Readies to Give Its City Attorneys a 15% Raise as Councilman Objects to Method

October 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

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The contract will bring Palm Coast’s legal costs to close to half a million dollars a year. Councilman Steven Nobile objected to the the absence of some accountability process before ratifying the new contract amendment, but had no support from fellow-council members.

Palm Coast Joins Local Governments in Opposition to Utilities’ Proposed Cost-Shifting

October 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Upending a century-long arrangement, utilities want local governments to pay for moving utility lines in public construction projects even though the lines use public right of ways at no cost to utilities.

Child’s Death at Bus Stop Prompts Creation of Joint School-City Safety Committee

October 14, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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Palm Coast City Council member Andy Dance and School Board member Andy Dance formed the joint committee with administrators from both agencies to explore safety improvements at bus stops.

City Manager Jim Landon as Control Freak: Two Council Members Fret Over His Grip

September 29, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

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Palm Coast Council members Heidi Shipley and Steven Nobile described a Landon regime of control and cold shoulders in the latest discussion on charter review, while the manager was away at a conference.

Flagler’s Ronald Reagan Republicans: Don’t Associate Us With Palm Coast Charter Review

September 18, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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Mike McElroy, president of the Ronald Reagan Republican Assemblies, says Palm Coast Councilman Steven Nobile’s push for a charter review–while not a bad idea–is entirely his own rather than an agenda of the RRRs.

Palm Coast Manager Apologizes for Ordering Work Without School Board Approval First

September 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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City Manager Jim Landon ordered utility work to proceed without securing an easement from the Flagler County School Board, though he’s been critical of the county over a similar issue.

Palm Coast Council Rebuffs Steven Nobile’s Latest Call for Charter Review Process

September 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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Palm Coast Council member Steven Nobile today again pressed for a citizen-led charter review only to again be blunted by a silent majority and a disagreeing Mayor Netts.

No Pollution Problem Along Florida Park Drive, Council Concludes, Ending Further Debate

August 25, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

After ruling out traffic as a problem, the Palm Coast council Tuesday ruled out pollution and appeared to end its response to recurring complaints from residents along Florida Park Drive.

Citing High Costs and an Arrest, Council Says No to a Fence Around Ralph Carter Park

August 12, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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An arrest in spring and the $70,000 to $160,000 cost of a fence dissuaded council members from giving in to Richardson Drive residents demanding a fence around Ralph Carter Park.

To Battle Nit-Pickers, Palm Coast Will Make Anonymous Code Enforcement Complaints More Difficult

August 11, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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In an attempt to fight back against harassing and nit-picky neighbors, the Palm Coast City Council will require names and email addresses from people filing code violation complaints electronically.

In Latest Round of County-City Water War, Flagler Now Objects to 25% Surcharge From Palm Coast

August 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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The county is giving Palm Coast 30 days to consider reducing or waiving the surcharge while also exploring importing water from Bunnell to serve the county airport, which is surrounded by Palm Coast.

Hobby Lobby, Brass Tap Beer Bar, Moe’s Grill and 500 Jobs: Island Walk Is 84% Full

July 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 70 Comments

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The developers of Island Walk, the once and future shopping center previously known as Palm Harbor in the heart of Palm Coast, have secured long-term leases with enough retailers to fill 84 percent of its space when it begins opening in phases in 2016.

Palm Coast Back-Pats Its Grim Luck: Red-Light Camera Suit Dismissed After Plaintiff’s Death

July 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Palm Coast’s decision not to settle a lawsuit against it had looked like a mistake once the Supreme Court ruled red-light cameras illegal, until the plaintiff died and was not replaced on the lawsuit, allowing the city to slither out of the it.

Palm Coast Proposes 6 Percent Tax Hike; Home Owners Will See Much Lower Increase

July 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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If the council sticks with the proposed 2016 rate, which is the same as this year’s, a homesteaded homeowner with a $150,000 house, in the median range in Palm Coast, would see a tax increase of between $5 and $10 dollars for the year.

Palm Coast’s Sign Regulations May Be Forced to Loosen, City Attorney Warns

July 14, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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The changes, which would likely relax Palm Coast’s rules, would be required to comply with a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling making the regulation of temporary signs on private property much more difficult.

Palm Coast’s Opelka Stuns World’s No. 1 and Advances to Wimbledon Boys Final Sunday

July 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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The 17-year-old continued his dream run at Wimbledon Friday, defeating No.1 seed Taylor Fritz, 6-3. 7-6 (13) to reach his first-ever Slam final.

After Months of Hedging, Palm Coast Approves New Rules on Yard Fences, Walls (and Bars)

July 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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The rules allow for more fence colors, eliminate setback and shrubbery requirements but more strictly regulate fences along saltwater canals.

Palm Coast Dead Zones: City Proposing Less Restrictive Cell-Tower Rules, But Council Demurs

June 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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The proposal is being made ahead of a deal between the city and a cell tower company to put a 150-foot tower near Heroes Park, behind Palm Coast Parkway, on land where Palm Coast’s Water Plan No. 1 sits.

Male Prostitute, 42, Faces Felony Charge of Assaulting Client, 69, in Palm Coast’s W-Section

June 18, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

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A deputy had to threaten a naked Charles Hines, 42, with a Taser to force him out of the client’s house, naked, during a commotion that drew several neighbors’ attention Wednesday evening.

Palm Coast’s Jim Landon Retaliates Against County in Series of Accusations, Then Says Conflict Is All But Resolved

June 18, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

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Landon put the city’s trust of the county in question, implied the county runs a less professional organization than the city, accused the county of deceiving a state agency, and accused the county manager of using bullying tactics before conceding that all is just about well between the two sides.

Palm Coast Points Finger Back at County Over Airport Water Clash, But Agrees to Executive Summit

June 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Firing back at county criticism, City Manager Jim Landon said the county has always known what to do to resolve a standoff over a water agreement for the airport. But the city and county manager are now likely to meet with the mayor and the county board chairman to resolve the issue.

County Rips Into Palm Coast Government Over Shackled Airport Water Deal

June 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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County frustration boiled into outright criticism of Palm Coast’s administration Monday as the city has yet to sign a deal both sides agreed to seven months ago, controlling water service at the county airport.

Florida Park Drive Data Sees No Traffic Problem. Residents Differ. Council Is Stumped.

June 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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The Palm Coast council wants to help residents along Florida Park Drive, but it isn’t sure there is a solution there that would not also trigger a problem elsewhere.

Palm Coast Passes on Supporting County In Anti-Fracking and Drilling Resolutions

June 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The Palm Coast City Council chose not to sign on to a pair of resolutions opposing fracking or seismic testing for oil offshore of Florida, saying the county has already spoken.

Palm Coast Councilman Calls for Task Force to Address Public Abuse of Government Workers

June 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

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At Council member Bill McGuire’s request, the city formed a task force to better protect government employees from what he says has become routine abuse in person, by phone, by email, and out on the streets where government workers often interact with residents.

Palm Coast Bragging Rights: City’s Fire Protection Rating Vaults to Near Highest

June 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Palm Coast’s fire-protection ISO rating improves from 4 to 2, topping the county and yielding likely cheaper property insurance rates for commercial and residential property owners.

In a Reversal, Palm Coast Council Opts to Delay Old Kings Road Repaving Until Fall of 2016

June 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The resurfacing of Old Kings Road will wait for the completion of a utility project along the road. Instead, three dozen city streets will be repaved in 2015-16.

Taxable Values Rise Again–6% in Palm Coast, 7% in Flagler–But So Do Demands on Budgets

June 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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With more value comes more revenue for local governments, and more expectations from various agencies and the public–including a $2.4 million budget increase request from the sheriff’s office alone.

Palm Coast Wants Protection From Extortionist Lawsuits Over Public Record Requests

May 28, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Palm Coast and the Florida League of Cities are seeking a change in law that would protect local governments from opportunistic groups more individuals who sue governments and companies over public record violations.

Palm Coast Council Members Cautiously Discuss Their Low Salaries, But No Raise Yet

May 26, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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Palm Coast council members earn the same as Bunnell commission members: $9,600 a year, even though Palm Coast has 30 times the population of Bunnell.

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