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Planning Board Refuses to Call 240-Boat Storage Facility in Hammock a “Marina” But Will Seek to Define the Word

May 11, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

A rendering of the Hammock Harbor redevelopment proposed for the 4 acres next to Hammock Hardware. The building would be larger than the White House or the proposed Sheriff's Operations Center in Bunnell.

The 240-boat storage facility proposed for a 4-acre parcel on the Intracoastal in the Hammock two years ago ran into its latest setback tonight as the county planning board refused to define the facility as a marina, as its developer wants to do–not yet, anyway. The board wants to craft an ordinance that would define the word “marina,” potentially reopening the door to the boat-storage facility.

Flagler Beach Commission Unanimously Clears a Step Toward Flagler Beach Hotel Construction in Center of Town

December 10, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

The Flagler Beach Hotel around 1950. (Florida Memory)

The vote was unanimous. The discussion–what there was of it–took all of eight minutes. There was no discussion among commissioners, no controversy, and aside from one public voice opposed, no dissent, clearing yet another hurdle for the planned hotel.

Despite Bidder’s Better Ranking, Palm Coast City Attorney Told Council to Stick With Contractor His Firm Represents

October 5, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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An insurance company is accusing Palm Coast government of improperly awarding a bid to the Florida League of Cities a month ago–overriding recommendations by city staff, denying the insurance company due process, and following the city attorney’s recommendation to override staff and go with the League of Cities’ proposal even though the attorney’s firm represents the League of Cities.

Raising $40,000 in 40 Hours, Flagler Beach Residents Throw Down Greenback Gauntlet to Dunes Project Hold-Outs

August 14, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 36 Comments

Protecting the beach to protect a road to protect homes and businesses along it, and with it the economy and lifestyle that's made Flagler Beach. (© FlaglerLive)

A remarkable fund-raising effort in Flagler Beach aimed at breaking a stalemate in a dunes-rebuilding project raised $40,000 in less than two days. The money would be parceled out to 11 property owners who have so far refused to sign easements and allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rebuild the beach, a project 15 years in the works. 

County Rejects Removing “Dangerous Dog” Designation of Lab That Bit 8 Year Old

December 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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The proposed settlement would have avoided a felony charge on the dog owners should the dog bite again. But the child’s mother called the settlement a “joke” and commissioners showed no interest in changing their mind.

Flagler’s Push For Trio of Cell Towers Rising Higher Than Statue of Liberty Beams Alarms

September 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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Flagler County Emergency Services wants the three towers, including an especially controversial one on John Anderson Highway in Flagler Beach, to improve its communications network, but residents and environmentalists are raising questions.

Flagler Beach Retreats From Clumsy Attempt To Regulate Farmers’ Market, But It Isn’t Over

September 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

A city commissioner called the Flagler Beach Farmers' Market as iconic as the city's pier. (Flagler Beach Farmers' Market)

Flagler Beach Farmers’ Market owner Zoee Forehand was stunned by an imprecise city proposal to impose new regulations on the market. Thursday, the city commission agreed to step back and let the owners, their attorney and the city attorney draft a proposal together.

Two Ex-Firefighters Sue Flagler Beach, Charging Their Firing Was Retaliatory

August 6, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 45 Comments

Shane Wood and Jacob Bissonnette say their firing by City Manager Bruce Campbell last February, over an allegation they stored home-made alcohol at the fire station, was retaliation for their role in an investigation that led to a charge of obstruction of justice against Bobby Pace, another firefighter who was briefly acting chief.

Sid Nowell Resigning as Bunnell City Attorney After 8 Years as Realignments Continue

May 3, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Sid Nowell, citing health and other matters, will formalize his resignation at the Bunnell City Commission meeting Monday evening, giving Commissioner Eklbert Tucker a new opening to hire Lonnie Groot as his replacement–a move Tucker said he intends to make.

300-Ft. No-Surf Zone Plan Around Flagler Beach Pier Has Surfers Angling for Battle

October 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 35 Comments

A season rich in storms, good waves and good fishing resulted in renewed clashes between fishermen and surfers around the Flagler Beach pier, and the latest proposal to extend the no-surf zone around it, priming angers before Thursday’s Flagler Beach City Commission meeting.

Flirting With the Bizarre and the Unconstitutional, Bunnell Retains 4 Lawyers

October 10, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

A Bunnell city commissioner opened Monday’s commission meeting with a hard-core Christian prayer as seven lawyers, including the city attorney, looked on–and took the fifth on the matter, as most were angling for a contract with the city.

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