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Reversing Bad Run, Flagler Auditorium Scores $5,000 Grant from Tourist Council

March 16, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

After losing out on at least $15,000 for various reasons, the Flagler Auditorium managed to eke out $5,000 from the Tourist Development Council, a small but significant financial boost to a budget of over half a million dollars.

Washington Oaks Gardens and Bulow Ruins Among 53 State Parks That Would Close

February 1, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park has many friends. (© FlaglerLive)

Similar proposals have been made before, but the state must close a $3.6 billion budget gap, and Gov. Rick Scott is not as friendly to the environment as Charlie Crist was.

Doctors Are Coming, Loads of Them, But Should Public Dollars Defray Conference Costs?

January 18, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

The 5th Annual Primary Care Spring Conference will bring some 300 physicians to Hammock Beach Resort in April. Flagler County’s Tourist Development Council is ready to approve a $10,000 public-dollar subsidy.

Messy Proposal: Scenic A1A Group’s $15,000 Beach-Cleanup Request Turned Down Again

December 17, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Friends of Scenic A1A are seeking the $15,000 to conduct monthly cleanups of beaches along Flagler. The Tourist Development Council has been unimpressed with the proposal’s lack of clarity and accountability.

More Trouble for Palm Coast Marathon Promoter Dean Reinke: Sued in Federal Court

December 14, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

And that's before the Palm Coast half-marathon. (© Joannis Duran)

A Missouri city last week filed a motion for an injunction against Dean Reinke of Reinke Sports Group, who faces a copyright-infringement suit in Indiana and a string of setbacks in other cities where he staged half-marathons.

Palm Coast Hispanic Festival Ramps It Up From Puerto Rican Power to Colombian Folklore

October 3, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The fourth annual Hispanic festival, held at Town Center over three days, aimed to exceed last year’s attendance of 10,000 despite an eventful weekend in Flagler County.

All Maya All the Time: How the Government Building in Bunnell Became Archeology Central

October 2, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The four-day Maya at the Playa Conference at the county and school building gathered the leading experts in Maya archeology and history from nine countries and 29 states, drawing some 160 participants.

Joining Palm Coast, County Administration Disputes Arts Foundation’s Conference Center

September 20, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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The tourism council recommends spending up to $50,000 on a marketing study for the center. The county administration disagrees. It’ll be up to county commissioners to decide Monday evening.

Grumpily, Tourist Council Extends Aging Grant for Princess Place Preserve 1 More Year

September 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The $35,000 matching grant from the council was awarded in 2006 to improve the preserve’s museum. It’s been poorly handled since, though the preserve’s value is indisputable.

Tourist Tax Increase Clears Key Hurdle With 4-1 County Commission Vote

September 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The Flagler County Commission must now hold a public hearing on the increase of the tax from 3 to 4 percent, but the 4-1 vote suggests the measure is headed for approval.

It’s Raining Taxes: Despite Rising Revenue, County Considers Increase in Bed Tax to 4%

August 5, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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The increase to 4 percent would fuel the backlash against other local tax proposals and increases.

Palm Coast Arts Foundation’s Methods Assailed Again–Unjustly, Its President Says

July 22, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

“They didn’t come up with any substantial numbers, or at least verifiable numbers,” a tourist council member said of the Palm Coast Arts Foundation’s plans for a banquet center.

Tennis Tourney, Hispanic Festival and Maya Conference Cleared for Tax Subsidies

July 21, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The $20,500 in bed-tax dollars will help the three organizations publicize their events in coming months.

How Marineland Got Public Dollars To Build a (Mostly) Private Marina

July 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Marineland will spend $500,000 in public dollars to build a marina that will mostly benefit a private developer, though it will also help redevelop the town.

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