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County Commission Boots Mike Goodman Off Planning Board in Apparent ‘Retaliation’ Over Captain’s BBQ Lawsuit

November 2, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Mike Goodman, co-owner of Captain's BBQ at Bings Landing, was the only member of the planning board with an advanced degree in urban planning. The County Commission decided he was not wanted. (© FlaglerLive)

The Flagler County Commission on Monday unceremoniously voted to boot Mike Goodman, the co-owner of Captain’s BBQ at Bings Landing and a voice of prudence on development, off the county’s planning board, just three years after voting him in. Commissioner Dave Sullivan directly cited Captain’s lawsuit against the county and said removing Goodman might spur movement on the lawsuit, which has stalled.

As Captain’s BBQ Case Against County Nears Trial, Details Emerge of Bitter Conflicts, Jockeying and Blunders

February 24, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Captain's BBQ at Bing's Landing. (© FlaglerLive)

As Captain’s BBQ’s breach-of-contract case against Flagler County government slowly moves to trial, Circuit Judge Terence Perkins today opened the door to having County Attorney Al Hadeed and County Administrator Jerry Cameron deposed by Captain’s attorneys, a move the county has strenuously resisted. But there are conditions.

Instead of 5 Years in Prison, Ex-Captain’s BBQ Manager Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail for Sex With a Minor

February 8, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Brandin M. Deoliveira in court this afternoon as the victim's mother, Zoomed in on the screen to his right, spoke her statement to him. (© FlaglerLive)

The sentence, negotiated with the victim’s family, was a significant reduction from the lowest-permissible sentence Deoliveira was facing, and the sort of sentence typically pronounced in such cases locally: at least five and a half years in prison, and a maximum of 15 years.

In Latest Lawsuit Twist, Captain’s BBQ Wants County Attorney Hadeed and County Manager Cameron Deposed

November 11, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

County Attorney Al Hadeed, left, and County Administrator Jerry Cameron, may be deposed in Captain's BBQ's breach of contract lawsuit against the county. (© FlaglerLive)

On the eve of a hearing in circuit court that may decide the fate of Captains BBQ’s breach-of-contract lawsuit against Flagler County government Thursday, Captain’s lawyer is asking the court to compel County Attorney Al Hadeed and County Administrator to submit to depositions in a setting where they’d have little control on the questions asked or the ultimate direction of the deposition. The county is objecting.

County Defense Against Captain’s BBQ Lawsuit: The Commission Illegally Approved Lease Amendment, So It’s Void

November 9, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Captain's co-owner Chris Herrera, left, speaking with protesters in November 2018, days after the county commission had approved a lease agreement with the restaurant, and days before it would reconsider it. (© FlaglerLive)

Flagler County government is actually arguing that since it approved the controversial lease amendment with Captain’s BBQ without seeking bids first, it was an illegal move, so the agreement is null and void. And with that approach, the county is now seeking to have Captain’s lawsuit against it thrown out. That hearing is set for Thursday.

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.

County Ready to Settle Lawsuit With Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s Landing, With Concessions From Both Sides

May 19, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 35 Comments

Flagler County and Captain's Barbecue at Bings Landing may be near a resolution on a year-long legal battle. (© FlaglerLive)

The county would make numerous financial and building concessions to Captain’s. In exchange, Captain’s agrees to remain at the current location, end its litigation, and pay a somewhat higher rent over time. 

‘Are You Kidding?’ Deeper Inspection Finds Captain’s BBQ Building Sound and Repairable for $60,000

June 14, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

Captain's BBQ, to the left, appears not to be in as poor shape as assumed for the past year. (© FlaglerLive)

In a dramatic turnaround, an inspection concluded that the Captain’s BBQ building at Bing’s doesn’t have to be replaced or destroyed and can be repaired for a small sum of money, changing a year’s worth of assumptions.

Captain’s BBQ Sues Flagler County, Alleging ‘Politically Motivated’ Breach of Contract

June 11, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 52 Comments

The owners of Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s Landing filed a four-count lawsuit against Flagler County government, alleging breach of contract and seeking damages in excess of $15,000.

County Will take Back Control of All Plans and Construction for Captain’s at Bing’s in Major Concession to Hammock Group

June 3, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Captain's BBQ is proposing to build a new restaurant at Bing's filled-in peninsula, in the foreground, but a county commissioner is raising question about the soundness of the grounds and the 'broken' sea wall that protects them. Captain's is toward the left in the distance. (c FlaglerLive)

Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s will not get to build its own, larger building as the County Commission today voted to take over all future plans, whether to repair the existing structure or build a new, smaller one.

In Bing’s Twist, County and Captain’s BBQ Are Co-Defendants in Negligence Lawsuit

May 29, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Captain's BBQ at Bing's Landing has been at loggerheads with county government over the siting of the restaurant and its potential expansion, but in one legal case, the restaurant and the county are defending themselves on the same side. (© FlaglerLive)

Notable elements in the case are its concurrence with Captain’s other challenges, its alignment of two antagonists on the same side, and the way the case illustrates the county’s responsibilities for the building.

Latest 2 Proposals for Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s Landing Again Collapse as Sides Harden or Shift Positions

May 3, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 41 Comments

The new Captain's was to be built on raclaimed land by the Intracoastal Waterway. But concerns are emerging about the location's stability, as in this image by Bill Hannon. Click on the image for larger view. (© FlaglerLive)

Captain’s BBQ says it won;t pay for a sewer extension even though the extension is needed only because Captain’s wants to expand, and the Hammock Community Association is no longer supportive of a new building site.

Inspection Finds Seating-Capacity Violations at Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s, Raising New Questions

March 14, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

Captain's BBQ at Bing's Landing. (© FlaglerLive)

A state inspection of Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s Landing found the restaurant to have 188 seats though it’s licensed for just 60. The county says it’s fixing the issue, which raised new questions for the restaurant, which has been at the center of a controversial proposal to expand at the county park.

On Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s, Commissioner Hansen Says Compromise Is On the Table

January 11, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 39 Comments

County Commissioner Greg Hansen. (© FlaglerLive)

Allaying fears that his mind is made up, County Commissioner Greg Hansen said he’s willing to go for a compromise that would locate Captain’s BBQ away from the center of Bing’s Landing.

At Bing’s Landing, an Alternate, Compromise Location Emerges For Captain’s BBQ

January 7, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

The Flagler County Commission today heard new options on the expansion of Captain's BBQ at Bing's Landing in the Hammock, a plan that drew some support from the public, though rancor and controversy still simmers over the county's previous lease agreement with the popular restaurant. (c FlaglerLive)

The County Commission today heard new options on the expansion of Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s Landing in the Hammock, a plan that drew some support from the public, though rancor and controversy still simmers.

27-Year-Old Manager at Captain’s BBQ Arrested on Charges of Sex With a Minor

December 31, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Brandin Michael Deoliveira

Brandin Michael Deoliveira, 27, a resident of Palm Coast, was arrested this afternoon and is alleged to have threatened to kill the girl and her family if she revealed anything.

Before Barbecue: How Flagler County Saved Bing’s From Development

December 20, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The canopy at Bing's Landing today. Captain's BBQ is to the left. (c FlaglerLive)

Bing’s Landing before the current controversy over Captain’s BBQ’s proposed expansion could have been sold off to developers. It wasn’t, thanks to one woman’s vision. Her daughter tells the story.

In Big Victory for Bing’s Proponents, Commission Votes 4-0 To “Sidetrack” Lease With Captain’s BBQ

December 3, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

The commission, led by Dave Sullivan, who switched sides, agreed to reconsider the lease with Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s Landing through more vetting and analysis.

Barbecuing Bing’s

November 30, 2018 | Pierre Tristam | 39 Comments

Room for a view: the natural balance of Bing's Landing would be lost if a building were built in its heart. (© FlaglerLive)

With even Captain’s BBQ owners willing to get “back to the drawing board,” there’s plenty of room for Flagler government to fix what remains a dirty deal that hurts all sides.

Protesters Gather at Bing’s Landing, But Captain’s BBQ Owner Willing To ‘Hit the Drawing Board Again’

November 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 41 Comments

The number of protesters lining State Road A1A outside Bing's Landing Sunday fluctuated between two and three dozen. (© FlaglerLive)

The hastily-arranged protest outside Bing’s Landing Sunday drew between two and three dozen people looking to challenge Flagler County government’s new lease with Captain’s BBQ.

Divided County Commission Approves Captain’s BBQ Lease That Will Reshape Bing’s Landing

November 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 75 Comments

The commission chambers filled up this evening as had not been the case since a land-use issue in 2015. (© FlaglerLive)

The vote followed more than three hours from 41 people, almost split between supporters and opponents of a lease that would reshape Bing’s Landing.

How Flagler County Is Readying to Upend Bing’s Landing Park to Benefit Private Restaurant–and Political Donors

November 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 75 Comments

Where Captain's BBQ will build its new restaurant at Bing's Landing. (Scenic A1A)

Flagler County government will allow Captain’s BBQ to build a larger restaurant in the middle of Bing’s Landing, at its own expense but with large subsidies from the county.

Flagler Beach’s Nick Nelson, 28, Is Killed In Motorcycle Wreck on State Road A1A

August 14, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

nick nelson motorcycle wreck

Nick Nelson, 28, had finished his shift at Captain’s BBQ at Bings Landin in Palm Coast’s Hammock when, hours later, he failed to negotiate a curve on State Road A1A and was thrown from his motorcycle.

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