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Lenny’s Pizza owner sentenced
Leonard Fries Jr. — a target of Operation: Summer Slammer who was arrested twice in 2025 following investigations by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit — has been convicted and sentenced to four-and-ahalf years in state prison.
Fries is the owner of Lenny’s Pizza in Ormond Beach.
On Feb. 18, Fries plead no contest to trafficking in cocaine, sale of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, and possession of a Schedule I or III substance with intent to sell. On May 19, following his plea agreement, Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols adjudicated him guilty and issued his sentence.
“This guy put on a façade as a reputable business owner and law enforcement supporter but detectives and prosecutors proved that it was an act,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “If you’re peddling poison in Flagler County, no matter how good of an act you put on to hide your drug dealing, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will find you and arrest you.”
Prior to his plea agreement, Fries faced 13 total charges. He was originally arrested on May 16, 2025, during a narcotics-related search warrant at his residence, then arrested again on additional charges on Aug. 22, 2025, after further investigation.
FCSO arrests man accused of assault on pregnant woman
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance
of Daytona Beach Police, arrested a Palm Coast man last week on a felony warrant after an investigation determined he battered a pregnant woman, strangled her, and held her against her will inside a Palm Coast residence.
On May 18, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a Palm Coast residence and contacted the victim, who reported a prolonged, violent assault by Damien Irven, 25, of Palm Coast. According to the victim, an argument that began over text messages escalated into an hours-long incident during which Irven physically assaulted her, strangled her to the point she could not breathe, and prevented her from leaving the residence. The victim told deputies she believed she was going to be killed and the assault lasted approximately five to six hours.
The victim also stated that Irven threatened to kill her during a phone call the following day if she reported the incident to law enforcement.
A warrant was issued for Irven’s arrest, and the FCSO Fugitive Apprehension Unit, in coordination with the Daytona Beach Police Department’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team, located and arrested Irven on May 19 at an apartment complex in Daytona Beach. Irven was transferred to the Volusia County Jail, where he is being held for extradition to Flagler County. Irven has a previous conviction in Flagler County for domestic battery.
Annual Law Enforcement Memorial honors fallen officers
Law enforcement agencies remembered fallen officers during the 2026 Volusia and Flagler County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony,
held on Thursday, May 21, at Daytona Memorial Park.
This year, the Port Orange Police Department served as the host agency, according to the POPD Facebook page.
“This annual ceremony is a solemn and vital tradition, bringing together law enforcement agencies, families, and community members from across both counties to remember, honor, and pay tribute to the brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty,” POPD wrote.
Port Orange Mayor Scott Stiltner was the keynote speaker. The Port Orange Police Department Honor Guard placed the memorial wreath.
The ceremony honored honored local officers and K-9s who have died since 1895, including Ormond Beach Police Officer Robert Grim, who died in 2004; and Cpl. Michael Bakaysa, who died in 2023. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office honored six of its fallen officers: Sheriff Perry Hall and Deputy Sheriff George Durrance, both who died in 1927; Sheriff Homer Brooks, who died in 1965; Deputy Sheriff Charles T. Sease, who died in 2003; Sgt. Francesco Luigi Celico, who died in 2011; and Deputy First Class Paul Luciano, who died in 2021.
Life sentence
issued in fatal shooting of off-duty officer
During a May 18 hearing, Eduardo Labrada Machado pled no contest to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison for the 2025 slaying of an off-duty Edgewater Police officer.
On September 15, 2025, Machado was working a shift at an Ormond-by-the-Sea convenience store. Shortly after off-duty Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell walked into the store, video surveil-
lance showed Machado leave and take a jacket out of the passenger side of his vehicle.
When he walked back into the store, he pulled out a gun from the jacket and opened fire on Jewell at the front counter.
Machado then stood over Jewell and shot him several more times in the head.
Jewell was shot a total of 20 times and died at the scene. Machado was arrested shortly after leaving the convenience store.
Machado told detectives that he was having a “rough start” to his day and thought about shooting Jewell, who lived nearby and frequented the store, during his drive to
COPS CORNER
MAY 15
‘A LITTLE BUZZED’
4:36 p.m. — 200 block of East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach
DUI. Police arrested a 37-yearold Ormond Beach man who hit a pedestrian while drunk driving and then told police that he had been drinking on the beach and was “a little buzzed.”
According to his arrest report, the man said that he had drank this afternoon and that he “probably shouldn’t have been driving.”
He agreed to perform field sobriety exercises, which he either failed or was unable to complete. The pedestrian involved in the crash was transported to the hospital.
work.
“The stark brutality of this case shocked our entire community,” State Attorney R.J. Larizza said. “The defendant’s plea ensures he will never be released from prison. I hope that avoiding a long and painful trial process will give the family some measure of peace. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.”
Retired business executive enters Palm Coast City Council race
Jimmy Hengy, a retired business executive, has announced his candidacy for
MAY 18 A LIGHT SNOOZE
12:20 a.m. — Intersection of Old Kings Road North and Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast DUI. A Palm Coast man is facing a DUI charge after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his car at an intersection.
According to an arrest report, the deputy had to knock on the window repeatedly to wake the driver up and get him to place the car in park. But, the driver was so disoriented that he could not, instead turning on the windshield wipers, turn signals and turning the car on and off repeatedly.
Finally, the deputy had the driver open the car door so the deputy could physically point at the gear shift. The driver was then able to place it in park, the report said. Inside the car was an almost-empty plastic cup with alcohol.
the Palm Coast City Council District 2 seat. Hengy becomes the third candidate vying for the seat, joining Tony Amaral and Jeani Duarte.
According to a press release, Hengy has more than 40 years of experience in business development, management and operations. He said his campaign will focus on smart growth, infrastructure-first development, economic opportunity and environmental stewardship — protecting open spaces and wildlife.
He said he would bring a business incubator program to the city to nurture local companies and create wellpaying jobs.
“Palm Coast is at a crossroads,” he said in the press release. “We’re growing fast, and the decisions we make today will determine whether this city becomes the beautiful, well-managed community our residents deserve — or whether we lose the very qualities that brought us all here. I’m running because I believe we need experienced leadership with a clear plan, not just talk.”
Hengy was born in Michigan in 1961 and raised in South Florida. He founded a contract screen printing company in 1985, later acquired The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tee Shirt Company in Sebring, Florida, and went on to found IBG Enterprises and a fishing rod manufacturing division, the press release said.
MAY 20 FBI? DEA?
3 a.m. — 400 block of South Atlantic Avenue, Ormond Beach
Burglary. A 39-year-old Daytona Beach man was arrested after entering an empty hotel room, claiming to be working for a “three-letter agency.” Police report that the hotel’s security guard advised he was patrolling the parking lot when he spotted a sedan in the fire lane on May 19. He heard yelling from the fourth floor and eventually saw the suspect kicking a door down from an empty room. Surveillance footage later showed the man putting on a black tactical vest before the burglary. Police made contact with the suspect on May 20 after he was later during a traffic stop. During the transport, the man told officers about “being in that place to do a search warrant.” He was taken to jail.
Ormond Beach Police Officer Courtney Grimes salutes during the Volusia Flagler Law Enforcement Memorial on Thursday, May 21.
Photo courtesy of Pauline Dulang/Ormond Beach Police
Palm Coast City Council candidate Jimmy Hengy. Courtesy photo
Ormond Beach Police Sgt. Caleb Braun salutes during the Volusia Flagler Law Enforcement Memorial on Thursday, May 21. Photo courtesy of Pauline Dulang/Ormond Beach Police
Honoring the fallen on Memorial Day
Palm Coast mayor: ‘We say their names. We tell their stories.’
Community members, veterans and Gold Star families gathered at Heroes Memorial Park for annual ceremony.
RICH CARROLL
PRODUCER
MULTIMEDIA
Residents, veterans and community leaders gathered
Monday morning at Heroes Memorial Park as the City of Palm Coast held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.
Hosted by Palm Coast
Mayor Mike Norris, the ceremony brought together Gold Star Families, veterans, first responders and local organi-
zations for a solemn morning of remembrance and reflection.
The program featured the Presentation of Colors by the Matanzas High School JROTC, an invocation from Pastor Charles Solano and a performance of the National Anthem by Melanie DiMartina before Norris delivered remarks focused on sacrifice and remembrance.
“To our Gold Star families, we see you, we honor you and we thank you for your sacrifice,” Norris said during the ceremony. “We’re here to remember. To memorialize our fallen comrades, our family, our neighbors. The ones who paid in full.”
Norris also reflected on his own family’s military history, recounting generations of relatives who served in
conflicts ranging from the Cherokee Wars and Civil War to World War II and Korea. He also spoke about Lieutenant Ben Colgan, a fellow Officer Candidate School graduate killed during the Iraq War in 2003.
“He left behind a wife, two daughters and a third baby girl due that December,” Norris said. “The best of us don’t come home.”
One of the ceremony’s most emotional moments came during the Community Recognition of the Fallen, where members of the public were invited to step forward and share the names and branches of service of loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Eight members of the public participated in the tribute, including Palm Coast City Council members Charles Gambaro and Ty Miller, as well as former Palm Coast City Council member Cathy Heighter. Palm Coast City Manager Mike McGlothlin also came forward to honor two fallen heroes from his own family.
The ceremony also featured the new White Rose Tribute, led by Norris and joined by
the Palm Coast City Council.
“So today, as we say their names, we tell their stories, we carry their memories not just in speeches, but in how we live,” Norris said. “Because if we forget them, then they died twice.”
The ceremony also included
County honors those who gave their lives for freedom
Retired Maj. Gen. Wilfred Hessert was the featured speaker at annual Flagler County ceremony.
BRENT WORONOFF
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
In a poignant Flagler County Memorial Day Ceremony, Veterans Services Officer
David Lydon read the last roll call for military veterans who lost their lives as Assistant Veterans Services Officer Eric Flores rang the bell for each name. Attendees sang “God Bless America,” and Vince Cautero sang a rousing “God Bless the USA.”
U.S. Rep. Randy Fine spoke at the ceremony on Monday, May 25, in front of the Gov-
ernment Services Building in Bunnell.
“Today is a day we remember those who sacrificed themselves for all of us,” Fine
said. “We honor them by making the country they scrificed themselves for worth living in.”
Maj. Gen. Wilfred Hessert,
the Presentation of Wreaths led by Norris, Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill and Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly, with participation from local veterans organizations and Gold Star Families.
During the wreath-laying ceremony, Patrick Giuliano of the Palm Coast Fire Department performed “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes, followed later by a 21-gun salute from Marine Corps League Detachment 876 and the sounding of Taps by Tom Maize of the Palm Coast Community Band.
The ceremony concluded with an Honor Walk through Heroes Memorial Park, giving attendees an opportunity to quietly reflect and pay tribute to the nation’s fallen service members.
“As we say their names, we tell their stories, we carry their memories not just in speeches, but in how we live. Because if we forget them, then they died twice.”
who served in the military for 40 years as an enlisted man in the U.S. Army and an officer for the Maine Air National Guard, was the featured speaker.
“Our country could not and cannot survive without the selfless sacrifices of our citizens who serve in our armed forces,” Hessert said.
“The qualities of duty, courage, bravery and self-sacrifice have endured throughout our history and continue to define
the service of America’s citizens serving in our Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and now Space Force. Their sacrifices endure so that we might continue to enjoy the blessings of living in freedom in these United States of America.”
Flagler Palm Coast and Matanzas high school JROTC cadets presented the colors. Old Kings Elementary School student Laurel Duffy sang the national anthem. Girl scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance and assisted Lydon and Flagler County Sons of the American Revolution’s Charles R. Hayes with the laying of the wreaths. Retired Army Lt. Col. Harry Gilman delivered the invocation and benediction, and Flores played “Taps.” American Legion Post 115, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 86, the Marine Corps League Detachment 876 rifle squad, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8596 and the Knights of Columbus also participated in the ceremony. And Flagler County’s FireFlight helicopter performed a flyover.
Flagler County o cials and participants at the county’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Government Services Building.
Flagler County Commission Vice Chair Kim Carney and Palm Coast City Council member Charles Gambaro
Flagler Palm Coast’s Brody McGinty leads FPC and Matanzas JROTC cadets in presenting colors. Photos by Brent Worono
Palm Coast City Council member David Sullivan and Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill
Flagler County Veterans Services O cer David Lydon bows his head during the invocation.
The Matanzas High School JROTC presents the colors. Photos by Rich Carroll
Je Kingdon, chairman of the Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council.
Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris speaks during the City of Palm Coast Memorial Day Ceremony at Heroes Memorial Park.
Attendees watch Flagler Palm Coast and Matanzas JROTC cadets retire the colors at the Flagler County Memorial Day Ceremony.
MIKE NORRIS, Palm Coast mayor
Palm Coast’s Lakeview Estates OK’d for new commercial uses
Uses are for one tract on former Matanzas Woods Golf Course.
SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
The Palm Coast Planning Board has approved adding commercial space to a part of the Lakeview Estates development, while denying a development amendment that would have removed green space from its other areas.
Lakeview Estates, located north of Matanzas Woods Parkway along U.S. 1, is the development under construction on what was once the Matanzas Woods Golf Course, which permanently closed in 2007. Since then, Matanzas GC Palm Coast LLC has purchased the property and been approved to develop a maximum of 272 residential units across the 280 acres.
Multiple residents surrounding the Lakeview Estates development showed up to protest the proposed changes, specifically changes that would remove green space buffer.
“You would not want this in your backyard,” London Drive resident Anne Doherty said. The development is split into 10 tracts. The majority of the 272 residential units are 221 single family homes that are already completed or under construction on Tract 1.
Lakeview Estates only has the entitlements to build an additional 51 homes after the 221 in progress are completed. Now, the developer is seek-
ing to reduce some of its remaining entitled housing units for commercial space on Tract 9, as well as donating Tract 8 to Palm Coast for a future park, moving the remaining entitled homes to a different tract. Tract 9 runs along U.S. 1, while Tract 8 is near the intersection of London and Londonderry Drive.
To do this, the developer has filed an application to adjust the land use for 20 acres in Tract 9 to mixed-use, leaving the remaining as greenbelt, and to amend the Lakeview Estates Master Planned Development.
Tract 9 is approved for around 260,000 square feet public/semi-public use, which allows for government buildings, libraries, churches, nonprofits, etc. Attorney Michael Chiumento, representing Matanzas GC Palm Coast, said the requested changes to Tract 9 would only add additional types of retail and commercial uses to the area, but not increase intensity or add more entitlements. Those new uses include restaurants, retail and grocery stores.
The PLDRB voted to recommend the Palm Coast City Council approve the changes to allow some commercial use on Tract 9, with the sitespecific restrictions, but denied the applicant the MPD amendment. The former was approved 5-1, with Chairwoman Sandra Shank against, and the denial recommendations was approved 6-0. The City Council is set to review these applications in June.
Palm Coast’s Fire Station 26 opens in S-section
The new fire station is expected to improve emergency response times in the southern part of Palm Coast.
RICH CARROLL
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
The City of Palm Coast officially opened its newest fire station Saturday, celebrating the completion of Fire Station 26 with a grand opening and traditional hose uncoupling ceremony attended by firefighters, city leaders and community members.
Located at 72 Airport Commerce Way in Seminole Woods, the new station is designed to improve emergency response coverage in southern Palm Coast while supporting the continued growth of the city.
Palm Coast Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri called the station a major investment in both public safety and the firefighters who will serve there.
“I’ve said for a long time that I believe the Palm Coast Fire Department is truly the heart and soul of our community,” Pontieri said during the ceremony. “And to give them such a beautiful building is just a small token of appreciation that I feel the community can really show.”
Pontieri, whose husband is a firefighter, said fire stations become a “home away from home” for first responders who spend holidays, birthdays and long shifts away from their families.
“This building is a house. This is their home,” Pontieri said. “It’s really important to me that the community recognizes how much of a role you play in giving them this, because it’s important. It matters.”
Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill said the station represents far more than a building, describing it as an investment in faster emergency response and firefighter wellness.
“This station isn’t just a building,” Berryhill said. “It’s about people’s lives. It’s trained professionals arriv-
“This building is a house. This is their home.”
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ing faster with equipment, training and compassion and determination to help people on the worst day of their lives.”
Berryhill said the department intentionally designed the station to reduce response times, with layouts that allow firefighters to quickly move from living quarters to apparatus bays when emergency calls come in.
“We’re in the time business, and this station is designed with that in mind,” he said. “Seconds matter.”
The chief also highlighted new health and safety features inside the station, including decontamination areas intended to reduce firefighters’ exposure to carcinogens and living spaces designed to improve sleep and recovery.
“As Palm Coast has grown, we recognized that some areas of our city were underserved from a fire protection standpoint,” Berryhill said. “Today,
with the opening of Station 26, more than 1,000 residential properties will now fall within five driving miles of a fire station in the city of Palm Coast.”
According to Berryhill, homeowners living within that response area could also see reductions in insurance costs.
“Anecdotally, we see a $500 to $1,000 drop if you live within five driving miles of a Palm Coast fire station,” he said. City officials said Fire Station 26 was funded through approximately $5 million in state appropriations along with local impact fee investments, helping expand emergency response capabilities for residents and businesses in southern Palm Coast. During the ceremony, Berryhill noted that roughly half of the project was paid for through state funding rather than city tax dollars.
The ceremony concluded with a traditional hose uncoupling, symbolizing the transition of the facility from construction to active service.
Palm Coast city leaders and firefighters participate in a traditional hose uncoupling ceremony during the grand opening of Fire Station 26 in Seminole Woods on Saturday. Photo by Rich Carroll
Tips lead to animal cruelty charges
51 dogs removed from Palm Coast home. The dogs are being cared for by SMART and East Coast Animal Hospital.
BRENT WORONOFF
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Tips to Saving Missing Animals Response Team (SMART) of Flagler County helped lead to the arrest of a Palm Coast woman on animal cruelty charges and neglect and resulted in the removal of 51 dogs from her residence on Rymshaw Drive.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Carolyn Loveman, 48, on one count of felony aggravated animal cruelty and 31 counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals. Loveman was transported to the Flagler County jail, where she is being held on a $41,000 bond, the FCSO said in a press release.
The arrest followed an FCSO and St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the abandonment of about 23 small dogs on the night of May 4 near the intersection of U.S. 1 and County Road 204 in St. Johns County.
SMART volunteers helped recover the dogs on May 4. Three dogs were struck by cars and killed, said Caroline Johnson, the nonprofit’s founder and director.
Sixty-seven dogs that were both recovered on May 4 and rescued from the Palm Coast home are under SMART’s care, Johnson said. Palm Coast Animal Control transported the dogs to the East Coast Animal Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
SMART offered a $5,000 reward from its donation money for tips that lead to an
arrest and conviction. Three tips led to the same house, Johnson said.
On May 18, deputies with the FCSO Agricultural/Ranch Unit and Palm Coast Animal Control went to the residence where Loveman surrendered 48 small dogs, primarily Chihuahua, beagle and Yorkie mixes, and included 16 puppies from a recent litter, according to the press release. Many of the dogs showed visible signs of neglect, including patches of missing fur that are consistent with mange, fleas, severely overgrown nails, and feces and urine matted in their paws, the press release said.
During a consensual search of a shed on the property, deputies found three more dogs, including a 1-year-old male Chihuahua weighing about 1.5 pounds that was emaciated, missing a large amount of fur and had a serious medical condition that required surgery. Loveman acknowledged she had been aware of the dog’s condition for about a month but had not sought veterinary care, the FCSO said.
“She voluntarily surrendered the three remaining dogs to Palm Coast Animal Control and then withdrew her consent to search the home,” the release said. Deputies obtained a search warrant the same evening. Investigators documented additional evidence of prolonged neglect inside the home.
Most of the dogs under SMART’s care have been fostered, Johnson said. She said the dogs are mostly Chihuahua mixes from 1 pound to 10 pounds.
“It looks like all cross breeding, like a hoarding situation,” she said.
SMART will be responsible for the full cost of treatment, including exams, vaccines, parasite treatment, IV fluids,
Shelly is a ‘rock star’
On a positive note,
SMART founder Caroline Johnson said, Shelly, the injured pit bull puppy who was a victim of dog fighting, abandoned in a ditch in Shell Bluff Park and rescued by SMART volunteers on April 8, is doing well.
“She is a rock star,” Johnson said. “All of her facial wounds have healed. She has one wound in the crevice of an elbow that we have stapled and hasn’t healed 100%. But her spirit is high. She is affectionate with everybody and runs and plays all day. She was one that pulled our heart strings.”
Shelly remains at East Coast Animal Hospital and is ready for a permanent home, Johnson said.
spay/neuter surgeries and ongoing rehabilitation, she said. Johnson thanked East Coast Animal Hospital staff for their care and treatment of every rescued dog that was brought to the facility.
“Our vet care with 67 dogs is going to be astronomical,” Johnson said. “Our ability to save these dogs depends entirely on the community showing up — donations, supplies and volunteers.”
Johnson said SMART is looking for adopters who are experienced with very skittish, nervous dogs like these. The dogs will not be ready for adoption until they have a clean bill of health, she said.
To donate, volunteer or adopt, visit https://smartflagler.com/.
Animals rescued from Palm Coast case now getting second chance
Flagler Humane Society says many rescued animals are now healthy and available for adoption.
RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
After weeks of medical treatment and rehabilitation, many of the animals rescued from a Palm Coast neglect case are now healthy and available for adoption through the Flagler Humane Society.
The shelter announced this week that it has received 34 dogs, three pigs and one snake connected to the case, which stemmed from a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office investigation earlier this month. Additional animals removed from the property were placed into foster homes through Palm Coast Animal Control.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began April 30 after a 17-yearold walked into AdventHealth Palm Coast and told hospital staff his mother had dropped him off because she was upset. Deputies later contacted two other juveniles, ages 14 and 13, who reportedly told investigators their mother would frequently lock them outside the home, sometimes forcing them to sleep outdoors. The children also told deputies their mother became enraged after one of the family’s foster dogs died and blamed the children for the animal’s death.
Deputies later located 58-year-old Sandra Teague at the family’s Palm Coast residence. According to the Sheriff’s Office, investiga -
tors found the home covered in animal feces and garbage, with what deputies described as unsafe living conditions for children and animals. During the investigation, authorities discovered 44 live dogs, three pigs, one cat and one snake inside the home, along with multiple deceased animals in kennels on the property.
Teague was arrested on three counts of child neglect.
The Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains active and additional charges are possible.
Despite the conditions they came from, Flagler Humane Society Executive Director Amy Carotenuto said the rescued animals have adapted remarkably well to shelter life.
“This has been a really sweet group of kids,” Carotenuto said during an interview with the Palm Coast Observer . “They’re all pretty well socialized, and they’ve been a blessing to take care of.”
Carotenuto said the shelter quickly mobilized once the
animals arrived.
“One of our officers met Palm Coast here that night, during the night to get them set up,” she said. “Then the team just came in, and we set up a little bit of extra housing for them.”
According to the Humane Society, the animals received veterinary care, nutrition and daily support from staff following their arrival. Many have now recovered and are ready for permanent homes.
“We’re open seven days a week, and these guys are ready to go home,” Carotenuto said.
“Most everybody’s already spayed and neutered. They’re healthy, they’re friendly. They’re ready to go home.”
She added: “This is a great opportunity for the community to help us turn a heartbreaking situation into one of hope and new happy endings for these guys.”
The animals are currently available for adoption through the Flagler Humane Society at 1 Shelter Drive in Palm Coast.
East Coast Animal Hospital team holds dogs that were among the 51 recovered from a Palm Coast residence. From left: Heather (volunteer), Dr. Michael Tajmir, Linda, Angela, Cat and Laura. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Rescued dogs from a recent Palm Coast neglect case are now recovering at the Flagler Humane Society and available for adoption. Photo courtesy of the Flagler Humane Society.
DSC opens new honors, nursing hall
The new QuantaHonors & Health Technology Hall
‘reflects what Daytona State does best,’ DSC’s president said.
SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
With the unveiling of Daytona State College’s new QuantaHonors & Health Technology Hall, nursing and honors students at DSC will have access to a collaborative and handson education designed to help them succeed.
“This building reflects what Daytona State does best, bringing together opportunity, innovation, and community to prepare our students for what comes next,” DSC President Thomas LoBasso said.
The new building houses both the Quanta-Honors College and the school’s nursing program. The hall, originally opened in 1974, was closed after Hurricane Ian in 2022, and the school took the opportunity to “create something that reflects who we are today and where we are going,” LoBasso said at the May 21 ribbon cutting.
“The result is the QuantaHonors College and the Health Technology Hall,” LoBasso said. “A modern, purposebuilt space that showcases the strength and scope of our programs.”
The Honors College is housed on the second floor of the building while the nursing program classes are on the ground floor. The nursing program now includes an immersive simulation program that will help students gain practical training.
“Becoming a nurse requires more than knowledge,”
LoBasso said. “It requires confidence, precision, and the ability to perform under pressure. This starts with handson training in an environment that feels real.”
Dr. Maxine Hicks, dean of the DSC’s Allen School of Nursing, said the simulation lab will play a vital role in elevating the nursing students’ readiness. The nursing classrooms are equipped with advanced hospital technology, including electronic medication dispensers to artificial intelligence-enhanced simulators.
DSC’s nursing program, she said, has consistently had a state board pass rate above 95%, and it is now the second largest nursing program in Florida. DSC nursing graduates are in high demand by local healthcare partners.
“Our graduates are truly practice ready,” Hicks said. The simulations are a script-driven experience where teachers man a control room, controlling the mannequins inside the “hospital rooms.” The students can ask the “patients” questions about their symptoms and pain levels, and the teachers are able to respond as the “patients,” to give more information as the students work to diagnose and treat.
These simulations closely mirror real world practice, Hicks said.
“Our immediate goal is to earn national accreditation for this simulation center. Currently, only about a dozen centers across Florida hold this honor,” she said.
DSC District Board of Trustees Chairman Randy Howard said the new hall is an example of Trustee’s mission to ensure students are prepared to succeed.
Employers are looking for people who can think critically, communicate effectively, work collaboratively and solve problems, Howard said.
“That is exactly the kind of environment that Quanta Honors College strives to create,” he said.
Quanta-Honors College
Chairman Ben Graydon said the college is called “Quanta” after an idea in quantum mechanics that how someone understands a matter depends on how one looks at it.
“Quanta-Honors & Health Technology Hall puts our program close to the center of campus, the perfect spot for launching the next generation of students centered on community connection, working together to learn and grow,” Graydon said. “We can’t wait to get started.”
Hammock Gardens nursery turns 20
As part of its anniversary celebrations, the nursery is offering summer camps.
SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
Over the last 20 years, Hammock Gardens has certainly grown and changed, owner Janine Regina said.
Regina and her husband Mike Fonesca purchased the property from the previous owner in 2006. For the last two decades, the garden center has gone through different stages, including offering landscaping services alongside the nursery, florist and gift shop.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve dropped the landscaping service, but, Regina said, that has given them the opportunity to focus on the garden center and florist: adding walkways, changing structures, adding more inventory.
Being a small business in a small community means the couple has gotten to know their customers and hear their positive feedback.
“It’s also just nice getting to know everybody in the area. So we really appreciate people shopping with us,” Regina said.
Around 2006, the couple was visiting Regina’s parents who live in The Hammock, and fell in love with the area.
That’s also when the Hammock Gardens property went up for sale, Regina said.
“We just kind of fell in love with the property, basically the area, the old oak trees and everything,” she said.
As a way to celebrate the anniversary, the couple has
Session two, “Gnome Sweet Gnome,” allows campers to build their own miniature gnome gardens, while the final session, “Wild Cafe,” explores the world of backyard birds and plants. The three sessions run individually from June 8-12, June 15-19 and June 22-26. Each session costs $198 per child, or $185 each for two or more sessions. Each class lasts from 9 a.m. to noon and around six seats are left for each session.
hosted more educational workshops in the spring.
When the weather cools off, Regina said, they plan to host an event in the fall, as well as introducing more workshops.
“And a lot of educational ones,” she said. “People seem to love that.”
HAMMOCK GARDENS TO OFFER SUMMER CAMPS
As part of that celebration, Hammock Gardens has organized three week-long summer camp sessions for children 7-12 years old.
Regina said the camps combine art and gardening, a combination that she said goes hand-in-hand. The camps allow the children to explore with clay, paint, watercolor and more alongside learning about plants and creating their own gardens.
“They (the children) just light up when they create these gardens, and I feel like, ‘OK, we’re teaching our future,’” she said. The summer camps each tackle something different, she said. The first session, Garden Party for Pollinators, lets children create a “garden party” designed for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Parents can pre-register their children by calling the florist at 386-446-9154 or coming into the store. All materials and plants are included in the price and kids are asked to bring a snack and drink.
And for those who may not be able to afford the full cost of a summer camp session, Regina said the Palm Coast Garden Club has supplied some scholarships funds to cover some of the costs. This is not the first year Hammock Gardens has hosted a summer camp, but they have occasionally been sporadic. But Regina said, as a former art teacher, she loves the opportunity to continue teaching.
Both art and gardening are important for children, she said. The summer camps are an opportunity to educate kids in a fun way about plants and animals, while letting them express themselves through different mediums.
In this day and age, Regina said, it’s important to show children to explore things outside of their tablets and devices, to encourage a broader understanding and comprehension.
“Everything works together, and I just have always been an advocate about teaching a well-rounded student, not just in one thing,” Regina said.
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Daytona State College unveiled its new Quanta-Honors & Health Technology Hall at its Daytona Beach campus. Photo by Sierra Williams
Janine Regina and mike Fonesca, owners of the Hammock Gardens. Courtesy photo
Spill the tea: Goodrich uplifts PWFC
Professional Women of Flagler County holds annual Tea Party.
BRIAN MCMILLAN PUBLISHER
To find success, keynote speaker Krista Goodrich told the sold-out audience at the Professional Women of Flagler County’s annual Tea Party on May 20, women need to do one thing they’re probably not too comfortable
with: “We have to start talking about money,” she said. Goodrich, who has owned over 20 companies and is currently representing District 2 (Daytona Beach), on the Volusia County School Board, said her life’s mission is to empower women to believe in themselves.
“And that includes helping them to become financially savvy,” she said, on the stage at Barletts Restaurant, in The Hammock. “Because I believe that every woman, with the right mindset, can create the greatest life she’s ever imagined.”
Empowerment includes being able to pay your own bills and, eventually, supporting the causes you care about, she said. To get to that point, “If you’re not good at money, I want you to talk about it” with people who are good at it.
The Tea Party’s auction raised over $10,000 for the PWFC’s Go Girl Grants.
Among past winners who spoke were Lacy Martin, whose nonprofit 911 Memorial Tribute Climb Inc. recently gave out four scholarships to graduating high school
seniors; and Noami Beggelman, who owns Bunnell Range.
Beggelman said her $1,000 grant helped her to complete an archery range at Bunnell Range. As a result, she is able to focus on adding programming.
“I couldn’t have accomplished it without the help of you guys,” she said, adding, “I’m young, but I’m striving to build more.”
PWFC is led this year by President Erika Equizi, Kelly Chapman, Tracie Cotto, Kay Click, Amy Dumas and Vanessa Cole. Visit professional womenflagler.org.
The Pocket Jeweler has new owner
Ormond store was sold to Abiud Rivera, a longtime local jeweler.
JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
The Pocket Jeweler in Ormond Beach is under new ownership.
Locals Scott and Shannon McLeish opened their jewelry store in 2013, and after a 13-year run, decided it was time to retire this year. But they didn’t want to see their business leave the downtown.
“A downtown needs a jewelry store,” Shannon said. “You have to have it.”
So for the local family, finding the right person to take over after their retirement was important.
They found that person in Abiud Rivera, a local master bench jeweler with about 45 years of industry experience, 30 of which have been in Volusia County.
Shannon had just advertised on Facebook in March that they were interested in selling The Pocket Jeweler when she got a call from her husband. Scott asked her if she remembered the jeweler who worked at the window at Jessup’s on Beach Street.
“Back even before we opened, he was talking about Abiud in the window,” Shannon recalled.
The Pocket Jeweler specialized in retail, including estate pieces. Before opening their own store, the McLeishes used to sell jewelry wholesale.
That’s how their store’s name came to be, Shannon
store in South Florida to sell a diamond, and the jeweler said, “Oh, you’re a pocket jeweler.”
“Meaning, he was operating out of his pocket,” Shannon said.
Selling The Pocket Jeweler to Rivera brings a new service to the store: custom work.
The jewelry industry runs in Rivera’s family. His father was a jeweler in New York City, and after his death, his uncle took him in as an apprentice in his jewelry store.
Rivera has worked for several jewelers in Volusia County, but he’d always wanted his own business.
For 13 years, Rivera said he’d drive by The Pocket Jeweler in Ormond Beach and say how much he loved the store.
“I love that name because it resonates with me, also,” Rivera said. “Pocket Jeweler — because many times I used to sell from my pocket.”
Scott and Shannon had interested buyers from all over the country — as far as Denver, Colorado. People flew down to see the store with a couple days’ notice because owning a jewelry store in a downtown district is a unique opportunity, Shannon said.
However, the McLeishes wanted their buyer to carry on the same sense of community they held during their years in business. Shannon served on the Ormond MainStreet board and was part of Citizens for Ormond Beach. The Pocket Jeweler was a regular participant in events in the downtown, like Christmas in July.
“That’s why Scott was so happy that Abiud was interested, as he’s got long-term roots here in Volusia County,
in Volusia County,” Shannon said. “They’re family-oriented and community-oriented, and that’s really what we wanted to see.” Rivera, of Port Orange, will operate the store with his wife Aileen and their daughter Alianys. Their mission is to continue what Scott and Shannon built while adding expertise in creating custom jewelry pieces.
“I love the bench,” Rivera said. “I know I’m going to die at the bench. I love detail. I love making people happy. I love bringing vision to life.”
Samantha Adams, Stephanie Ellis, Selina Hernandez and Madison Asbill.
Anna Wieczorek and Amanda Redwine. Photos by Brian McMillan
The Rivera family: Abiud, Aileen
Shannon McLeish and Abiud Rivera. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Krista Goodrich.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Watering limits plus more housing: It doesn’t add up.
Dear Editor:
Palm Coast residents are being told to conserve water and limit landscape irrigation to one day per week because of ongoing water supply concerns. Most homeowners understand the need for conservation and are willing to do their part.
What is difficult to understand, however, is how the same city leadership asking existing residents to sacrifice continues approving massive new residential developments at a rapid pace. Every new subdivision brings hundreds of additional homes, each requiring water for daily living, irrigation, pools, and infrastructure. The math simply does not add up.
If our current water resources are already strained to the point that homeowners can only irrigate once a week, then where will the water come from to support hundreds of additional residents? Existing homeowners should not bear the burden of conservation while unchecked growth continues without adequate long-term planning for water infrastructure and supply. Growth itself is not the enemy. Irresponsible growth is. That means ensuring roads, schools, emergency services, and especially water resources are in place before approving more large-scale development projects. Residents deserve answers. Has the city fully evaluated the long-term impact these developments will have on our water? What guarantees exist that current residents will not face even stricter restrictions in the future? At what point does growth outpace sustainability? Asking residents to con-
serve while simultaneously accelerating development sends conflicting messages and raises legitimate concerns about priorities and planning.
Citizens are doing their part. It is time for city leadership to demonstrate the same level of responsibility.
JOHN NEGOVETICH Palm Coast
Win or lose, perception of Mullins won’t change
Dear Editor: He’s back. Just when we thought former Flagler Commissioner Joe Mullins had faded into the sunset of unwelcome politicos, we learn he is suing FlaglerLive for defamation. These kinds of free speech and First Amendment attacks are unfortunately in vogue, but lawsuits, when they arise, are often quashed by the courts when they relate to critiques of politicians and public figures.
For those that appreciate FlaglerLive and especially those that are freedom-ofthe-press supporters and First Amendment advocates, you can contribute to FlaglerLive’s legal defense. Its website has the particulars. Hopefully, the Observer also recognizes the threat level this kind of litigation raises and will editorialize its support for FlaglerLive, as well.
ED GARDNER Palm Coast
Mullins lawsuit is an assault on First Amendment rights
Dear Editor: Surely many of us are flabbergasted and appalled by former Flagler County Commissioner Joe Mullins’
lawsuit against FlaglerLive and its editor for libel. Mullins appears to be in lockstep with the First Amendment assault on the media, and even late night comedy free speech, we are sadly experiencing nationwide.
Mullins became an infamous presence known for outrageous behavior. And that behavior was documented, not only by FlaglerLive, but by the Observer and even national news. FlaglerLive commentary included Mullins’ own spoken and recorded words, court records, and videos of his shenanigans.
FlaglerLive has always done well with the facts while at times mixing in some left leaning commentary and opinion. And that does not rise to the legal “high bar” level of libel that requires a statement to be entirely and objectively false.
Opinions usually don’t count. The libel burden of proof is even more stringent for public officials, candidates and celebrities that mostly flips the proof burden to the plaintiff. It also adds “actual malice” to the requisite in that a statement was known to be false with a reckless disregard for the truth. Failing to meet the criteria in a libel lawsuit, especially against a public official or candidate, is often considered without merit and promptly dismissed by the court. The FlaglerLive case seems to have a good shot at prompt dismissal.
Mullins’ attorney, Anthony Sabatini, is no stranger to accusations of filing frivolous actions. He previously gained a reputation and received a judge’s warning of possible sanctions for filing “frivolous” lawsuits that were often perceived as having political motivations. We also recall Sabatini as the attorney chosen by our
Endorsement for Kristin Deaton
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the members of I.U.P.A. Local 6075, I am proud to offer our endorsement of Commissioner Kristin Deaton.
In my role as Union President, I work closely with city leadership on issues that directly impact public safety, officer welfare, and the quality of service we provide to our community. Commissioner Deaton has consistently demonstrated a clear understanding of these priorities and a willingness to stand alongside the men and women who serve on the front lines.
Commissioner Deaton has been a steady and reliable partner in supporting policies that strengthen public safety. Just as important, she recognizes the importance of fair working conditions, open dialogue, and mutual respect between city leadership and law enforcement personnel.
What sets Commissioner Deaton apart is her accessibility and straightforward approach. She listens, she shows up, and she engages honestly — even when conversations are difficult. That kind of leadership builds trust.
[Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris] to file suit against the city of Palm Coast that was promptly dismissed by the court. And not long ago, Sabatini was sanctioned by a court for filing a case with “factual assertions which were not true and an incorrect legal theory equating to a frivolous claim.” As a result, he was ordered to pay the defendant’s legal costs, a result that many of us would
Our members have seen first-hand Commissioner Deaton’s commitment to balancing accountability with support for law enforcement.
For these reasons, the members of I.U.P.A. Local 6075 fully support Commissioner Deaton and appreciate their continued leadership and partnership.
RHETT SUMMERLOT
President of IUPA Local 6075
RAY LLANES
Vice president of IUPA Local 6075
Endorsements for Deaton, Tolland
City Commissioner Kristin Deaton and Deputy Mayor Lori Tolland have both been endorsed in their races by by the Ormond Beach Firefighter’s Association, IAFF Local 3499. Deaton is running for reelection is Zone 3. Tolland is running for Ormond Beach mayor.
Endorsement for Gambaro
Former Ocala Mayor and City Councilman Kent Guinn has endorsed Palm Coast City Councilman Charles Gambaro for U.S. Congress, District 6.
hope to see in the Mullins lawsuit for its likely frivolity. Actually, both Sabatini, and Mullins in particular, risk an order to pay FlaglerLive’s legal expenses. FlaglerLive has been a long-time daily staple for so many in our community with its insightful stories, local news, editorials, investigative journalism, finely crafted wordsmithing and of course the daily political
cartoons. But most importantly, whether you agree or disagree with FlaglerLive content or perspective, we should all abhor this assault on its First Amendment rights.
BOB GORDON Palm Coast
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YOUR NEIGHBORS
Changing students’ lives
Flagler County Take Stock in Children seniors honored at Recognition Dinner.
BRENT WORONOFF
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
When Trinity Daley was accepted into the Take Stock in Children program as a high school sophomore, she had dreams, but she also had uncertainty, she said.
The 2015 Flagler Palm Coast High School graduate was the guest speaker at the Flagler County Education Foundation’s Take Stock in Children Senior Recognition Dinner on May 22 at the Palm Coast Community Center.
Daley is now a medical student at American University Antigua College of Medicine. She recently passed her first medical school boards and will start clinical training this fall.
Twenty-one Take Stock graduating seniors from FPC and Matanzas high schools were recognized at the dinner. There are also two juniors in the program who are graudating early. The Take Stock in
generation American with Caribbean roots, navigating the path to higher education wasn’t always clear.”
Take Stock, she said, gave her more than a scholarship. It gave her direction, stability and confidence. But the most impactful part of the program for her was the mentorship, she said. She met with her mentor, Diana Tortelli, weekly throughout her three years in the program. The meetings weren’t just about academics, they were about life, she said.
“She helped me figure out who I was, what I valued and what I wanted for my future,”
Daley said of Tortelli.
Eleven years after graduating from the program, Daily still asks Tortelli for advice.
“If I ever have an issue, Diana is one of the first people that I call because I know she will always be there to support me,” Daley said.
OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD
Tortelli, was in the audience, not only to support Daley, but to celebrate the graduation of her current mentee, Matanzas High’s Alys Martinez Yera, and to show her continued support of the program. Diana
“[Mentor Diana Tortelli] helped me figure out who I was, what I valued and what I wanted for my future.”
TRINITY DALEY, 2015 FPC graduate
gram.
Brian and Jacki Unger started an extra scholarship for Flagler Take Stock seniors three years ago. Their 3L Scholarship will allow the 21 graduates to choose from a free laptop, lunch (financial help with their college’s meal plan) or lodging (necessities for their dorm room).
Selina Hernandez, the Ed Foundation’s assistant director for student services who administers the county’s Take Stock program, announced FPC’s Kiana Barrett as Flagler County’s 2026 Take Stock in
2026 TAKE STOCK GRADS
Flagler County Take Stock in Children graduating seniors with colleges they will be attending:
Ivory Bowe, FPC, Daytona State College.
Angelis Rosa, FPC, DSC
Karla Ruelas-Esparzas, DSC
Micaiah Deschaine, FPC, University of North Florida
Mya Wright, FPC, DSC
Alys Martinez Yera, Matanzas, DSC
Kenneth Roberts II, Matanzas, St. Thomas University
Kiana Barrett, FPC, DSC
Semia Jenkins, Matanzas, DSC
Abigail Luckett- Ryman, FPC, DSC
Stanislav Valenteychik Matanzas, University of Florida
Aurora Simmons, Matanzas, DSC
Adrian Szarwacki, Matanzas, DSC
Sebastian Fredericks, Matanzas, UNF
Orianny Prieto, Matanzas, DSC
Syed Haider, FPC, Cornell University
Moriah Reyes, Matanzas, Polk State College
Jacob Willig, FPC, UNF
Remy Battles, Matanzas, University of South Florida
Deshaun Lewis, FPC, DSC
Hana-Maria Kruhliak, Matanzas, U.S. Coast Guard
learn who she was as a person,
“It was truly a battle within myself. I was battling the trauma I had gone through,” she said. “I had to learn how to let others help me. I learned this actually through Take Stock. I learned that there is a future for me. I plan on giving back by being a journalist. … I want to give back to my com-
She thanked all the people who have helped her along
“I’m not saying it from 17-year-old Remy sitting here now. I’m saying it from 10-year-old Remy who went to foster care not knowing what her world was going to look like,” she said. “I want to say thank you, because I want to show my brothers there is more than this situation they were put in. Their sister did it, and they can too.” As the video ended, Battles received a standing ovation.
Flagler Palm Coast alumna Trinity Daley was a Take Stock in Children graduate in 2015. She is now pursuing her medical degree at American University of Antigua College of Medicine.
Flagler County’s Take Stock in Children 2026 graduating seniors at the Senior Recognition Dinner with Education Foundation Assistant Director of Student Services Selina Hernandez (left). Photos by Brent Woronoff
Sue Freytag receives a bouquet of flowers at the Flagler County Take Stock in Children Senior Recognition Dinner. Sue and her late husband, Peter, are the title sponsors of the county’s Take Stock in Children program, administered by the Flagler County Education Foundation.
Syed Haider of FPC with Take Stock College Success Coach Pete Celestino. Haider will attend Cornell University under the QuestBridge College Match Scholarship. His mentor is Jared Dawson.
Kiana Barrett of FPC with her mentor Dr. Ana Blaine. Barrett, who will attend Daytona State College, was named Flagler County’s 2026 Take Stock in Children Outstanding Senior.
FOCUS ON FAITH
Volusia churches to give free groceries to seniors
Calvary Christian Church in Ormond Beach, the Daytona Dream Center, Second Harvest Food Bank and WAPN
91.5 FM Holly Hill will join forces on Friday, May 29, to distribute free groceries at the church’s campus at 1687
W. Granada Blvd. Distribution will begin at 11 a.m. and will run until supplies last.
Want to volunteer? Te Daytona Dream Center is asking churches, businesses, organizations and college groups to come lend a hand during the food drop. Volunteer call time is 9 a.m.
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Upgraded Parrot floor plan 2BR/2BA + enclosed den & flex space with stunning pond views. Features include quartz countertops, gas cooktop, wall oven, crown molding, Mohawk laminate flooring, oversized tiled shower, screened lanai with pavers, gas hookup & resort-style amenities including private beach club & shuttle! #1224635 $615,000. Shannon Brooks 386-481-0901.
5BR/6BA estate on 1 acre in Ormond Beach with 4+ car garage, saltwater pool, and spa. Nearly 10,500 total sq ft with soaring ceilings, chef’s kitchen, game room, office, and multiple living areas. Primary suite on main level, all bedrooms en-suite. Balcony, summer kitchen, generator. Option for additional acre. #1225121 $2,200,000. Amy Beals 386-852-1400.
Beautiful 2021-built home offering 4BR/2BA and 1,836 sq ft of modern living space. Open-concept kitchen and living area create a bright, spacious feel perfect for entertaining. Situated on a .25-acre lot on a quiet paved street, quick access to I-4, Orlando, and Florida beaches. Move-in ready! #1224194 $334,900. Kevin Rybicki 386-547-9445.
Beautiful beachside home featuring 3BR/2BA with impact windows & doors, 10’ ceilings, quartz countertops, stainless appliances & open split floor plan. Spacious owner’s suite with dual walkin closets, screened porch with hot tub, outdoor shower & newer A/C. Short walk to no-drive beach & new dune walkover! #1226498 $669,000. Debbie Carter 386-506-1810.
3BR/3BA pool home in sought-after Hunters Ridge. 3-car garage, heated pool, and open split floor plan with high ceilings. Dedicated home office and spacious gourmet kitchen open to main living areas. Primary suite with dual closets and spa-style bath. Near top schools, trails, and minutes to the beach. #1224366 $634,000. Lindsey Wolf 407-432-3849.
SEAS’s Father Jose on ‘Sacred Heart’
Father Jose Panthaplamthottiyil, lead pastor at Palm Coast’s St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, reflects on the month of June, which is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He wrote: “The Sacred Heart devotion is not merely about saying
LOCAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 28
BEATS AND EATS
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Stage at Town Center,1500 Central Ave. Palm Coast
Details: Beats and Eats is a new monthly community event that combines the familiar Food Truck Tuesday experience with live concert entertainment from the Palm Coast Concert Series. The band on May 28 is Soul Fire and the beneficiary will be the Hispanic American Cultural Association.
FRIDAY, MAY 29
TIRE AMNESTY DAYS
When: 3-6 p.m. Friday, May 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30; and 12-6 p.m. Sunday, May 31
Where: East Flagler Mosquito Control, 210 Fin Way, Palm Coast
Details: Recycle your old tires and prevent mosquitoes. Open to all Flagler County residents with proof of residency. Limit 24 tires per resident; no rims.
SATURDAY, MAY 30
BUTTERFLIES FOR BEGINNERS
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach
Details: Join a park ranger for an informative stroll down “butterfly lane,” where you’ll learn the basics of butterfly identification, observation tips and field practices. Program included with park entry fee.
CUP OF GRACE RETREAT
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Flagler County Association of Realtors Building, 4101 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell Details: Join Vincent’s
certain prayers or displaying a picture. It is an invitation to grow closer to Jesus Himself. It calls us to trust more deeply in His love, spend time with Him in prayer and Eucharistic adoration, receive the sacraments faithfully, practice charity and forgiveness, and make reparation for sin. The more we come closer to the Heart of Jesus, the more our
Clubhouse for an afternoon created for the women who spend so much of themselves caring for others. Lunch and refreshments will be served. A $20 donation is requested. Visit VincentsClubhouse.org.
FOURTH HISPANIC FOOD AND ART FEST
When: 12-7 p.m.
Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast
Details: The Hispanic American Cultural Society is hosting this event, featuring cuisines from different hispanic and non-hispanic countries. See and listen to folkloric dances, arts and crafts and music. Free.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
WRANGLER ON THE WAY
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach
Details: Gatorland’s animal wranglers will visit the library, and they’re not coming alone. Free.
AMERICA250 KICKOFF
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: This event will launch the library’s summer reading season for children and families. Take part in seasonal crafts, games, educational entertainment and handson experiences designed to encourage reading and family participation. Free.
PALM COAST ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETING
When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Palm Coast Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast Details: “Inexplicable Life (part 3).”
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
MAKERLAB: PUFFY PAINT
PROJECTS When: 2 p.m.
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own hearts are transformed with compassion, peace, humility, and love.” Email abbie@observerlocal news.com.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St.
Details: Students in grades 6-12 can stop by the Teen Area to use dimensional paint to decorate items to take home. All supplies will be provided while they last. Free.
AMERICA250 — EAGLE EYES ON THE ENVIRONMENT
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway
Details: Cheryl Merz of Audubon Center for Birds of Prey will share facts about eagles. Free program
SANDY BEACH PAINTING
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway
Details: This MakerLab program allows students to express themselves by exploring, designing, and experimenting through STREAM activities and crafts.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
SUMMER EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION When: 5-7 p.m.
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd.
Details: Join OMAM to celebrate the opening of its summer exhibition, “The Art of Isabella Losskarn and Jeff Schofield.” Free event. Enjoy refreshments and live music.
ATLANTIC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN CELEBRATION OF AMERICA’S 250TH
When: 4 p.m.
Where: The Palmetto Club, 1000 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach
Details: Games, activities, costumes, food and a color guard. Patriotic attire is encouraged. Register by 9 p.m. on June 2. Costs $26.76 per person and includes food. Visit www.atlanticrepublican women.com.
YOUR SCHOOLS
Three Buddy Taylor SeaPerch teams head to international competition
Two students to compete in underwater robotics at internationals for second time.
BRENT WORONOFF
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Buddy Taylor Middle School’s SeaPerch club is headed to international competition for the third straight year.
This year, the club is sending three teams to the underwater robotics competition May 30-31 at the University of Maryland. On Tuesday, May 26, they held their last practice at the Palm Coast Aquatics Center before flying out for the competition on Thursday.
Alexander Mangal, the captain of the Oranges team will be competing at the International SeaPerch Challenge for the second consecutive year.
Lucas Strunk, the captain of the Ammonites team, is also a second-time international qualifier. He competed two years ago when he was in sixth grade.
The BTMS SeaPerch competitors build their own remotely operated vehicles from kits donated by EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. Embry-Riddle also provides a tool bag with each kit, which includes power drills, pipe cutters, solder irons and hand tools.
“They have to look at a lot of different engineering skills, a lot of trial and error,” said BTMS teacher Tracy Jones, the club’s advisor/coach. “They really learn about buoyancy and drag in the water, trying to make their robot as fast as possible, but also making it so
that it can still pick up objects from the floor, the heavy weights and the fish [cutouts] and different objects that they have to pick up.”
There are three parts to the competition. The mission course this year simulates storm response. The ROV must move objects and hook cutouts of fish, transporting them from one platform to another, all within a time limit.
The obstacle course tests high-speed maneuverability requiring the ROV to navigate the course as quickly as possible. The third part is writing a technical design report that describes the student’s unique ROV and its engineering design process.
Levente Beregszaszi, captain of the Great Whites, the third BTMS team heading to internationals, said the design report is his favorite part of the competition.
“It details how you made it and why,” he said. “It’s like eight pages, but it’s very fun, because you get to write down your experiences from the club and really get to share how you thought.”
Each team can use only two people in a competition, a driver and a tether manager.
Last year, Mangal and teammate James Webb had the best showing of any BTMS team at internationals.
“We placed the highest in Flagler County history with my report being the second best in the state and 13th in the entire world,” Mangal said. “Overall we placed 22nd, and our mission course, which is task completion, we placed 23rd.”
This year, Mangal’s teammate is Indian Trails Middle School student Zachary Zelic, a firend of Mangal’s who
showed interest in the program.
The club was able to qualify more than one team for the first time because they competed in three regional competitions this year.
All nine of the local club members heading to internationals are eighth graders, but some, including Zelic, are new to the program this year. The entire Great Whites team of Beregszaszi, Ashton Barnes, Alexander Dattolico and Robert Peters are first-year SeaPerch competitors.
“All of us are new,” Beregszaszi said. “We had a lot to catch up on, for sure, but because of our teacher and our classmates, we were able to get a hang of the program pretty quickly. There were a lot of materials online, so we just read through them and were able to get a hang of the obstacle course, the mission course, everything.”
Strunk’s Ammonites team includes Nathan Cabrera Delombard and Noah Johnson.
“Our ROV has a lot of modifications in comparison to Alex and Leve’s,” Strunk said.
“For one, it’s a lot slimmer and has a pointed front, which in the obstacle course should hopefully allow it to go faster. It mainly consists of two layers. The top layer has that little point and the bottom layer has two straight arms that go just slightly past the top layer. And they have a cap with a screw drilled on them, so that with obstacles like the fish, we can fit the screws through the hole and pick them up that way, or we could scoop them in with both arms.”
Strunk said he loves how SeaPerch teaches general engineering and working as a team.
“Perseverance is a very big part of this, because never once have we had a team that hasn’t had a motor failure or a propeller fall off,” he said.
Mangal said the club is bigger than ever with over 20 members this year.
“I helped promote it at community events,” he said. “And we went from single digits last year to over 20. But none of this would be possible without Ms Jones. Her leadership and guidance has really been what’s helped us get this far, especially with three teams.”
Jones originally started a SeaPerch club at Rymfire Elementary School when she taught there.
“I did it for a couple of years, and then COVID hit,” she said.
“And then I picked it up again when I moved over here to Buddy Taylor [three years ago]. The kids have totally rocked it. They do all the hard work. I make sure that they are safe with all the equipment that they’re using, and when they start having issues, I’m there to help them troubleshoot, but they’re doing most of it.”
Jones, who also teaches an introduction to robotics class at BTMS, plans to pause the club at Buddy Taylor for next year as she plans to go on college tours with her son, a rising high school senior.
But the eighth graders, who all graduated middle school on Tuesday, hope to start a high school SeaPerch club at
“Perseverance is a very big part of this, because never once have we had a team that hasn’t had a motor failure or a propeller fall off.”
LUCAS STRUNK, SeaPerch competitor
Flagler Palm Coast next year. Zelic, who will be attending Matanzas, hopes to also start one there.
“We’re hoping that they can get a teacher to sponsor it,” Jones said.
Buddy Taylor Middle School SeaPerch competitors practiced for the last time at the Palm Coast Aquatics Center on May 26 before flying to Maryland for the international competition, May 30-31. Coach Tracy Jones is at right; assistant coach Michael Bozzo is at left. Photo by Brent Woronoff
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REAL ESTATE
Hammock Dunes home sells for $3.3 million
Ahouse at 6 Cordoba Court, in Hammock Dunes, was the top real estate transaction for May 9-15 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. The house sold on May 14, for $3,300,000.
Built in 1997, the house is a 4/5 and has a pool, a hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, two fireplaces and 5,212 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $1,085,000. The house was listed by Krista Libby, of Coastal Gateway Real Estate.
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FLAGLER BEACH
Veranda Bay
A house at 160 Stillwater Drive sold on May 15, for $550,000. Built in 2025, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,114 square feet.
PALM COAST
Cypress Knoll
A house at 2 Elder Drive sold on May 15, for $590,000. Built in 1998, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 2,279 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $160,000.
A house at 1 Essex Place sold on May 15, for $624,900. Built in 2019, the house is a 4/3 and has a bonus room a pool and 2,693 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $574,900.
Flagler Village
A house at 68 Wandering Creek Way sold on May 15, for $363,990. Built in 2026, the house is a 4/3 and has 1,842 square feet.
A house at 70 Wandering Creek Way sold on May 14,
MODEL GRAND
for $360,990. Built in 2026, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,193 square feet.
Ocean Hammock
A house at 17 Las Palmas Way sold on May 12, for $1,309,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 4/4.5 and has a fireplace and 4,075 square feet.
Palm Harbor A house at 62 Fort Caroline Lane sold on May 15, for $365,000. Built in 1978, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,629 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $112,000.
A house at 13 Clinton Court S. sold on May 14, for $525,000. Built in 1981, the
house is a 3/3 and has a fireplace, a boat house and 2,129 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $312,000.
A house at 4 Coral Reef Court S. sold on May 14, for $470,000. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool, a
2026, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,862 square feet. A house at 60 Sawdust Lane, sold on May 13, for $341,490. Built in 2026, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,862 square feet. Toby Tobin, of gotoby.com, contributed to this report.
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PALM COAST
Oceanfront house in Ormond sells for $2.8M
A
n oceanfront home at 717 Ocean Shore Blvd. was the the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-theSea for the week of May 2-8. The house sold on May 4, for $2.8 million. Built in 1966, the house is a 5/3.5 and has two fireplaces and 5,013 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $2.5 million. The house was listed by Bill Navarra, of Realty Pros Assured.
JARLEENE ALMENAS
MANAGING EDITOR
Condos
The condo at 89 S. Atlantic Ave., Unit 1004, sold on May 5, for $294,000. Built in 1979, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,200 square feet. It last sold in 1980 for $65,200.
The condo at 1425 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 901, sold on May 5, for $530,000. Built in 2006, the condo is a 3/3 and has 2,515 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $385,000.
The condo at 1926 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 3120, sold on May 8, for $262,000. Built in 1974, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,175 square feet. It last sold in 2009 for $175,000.
ORMOND BEACH
Breakaway Trails
The house at 53 Creek Bluff Way sold on May 5, for $415,000. Built in 1996, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,246 square feet. It last sold in 2007 for $255,000.
Fountain View
The house at 1452 Morning Walk Drive sold on May 4, for
$334,990. Built in 2026, the house is a 5/2 and has 1,708 square feet.
Halifax Plantation
The house at 1333 Antrim Circle sold on May 6, for $645,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace, a pool, a spa and 2,667 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $625,000.
The house at 3143 Kailani Court sold on May 6, for $327,000. Built in 2002, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,684 square feet. It last sold in 2012 for $148,000.
Northbrook
The house at 17 Brookside Circle sold on May 8, for $352,000. Built in 1979, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,335 square feet. It last sold in 1998 for $84,000.
Ocean Village
The house at 718 Flamingo Drive A sold on May 8, for $160,000. Built in 1947, the house is a 1/1 and has 504 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $82,000.
Pineland The house at 120 Sunset
Point Drive sold on May 8, for $345,000. Built in 2020, the house is a 4/2 and has 2,334 square feet. It last sold in 2020 for $300,000.
Southern Pines
The house at 16 Ardisia Circle sold on May 4, for $508,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 2,049 square feet. It last sold in 2004 for $151,700.
The Trails The townhome at 6 Appaloosa Trail sold on May 8, for $314,900. Built in 1983, the townhome is a 2/2 and has a fireplace and 1,464 square feet. It last sold in 2025 for $170,000.
Tymber Creek
The house at 179 Suntree Court sold on May 5, for $292,000. Built in 1982, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,358 square feet. It last sold in 2012 for $95,000.
Woodmere
The house at 897 Lindenwood Circle N. sold on May 7, for $361,000. Built in 1976, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,905 square feet. It last sold in 1976 for $43,100.
The house at 700 Lindenwood Circle E. sold on May 8, for $365,000. Built in 1975, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,696 square feet. It last sold in 2011 for $111,000.
ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA
Lynhurst
The house at 213 Lynnhurst Drive sold on May 8, for $300,000. Built in 1962, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,120 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $368,000.
Oakview Heights
The house at 11 Sunrise Ave. sold on May 7, for $505,000. Built in 1969, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, a pool and 1,712 square feet. It last
sold in 2014 for $157,000.
Ormond Beach Estates
The house at 45 Wisteria Drive sold on May 7, for $520,000. Built in 1963, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 1,794 square feet. It last sold in 2014 for $229,900.
Seabridge South
The house at 5 Sand Dollar Drive sold on May 4, for $535,000. Built in 2014, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,572 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $570,000.
The house at 29 Sea Gull Drive sold on May 8, for $410,000. Built in 1987, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,426 square feet. It last sold in 2005 for $265,000.
John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.
WEST DAYTONA BEACH
A house in Mosaic at 195 Azure Mist Way was the top real estate transaction in Daytona Beach’s 32124 zip code for the week of May 2-8. The house sold on May 8, for $448,900. Built in 2018, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,666 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $435,000. The house was listed by Jennifer Matacale, of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
Bayberry Lakes The house at 260 Bayberry Lakes Blvd. sold on May 7, for $325,000. Built in 2008, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,830 square feet. It last sold in 2008 for $160,100.
Grande Champion The house at 1147 Morfon-
taine St. sold on May 7, for $395,000. Built in 2026, the house is a 5/3 and has 2,601 square feet.
The house at 1068 Morfontaine St. sold on May 8, for $395,950. Built in 2026, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,020 square feet.
Latitude Margaritaville The townhome at 944 Margaritaville Ave. sold on May 6, for $425,000. Built in 2023, the townhome is a 2/2 and has 1,563 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $385,700.
Preserve at LPGA The house at 1173 Sand Trap Court sold on May 8, for $410,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,093 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $424,200.
The house at 717 Ocean Shore Blvd. sold on May 4, for $2.8 million. Photo courtesy of Realty Pros Assured
SPORTS
Forward progress
Seabreeze snags tight spring game win over Flagler Palm Coast.
MICHELE MEYERS
WRITER
CONTRIBUTING
The final score is not the most important thing in a high school spring football game. The team showing signs of improvement, first-year starters showing they can take over a position, players taking what they learned in practice and applying it to the game. Those are what coaches are looking for in the spring.
But for the Seabreeze Sandcrabs, their 14-7 road win over Flagler Palm Coast on May 22 was a nice way to close out spring practice.
“I told our guys, what I’m looking for is for you guys to play smart football, play disciplined football and be doing all the little things,” Seabreeze head coach Mike Klein said. “I want us to be consistent in our assignment. I want to see the guys go out and show what they can do, because we had a good off-season, had a good spring. The guys have improved, and you know it was nice to see tonight.”
The Sandcrabs scored first on Danny Spada’s touchdown catch from Michael “Bear Hog” McDonough in the second quarter. Bulldogs quarterback Bobby Starr answered a few minutes later with a 45-yard touchdown run.
FPC’s Trace Paffrath’s touchdown catch was called back , and the score remained
tied through the three varsity quarters. Seabreeze quarterback Noah Bagdanowicz ran for a touchdown from midfield with 8:30 left in the game for the final score.
“I thought they showed up and did exactly what our expectation was,” Flagler Palm Coast head coach Patrick Turner said. “Defense played exceptionally well. Offense did what they should have done. We had one touchdown called back, and probably another [possession] that we probably should have kicked a field goal in the red zone. We did score some points, and I was extremely proud of their effort.”
Seabreeze produced some big defensive plays. Defensive back Sebastian Tocco had an interception in the first quarter. The Sandcrabs ended a Bulldogs’ drive with a quarterback sack at the beginning of the second half, Neither team could score, and the third quarter ended in a 7-7 stalemate.
Klein said Bagdanowicz and McDonough have been vying for the QB spot the entire offseason.
“Both of them are playing pretty good football, and so they’re battling,” he said. “They’re making each other better every day, which is really positive to see.”
Turner said the overall continuity of FPC’s offense has been boosted with the return of several offensive linemen, running back Ehimen Ajede — who led the Bulldogs with
Matanzas’ strong showing
Varsity blanks Eustis
seven touchdowns last season — and two receivers. Eight of 11 defensive players who started last season also return.
“Anytime you have that, you know you’re going to be good on defense, and that honestly is going to be the strength of this year’s team,” Turner said. “I’m just excited about the whole program, and where they are. We’re excited about the kids who were on JV that have stepped up and are now in new positions. Even though they weren’t scoring touchdowns for the varsity yet, they were scoring a lot of touchdowns on JV.”
A good indicator that it is going to be a good year, Turner said, is that the leaders are putting in the work, leading by example on the field, off the field and in the classroom. He said the Bulldogs have a ton of
leaders on both sides of the ball.
“From a defensive standpoint, we’ve got two senior linebackers, Josiah Hathaway and Mathias Parker, who did an exceptional job leading,” Turner said. “Our secondary has two senior cornerbacks that are lock-down corners. We’re still young at safety, but both of them played last year, Shawn Smith and Nei’cco Murphy. Unbelievable job setting up our coverages and communication. On the offensive side of the ball, we have running back Ehimen Ajede and Bobby Starr at quarterback, who did an outstanding job and scored the touchdown in the game.” Klein also has been
impressed with his team’s leadership. He said Simeon Daffin, who will be returning this summer after recovering from an ACL injury, has been an outstanding leader. The Sandcrabs will also rely onthe leadership of rising seniors Spada and Matt Wells, Klein said.
“I feel like we’ve really improved in this area,” Klein said. “Our guys are starting to learn how to lead and how to pick each other up and how to make each other better. To be a great football team, players lead. Coaches lead average teams, players lead great teams. Proud of our guys for stepping up. I’m excited to get our leadership council together this summer.”
Seabreeze wide receiver Danny Spada (4) grabs a long pass as Flagler Palm Coast’s Yamon Jordan (right) chases him down. Photos by Michele Meyers
Lucas Siharaj (5) is called for pass interference against Seabreeze wide receiver Danny Spada.
Seabreeze’s Adrian “A.J.” Brown (3) celebrates making a big tackle.
FPC’s Trace Paffrath (center) gets caught by two Sandcrabs.
A pack of Bulldogs take down Seabreeze running back Beckett Fowler (center).
Flagler Palm Coast’s Yamon Jordan (right) tackles Seabreeze quarterback Noah Bagdanowicz (17)
in spring jamboree. PAGE 7B
Matanzas varsity blanks Eustis in spring football jamboree
ers who suit up to see action in the spring exhibitions.
BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Matanzas running back Wiley Conner scored two touchdowns and Brennon Friendly and Jayden McCoy each grabbed an interception as the Pirates defeated Eustis 19-0 in the second half of a spring jamboree on May 21 at Pine Ridge High School.
The Pirates played their JV players and some younger varsity players in the first half against Pine Ridge’s varsity team and lost 14-7.
“We wanted to get some film of everybody,” said Matanzas coach Matt Forrest, explaining that he likes all of his play-
“We want to see what everyone needs to work on,” Forrest said. “Pine Ridge played their varsity, which is fine; I had no problem with that at all. Our young guys got to play against a varsity football team, and I think they played with them physically.”
Rising sophomore Mari Arneaud scored the Pirates’ only touchdown against Pine Ridge. Arneaud played quarterback, but he will likely transition to wide receiver/ defensive back this fall, Forrest said.
“He played quarterback in the spring, just because we needed a backup,” Forrest said. “But we feel we have freshman quarterbacks coming up. We’re real excited about the group of quarterbacks we’ve got coming in.”
Matanzas dominated the half against Eustis, which was played under a running clock. The Pirates kept the ball on the ground with 1,000yard rusher Conner running behind an experience offensive line. Quarterback Cole Hardy threw the ball only a few times.
“He did a good job of handling the varsity reps when it came to the tempo we wanted
to run,” Forrest said of Hardy, a rising junior. “I thought he managed the game really well.”
The defense, playing a new scheme installed by new defensive coordinator Devin Mathews this spring, made some mistakes, but the energy and intensity were evident, Forrest said.
“The scheme, the details, those things we can correct,”
Forrest said. “But the effort was there. We had two interceptions and a lot of big hits.”
Of the overall performance, Forrest said, “There were some things we can clean up, as always, but I thought the kids handled the game really well. There was a lightning delay before we even got off the bus, and they handled that well. It was a good showing.”
Matanzas receiver Brady Putis (right) tries to run past a Eustis defender.
Matanzas’ Antoine Jenkins with the ball. Photos by Keishia McLendon
Wiley Conner scored two TDs, the Pirates picked off two passes.
Matanzas’ Ayden Joseph makes the tackle.
Matanzas’ Jordan Viveiros chases after a loose ball.
Matanzas’ Brennon Friendly (10) returns an interception.
Matanzas offensive lineman Logan Walker (right).
Williams, Haymon named FPC Athletes of Year
Boys track and field is Team of Year; Paulo wins Spirit of Flagler award; Hagstrom is Coach of the Year.
Principal’s Award winners
Baseball: Carson Flis
Boys basketball: Anthony Hampton
Girls basketball: Nereyda Campos
Beach volleyball: Haley
Sobin
Boys Bowling: Cole
SIDELINES
Volusia-Flagler awards
Matanzas’ boys tennis team, which reached the Class 3A state semifinals, was named the Volusia-Flagler Boys Team of the Year at the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s
Volusia-Flagler High School Awards Show on May 21.
Osypian
Girls Bowling: Kailyn
Ball
Cheer: Natalie PatelHolmes
Boys cross country:
Soccer goalie and football kicker Teagan Paulo won the Spirit of Flagler Award. “He embodied everything it means to be a Flagler Bulldog,” FPC athletic director Scott Drabczyk said.
The boys track and field team was named Team of the Year. The Bulldogs placed sixth at the 4A state championship.
Weightlifting coach Duane Hagstrom was named Flagler Palm Coast’s Coach of the Year. The weightlifting teams produced three state champs in Williams, Cody Strawser and Matt McFall.
Nya Williams, who won two state weightlifting championships, setting a state record along the way, was named Female Athlete of the Year at the Flagler Palm Coast Athletics Award Show on Tuesday, May 26, at the Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center. Williams won the 119-pound title in both competitions at the Class 3A championships. She set a school record with a 210-pound clean and jerk. After the season, she was named the Florida Dairy Farmers’ Miss Weightliftng, as the girls overall state weightlifter of the year. Track sprinter Jordan Haymon, was named Male Athlete of the Year. Haymon was a member of the Bulldogs’ Class 4A state championship 4x400 relay team with Logan Jacobelli, Will Roberts and Mikey Najpaver. Haymon also was the state runner-up in the 400-meter run. He set the school record in the 400 during the season with a time of 46.88 seconds.
The Bulldogs also recognized girls basketball coach
George Butts as the all-time winningest basketball coach in Volusia and Flagler counties and finished the season with 595 victories.
And Steve DeAugustino, who is retiring in August, received special recognition. DeAugustino was the Bulldogs’ head wrestling coach for 27 years, establishing FPC as a state power with three state championships and two runners-up. He then served as athletic director for 16 years and returned to wrestling the past three years as an assistant coach.
“He’ll be impossible to replace,” Drabczyk said. “His fingerprints are on every corner of this campus.”
Douglas Seth
Girls cross country: Ari Slaughter
Flag football: Nereyda
Campos
Football: Angel De Leon
Boys golf: Carson Flis
Girls golf: Sofia Stiwich
Boys lacrosse: Aiden
Commendatore
Girls lacrosse: Emma Haggard
Boys soccer: Rami Amiri
Girls soccer: Eva Sites
Softball: Sanai Figueiredo
Boys swimming: Noah Roznos
Girls swimming: Matilda Noble
Boys tennis: Shoshiro
Waki
Girls tennis: Aasi Bharucha
Boys track: Logan
Jacobelli
Girls track: Karina
Marcelus
Volleyball: Faith Dailey
Boys weightlifting:
Landon Gates
Girls weightlifting: Lily Ames
Boys wrestlng: Mikey Fries
Girls wrestling: Alex Calidonio
Flagler Palm Coast and Seabreeze each won six Player of the Year awards.
FPC’s Players of the Year were Marion Clayton (baseball), Karina Marcelus (girls track and field), Douglas Seth (boys cross country), Sofia Stiwich (girls golf), Alexa Calidonio (girls wrestling) and Kevin McLean (boys wrestling). FPC’s Jordan Haymon was named Power Play Athlete of the Year.
Seabreeze’s Players of the Year were Olivia Chase (girls soccer), Luke Harrell (boys soccer), Reef McKeeking (boys swimming), Dalton Boice (boys bowling), Marissa Watson (Girls Special Olympian of the Year) and Anthony Nagel (Boys Special Olympican of the Year).
Sabreeze’s Jacob McBroom was named Unified Partner Champion of the Year.
Matanzas had three Players of the Year: Olivia Rabbat (girls bowling), Peyton Cerasi (girls cross country) and Daniel Patsula (boys tennis).
Mainland’s Dennis King III was named Defensive Football Player of the Year.
Imagine runners at Middle School Track Championships
Five runners from the Imagine School At Town Center cross county and track club, coached by Michael Pane, competed in the Florida
FBCA basketball coaches
Flagler Palm Coast Male Athlete of the Year: Jordan Haymon
Flagler Palm Coast Female Athlete of the Year: Nya Williams with AD Scott Drabczyk and Principal Bobby Bossardet. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Spirit of Flagler Award: Soccer player Teagan Paulo
Aspen Lester placed fourth
State Track and Field Championships. Courtesy photo
Flagler Palm Coast Coach of the Year: Boys and girls weightlifting coach Duane Hagstrom.
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LITTERING REGULATIONS; RESTRICTING THE USE OF PLASTIC AND METALLIZED PARTY DECORATIONS OUTSIDE ON PUBLIC PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS AND PAYMENT OF CITATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Public Hearing for second reading of the Ordinance will be conducted to consider the amendments as follows: City Commission: Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. or soon thereafter
The public hearings may be continued to a future date or dates. The times and dates of any continuance of a public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing without any further published notice. The request will be heard at 5:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, in the City Commission Chambers located at 105 South Second Street, Flagler Beach, Florida. If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced hearings, he/she will need a record of the proceedings. For such purposes, it may be necessary to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 386-5172000 Ext. 233 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
7763-346890 May. 28, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in accordance with Section 177.101 of the Florida Statutes and in accordance with Sections 336.09 and 336.10, Florida Statutes, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., on behalf of 5530 US HWY 1, LLC, owner of subject lands included within
a plat and roadway vacation petition, requested that the Board of County Commissioners of Flagler County, Florida, consider its request to vacate that portion of the platted lands and platted rights-of-way described below, and on May 18, 2026 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2026-23 during its regular scheduled meeting in the Board Chambers at 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Bunnell, Florida, vacating and abandoning the portions of the platted lands and platted rights-of-way described below:
A portion of the Korona Heights Plat, according to the Map or Plat thereof as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 16, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida inclusive of the 50-foot Public Road Right of Way as now established in Plat Book 3, Page 16, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida and known as Trojan Avenue, more particularly described a follows:
Parcel 2: Lots 8, 9, 10, and 11, Block 2, Korona Heights, according to the Map or Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 16, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.
Parcel 3: Lots 1 through 9, Block 1, Korona Heights, according to the Map or Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 16, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.
Parcel 4: Lots 1 through 5, Block 2, Korona Heights, according to the Map or Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 16, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.
Parcel 5: Lots 6 and 7, Block 2, Korona Heights, according to the Map or Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 16, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. Including the 50-foot Public Road Right of Way as now established in Map Book 3, Page 16, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. 7763-346978
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting for the following: Flagler County is seeking sealed bids from qualified and licensed Contractors for construction of the Wildlife Hazard Fence project at the Flagler Executive Airport. This project will be partially funded by FDOT, FAA and Flagler County through local funds. The award of this contract will be contingent upon receipt of bids and availability of funding. All required documents shall be downloaded from, completed and submitted through, the County’s eProcurement Portal, OpenGov. The solicitation will be live on June 1, 2026 at 8:00 am E.T. The due date for this submission is 1:00 pm E.T. on June 30, 2026. Responses received after the due date and time will not be considered. This solicitation is available for download at https://procurement.opengov.com/ portal/embed/flaglercounty/project-list, by contacting Purchasing directly at purchasing@ flaglercounty.gov or by phone at 386.313.4008. Questions should be posted on QpenGov. 7763-346845
the Chambers Meeting Room of the Bunnell Administration Complex located at 2400 Commerce Pkwy, Bunnell, Florida 32110. ORDINANCE 2026-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TOTALING 49.5± ACRES BEARING TAX PARCEL IDS: 10-12-30-0650-000C0-0010 AND 1012-30-0650- 000B0-0190, LOCATED DIRECTLY TO THE NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 100 WEST AND APPROXIMATELY 0.04 MILES WEST OF NORTH STATE STREET, IN THE CITY OF BUNNELL LIMITS FROM "AG&S, AGRICULTURAL & SILVICULTURE DISTRICT" AND "R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO L-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT"; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR THE TAKING OF IMPLEMENTING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF MAPS BY REFERENCE; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR NONCODIFICATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE as may be legally permitted on the day of the meeting Instructions on how to participate by electronic or other means if legally permitted would be found on the City of Bunnell s website at www bunnellcity us on the homepage The public is advised to check the City s website for up-to-date information on any changes to the manner in which the meeting will be held and the location The failure of a person to appear during said hearing and comment on or object to the Ordinance either in person or in writing might preclude the ability of such person to contest the Ordinance at a later date A copy of all pertinent information to this Ordinance can be obtained at the Bunnell Administration Complex 2400 Commerce Pkwy Bunnell, FL 32110. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to attend this proceeding should contact the Bunnell City Clerk at (386) 437-7500 x 5 at least 48-business hours prior to the meeting NOTICE: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission on this matter a recording of the proceeding may be needed and for such purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based (Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes) 7763-345884 May 28, 2026
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026 CP 000146 DIVISION: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF WALLACE J. SCHUBERT, JR., Deceased. The administration of the estate of WALLACE J. SCHUBERT, JR., deceased, whose date of death was February 23, 2026, and whose Social Security Number is XXXXX-1879, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110-0787. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is May 28, 2026.
Personal Representative: /s/ Virginia E. Rappel
VIRGINIA E. RAPPEL, Personal Representative 1665 Pinefield Way, Marietta, GA 30066
Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ E. Taylor Henry IV E. Taylor Henry IV, Esq. 4735 NW 53rd Avenue, Suite B Gainesville, FL 32653.
Email: Tavlor@Tavlorhenrylaw.com
Telephone: (352) 373-5500 May 28; June 4, 2026 26-00159G
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026CP000196 IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA JEAN BOYD
The administration of the estate of BARBARA JEAN BOYD, deceased, whose date of death was August 13, 2024; File Number 2026CP000196, is pending in the Circuit Court for FLAGLER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: May 29, 2026. PATRICK B. BOYD Personal Representative 30699 41st Street Salem, WI 53168
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Eservice for all attorneys listed above: GADeservice@GendersAlvarez.com May 28; June 4, 2026 26-00160G
May. 28, 2026 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN HARRISON WINDOVER DECEASED. FILE NO. 2026-CP-261 DIVISION 48 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John Harrison Windover, deceased, whose date of death was March 26, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Blvd #5 Building #1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with
DIVISION CASE NO. 2025 CA 000710 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MORTEZA ZOUGHI, et al., Defendant.
To: CEMAL OZTURK 848 EAST 28TH ST #D-6
BROOKLYN NY 11210
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CEMAL OZTURK
848 EAST 28TH ST #D-6
BROOKLYN NY 11210
OLGA PANO
848 EAST 28TH ST #D-6
BROOKLYN NY 11210
OLGA PANO
261 MADISON AVE
OCEANSIDE NY 11572
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: LOT 10, BLOCK 81, MAP OF SEMINOLE PARK- SECTION 58, SEMINOLE WOODS AT PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 19, PAGE(S) 26 THROUGH 40, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Sara Collins, Esq, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before THRITY DAYS AFTER FIRST PUBLICATION or 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the day of 5/12/2026. TOM W. BEXLEY CLERK OF COURT OF FLAGLER COUNTY As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) BY: Margarita Ruiz Deputy Clerk MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLP 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850
Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: AccountsPayable@mccalla.com 25-13755FL May
SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026 CP 000164 DIVISION: 48/GAUSTAD IN RE: ESTATE OF
ELIZABETH DALE KEATING a/k/a
ELIZABETH D. KEATING a/k/a
ELIZABETH
Rachel Dailey, APRN
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