Today: Cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Clear. Lows around 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Today’s document from the National Archives and the Astronomy Picture of the Day.
Today’s tides: at the beaches, at the Intracoastal Waterway.
Drought Index: 275
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day: hoodwink.
The Live Community Calendar
Today’s jail bookings.
Today’s Briefing: Quick Links
- First Light
- In Flagler and Palm Coast
- Flagler Jail Bookings and Last 24 Hours of Incident Reports
- Flagler Beach A1A Construction Updates
- US 1-Old Dixie Highway Roundabout Construction Updates
- Announcements
- In State Government
- In Coming Days in Flagler, Palm Coast and Beyond
- Fact-Checking the Knaves
- Palm Coast Construction and Development
- Cultural Coda
“One could say that someone who does nothing but wait is like a glutton whose digestive system processes great masses of food without extracting any useful nourishment. One could go further and say that just as undigested food does not strengthen a man, time spent in waiting does not age him. Granted, such pure and unalloyed waiting practically never happens.”
–From Thomas Mann’s “The Magic Mountain” (John E. Woods translation).
Previously:
Note: all government meetings noticed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Many can be heard or seen live through each agency’s website.
The Sheriff’s daily incident reports and jail bookings are posted here.
Palm Coast Animal Control hearing at City Hall in Town Center, 10 a.m.
The The Flagler County School Board meets in workshop at 3 p.m. in training room 3 on the third floor of the Government Services Building, Bunnell. Board members will discuss a tentative agreement with the sheriff’s office.
The Palm Coast City Council meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall in Town Center.
AAUW (American Association of University Women) has designated today as Equal Pay Day. Members of the Flagler County Branch of AAUW will have attended the Monday, March 18 county commission meeting where the proclamation was to be read. The group has an Unhappy Hour on today from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hijackers Restaurant, 202 Airport Rd, Palm Coast (by the county airport) and the public is invited.
Flagler County Housing and Homelessness Taskforce meeting, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Flagler County Government Services Building, First Floor Conference Room (go straight back when you enter the building, room is connected to Commission Chambers). See the agenda here and the full document to be discussed, “Aligning Affordable Housing Efforts with Actions to End Homelessness.” For more information, contact Carrie Garnett Baird, Executive Director, 386.295.1112 or carrie@flaglercares.org, www.flaglercares.org.
Flagler County Commissioner Donald O’Brien is the featured speaker at the the Hammock Community Association meeting at 7:30 p.m., Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd.
The Flagler Health Department holds free STD/HIV testing from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Department of Health in Flagler, 301 Dr. Carter Blvd.,
Bunnell. No appointment is necessary, but a photo ID is required. HIV rapid and syphilis rapid tests require finger sticks. Gonorrhea and chlamydia tests are urine, Aptima kits and results will be available in 10 working days.
The Flagler Beach Planning and Architecture (or PAR) Board meets at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 105 S 2nd St.
The Rymfire Elementary School Advisory Council meets at 5:30 p.m. at the school’s media center.
The Old Kings Elementary School Advisory Council meets at 4 p.m. at the school’s media center.
Chess and Cigars at the Humidor, European Village, 6 to 9 p.m. Play chess? Or backgammon? Or checkers? We do it all during our monthly Chess and Cigars event. 386.445.2221.
The Flagler Sportsfishing Club holds its monthly meeting starting with quick tips at 7 p.m., a general club meeting at 7:30 p.m. and a panel discussion at 8 p.m. at the VFW Club, 47 Old Kings Rd N Palm Coast. All are welcome. This month, Learn how to catch fish from the columnist Dan Smith who authors the Fishing with Dan column in the Hometown News. Learn from Dan who has been fishing these waters for 40 years and learn from his experiences.
Stetson Chamber Orchestra, Anthony Hose, conductor. The Stetson Chamber Orchestra’s last concert prior to going on tour in England and Wales in May includes Mendelssohn’s uplifting “Sinfonia No. 8,” written when he was just 12 years old and Elgar’s “Introduction and Allegro for Strings.” Elgar died 85 years ago and this masterpiece of the Romantic era is a fitting illustration of his genius and reflects Romanticism in music at its zenith. The program opens with Percy Grainger’s “Handel in the Strand,” the demanding piano part played by Jacob LyteHaven. 7:30 p.m. Lee Chapel in Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. All concerts are free and open to the public. Call 386/822-8950.
The Daytona State College Foundation’s Wisdom in Senior Education (WISE) program: Advanced Technology College (ATC), 1770 Technology Blvd, Daytona Beach, Multipurpose Room (Rm. 109). The Stetson Mansion. After 20 years upgrading and reselling South Florida properties, Michael Solari and J.T. Thompson came to Daytona Beach in 2005 looking for another good investment. In “a darling college town” just west of here, they found Florida’s only true Gilded Age mansion and most historic home, Stetson Mansion. From the dust of years of neglect and disrepair, J.T. and Michael made Stetson Mansion Florida’s crown jewel of private, 19th century residences. J.T. will share the story of how, with no idea of where to obtain the enormous funds necessary to the task, they set about restoring this historic treasure. The Foundation created the WISE program to provide continuing education and cultural enrichment activities to senior members of the community. WISE is open to anyone age 50 or older, for $30 for an individual or $50 per couple per year. Find a complete list of spring presenters at DaytonaState.edu/wise. For more information, contact Suzette Cameron (386) 506-4506, or Suzette.Cameron@DaytonaState.edu.
Blood Donations: The Big Red Bus will be at the following locations this week (schedule your donation by going to the website and entering a Palm Coast zip code, then locating one of the venues below):
- Tuesday: Epic Theaters, 1185 Central Avenue, Palm Coast, 1 to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Sabal Palms Assisted Living, 2125 Palm Harbor Parkway, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday: Epic Theaters, 1185 Central Avenue, Palm Coast, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: Flagler Beach’s First Fridays, 105 South 2nd Street, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday: Walmart, 174 Cypress Point Parkway, Palm Coast, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: Palm Coast United Methodist Church, 5200 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jail Bookings and Last 24 Hours' Incidents in Flagler, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell
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Flagler Beach Is Open For Business: A1A Construction Update:
FlaglerLive is providing weekly updates to year-long construction on and near State Road A1A in Flagler Beach as the Florida Department of Transportation rebuilds a 1.5-mile segment from South 9th Street to South 22nd Street, and builds a sea wall at the north end of town. These updates are provided through DOT or local officials. If you have any relevant information or images, you’re welcome to email them to the editor here.
Last Updated: April 1
Segment 2 (South 22nd Street to South 9th Street):
The contractor continues installing a new water main along the west side of S.R. A1A. The contractor is moving north through the project clearing the area and removing existing sidewalk in preparation for the pipe installation. In the coming week, the contractor also will begin taking up the existing roadway to begin installation of the French drains.
Pedestrians are asked to stay within the temporary pedestrian walkways for safety. Residents and visitors also are reminded that all of the dune walkovers are closed, and removing any signage or barricades to access a walkover is unsafe and unlawful.
Segment 3 (North 18th Street to Osprey Drive) Project Update:
The contractor has completed more than 200 of the approximately 1,800 piles that need to be drilled to create the secant wall.
Construction activities will continue during daylight hours Monday through Saturday. The contractor is requesting that spectators stay off the shoulders and out of the work zone for safety. Drivers need to obey the 25-mph speed limit and remember that parking is not allowed on the shoulder.
Recently, DOT received a few questions from residents that DOT wants to answer:
1. Why do some properties have the black silt fencing and others do not?
The silt fencing is an erosion control requirement to prevent dirt and debris from leaving our work area and being deposited into waterways or onto private property. In some areas, the property to the west of our work area slopes up away from the work area, so erosion control is not required.
2. Will the contractor repair areas on my side of the sidewalk that have been disturbed?
Residents and property owners can get a general idea of where the department’s right of way ends by looking at the placement of the power poles, as well as stakes that have been placed along the project. In some areas, the back edge of the new sidewalk will be slightly farther to the west. For the most part, the back of the new sidewalk will be very close to, or right at, the right of way line.
This project calls for all of the work to be performed within the Florida Department of Transportation right of way. If, however, the work disturbs or damages private property outside of the right of way, the contractor is responsible to make repairs once the work is finished.
Please note that all restoration of conditions within the department’s right of way, including landscaping, hardscaping and driveways, is dictated by the construction plans and existing permits.
3. When will the sidewalk be replaced?
The contractor has begun installing the new sidewalk to the south of 19th Street. As the new water main is installed, there are several types of testing that need to be performed on the new line, and the work needs to be accepted by the City of Flagler Beach before the new sidewalk can be placed. The water main installation is expected to continue for the next several months.
Pedestrians are asked to stay within the temporary pedestrian walkways for safety. Residents and visitors also are reminded that all of the dune walkovers are closed, and removing any signage or barricades to access a walkover is unsafe and unlawful.
Caution! Flagler Beach police and and Sherriff’s deputies are actively monitoring speed and writing tickets. “I got a warning on north section of A1A before construction actually began so I keep to the 25 limit, but still getting tailgated by cars wanting to go faster,” a reader tells us.
See Also:
- In Flagler Beach, A1A Shops and Restaurants Hope Their ‘Open For Business’ Signs Are Louder Than Road Construction
- $22.4 Million A1A Rebuilding and Sea Wall Construction in Flagler Beach Starts in January
- A New, Not Much Improved A1A in Flagler Beach: Median, 30MPH, Drainage, But No Added Protection
- Council Endorses Raising Flagler’s Tourism Tax to 5% to Pay For Beach Repairs
- FDOT’s Regional Construction Page
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U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway Roundabout Construction Updates:
FlaglerLive is providing weekly updates to the planned 15-month, $4.1 million construction of a roundabout at U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway. The project started in late January and is scheduled for completion by spring 2020.
The Florida Department of Transportation will be closing Old Dixie Highway and C.R. 325 at U.S. 1 on Monday night, March 4, from about 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The closure is needed to allow the contractor to make improvements to the crossover at the temporary intersection. U.S. 1 will remain open in both directions.
More details here.
See Also:
- Roundabout Construction on US1 and Old Dixie Begins: Be Prepared For Traffic Shifts and Single Lanes
- Roundabout Construction at U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Begins in Weeks; Expect Detours
- Strident Opposition to Roundabout at US1 and Old Dixie Even As Another Crash Results In Critical Injury
- FDOT’s Project Page
I-95 Construction, Repaving: 
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., single lane closures on NB I-95 from north of Palm Coast Parkway to the St. Johns County line. Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m., double lane closures on NB I-95 from north of Palm Coast Parkway to the St. Johns County line.
See this week’s full Interstate Construction Report for Flagler, Volusia and St. Johns here.
AdventHealth Palm Coast Hosts Colon Cancer Luncheon: In honor of national colon cancer awareness month, more than 70 community members joined AdventHealth Palm Coast for a free community luncheon on March 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Led by AdventHealth Palm Coast gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph McKinley, guests learned about colorectal cancer, causes, those at risk and preventative measures. “Colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer in the U.S. and is the second leading cause of cancer related death,” said McKinley. “It is estimated that more than half of all colon cancers could be prevented with regular screening via colonoscopy.” During the luncheon, McKinley explained colorectal cancer arises from precancerous growths or polyps that grow in the colon. When detected early, polyps can be removed before they ever become cancerous, preventing the disease entirely. “While early detection of any cancer is important, prevention is powerful,” said McKinley. “Many people don’t realize that this second‐leading cancer killer is highly preventable.” Colonoscopy is the preferred method of screening for colorectal cancer. The American College of Gastroenterology considers colonoscopy the “gold standard” for colorectal screening because colonoscopy allows physicians to look directly at the entire colon and to identify suspicious growths. Colonoscopy is the only test that allows a biopsy or removal of a polyp at the very same time it is first identified. “A colonoscopy is the preferred colorectal cancer prevention test,” McKinley further explained. “For most individuals, colonoscopy is a regular recommended screening starting at age 50, and age 45 for African Americans. However, recommendations for how often a colonoscopy should be performed vary for high-risk individuals.” Gastroenterologists like McKinley receive special training in colonoscopies. Their training incorporates comprehensive knowledge of the entire GI tract to provide the highest quality endoscopy services. “Although a colonoscopy is the preferred method, there are multiple screening tests,” said McKinley. “Speak with your physician about what is right for you and go get screened.”
Flagler County Art League’s 8th Annual Poetry Competition: All poets are invited to participate in the 2019 Flagler County Art League National Poetry Month Competition, to run concurrently with our April Art Show. The competition will have an open theme. There will be a $25 prize for the first -place poem, a $15 prize for second place, and a $10 prize for third place. Entry fee is $3 for one poem, $5 for two. Winners are announced and can read their entries during our show opening, April 13, 6-8 p.m. Register here. The judge is Benjamin K. Atkinson, PhD, prestigious poet active in Ancient City Poets of St. Augustine and other northeastern Florida venues.
In Florida and in State Government:
Note: Some proceedings below can be followed live on the Florida Channel. Most legislative proceedings can be followed through the Senate or House websites.
ELECTIONS RECORDS EXEMPTION SOUGHT: The Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee will take up a bill (SB 342), filed by Sen. Tom Lee, R-Thonotosassa, that would create a public-records exemption for information about 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds who pre-register to vote. Information would become available when they turn 18. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., 301 Senate Office Building, the Capitol.)
UTILITY REGULATORS UP FOR CONFIRMATION: The Senate Innovation, Industry and Technology Committee will hold confirmation hearings for Public Service Commission members Julie Brown and Gary Clark. Brown and Clark were reappointed to the utility-regulatory panel last year, with their terms taking effect in January. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., 110 Senate Office Building, the Capitol.)
LAUREN’S KIDS WALK LAUNCHED: Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, will host a news conference to launch an advocacy walk by the group she leads, “Lauren’s Kids,” which works on issues related to child sexual abuse. Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Chad Poppell and Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young are expected to take part in the walk. (Tuesday, news conference at 11:45 a.m., plaza level, the Capitol.)
RED LIGHT CAMERAS TARGETED: The Senate Infrastructure and Security Committee will consider a proposal (SB 622), filed by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, that would repeal laws allowing the use of red-light cameras. Critics contend the cameras have become an excessive source of revenue for local governments, while supporters say they help improve traffic safety. (Tuesday, 2 p.m., 110 Senate Office Building, the Capitol.)
CABINET WEIGHS LARGE LAND BUY: Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet next week are slated to consider buying 5,534 acres in Hendry County through the Florida Forever conservation program. Under the proposal, the state would pay $14.775 million to Alico, Inc. for the land, which is part of what is known as the broader Devil’s Garden Florida Forever project. A Cabinet agenda said the targeted land includes 3,233 acres of uplands and 2,301 acres of wetlands. Also during the meeting, DeSantis and the Cabinet are slated to consider acquiring 160 acres in Columbia County. That proposal involves paying $518,400 to the Bar D Ranch Partnership for property within the Ichetucknee Trace Florida Forever project. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Cabinet meeting room, the Capitol.)
DUKE SOLAR PROJECTS CONSIDERED: The Florida Public Service Commission will hold a regular meeting and a hearing on a proposal by Duke Energy Florida to pass along costs to customers for solar-energy projects in Hamilton and Columbia counties. Under terms of a base-rate settlement approved by the Public Service Commission in 2017, Duke is allowed to seek recovery of solar-project costs, though it also has to show that the projects are reasonable and cost-effective. (Tuesday, regular meeting at 9:30 a.m., followed by Duke solar hearing, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee.)
—-Compiled by the News Service of Florida and FlaglerLive
In Coming Days in Palm Coast, Flagler and the Occasional Beyond:
Keep Up with Donald Trump’s attacks on the press through the ACLU’s running tab here.
Keep Up with mass shootings in a running database here.
Palm Coast Construction and Development Progress Reports
Here’s a summary of the latest city developments as of March 22, 2019, with a link to the full week in review here.
Click to access week-in-review-march-22-2019-developments.pdf
Cultural Coda
Symphony N°25 KV 183 W A Mozart Mozarteum Salzbourg Orchestra
Previous Codas:
- Elgar, Introduction and Allegro: A Far Cry
- Louis Spohr: Concerto for Quartet and Orchestra
- Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Symphony in C major
- J.S. Bach’s Double Violin Concerto in D minor BWV 1043: Oistrakh and Menuhin
- J.S. Bach’s Double Violin Concerto in D minor BWV 1043 Krakowska Młoda Filharmonia
- Willie Nelson: Hello Walls
- Jacques Loussier Trio Plays Bach
- Norbert Burgmüller: Duo for clarinet and piano, op. 15
- Mozart: Symphony No. 29 in A major, K.201, Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra
- Nina Simone: Good Bait
- Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody
- FPC Jazz Band, 2019 District MPA, Love is Here to Stay
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Triosonata in C Minor BWV 526, Katja Sager, organ
- J.S. Bach: Trio Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 525, Doug Marshall, Organ
- Willie Nelson and His Sons Discuss Growing up on Tour and Performing as a Family
- Sulkhan Tsintsadze: Miniatures for String Quartet
- Joseph Marx: Trio-Phantasie (1914)
- George Antheil: Violin Sonata Nr. 2
Concerned Citizen says
Tailgaiting is notorious ib the 25 zone. And it’s gotten even worse since thy extended it.
I had a driver not long ago tailgate the whole way thru. Once we hit the 45 zone he sped up passed on double yellow and gave me a middle finger. How mature.
Folks tickets in the 25 aren’t cheap. I’m not getting one because you are impatient.