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Contractor Gunning to Reopen A1A 30 Days Ahead of Schedule. The Reason: $1 Million Bonus

November 2, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Three excavators were rebuilding the dunes on that portion of State Road A1A this afternoon, looking north toward the pier, with more to the south, as Halifax Paving, the contractor on the job, hurried to beat the 45-day deadline by 30 days, to re-open A1A next week. Click on the image for larger view. (© FlaglerLive)

Halifax Paving is set to reopen State Road A1A in Flagler Beach next week, some 30 days ahead of schedule, earning itself a $1 million bonus on top of the original $4 million emergency contract. Businesses and others are cheering.

Island Grille Restaurant Opens in Flagler Beach, Resurrecting Blue in Silver Mist

May 27, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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The Island Grille opened May 27 where Blue Restaurant used to be, with chef Gary Maresca back in the kitchen and a team of four co-owners promising gastronomy and success.

Blues No More: Island Grille Will Pick Up Where Famed Flagler Beach Restaurant Left Off

April 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Island Grille Restaurant will open before Memorial Day where Blue Restaurant used to be, with a partnership bringing together Blue’s Chef Gary Maresca, Woody’s Joe Rizzo and Chris Zwirn, Realtor David Alfin, and Flagler Beach’s Carla Cline.

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