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Stopping the flow before it can start
Pontieri says ban on ‘toilet-to-tap’ water reuse can help protect Palm Coast from overdevelopment. PAGE 4A
City votes to require a vote
Attention, Palm Coast shoppers — and drivers Traffic impacts assessed as city OKs SR 100 Walmart. 5A
Proposal would require referendum to consolidate Palm Coast Fire Department. PAGE 3A INSIDE STALY ON FLOCK
Rick Staly: Don’t de-tool public safety. PAGE 13A
NEXT LEADER?
Aaron Van Kleeck emerges as sole finalist for Flagler County administrator. PAGE 3A
The council approved the 186,276-square-foot Walmart site plan along with a $4.1 million agreement to address the development’s impacts on State Road 100. Rendering courtesy of the City of Palm Coast
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School budget approved, financial report. PAGE 6A
SURPLUS PROPERTY Flagler Schools analyzes unused land. PAGE 6A
AJEDE LEADS FPC
Stay thirsty Flagler Palm Coast JV team topples Seabreeze. PAGE 10B
Flagler Palm Coast running back scores three touchdowns in team’s third-straight win. PAGE 10B
CROSS COUNTRY
Cerasi wins in DeLand. FPC boys take second in Ocala. PAGE 10B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 6B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 13A McMillan....................PAGE 13A Public Notices............ PAGE 6C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 5B
15 years in biz Chris Herrera celebrates Captain’s BBQ’s milestone with staff.
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Bicyclist killed in crash on U.S. 1 in Ormond Beach
AUG. 19
A bicyclist was killed the night of Thursday, Sept. 3 after he was struck by a vehicle on N. U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. The crash occurred at about 8:30 p.m. in the 800 block of N. U.S. Highway 1. The preliminary investigation shows a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling southbound in the outside travel lane when the bicyclist, who was also traveling southbound, swerved from the shoulder into the travel lane and was struck by the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stopped, called 911 and remained at the scene until emergency personnel arrived. The preliminary investigation indicates speed was not a contributing factor, and there were no indications of impairment. Additionally, there is no evidence that the bicycle was equipped with an operable rear light. The bicyclist, Edward Joseph Ambro, 39, of Clermont, Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. The victim’s next of kin has been notified. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Officer Carlos Ortiz at Carlos. Ortiz@ormondbeach.org.
FCSO commander completes Commanders Academy Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Commander Rob Tarczewski was among 41 law enforcement leaders who graduated from the Florida Sheriffs
FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly, FCSO Cmdr. Rob Tarczewski, and FSA President Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods. Courtesy photo
Association’s Commanders Academy on Sept. 4, according to the FCSO. The Sheriff’s Office said the Commanders Academy focuses on the unique needs of sheriff’s offices and is designed to prepare the next generation of public safety leaders. The program provides executive-level training for mid- to upper-level leaders within Florida sheriff’s offices. Participants received training in leadership, ethics, discipline and other areas related to upper-level leadership. The curriculum also addresses emerging trends, issues affecting Florida sheriff’s offices and recent high-profile events. “Commander Tarczewski’s dedication to our community and commitment to professional development are commendable,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “The Florida Sheriffs Association’s Commanders Academy provides exceptional leadership training. We are proud of Commander Tarczewski for successfully completing this demanding program and look forward to seeing him apply the skills and knowledge he gained to continue strengthening our agency’s leadership team and serving our community.” Tarczewski began his law enforcement career with the FCSO in January 2011, the agency said. He was promoted to sergeant in 2021
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while assigned to the K9 Unit and was promoted to commander in the Community Policing Division in 2024. He currently serves as a watch commander and has received multiple commendations and awards during his career with the agency. “Attending the Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy was a great leadership opportunity, and it was an honor to be selected as a representative of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office,” Tarczewski said. “Growth is not achieved by a sole source. I appreciate my time spent with representatives from fellow Florida sheriffs’ offices and look forward to returning home to work alongside the excellent men and women of the FCSO.” The FCSO said the academy was a two-week training course. Members of Commanders Academy Class 19 also raised $67,767.28 for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. The money will support the organization’s efforts to prevent delinquency and help develop resilient and productive young people.
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AUG. 26
FINDERS KEEPERS? 9:01 p.m. — Herschel King Boat Ramp, Palm Coast Grand theft. A 70-year-old Palm Coast man was arrested after deputies said he took a jet ski trailer from the Herschel King Boat Ramp because he believed it had been abandoned, then dismantled it for parts. According to a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, the trailer’s owner had left it at the boat ramp after its axle broke. The owner contacted the parks department and received permission to leave it there temporarily. When he returned Aug. 29 to repair and remove the trailer, it was gone. Security camera footage showed a Jeep Gladiator arrive at about 9:01 p.m. Aug. 26 while pulling an empty trailer. The driver loaded the approximately $1,000 jet ski trailer onto it and drove away, the report states.
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‘TAKE ME TO JAIL’ 4:45 p.m. — Sederholm Path, Palm Coast Battery on a law enforcement officer. A 27-year-old Palm Coast man called 911 about an argument with his grandmother. When a deputy arrived and asked what had happened, the man said he and his grandmother had been arguing but did not provide further details. When the deputy asked how he could help, the man paused, looked toward the house and said, “You could take me to jail.” After the deputy asked why, the man allegedly stepped toward him and attempted to shove him with both hands. The deputy blocked most of the shove but said the man’s hand scratched his wrist and broke the skin. The deputy drew his Taser and ordered the man to the ground. As he complied, the man asked, “Is that good?” He was then handcuffed without further incident. The man’s grandmother later denied that an argument had occurred. The man was arrested.
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A BITE IMPAIRED 4:45 p.m. — First block of Fox Hollow Drive, Ormond Beach Battery on a law enforcement officer. Police arrested a 74-year-old Ormond Beach woman who bit an officer who was trying to restrain her to place her into protective custody. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to the home in reference to a disturbance. Upon their arrival, the woman was standing behind a car that was trying to leave the garage. The driver told police that the woman becomes aggressive when she drinks alcohol, and that she hides Four Lokos in the home and drinks them throughout the day, which the woman later admitted to police she had done. Due to her intoxication level, police attempted to secure her, at which point the woman resisted and bit the officer in the process. She was transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.
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Investigators identified the vehicle and later contacted the man at his Palm Coast home. He admitted removing the trailer but said he believed it had been abandoned because he had seen a license plate on it one day and noticed the plate was gone the next. Deputies found the trailer stripped of its wheels, axle, coupling and tongue. The man said he intended to use the parts for a project. When a deputy asked whether he really believed taking the trailer was “kosher,” the man replied, “Well, it’s borderline, I admit,” according to the report. He was arrested on charges of grand theft and criminal mischief.
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Proposal would bar consolidating Fire Department without referendum ‘This protects our fire department and our level of service here,’ Council member Ty Miller said. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
The Palm Coast City Council is backing a proposed ordinance that would protect the city’s Fire Department from being transferred to another agency without voter approval. The proposed ordinance was presented during the council’s Sept. 8 workshop. Under the proposed ordinance, the city could not sell, transfer or enter into a longterm lease of the Palm Coast Fire Rescue Department, or a substantial operational component of it, unless the City Council first approves the action by a supermajority vote and a majority of voters then approve it in a citywide referendum. The ordinance was drafted by City Attorney Marcus Duffy at the direction of the council. HISTORY OF THE PALM COAST FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill used the discussion to highlight the department’s history and its connection to Palm Coast’s incorporation. The Palm Coast Fire
Department began in 1973, more than 25 years before Palm Coast became a city. The Palm Coast Fire Service District was established in 1975, with fire protection among its central responsibilities, and the first career firefighter was hired in 1983. Berryhill also pointed to the devastating wildfires that struck the area in 1985 and 1998. The 1985 fires destroyed approximately 134 homes, while the 1998 wildfire season burned more than 82,000 acres in Flagler County and destroyed 71 homes. Palm Coast residents voted 2-to-1 to incorporate in September 1999. Berryhill said the community’s desire for stronger, locally controlled fire service was a significant part of the push to become a city. Fire Department employees were also among Palm Coast’s first employees after incorporation. Today, the department provides paramedic-level first response and maintains an ISO Class 2 fire protection rating. In the previous 365 days, Palm Coast firefighters responded to 18,616 calls for service, or more than 50 per day. Berryhill said the department also consistently receives ratings above 90% in the city’s citizen survey. “There’s an important distinction between examining how we sustainably fund fire protection and making it easier to dismantle or consolidate a municipal fire service that
A Palm Coast Fire Department engine sits outside Fire Station 26. Photo by Rich Carroll
our citizens have clearly chosen to build,” Berryhill said. NO PROPOSAL TO CONSOLIDATE
The ordinance would not prevent the PCFD from working with other agencies. It includes exceptions allowing mutual aid and automatic aid agreements, agreements for specialized training or shared dispatch services and the routine sale or disposal of obsolete or decommissioned vehicles and equipment. Those agreements could not divest Palm Coast of its ultimate ownership, control and operational authority over the department.
Council members stressed that the ordinance is a proactive measure rather than a response to an active attempt to consolidate the PCFD with Flagler County Fire Rescue. Council member David Sullivan said he was not aware of any significant movement toward consolidation. Berryhill said cooperation between the city and county fire departments is currently the best he has seen during his 21 years with the department. Council member Ty Miller said he has seen discussions on social media suggesting municipalities consolidate core services with the county to save money. He said those
discussions can overlook the reasons Palm Coast residents wanted their own city and fire department. “We wanted our own municipal fire department,” Miller said. “And so I think this takes a step to kind of just ensure that if that sentiment were to grow, that this protects our fire department and our level of service here.” Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri also supported the ordinance and said protecting the department goes beyond its call volume. “I think it’s really important that we continue to make sure we protect them and that they stand on their own,” Pontieri
said. Pontieri later described PCFD as a “well run, well financed, very fiscally responsible department” and said she wanted the city to protect its autonomy and allow it to continue operating that way. No council members proposed changes to the ordinance during the workshop. The measure will next have to return to the City Council for a formal first reading. If approved on first reading, it would later return for a second reading and public hearing before it could be adopted. The draft ordinance states it would take effect immediately upon final passage.
Aaron Van Kleeck is sole finalist for Flagler County administrator role Commissioners agreed to continue the process with Aaron Van Kleeck but want additional interviews.
“Let’s go on consensus to continue the process with Aaron. His success depends on a supportive board.” ANDY DANCE, Flagler County commissioner
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Flagler County commissioners have narrowed their search for a new county administrator to one candidate, but they want more time with him before making a final decision. The County Commission reached a consensus Sept. 4 to continue the interview process with Aaron Van Kleeck, Volusia County’s emergency services director, after commissioners were unable to reach the level of support they wanted to immediately offer him the job. Van Kleeck emerged from three finalists interviewed by commissioners. The board had previously advanced Van Kleeck, Tracy Miller, Richard Reade and Shawn Boatright from a field of six candidates
Aaron Van Kleeck. Courtesy photo
interviewed Aug. 10. Boatright later accepted another position and withdrew from the process, leaving three finalists. Commissioners interviewed the three remaining candidates individually and heard presentations on their onboarding plans and leadership approaches before meeting Sept. 4 to deliberate. Commissioner Andy Dance and Commissioner Greg Hansen favored Van Kleeck, while Commissioner Kim Carney initially preferred Miller. Commissioner Pam Richardson said she was not ready to
choose any of the three, and Commission Chair Leann Pennington said she was open to further consideration of Van Kleeck but is also open to continuing the search. Dance said Van Kleeck’s energy, confidence and record in Volusia County stood out. “If I was to move anything, I would like to discuss Mr. Van Kleeck as the administrator,” Dance said. Van Kleeck has more than 20 years of experience with Volusia County and currently oversees more than 500 employees and an operating budget exceeding $100 mil-
lion as emergency services director. He has also worked in management and budget positions for Volusia County. Hansen also backed Van Kleeck, saying his leadership abilities made him the right candidate to guide the county through the potential financial challenges associated with Amendment 3. “I think he’ll be able to handle what’s coming,” Hansen said. “His leadership style lends itself to getting through this with the staff intact.” Carney, however, initially selected Miller, saying she was looking for an “agent for change.” “Unless I get more time with Mr. Van Kleeck, I’m not going to be in consensus on this. I’m sorry, guys,” Carney said. Richardson said all three finalists had strengths and weaknesses but initially did
not believe any of them fully met the county’s needs. “I’d rather hold on to what we have now than make an error and have to suffer the consequences later,” Richardson said. Pennington expressed similar reservations. She said she was interested in Van Kleeck’s rise through Volusia County government but wanted additional time to examine his experience and address concerns raised during the reference-checking process. “This is a big decision for our group, and I want to get it right,” Pennington said. “That’s not that we’re indecisive, it’s that we’re really trying to get this right and make sure that they’re a really good fit for this organization.” Hansen ultimately made a motion to select Van Kleeck as the next county administrator, but Dance declined
to second it. Dance said Van Kleeck’s success would depend on having the support of the commission and that the board should instead continue working toward a stronger consensus. “If we’re going to move, let’s go on consensus to continue the process with Aaron,” Dance said. “His success depends on a supportive board.” Hansen withdrew his motion, and all five commissioners agreed to continue interviewing Van Kleeck. The next round is expected to include additional individual time between Van Kleeck and each commissioner as well as another public interview. Dance said he would like the county to make a greater effort to have constitutional officers and members of the public participate in the next session. The county attorney told commissioners they may individually meet with Van Kleeck and could also hold another public session with the full board before scheduling a special meeting to make a final selection.
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Palm Coast Council delays decisions Can ban on toilet-to-tap protect on two development proposals Palm Coast from overdevelopment? Lakeview Estates will return Sept. 15, while Seminole Trace was tabled for three months.
Palm Coast City Council members discuss the Lakeview Estates and Seminole Trace development proposals during the Sept. 1 council meeting. Screenshot of meeting livestream
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The Palm Coast City Council put two major development proposals on hold Sept. 1, giving applicants additional time to address concerns ranging from traffic and density to conservation. Council members voted 4-1 to table proposed amendments to the Lakeview Estates development until the council’s Sept. 15 business meeting. Later in the nearly fivehour meeting, the council voted 4-1 to table the Seminole Trace proposals for three months. The Lakeview Estates proposals involve the approximately 280-acre former Matanzas golf course property. The property is owned by Matanzas GC Palm Coast LLC, with attorney Michael Chiumento III, of Chiumento Law, representing the owner. The applicant is seeking a Future Land Use Map amendment for approximately 20 acres of Tract 9, along with changes to the existing Master Planned Development agreement. The overall development was previously assigned entitlements for 272 residential units. The proposed changes would modify permitted uses on several tracts while redesignating approximately 20 acres of Tract 9 from Greenbelt to Mixed Use for commercial development. The Planning and Land Development Regulation Board previously voted 5-1 to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment with restrictions but voted unanimously to recommend denial of the MPD amendment. During the Sept. 1 council discussion, Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri raised several issues she wanted resolved before taking a final position, including what would happen to remaining undeveloped property and whether additional land could be permanently placed into conservation. Pontieri also questioned the condition of land proposed to
“This is a fourth bite at the apple because we’ve heard it multiple times, we’ve denied it multiple times, and yet here we are again.” THERESA PONTIERI, vice mayor
Proposed ordinance would prohibit direct potable reuse in Palm Coast’s drinking water system. RICH CARROLL
be given to the city for a park on Tract 8. She said the city should require soil testing before accepting it. “If there is arsenic on the property, it needs to be remediated,” Pontieri said. “The city doesn’t need to buy a mess or, I guess, trade for a mess.” Pontieri moved to table both Lakeview Estates amendments until Sept. 15 to give the applicant and its attorney time to continue discussions with the city. The motion passed 4-1, with Mayor Mike Norris opposed. SEMINOLE TRACE PROPOSAL WOULD ADD 327 UNITS
The council then turned to Seminole Trace, a 331-acre development along Seminole Woods Boulevard. The property owners are Byrndog PCP, LLC and KL Seminole Trace, LLC. The proposal seeks to increase the maximum number of dwelling units from 416 to 743, an increase of 327 units, and rearrange the Residential and Conservation areas within the property. A companion request would rezone the property from Single Family Residential-1 and Preservation to Master Planned Development with a development agreement. The 416-unit cap goes back to 2023, when the landowners proposed as many as 850 homes and the City Council settled on 416 instead. That number didn’t change when about 44 acres were later removed from the project. In May, the city approved the final plat for Seminole Trace, which includes 386 singlefamily lots. Pontieri noted the previous council decisions involving the property and questioned why the city should now increase the allowable number of homes. “This is a fourth bite at the apple because we’ve heard it multiple times, we’ve denied it multiple times, and yet here we are again,” Pontieri said. Pontieri questioned whether the proposal, as presented, provided enough benefit to the community to justify the requested changes. “The problem remains you’ve presented us with something that I don’t feel in good faith we can approve,” Pontieri said. “So the question is, what does it take to get you to something that is ame-
nable to you all that is beneficial for the community? Right now you’re not there.” “I can tell you I won’t approve it as it is,” she said. Residents also questioned what Palm Coast would gain from allowing the additional development. “You talk about the benefit to residents. There is no benefit to residents,” one resident said. “There’s going to be some growth. Of course it’s a growing city, but it has to be smart growth, thoughtful growth and adding to the lives of residents that are already here.” The applicant told council members it was willing to continue working with city staff to address outstanding issues. A representative said the development would comply with the Land Development Code and that the developers were willing to discuss what type of public benefit the city envisioned. “I think we need to maybe sit down at a table and talk about it together and see what’s beneficial,” the representative said. Near the end of the discussion, a representative for the applicant suggested tabling the matter, saying several issues had surfaced during the meeting that could be addressed through additional discussions with staff. “There’s a lot of things that popped up tonight, a lot of things I think we can address, but I think that we just need a little bit more time,” he said. Council Member Charles Gambaro initially moved to table the Seminole Trace items for six months, saying the council needed additional information “so it makes sense for our residents.” After other council members said six months was too long, Gambaro withdrew the motion. “There needs to be resolution,” Council member Ty Miller said. Miller then moved to table the proposals for three months. The motion passed 4-1, with Pontieri opposed and Miller, Gambaro, Council Member Dave Sullivan and Norris voting in favor. Neither development proposal was approved or denied Sept. 1. Lakeview Estates is scheduled to return to the council Sept. 15, while Seminole Trace was tabled for three months.
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The Palm Coast City Council is moving toward banning direct potable reuse — sometimes referred to as “toiletto-tap” — from the city’s drinking water system. It’s an issue Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri argued is a protection against overdevelopment. The proposed ordinance was discussed during the council’s Sept. 8 workshop. The measure would amend Chapter 49 of the city’s Code of Ordinances to explicitly prohibit direct potable reuse, or DPR. The ordinance defines DPR as delivering water from an advanced treatment facility to a drinking water treatment facility, or directly into the potable water distribution system, without an environmental buffer. Under the ordinance, the city utility would be prohibited from constructing, operating or funding infrastructure designed for DPR. The ordinance would not prevent Palm Coast from continuing to reuse treated wastewater for non-potable purposes. Reclaimed water meeting Florida Department of Environmental Protection standards could continue to be used for landscape irrigation, agriculture, commercial cooling and industrial processes, provided there is no direct physical connection to the city’s drinking water system.
Utility Director Brian Roche told the council Palm Coast uses about 10 million gallons of water per day and said the city is fortunate that 99% “goes to reclaimed water,” emphasizing that non-potable reuse remains a major part of the city’s approach. “That’s really the focus of the non-potable reuse,” Roche said. The ordinance states that the city plans to continue using reclaimed water for non-potable purposes, including landscape irrigation and zero liquid discharge, while also pursuing brackish groundwater as an alternative water supply source. It cites drinking water quality, source reliability and public confidence among the reasons for prohibiting direct potable reuse. Councilman David Sullivan said the proposal was straightforward because Palm Coast is not currently planning to implement direct potable reuse. “There’s no plan to do this right now,” Sullivan said. “And so I think we’re just kind of institutionalizing that point.” Councilman Ty Miller also stressed that the ordinance is not being proposed in response to an existing city plan to introduce advanced treated wastewater into the drinking water system. “There has never been any plan necessarily to do that or look at that, nor does Palm Coast do this in any way now,” Miller said. “And this is just kind of further protecting that.” Miller said putting the prohibition into city code would prevent DPR from becoming a future option unless the city changed the ordinance.
Sullivan said the ordinance would also ensure the City Council remains involved if the city ever considers changing course. “It just tosses the ball back,” Sullivan said. “Make sure the City Council would have to be involved with anything that would change that.” Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, who brought the issue forward, said she has seen direct potable reuse pilot programs and discussions elsewhere in Florida and wanted Palm Coast to establish its position. “This is something that I brought forward because I am seeing pilots and this type of reuse be at least discussed all around the state,” Pontieri said. “And it’s a concern of mine for a lot of reasons.” Pontieri also tied the ordinance to concerns about development and the pressure growth can place on the city’s water resources. “Believe it or not, this is a way to protect from overdevelopment because this is saying, ‘You will not make us reuse our potable water in this way,’” Pontieri said. “We have to rely on other ways to get it done.” She said the ordinance would establish a clear policy for the city’s future water decisions. “This does kind of put a stake in the ground that says we are going to make sure that we are water conscious with our development decision,” Pontieri said. The ordinance was presented for council direction at the workshop. Pontieri said she looked forward to seeing it return for first and second readings and “getting across the finish line.”
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Traffic impacts drive discussion as Palm Coast OKs Walmart on SR 100 The council approved the 186,276-squarefoot site plan along with a $4.1M agreement on roads. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
The Palm Coast City Council unanimously approved the Flagler Landings technical site plan on Sept. 1, clearing the way for a new Walmart development along State Road 100 while also approving an agreement addressing the project’s transportation impacts. Flagler Landings is planned on 38.81 acres on the south side of State Road 100, about a half-mile west of Seminole Woods Boulevard. The approved site plan covers a 186,276-square-foot largebox anchor tenant, discussed during the meeting as a Walmart, along with shared infrastructure and parking. The revised application removed a previously proposed 55,172-square-foot future retail tenant and 1,618-square-foot fuel station from the current approval. City staff said the fuel station, future retail tenant and outparcels along State Road 100 will come back through separate applications. Attorney Jay Livingston, representing applicant Flagler Venture, identified the anchor as a Super Walmart during his presentation. He said stores of similar size typically create more than 200 jobs, in addition to construction jobs generated during development. The property is owned by Flagler Pines Properties, LLC,
according to city documents. The city’s agenda packet identifies Flagler Venture, LLC, as the applicant. The Planning and Land Development Regulation Board voted unanimously on June 17 to recommend approval. Transportation was a major part of the council’s discussion. Planning Manager Phong Nguyen said the city had not needed this type of proportionate-share agreement in more than 25 years because its roadways had sufficient capacity. Flagler Landings requires one because the project’s traffic would push the State Road 100 segment between Bulldog Drive and Seminole Woods Boulevard beyond the city’s adopted level-of-service capacity. Under the agreement, the project’s proportionate share of transportation improvements is about $4.1 million. Nguyen said state law allows an applicant to satisfy transportation concurrency requirements by paying for or constructing its proportionate share of required improvements. Once that obligation is met, the project is considered to have mitigated its transportation impact. The agreement calculates the proportionate-share transportation impact-fee credit at about $2.69 million after a statutory reduction. The transportation analysis covers the overall commercial development contemplated for Flagler Landings, not solely the Walmart. Livingston said the $4.1 million proportionate share represents the project’s portion of the roughly $9 million in improvements. M ayo r M i ke No r r i s acknowledged that the devel-
opment has faced opposition. “A lot of the community was not accepting of this project. We got some blowback from it,” Norris said. “But my biggest concern is the jobs, jobs, just bringing in jobs.” Norris also acknowledged existing congestion along the State Road 100 corridor between Bulldog Drive and the BJ’s Wholesale Club area. Councilman Ty Miller praised the applicant’s approach, pointing to the money the development will contribute toward infrastructure and the abandonment of residential entitlements previously associated with the property. “I think you guys have done it the right way by us in terms of infrastructure and paying your way,” Miller said, adding that he would like to see more commercial and industrial development take a similar approach. Councilman David Sullivan agreed. “I think this is a wellthought-out project,” he said. Sullivan asked whether anything being approved would make it more difficult to eventually widen State Road 100 to six lanes. Nguyen said the proportionate-share funding would instead help advance the widening, with project-related money potentially being used to leverage Florida Department of Transportation funding. The council ultimately unanimously approved both the Flagler Landings Technical Site Plan Tier 3 and the separate proportionate-share and impact-fee credit agreement with Flagler Pines Properties, LLC. Email rich@observerlocal news.com.
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What to do with Flagler Schools’ vacant properties? The School Board could sell or lease some properties that are unsuitable for a new school.
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Is it best for the Flagler County School Board to sell or lease some of the district’s property that has been determined to be unsuitable for educational purposes? Should the board consider cell tower rentals or solar advertising benches at some school sites for added revenue? These were among the questions that board members have been asked to consider. Flagler Schools Planning Coordinator Lisa Divina and Chief of Operations Lauren Johnston presented the board with a review of all of the district’s properties at a board workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Among the properties are six vacant parcels, nine current educational facilities and two ancillary sites. Here’s a look at each of the properties and what options the board might consider:
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A1A and North Shore Boulevard: About 20 acres. Property appraised at $1,769,350. Acquired in 1984 through large development mitigation — Hammock Dunes. The property has flood exposure and is smaller than the district’s standard 30 acres for elementary schools. Flagler County has a right of first refusal for any sale. Preliminary considerations are for further surplus inventory and evaluating partnerships. Corp One: In April, the board rejected an offer to purchase the 7.11-acre property in a commercial corridor on 1 Corporate Drive in Palm Coast. Two appraisals in March were $4.46 million and $6.015 million. The property has been declared unneessary for education purposes. Board member Janie Ruddy asked if the property would be viable for leasing and the Hammock property for selling. Lauren Ramirez and Board Chair Christy Chong asked if selling the Corp One property would be the best option. Bay Drive and U.S. 1 in Plantation Bay: The 26-acre parcel was appraised this year at $1.369 million. The property is constrained by wetlands. In 2022, the board determined it was not suitable for education or ancillary purposes. Like the Hammock property preliminary considerations are for further surplus inventory and partnership evaluations. Seminole Woods I (west): About 30 acres acquired in June through large development mitigation — ITT/The Reserve. A consideration for added revenue is a rental for a cell tower. Property appraisal: $1.67 million. Seminole Woods II (east): Nearly 31 acres about a mile east of I-95. This site is more suitable for a school than Seminole Woods I. Sawmill Branch (Palm Coast Park): About 30 acres at the intersection of U.S. 1 and
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Old Kings Road. Appraised at $1.658 million. Preliminary considereation is a future school site.
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Belle Terre Elementary School: 76.77 acres. Potential for a cell tower rental at the southwest corner of the property, about 730 feet from BTES and 530 feet from Indian Trails Middle School. Superintendent LaShakia Moore noted the district has done a site-safe review for the cell tower at Flagler Palm Coast High School. “We are compliant with the federal regulation,” she said, adding that some people feel the regulations aren’t strong enough. Bunnell and Old Kings elementary schools: No secondary uses identified. Rymfire Elemtary School: Originally a K-8 concept with 61.32 acres. Ruddy asked about the possibility of expansion of the school with the county’s middle schools close to capacity. Divina said there is a larger need in the high schools with about 400 more student stations needed, while the middle schools are 50 student stations short. Wadsworth Elementary/Buddy Taylor Middle School: No secondary uses identified. Indian Trails Middle School: With its proximity to the Indian Trails Sports Complex, renting out solar charging bench advertising would be a revenue option. Flagler Palm Coast High
Seminole Woods I (West)
School: FPC has a cell tower lease with Crown Castle. Solar charging bench advertising are an option. Matanzas High School: In addition to cell tower and solar charging bench advertising, the board heard a pitch from Energyware to install a 1.8 megawatt floating solar panel system on the school’s stormwater pond. The company estimates about $3.33 million in energy savings over 25 years. Lease payments would start at $307,600 in the first year. Flagler Technical College AIA facility:Appraised at $3.39 million. Considerations include cell phone tower and further surplus inventory evaluation. ANCILLARY PROPERTIES
Education Way (Plant Services): A preliminary consideration for the 101-acre site is an expansion for co-location
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of operation services. Patricia Drive (Wellness Center and pool): The former Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club is now the district’s clinic along with the swimming pool. The pool requires about $200,000 a year to run, Johnston said. Ruddy asked about the possibility of reserving capital funds to help support a new YMCA and remove the expenditures from the Belle Terre pool.
Moore noted that one long term priority needs to be building an education facility in the west part of the county where new homes will be going up. There were three board members attending the workshop, with Will Furry absent. In November, Flagler Schools will again have a full five-person School Board with the addition of at least two new members. So, discussions will continue.
Flagler School Board adopts budget of $3.5 million The three board members present approved the final millage and budget. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
The Flagler County School Board approved the final millage rate and a budget of $353,097,566 for the 2026-27 fiscal year. With only three board
members present, Christy Chong, Janie Ruddy and Lauren Ramirez voted unanimously to adopt the budget and total millage rate of 5.312 on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The total millage rate is less than the roll-back rate. The state sets the Required Local Effort millage, which will be 3.064 with the amount to be raised at $60,555,292. This will be the 15th consecutive year that the state has lowered Flagler’s RLE millage rate. “We are in the unfortunate
situation where our revenues are not keeping up with the costs,” Patty Wormeck, Flagler Schools chief financial officer, said. “As our property values go up, our millage continues to go down. It’s a way for the state to keep funding balanced for all school districts.” The discretionary operating millage rate is 1.500, and the local capital improvement millage rate is 0.748, both of which have not changed in 17 years. Of the $29.6 million to be
raised from the 1.500 millage, $465,517 is needed to add to the fund balance reserves with $2.4 million for debt service payments and $3.3 million for maintenance, renovation and repairs paid through the general fund. A record 2,473 students are choosing family empowerment scholarships, or school vouchers, totaling $17,329,690 according to the Florida Education Finance Program’s 2026-27 second calculation. The estimated general fund
revenue is $167,063,346 with estimated expenditures of $161,058,715 for an estimated fund balance at the end of the fiscal year of about $6 million. The board has been without a fifth member for nearly a year. That seat will be filled by Cathy Moon in November. Board Vice Chair Will Furry, who lost his bid for reelection last month, was absent from the public hearing to adopt the budget and millage rate, leaving the board with three voting members.
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Planning board hears dispute over Hammock home for boy with autism The family wants a home designed around their autistic son’s lifelong needs. But how many stories?
and why Lincoln’s living area needs to be elevated. The family has designed an entire level of the house around Lincoln’s present and future needs. The space is expected to include an Astroturf area that would allow him to experience some of the sensory benefits of being outdoors when going outside is difficult, as well as a classroom because he is homeschooled. The floor is also being designed so it can evolve into Lincoln’s own living space as he becomes an adult. The home’s additional living space is intended in part for future caregivers. Bam and Buck said the goal is to give Lincoln as much independence and autonomy as possible while recognizing
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A Flagler County family and disability advocates are asking the county to allow construction to move forward on a Hammock home designed around the long-term needs of the family’s autistic son. The Cassity family is building a home in the Grande Mer neighborhood that they intend to be a lifelong home for their son, Lincoln, who is autistic and nonverbal. Supporters of the Cassity family filled the Sept. 8 Flagler County Planning and Development Board meeting wearing matching yellow T-shirts reading “Support Lincoln.” The family’s case was not heard until nearly four hours into the meeting and concluded near midnight. A motion to deny the variance failed on a 2-2 tie. The board then unanimously voted to continue the case to its Nov. 10 meeting, seeking additional evidence before making a decision. At issue is how the county’s limits on the number of stories in the neighborhood apply to the home’s design, particularly whether a ground-level garage and flood-resistant area that is not intended as living space should count as a story. Maren Bam, general counsel for two disability nonprofits working with the Cassity family, said the home has been approved by the family’s homeowners association but construction has been affected by a complaint from
Lincoln Cassity, his father Brendon Cassity, his sister Rachey Cassity, and his mother Rachel Cassity. Courtesy photo
a neighbor concerning its height and number of stories. Bam said the advocates contend the house remains below the maximum allowable building height and that the dispute centers on whether the ground level should be counted toward the neighborhood’s three-story limitation. “The neighbor who’s upset views this home as a fourstory home based on the way she’s reading the rules because she’s including the floodplain requirements and the uninhabitable space as a story,” Bam said. According to Rachel Buck, executive director of the American Association for Disability Justice, the lowest level contains parking, stairs, an elevator and storage. It is enclosed with breakaway walls designed to wash away
during severe flooding without compromising the structure above. For the Cassity family, advocates say the home’s configuration is about much more than a zoning interpretation. Lincoln’s pediatrician at AdventHealth has written that Lincoln cannot be left alone by an adult because he is prone to elopement. In a health care setting, “elope” is defined by Merriam-Webster to mean “to leave a health care or educational facility without permission or authorization.” “Elopement is a part of Lincoln’s life and specifically towards roads and bodies of water,” Buck said during the interview. She said that is one reason the ground-level garage and breakaway area cannot be used as living space
that he is expected to require lifelong assistance. Keeping his living area separate from the family’s primary entertaining areas also provides distance from noise and activity that can be triggering and adds another layer of protection against him leaving the home unnoticed. “What tends to disappear when this gets described as a zoning dispute is that Lincoln is going to grow up,” Buck wrote in an email requesting coverage of the case. “His parents are building the house he is going to be an adult in, and they are trying to build it so that he has his own space in it, with as much independence as he turns out to be capable of.” Bam said the family is pursuing two avenues with the
county. “We’re pursuing both paths at the same time, a variance, and appealing that it was found to even need a variance in the first place,” Bam said. “Because ultimately the family’s goal is whatever’s the fastest way to get their build back on track and moving so they can move into their home.” Bam said the case ultimately comes down to providing Lincoln with a home that can accommodate him throughout his life. “Disabled individuals deserve to have a space where they feel safe and secure and can have dignity and enjoy their quality of life,” Bam said. “This family has worked really hard to provide that for their child.”
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Fourth annual Ormond Burger Week to be held Sept. 11-20 Twenty restaurants will participate. Eight are entering the competition for the first time.
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How many burgers can you eat in 10 days? The fourth annual Ormond Burger Week competition will be held Sept. 11-20, featuring 20 local restaurants competing for the title of “Best Burger” in town. The competition was founded in 2023 by members of Realty Pros Assured and Realty Pro Title. Interest in the competition — from both restaurants and locals — continues to grow, said competition co-founder Carly Krajewski, of Realty Pros Assured. “Everybody’s asking about it,” she said. “Everybody’s talking about it.” All burgers this year will be $12, up from $10 in the previ-
SeaDrift Sports Bar & Grill’s entry: “Mediterranean Burger”
Ormond Brewing Company’s entry: “Brisket Burger”
Little Tomoka Yacht Club’s entry: “Surf & Turf Jam Burger”
Pumphouse BBQ’s entry: “The Smokeshow Popper Burger” Photos courtesy of Greg Hunter/Speedway Custom Photo Lab
ous years, as every participating restaurant will donate $1 for each burger purchased to Ormond Beach nonprofit Provision Packs. That was something the restaurants wanted, Krajewski said. Last year’s winner, Ormond Brewing Company, chose to donate a dollar for every burger sold during the competition. Alexander’s, the second-place winner, followed suit. “I love that it’s locals helping locals,” Krajewski said. “The locals are helping the restaurants that are local, and the restaurants are helping the charity that is local and it all stays within our community.” Provision Packs supplies food to children and families in need on the weekends and during extended school breaks in Volusia and Flagler counties. Last year, Ormond Burger Week was able to present the nonprofit with a $3,000 check. Ormond Brewing donated $550.
Florida Seafood Co.’s entry: “The Grilled Shrimp Burger”
Piraña Grille’s entry: “The Kamehamcha”
Billy’s Tap Room’s entry: “The Billy’s Beach Hippie Burgerdog”
Alexander’s entry: “The Conquerer”
Flip’s entry: “The Jam Session”
Cue Note Billiards’ entry: “Cue Note of Heat Burger”
That was the coolest thing about taking part in Ormond Burger Week, said Vince Faulkner, who works in marketing and event planning for Ormond Brewing. Donating proceeds to Provision Packs seemed like the right thing to do. “It feels kind of neat that we might have lit a fuse,” he said. He hopes the community takes Ormond Burger Week as an opportunity to give back — and show respect for the competition’s committee who puts it all together. “In the short order, this thing has made some good money for that local charity, which helps a lot of kids,” Faulkner said. “So, get out, support this thing. You’ve got to eat, so you might as well eat a burger.” Benefitting a local nonprofit goes hand-in-hand with Ormond Burger Week’s purpose, said competition co-founder Billie Jo Kaler, of Realty Pro Title. “It’s really neat to watch it go back to the community,” she said. “I think that it’ll
grow because now, the people participating in Burger Week, they’re excited, but they also know that it’s benefiting [Provision Packs.] So it gives them an added reason.” Ormond Brewing Company is returning to the competition to defend their title. Their entry this year is the “Brisket Burger,” which has a beef patty with pepper jack cheese, smoked brisket, fried onion, horseradish sauce, lettuce and pickles. “It’s got a little bit of a bite, but the creaminess of the horseradish, I think, it’s going to all blend together nicely,” Faulkner said. “It’s hard to repeat at anything, but I think our staff is involved enough that they’re like, ‘Yeah, let’s do this.’” Last year’s victory was a surprise for them as firsttimers in the competition, he said. Ormond Brewing still
Lagerheads’ entry: “Laugerheads Bacon Blues”
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners has tentatively adopted a budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Ormond Beach Diner’s entry: “A1A Burger”
Fletcher’s Irish Pub’s entry: “Fletcher’s Classic Bacon Cheeseburger”
Ormond Garage’s entry: “The Latin Cupra”
Good Vibes Scratch Kitchen’s entry: “Good Vibes Tokyo Smokehouse Burger”
sells its winning burger — the “M/C Burger.” “The burger just turned out to be exactly what everybody’s tastebuds were looking for,” he said. Eight local restaurants are entering the competition for the first time: Billy’s Tap Room, Cue Note Billiards, Flip’s, Florida Seafood Co., Little Tomoka Yacht Club, Ormond Beach Diner, River Grille and SeaDrift Sports Bar and Grill. Krajewski shared what Pumphouse BBQ owner and previous winner Rob West had to say about the competition. He remarked on how he loved watching people talk about the burgers, slow down and think about their food. “I love that,” Krajewski said. “The owners are so excited about it. They can see how people participate and how excited they are, taking little notes and not just voting for their favorite restaurant, but actually voting for the burger that they like.” The Ormond Burger Week committee strongly recom-
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River Grille’s entry: “Bayou Bun Burger”
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Tango’s entry: “Chicharron Smash”
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Fat Paulie’s Wicked Awesome Eatery’s entry: “A1A Gravy Smash”
Jimmy Hula’s entry: “The Surfin’ Turf”
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
A public hearing to make a FINAL DECISION on the budget AND TAXES will be held on: Monday, September 14, 2026 5:01 p.m. at Flagler County Commission Chambers 1st Floor of the Government Services Building 1769 East Moody Blvd Building #2 Bunnell, Florida 32110
Alexander’s, 123 W. Granada Blvd Billy’s Tap Room and Grill, 58 E Granada Blvd. Cue Note Billiards, 1140 W. Granada Blvd. Fat Paulie’s Wicked Awesome Eatery, 366 W. Granada Blvd. Fletcher’s Irish Pub, 393 W. Granada Blvd. Flip’s, 175 N. Yonge St. Florida Seafood Co., 250 N. Nova Road Ormond Garage, 48 W. Granada Blvd. Good Vibes Scratch
Kitchen, 165 N. Yonge St. The Grind, 49 W Granada Blvd. Jimmy Hula’s, 191 E. Granada Blvd. Lagerheads Bar and Grill, 2986 Ocean Shore Blvd. Little Tomoka Yacht Club, 2369 W. State Road 40 Ormond Beach Diner, 1460 Ocean Shore Blvd. Ormond Brewing Company, 301 Division Ave. Piraña Grille, 241 N. U.S. 1 Pumphouse BBQ • River Grille, 950 U.S. 1 SeaDrift Sports Bar and Grill, 1368 Ocean Shore Blvd. Tango’s Ormond Beach, 600 S. Yonge St.
The Grind’s entry: “Jerry’s Jalapeño Business”
mends people purchase other menu items in addition to a burger. The winner of the competition will be chosen through a community vote. In order to participate, you must try at least five burgers and receive their restaurant stamp on the Burger Week passport, which can be picked up at any of the participating restaurants or printed online. Once Burger Week concludes on Sept. 20, drop off your passport at one of the restaurants or email a photo to ormondburgerweek@gmail.com. Burger Bingo is also returning this year. If your restaurant stamps form either a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card from one of the participating restaurants. Those who try them all with automatically get a gift card. Visit ormondburgerweek. com.
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‘The fern is done’
BRIAN MCMILLAN PUBLISHER
I got a bonsai planting kit for Father’s Day, and I have spent a lot of time tending to the five little starter pots ever since. Unfortunately, the crape myrtles didn’t make it. Neither did the pigeon peas or jacarandas. I’m down to one flame tree and three locust
trees. When I say trees, I mean sprouts. The locusts have oval leaves and look similar to a clover, about 4 inches tall. The flame tree has rows of narrow leaves and stands about 8 inches tall. To keep them away from our cat, who ate a few leaves early on, I keep the plants on the window sill in my bathroom. Every time I see the sunlight brightening the green leaves, I feel calmer and a little more happy, which surprises me still. I have never wanted to have a garden, especially after a failed vegetable garden attempt about 20 years ago,
but these trees are different; it’s like they are keeping me company. They have even given me some confidence to branch out, so to speak. The other day I scooped a fern out of the woods behind my house and transplanted it, thinking I had the touch. But the fern immediately wilted. I set it outside for more sun, and it crisped up even worse. “I think the fern is done,” Hailey eventually said to me. She spoke gently, trying to hint, without hurting my feelings, that I should dispose of it pronto, since it’s ugly now and definitely doesn’t belong where I put it, on top of the grill on the back patio for all to see. I will have a dilemma soon.
I read that locust trees and flame trees are better suited for outdoors, even as bonsais, because they need a winter dormancy period. Do I take my chances and keep them indoors? Since I’m not sure, I’ll just delay the decision and focus on the pleasure of watching another leaf reach for more sun. HOW YOU SAY IT
Sept. 2, 2026 A friend of mine told me today that his children seem to pay less attention to what he says than how he says it. Hearing that made me realize that I do the same thing to my kids. Building bridges of understanding requires that we give each other grace, forgive
a harsh tone, and listen with empathy. It has to start with me. THE IMPORTANCE OF FUN
Sept. 6, 2026 I recently took Kennedy and Luke to the beach. “It’s so pretty!” Kennedy said as she walked into the water, which glowed pink in the sun set. At home, they sometimes argue, as most siblings do. But here, they talked and laughed in the waves, in perfect harmony. I sometimes get into a productivity mindset, but that evening was a reminder to me that recreation — fun — is a key to happy family life. It’s worth the planning and the time to make memories that define relationships.
Automated License Plate Readers have their place — with accountability.
RICK STALY GUEST WRITER
A few years ago, we had the “defund the police” movement, and today we have the “de-tool the police” movement. Both movements were caused by a few bad actors
within law enforcement. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the concerns members of the community have raised surrounding the use of Flock cameras and ALPR technology, including when and how the information is accessed and disseminated, as well as the potential issues that could arise without strict accountability. We are also aware of the egregious violations within other law enforcement agencies that have resulted in the appropriate firing, discipline or arrest of the individuals involved in the misuse of this technology. I agree with and applaud the law enforcement leaders who took swift disciplinary actions to deal
with misconduct or criminal behavior. It is the policy of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office to utilize ALPR technology in a safe, professional, responsible, lawful and constitutional manner. We have auditing and other tools of oversight in place to ensure that any use of the system is in accordance with agency standards, constitutional expectations, and the technology can only be used for criminal investigations. Misuse of this technology, including any activity that violates our Standards of Conduct, which includes personal use, is grounds for termination. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has received a let-
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Seems like city will be stuck with Town Center parcels Dear Editor: The agreement to purchase the land in Town Center raises some questions. Out of 259 acres only 96 are usable. If Palm Coast Holdings LLC bought 150 acres of unusable land why would the city buy
that land back? The big question is how is the city going to sell the land without any water and sewer system? If the city is going to magically make water and sewage available why can’t they just do it now? With the amount of expansion going on, the capacity is not going to just appear somehow. Seems to me that
the city will be stuck with these parcels just like Palm Coast Holdings LLC is now. RICK SCHULTZ Palm Coast
Editor’s Note: Here is the city of Palm Coast’s response to the above letter: “The fact that additional infrastructure is being
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ter from the Florida Department of Transportation revoking permits and licenses issued to law enforcement agencies across Florida for use of this technology on state roads. In response to this letter, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will comply within the time frame. We have also suspended the use of Flock cameras effective immediately. This decision does not come lightly, nor does it negate the fact this technology has been instrumental in our ability to respond quickly to critical incidents, improve public safety, solve crimes, make arrests, and save lives and prevent residents from being victims of crimes. Since the FCSO’s adoption of Automated License Plate Readers in 2019, this valuable technology has served as a force multiplier and increased
our efficiency and effectiveness. It has played an important role in reducing crime by over 50 percent, solving violent crimes and property crimes, recovering 63 missing persons, arresting 199 fugitives, and locating 267 stolen vehicles and 153 stolen tags. These arrests of criminals likely would not have been possible without this technology and, in many cases, prevented crimes against our residents and visitors by arresting these criminals before they could prey on our community. Today, our residents enjoy a historically low crime rate with crime falling every year since 2017, despite being the sixth fastest growing county in Florida. The FCSO is working with our law enforcement partners and local and state leaders to address the community’s concerns regarding
planned and constructed does not mean water and sewer capacity is unavailable today. The City is planning and investing in infrastructure to meet the current and future needs of our community. “Capacity is evaluated as part of the development review process, and no developments have been rejected by a regulating authority based on available water or sewer capacity.”
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the technology’s use and to ensure proper guardrails are in place statewide. Otherwise, “de-tooling the police” is like throwing out the baby with the bath water.
neighbors to come out to the Flagler County Board of Commissioners meeting, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m., and help get this cell tower stopped. Mark your calendars. CINDY RACIN The Mondex
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Purrr-fect harmony Acoustic duo Gilo & Royal Blue release their second album. MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Gilo & Royal Blue musicians Giles Howe and Scott Niebauer do not sit around talking about their thoughts and feelings. Their universal language is music. “Because we understand music so well, it’s really easy for us to express ourselves musically rather than through conversation,” Howe said. “We don’t need to sit around and have deep conversations. We just need to be creative and let the music speak.” On Sept. 1, the Ormond Beach acoustic duo released their second album, “Music for Cat People,” following a live performance on the nationally syndicated radio show “Live ’n’ Kickin’” based in Sanford, Florida. They released their first album, “Something Cool”, in 2025. “Music for Cat People” blends Howe and Niebauer’s diverse musical skills and styles while maintaining their autonomy. The duo covers 16 songs ranging from Édith Piaf’s 1951 French song “Padam, Padam” to Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey’s “Beautiful Stranger,” released in 2022. Most tracks are reimagined in folk, pop, or indie, diverging from the songs’ original style and, at times, creating ambiguity about the intent. Howe said “Music for Cat People” lets people enjoy the repartee he and Niebauer share in their friendship, plus the musical dialogue, in a whimsical, quirky way. “I just felt the name was
kind of cool and quirky,” Howe said. “Who isn’t a cat person? I often take myself too seriously, but I think performing with Scott, I’ve been able to relax that ... I can just enjoy.” In 2016, Howe worked as the director of entertainment at the former Americano Beach Resort in Daytona Beach. Niebauer was performing as a solo guitarist at the venue when, one night, he invited Howe to sing a Christmas carol with him. Niebauer said he was amazed by Howe’s voice. He asked him to join him at a local cigar bar, where Niebauer had recently gotten a gig playing guitar. At that time, Howe had recently moved to the United States from England to begin a new chapter of his life that did not include singing. He said he wanted to see what the world had to offer next, but kept getting pulled back to music. “I’d achieved more than I ever dreamed that I was going to with my voice,” he said. “I toured the world, performed at the Royal Albert Hall, the Budokan in Tokyo, the Great Hall of the People in China, and extraordinary spaces. I figured coming to America was just a foolish endeavor to continue to start again from scratch in a country I know nothing of the cultural landscape.” Howe grew up surrounded by art, culture, and music in southern England. His father plays guitar, his mother is an artist, and his brother played guitar for the English singersongwriter Ellie Goulding. On Tuesdays, an a cappella folk trio who lived far apart would rehearse at their house because it was centrally located. He said music was always part of his life. In his early 20s, he moved to
Giles Howe laughs while he performs with Scott Niebauer at the release party.
Gilo & Royal Blue duo Scott Niebauer and Giles Howe show their albums at the release party for “Music for Cat People” on Sunday, Sept. 6. Photos by Michele Meyers
Sweden, then returned to London, where he co-founded the theater company A Stage Kindly and produced 16 musicals. He auditioned for the 12 Tenors and the Viva Voce Singers, then traveled with each group for six years. Niebauer did not come from a musical family but grew up in a community of musicians in western New York, close to Lake Erie. When his best friend got a drum kit and set it up in his bedroom, Niebauer said he wanted to play drums. They would listen to the record collection his brothers had amassed, including the Circle Jerks, Sonic Youth, The Cramps, and Death of Samantha. One day, they were hanging out when his friend’s brother came in with a guitar. He told Niebauer’s friend to play the drums while he played a song by The Cramps. “The guitar had two or three strings on it, but he still played it,” Niebauer said. “I was just seeing his fingers on the fretboard, and the guitar, and just the sound; I think it was (the song) ‘Human Fly.’ And that was it, and that’s been it ever since. I still feel that way about guitar.” Niebauer’s dad steered him away from the drums and toward playing a trumpet stored in their attic. He played it in the school band but told his band teacher he really wanted to play guitar. When Niebauer learned his band teacher’s brother-inlaw taught guitar, his parents started driving him to weekly lessons, a 45-minute drive from their house. He started with classical
guitar, then pursued a degree in Music Composition at the State University of New York in Fredonia. As part of the Buffalo Guitar Quartet, his professor had connections in Venezuela’s guitar world. He set up a student exchange program that allowed Niebauer and another student to stay with a host family in Caracas while they attended the University Institute of Musical Studies. “I studied with Luis Zea, who had studied with Antonio Lauro,” he said. “Lauro was a very famous Venezuelan composer. His pieces are so unique-sounding, very Venezuelan-sounding. Luis was also known for his Bach interpretations. So it was an incredible experience.” Niebauer said he was also influenced by classic rock musicians: the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Neil Young. Howe said that, growing up, he was obsessed with ABBA. Today he listens to a lot of Middle Eastern music, Bulgarian music, diverse Jewish music, drum and bass, opera, Broadway, big singing, world music and folk music. “It’s not necessarily obvious in our recordings, but we have a very diverse range between us,” Howe said. “There are many diverse paradigms from which we draw influence individually. So we’re able to kind of take ideas from so many different corners of the world and create something that’s quite distinctive—is it Floridian?” In 2023, Howe discovered a few of his close neighbors were opera singers. While they
were kayaking the St. Johns River, they discussed forming an ensemble. On that Friday afternoon, Howe told them to leave the details to him. “By Sunday afternoon, we had a website, a logo, repertoire, posters, the whole show,” he said. “I got us a residency at the Artisan Downtown. It was bonkers. We called ourselves the Pinnacle Singers and did a fresh two-hour cabaret show every month for six months.” After 10 years of performing together at various locations, including the Artisan Downtown — a boutique hotel in DeLand — the Blind Pig, and private parties, they decided they had enough material to record their first album. Both albums were recorded live, in one take. “I think the aim for us is to be very organic and honest and sincere,” Howe said. “As a singer, I’m very much about storytelling and understanding the words, the intention, who is singing, to whom, and why … being able to concentrate on the musical storytelling and the lyrical storytelling is much more important than whether it should be technically perfect at every possible moment.” Niebauer said it may not be studio magic, but it is closer to real magic. “Human interaction is still a mystery to all of us,” he said. “But when it hits right, it hits a magical thing. Something just sort of clicks and happens, and you’re on a different level, and that’s beyond any studio trickery or AI capability or anything, because it’s touching the real mystery of what it means to be human.”
“I think the aim for us is to be very organic and honest and sincere … being able to concentrate on the musical storytelling and the lyrical storytelling is much more important than whether it should be technically perfect at every possible moment.” GILES HOWE, Gilo & Royal Blue singer
YOUR TOWN City Repertory Theatre to present Sondheim’s ‘Company’
The City Repertory Theatre in Palm Coast opens its 16th year with the Stephen SondParticipants at the Flagler County Drug Court Foundation’s sixth annual Overdose Awareness Walk held on Aug. 31. Courtesy photo
Evan Martinez plays Bobby in the Stephen Sondheim musical, “Company,” playing at the City Repertory Theatre in Palm Coast, Sept. 18 to Oct. 4. Courtesy photo
heim musical, “Company,” on Sept. 18 to Oct. 4. The show is directed by CRT Artistic Director John Sbordone and features CRT newcomer Evan Martinez as Bobby. Ben Beck is the musical director. Joining Martinez in the show are CRT veterans Michele O’Neil, Laniece Fagundes, Everett Clark, Joanna Gil, Seth Kirk and more. “Company” will be presented on Friday and Saturday nights (Sept. 18, 19, 25, 26,
Oct. 2, 3) at 7:30, and Sundays (Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4) at 3 p.m. The 2026-27 season continues with “Of Mice and Men” (Nov. 6-15), “A Christmas Carol” (Dec. 4-15), “Vanya & Sonia & Masha and Spike” (Jan. 15-24), “Loving” (Feb. 1928), “How I Learned to Drive” (April 2-11) and “The Apple Tree” (May 7-16). All shows are performed at City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, B-207.
A black-box theater with just 45 seats, CRT’s space highlights the work of its talented actors while it draws the audience close to the action. Season tickets are available at the box office, 386-5859415, and at crtpalmcoast. com. A season subscription costs $165 for all seven plays, a 10% discount off single ticket prices.
Overdose Awareness Walk held in Flagler The Flagler County Drug Court Foundation held its sixth annual Overdose Awareness Walk on Aug. 31. Sixty participants walked from Wadsworth Park in Flagler Beach across the bridge to Veterans Park. Organizations participating in the event included Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholic Anony-
mous, Nar-Anon, Al-Anon and other local groups. The drug court foundation distributed 130 doses of Narcan. Speakers shared stories about lost loved ones while others spoke about their recovery. “The more we share, the more awareness we can give our community of the addiction epidemic that affects not only our community, but our country,” said Flagler County Drug Court Foundation Vice President Kimberly Schattner.
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LOCAL EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPT. 11
SIXTH ANNUAL 9/11 MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CLIMB When: 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast Details: The community is invited to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. A public ceremony will begin at 8:15 a.m. to honor the lives lost, followed by a memorial climb. Free. PALM COAST AND THE FLAGLER BEACHES SENIOR GAMES When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11-21 Where: Varies Details: Compete in your favorite game at the Senior Games. Competition is held in 5-year increment age groups, awarding the top three in each division a medal. This is a series qualifier (for sanctioned events only) for the Florida State Senior Games in December. Register at parksandrec.fun. ORMOND BEACH GARDEN CLUB GARAGE, PLANT AND BAKE SALE When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12 Where: 14 Concord Drive, Ormond Beach Details: This is the Ormond Beach Garden Club’s annal garage sale, featuring a variety of items for sale including plants, baked goods and household items. Proceeds from the baked goods benefit the club’s scholarship fund. SEPT. 11 CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL SERVICE When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast Details: The Palm Coast Fire
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Department’s annual 9/11 candlelight vigil will honor and those who were lost as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. Candles provided to all attendees. Overflow parking on Corporate Drive.
artists, small businesses, community groups, and staff. This year’s topics include how to repair a bike, how to carve wood, how to use the library’s GetSetUp database, how to play a ukelele, and more. No registration required. Free.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
MONO-PRINT & MIXED MEDIA LANDSCAPES When: 1-3:30 p.m. Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Learn mono-printing techniques while creating a series of mixed media landscapes for you to gift or keep during this one-day workshop led by Lisa Carlson. Beginners and season artists welcome. Bring a smock and a package of sensitive baby wipes. Costs $58 for members; $68 for non-members. Visit www. ormondartmuseum.org/ classes-programs.
SPEAKER SERIES: THE HISTORY OF THE FLAGLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE When: 10-11 a.m. Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE Details Hosted by the Palm Coast Historical Society, this speaker series will be presented by Sheriff Rick Staly. Free. COUNTRY MARKET SATURDAY When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Florida Agricultural Museum and Legacy Learning Center, 7900 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast Details: Enjoy vendors, live music, a festival atmosphere and food trucks. Admission and parking is free. Visit floridaagmuseum.org. HOW TO FESTIVAL IN ORMOND When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Learn from local experts, community organizations, businesses and experienced hobbyists on a wide range of practical and creative topics. This year’s topics include beginning watercolor techniques, Mahjong, various culinary lab techniques and more. No registration required. Free. HOW TO FESTIVAL IN DAYTONA When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach Details: Discover practical skills and new interests while learning from residents,
FIND YOUR FAMILY — GENEALOGY IN THE LIBRARY When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: This is a free, oneon-one research assistance program offered by Halifax Genealogical Society volunteers to anyone interested in researching family history. Convenes in the Sand Piper room. To register please contact: halifaxgensociety@ gmail.com. GAMBLE JAM When: 2-4 p.m. Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Join in for the Gamble Jam where musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring their acoustic instruments. Park entry fee applies. WOODSTOCK ‘69 When: 7 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach Per-
forming Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach Details: Take a trip down memory lane with this tribute to Woodstock ‘69, which featured iconic bands and musicians like The Who, Santana, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Tickets cost $40-$55. Visit ormondbeachperformingartscenter.csstix.com.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 13
SUNSET ON THE ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Presented by the Friends of Gamble Rogers State Park, explore the estuaries of Flagler Beach by kayak as the sun sets. Registration and donation fees are $50 per person for a single kayak, $90 for two in a tandem kayak, or $25 if you bring your own. Space is limited. Call 386-517-2086.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 15
NIGHTCRAWLER PROGRAM When: 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Halifax Historical Museum, 252 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach Details: The Halifax Historical Society will host Sylvan Wells and Rob Rouse of the Southern Rock band, The Nightcrawlers. Free to museum members; $10 for non-members. PALM COAST/FLAGLER RV CLUB MEETING When: 5-6:30 p.m. Where: Flagler County Library conference room, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast Details: Have an RV? Join this active adult RV club. Visitors welcome. Visit palmcoastflaglerrvclub.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16
PROBUS CLUB OF PALM COAST When: 11 a.m. to noon Where: Cypress Knoll Golf &
Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast Details: This is a social club for retired and semiretired men and women that meets monthly with a guest speaker. This month’s guest speaker is Felicia Cook, park director at Marineland Dolphin Adventure. All welcome. Free. Stay for lunch. Contact Larry Wright at palmcoastprobusclub@gmail.com or 386-5973055. COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP When: 3-4 p.m. Where: Flagler County Emergency Operations Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 3, Bunnell Details: Head to the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center for a monthly presentation on general preparedness. Learn practical tips and strategies to help you stay safe and ready for emergencies. IMAGINE & EXPLORE: TECH LAB FAMILIES When: 3:30 p.m. Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach Details: Children and their caregivers will explore Ozobots, Botley, Little Bits, 3D Printers and more through hands-on activities, guided challenges, experimentation, building, creating and play. Activities will be hosted in the library’s LaunchPad. No registration is required.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
SPOOKY SEASON CRAFTS When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Design and decorate your own festive Halloween card and create a candy bag to take home. All skill levels welcome. Costs $3, cash only. Class size is limited to
12. Park entry fee is separate. Visit https://www.zeffy.com/ en-US/ticketing/boo-tifulhalloween-crafts. PENINSULA WOMENS CLUB GAMES When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Peninsula Womens Club, 415 S. Peninsula Drive, Daytona Beach Details: Play Bridge, Samba, “Hand, Foot and Elbow” players. All ladies who enjoy cards welcome. Call Betsy Patton at 386-843-1061. CONSTITUTION DAY CELEBRATION When: 12-1 p.m. Where: Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast Details: Conversations in American Democracy will mark Constitution Day with a reading of the Constitution. The ceremony is expected to take one hour and is open to the public. All welcome. Free. CONNECTING TO PALM COAST EXPO When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Nexus Center, 2199 Commerce Parkway, Bunnell Details: Join the Palm Coast Citizens Academy Alumni Ambassadors for the next Connecting to Palm Coast Expo. This is a free community event that connect residents with local resources, city and county services, civic organizations, nonprofits and community groups. ORMOND BEACH AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING When: 6:30-8:15 p.m. Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Join the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club for its September meeting. Activities for the Nov. 3 General Election, including early voting, will be planned. Likeminded guests welcome. Visit ormondbeachdems.org.
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YOUR SCHOOLS Youth speakers share passion for agriculture at Farm Bureau event
The Flagler County Farm Bureau Women’s Program hosted the Flagler County Youth Speech Contest on Sept. 3. According to a social media
post by the Women’s Program, the student speakers shared their knowledge, perspectives and passion for agriculture. “We are incredibly proud of all of our contestants,” the post said. “Each of these young people did a phenomenal job stepping up to the podium, sharing their thoughts and
demonstrating impressive public-speaking skills.” The top three winners were: first place, Charlee Crawford; second place, Bralyn Turner; and third place, AJ Garrett. The judges included Tali and Nicole DeJesus of Split Oak Ranch and Shelly Edmonson, Flagler County Tax Collector. FPC’s John Mastropierro received a Hunter Grant for the Esports Program. Courtesy photos
Ed Foundation delivers Hunter Grants to three school programs
Flagler County Youth Speech Contest winners (from left), Charlee Crawford, Dylan Prpich, Bralyn Turner and AJ Garrett with contest judges Shelly Edmonson and Tali and Nicole DeJesus.
FOCUS ON FAITH St. Thomas Episcopal Church to host ‘Christmas Come True’ founder
Father Jose to celebrate patron saint: Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Thomas Episcopal Church will welcome Nadine King, founder and manager of Christmas Come True, for a presentation at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10., at 5400 Belle Terre Parkway in Palm Coast. King will share the history and workings of her organization, which provides Christmas and birthday gifts to children in need. The presentation is free and open to the public. Send faith news to abbie@ observerlocalnews.com.
Father Jose Panthaplamthottiyil, lead pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, will honor the church’s patron saint this month. Here is an excerpt of Father Jose’s thoughts on the celebration, submitted to the Observer for publication: “Every parish has a special relationship with its patron saint. For us, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is not simply a name on our church building; she is our heavenly patroness, an
example of Christian discipleship, and a powerful intercessor for our parish family. This September, I invite you to come together to honor her and ask her prayers for our families and our parish. “The Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on Jan. 4. However, because this date falls within the Christmas season, when we celebrate the great solemnities surrounding the birth and manifestation of the Lord, it is difficult to give our patronal celebration the attention it deserves. Therefore, our parish has chosen to celebrate St. Elizabeth Ann Seton around the anniversary of her canonization. Pope
St. Paul VI canonized her on Sept. 14, 1975, making her the first native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized a saint. This year, we will celebrate our parish feast on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the noon mass. Following the mass, we will continue our celebration with a luncheon in Seton Hall. I warmly invite all our parishioners and families to join us. “In preparation, we will also pray a novena to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, beginning Saturday, Sept. 5. The novena will be prayed after our weekday masses. “Elizabeth Ann Seton’s journey to sainthood was anything but easy. Born in New York City in 1774, she married William Seton and became the mother of five children. Her life included the joys of
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marriage and motherhood but also financial difficulties, illness, and profound sorrow. When her husband’s health deteriorated, Elizabeth traveled with him to Italy, hoping that the warmer climate would help him. Instead, William died there, leaving Elizabeth a widow at 29. Yet it was precisely through these trials that God led Elizabeth into a deeper relationship with him. “While in Italy, Elizabeth stayed with a devout Catholic family and witnessed something that profoundly affected her: their faith in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. She began longing for the Eucharist herself. That longing eventually contributed to her decision to enter the Catholic Church in 1805, despite the misunderstand-
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Village of Pine Run home sells for $1.1M A
Condos The condo at 3370 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 504, sold on Aug. 17, for $350,000. The condo is a 2/2 and has 1,275 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $440,000.
house in the Village of Pine Run at 108 Pine Tree Drive was the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-theSea for the week of Aug. 15-21. The house sold on Aug. 18, for $1.1 million. Built in 2017, the house is a 4/4 and has a fireplace, an outdoor kitchen, a spa, a pool and 3,090 square feet. The house was listed by Jonathan Gildon, of Realty Pros Assured.
The condo at 5500 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 71, sold on Aug. 19, for $60,000. Built in 1973, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,214 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $67,500. The condo at 1275 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 206, sold on Aug. 19, for $392,000. Built in 1981, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,013 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $407,000.
The house at 108 Pine Tree Drive sold on Aug. 18, for $1.1 million. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Gildon/Realty Pros Assured
The condo at 1 John Anderson Drive, Unit 613, sold on Aug. 19, for $602,500. Built in 1996, the condo is a 3/3.5 and has 3,050 square feet. It last sold in 1996 for $310,000.
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Archers Mill The house at 3016 Kingsman Trail sold on Aug. 20, for $370,000. Built in 2026, the house is a 4/2 and has 2,034 square feet. Breakaway Trails The house at 211 Black Hickory Way sold on Aug. 18, for $475,000. Built in 2008, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,149 square feet. It last sold in 2020 for $342,000.
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Creekside The house at 148 Creek Forest Lane sold on Aug. 21, for $510,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,064 square feet. It last sold in 2006 for $335,900.
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Halifax Plantation The townhome at 3145 Connemara Drive sold on Aug. 17, for $356,500. Built in 2006, the townhome is a 3/2.5 and has 2,384 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $380,000.
The house at 3404 Rexford Circle sold on Aug. 18, for $666,500. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/3 and has a pool, a spa and 2,586 square feet.
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Not in subdivision The house at 704 S. Beach St. sold on Aug. 17, for $700,000. Built in 1949, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 2,138 square feet. It last sold in 2009 for $185,000.
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Fountain View The house at 1463 Morning Walk Drive sold on Aug. 19, for $362,990. Built in 2026, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,828 square feet.
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Forest Hills The house at 353 Chardon Road sold on Aug. 21, for $215,000. Built in 1960, the house is a 2/1 and has a fireplace and 952 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $88,000.
Oak Forest The house at 2 Avenue Bonita sold on Aug. 18, for $427,500. Built in 1977, the 3/2.5 house has 1,986 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $525,000. Ormond Heights The house at 344 Fir St. sold on Aug. 21, for $298,000. Built in 1967, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,302 square feet. It last sold in 2018 for $170,000. Riverbend Acres The house at 279 Riverbend Road sold on Aug. 17, for $465,000. Built in 1977, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a pool and 2,584 square feet. It last sold in 1998 for $155,000. Rio Vista The house at 827 Cordova Ave. sold on Aug. 17, for $269,900. Built in 1986, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,297 square feet. It last sold in 2011 for $75,000. The Trails The townhome at 6 Indian Trail sold on Aug. 17, for $230,000. Built in 1982, the townhome is a 2/2 an has a fireplace and 1,439 square feet. It last sold in 2012 for $110,000.
Triton Beach The house at 85 Country Club Drive sold on Aug. 19, for $400,000. Built in 1963, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,934 square feet. It last sold in 2000 for $102,000. Village The house at 924 Willow Run sold on Aug. 20, for $225,000. Built in 1975, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,528 square feet. It last sold in 2010 for $114,000. Village of Pine Run The house at 11 Needles Lane sold on Aug. 18, for $440,000. Built in 1978, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,759 square feet. It last sold in 1981 for $89,400.
14 Village Drive sold on Aug. 21, for $800,000. Built in 1983, the house is a 4/4.5 and has a pool, a spa and 2,650 square feet. It last sold in 2002 for $160,000.
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Roberta Heights The house at 177 Laurie Drive sold on Aug. 17, for $280,000. Built in 1956, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,188 square feet. It last sold in 2014 for $123,000.
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A house in Latitude Margaritaville at 193 Island Breeze Ave. was the top real estate transaction in Daytona Beach’s 32124 zip code for the week of Aug. 15-21. The house sold on Aug. 21, for $835,000. Built in 2018, the house is a 3/3 and has a pool, a spa and 2,415 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $742,000. The house was listed by Kelley Sarantis, of Bob Hodges and Sons Realty.
The house at 333 Pop Top Lane sold on Aug. 19, for $380,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,308 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $365,000.
Grande Champion The house at 264 Birkdale Drive sold on Aug. 21, for $400,000. Built in 2016, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,097 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $273,900. Latitude Margaritaville The house at 494 Landshark Blvd. sold on Aug. 18, for $358,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,204 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for
The house at 327 Good Life Way sold on Aug. 20, for $498,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,778 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $364,600. The house at 231 Hang Loose Way sold on Aug. 21, for $375,000. Built in 2024, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,308 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $364,500. The house at 233 Sand Bar Lane sold on Aug. 20, for $665,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 2/2.5 and has a pool, a spa and 2,067 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $411,100. John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.
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condo at 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Unit 642, in Hammock Beach, was the top real estate transaction for Aug. 22-28 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. The condo sold on Aug. 28, for $1,400,000. Built in 2007, the condo is a 3/3.5 and has 2,246 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $925,000. The house was listed by Katherine Gable, of One Sotheby’s International. PALM COAST
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Condos A condo at 146 Palm Coast Resort Blvd., Unit 206, sold on Aug. 27, for $320,000. Built in 2007, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,344 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $215,000.
Belle Terre A house at 7 Princess Ellen Place sold on Aug. 28, for $515,147. Built in 2026, the
house is a 3/2 and has 2,108 square feet.
Ocean Hammock A house at 41 Ocean Oaks Lane sold on Aug. 28, for $1,315,000. Built in 2007, the house is a 3/3 and has 2 half bathrooms, a pool, a hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, a fireplace and 3,830 square feet. It sold in 2025 for $1,245,000.
Palm Harbor A house at 34 Coconut Court sold on Aug. 28, for $1,095,000. Built in 2024, the house is a 3/3 and has 2 half bathrooms, a pool, a dock, a hot tub, a boat house and
3,108 square feet. A house at 40 Collingwood Lane sold on Aug. 28, for $335,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,132 square feet.
house is a 4/2.5 and has a pool, a fireplace and 2,465 square feet. It sold in 2024 for $535,000. A house at 34 Woodfield Drive sold on Aug. 28, for $495,000. Built in 2002, the house is a 3/3 and has a pool and 2,510 square feet.
Toscana A house at 110 New Leatherwood Drive sold on Aug. 28, for $968,500. Built in 2024, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a pool and 2,742 square feet.
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A house at 12 Crain Court sold on Aug. 26, for $1,330,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 4/3 and has 2 half bathrooms, a pool, a hot tub, a dock, an outdoor kitchen and 4,111 square feet. Pine Lakes A house at 342 Wellington Drive sold on Aug. 28, for $529,000. Built in 1981, the
A condo at 1000 Cinnamon Beach Way, Unit 941, sold on Aug. 28, for $640,000. Built in 2004, the condo is a 3/3 and has 2,003 square feet. It sold in 2012 for $333,000. A condo at 600 Cinnamon Beach Way, Unit 531, sold on Aug. 25, for $850,000. Built in 2004, the condo is a 3/3 and has 2,003 square feet. It sold in 2005 for $925,000. A condo at 15 Pine Hurst Place, Unit 15, sold on Aug. 25, for $200,000. Built in 1980, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,150 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $200,000. A condo at 37 Captains Walk, Unit 37, sold on Aug. 24, for $277,000. Built in 1989, the condo is a 2/2.5 and has 1,565 square feet. It sold in 2025 for $325,000.
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BUSINESS Captain’s BBQ turns 15
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Hammock staple celebrates 15 years of being in business. ABE MILLS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Captain’s BBQ, a staple in The Hammock at Bing’s Landing, is celebrating 15 years of providing award-winning barbecue to customers. Owner Chris Harrera, who is also a licensed boat captain (hence the restaurant’s name), credits his friends for the spark which ignited the inspiration to own a restaurant. As teenagers, he and his friends used to hang out on the weekends. They ate sandwiches and pizza until they got tired of it and decided to start making barbecue. After a while, they started competing to see who could do it best. “Ultimately, you see, I won,” Herrera said with a smile. “None of them have a barbecue restaurant. If it wasn’t for my crew, I wouldn’t be here.” Herrera attributes much of
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his success today to the team at the restaurant. “They carry this place like no other,” Herrera said. “[We’ve] got some great, great leaders here, and they just keep advancing and shocking me how great of people they are and how they grow with the business.” Herrera said that when Captain’s BBQ opened, there weren’t a lot of restaurants in the area. Over the past 15 years, he feels like the relationship with the community
A team member at Captain’s BBQ gets an order of ribs ready for a customer.
has never been better. “The community loves this place, we love the community and the growth has been fantastic,” Herrera said. Customer Mike Lindsay said he keeps coming back to Captain’s BBQ for the food — and the service. “I’ve been coming here for 15 years now, almost,” Lindsay said. Herrera said the food and customer service are their main priority. “[The key ] is pushing quality product and always offer-
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Customers Mike Vallario, Scott McCracken and Kevin McSweeney take time out for a meal at Captain’s BBQ. Photos by Rachel Mills
ing fresh, good barbecue,” Herrera said. “Also, treating the customer the way I like to be treated, making sure everybody’s always satisfied.” Herrera said his greatest evolution has come from his work with ribs and burnt ends. “I’m not cocky enough to say it’s the best rib you’ve ever had, but it should be in your top three,” Herrera said. Customers agree. “I had a friend in Montgomery, Alabama, call me and said, ‘In Palm Coast,[they have] the Top 10 barbecue in the nation,’” said Scott McCracken, customer and barbecue enthusiast. “I started laughing, and then I found this place.” There are plans to build a new Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s Landing. “Hopefully, [we’ll be] breaking ground shortly,” Herrera said. “It’s going to be on the same property, just a little closer to the water. It’s going to be mostly an outdoor deck area. It’ll be climatecontrolled, overlooking the water. It’ll be fabulous, and I think it’s going to add a lot of value to the park.”
Securing funding is often the earliest and most daunting challenge a small business owner faces. Fortunately, the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida is here to help. The FSBDC supports small businesses as they grow by providing no-cost consulting, business training and market research. Helping clients access the capital they need is one of its most critical roles. For Megan San Juan, owner and operator of the IMBing Lounge at 2 Concorde Lane in Palm Coast, the FSBDC proved to be exactly the resource she needed. The IMBing Lounge, which recently celebrated its first anniversary, is a community coffeehouse offering globally inspired, locally sourced coffee, food, and wine. The IMBing Lounge has just been recognized as one of the 2026 Best of Florida Regional Winners — Food and Drink — in the Coffeehouses category. Only 10% of businesses are recognized. “We roast our own coffee here,” San Juan said in a FSBDC press release. “We serve breakfast sandwiches all day and small plates at night. It’s a place to relax and linger over a really great cup of coffee or glass of wine, in a comfortable seat, where you can stay as long as you like. Nobody is going to rush you here.” Turning her vision into reality, however, was not simple. “Since I didn’t know where to start with my business, I reached out to the Palm Coast Economic Development Office and they recommended I reach out to Michael Oppenheim of
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the FSBDC,” she said. “Michael and I talked. The very first thing we did was my business plan. And to do my business plan we needed to do the financial projections. I believe that was the best tool that Michael has given me to really look at how to go about the business I wanted to do.” Oppenheim is an FSBDC consultant dedicated to Palm Coast. He worked closely with San Juan to build the financial forecast required for her loan application. At the same time, he identified lenders who might be interested in supporting the new venture. “That financial projection is what I used to build my business plan, which we in turn used to submit to all the banks for my small business loan application,” San Juan said. “We also met multiple times in different venues to discuss different strategies for operating the coffee lounge. “Working with Michael during this journey was very easy,” she said. “It has been a good journey all around. And those financial projections that the FSBDC helped me with were really pivotal documentation that helped me get the loan I needed to make this business start.” For more information about IMBing Lounge and a look at the menu,visit theimbingbrand. com.
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Hammock Community Association hosts Q+A with county employees. STAFF WRITER
Hammock residents had an opportunity on March 3 to talk to county employees about projects going on in The Hammock. The Hammock Community Association invited HCA members and Hammock residents to the MalaCompra Community Center on March 3 to hear from Flagler County employees about projects ongoing in The Hammock. HCA President Lora Stillman said this was a great opportunity for Hammock residents to get to know who works for them at the county and to ask questions. “A lot of the residents in The Hammock either don’t have time and the capability to get into the County Commission meetings,” Stillman said. “And at the County Commission meetings, you don’t generally get the department heads speaking.” Three department heads came out to the HCA meeting to answer questions: Parks & Recreation manager Denny Bobik, Public Lands and Natural Resource and Environmentally Sensitive Lands manager Erick Revuelta and county engineer Hamid Tabassian. Commissioner Greg Hansen was scheduled to attend but had to cancel at the last minute. Tabassian’s department deals with construction projects and the beach management projects.
In The Hammock, his department is working on a road improvement project in Jungle Hut Road that will begin construction in 2029 and he is working on submitting a grant for a pedestrian hybrid signal at MalaCompra Road and A1A. The drainage improvement project for First Avenue is now in the permitting phase, and is anticipated to send the project to bid over the summer and construction completed “by the end of the year.” The MalaCompra Canal expansion is still in the design phase, he said. Once the design is finished, he said, they will likely have another public workshop with Hammock residents. The Hammock falls into Reach 3 of the county’s beach renourishment plan, Varn Park to Washington Oaks State Park, which is still in the design phase. “That work is going to be challenging, to be honest, to get that done, because we have a lot of hardbottom in this area,” Tabassian said. In the meantime, the county has submitted paperwork to designate Reach 3 as critically eroded. If approved, that will give the county more state funding for the renourishment of that area of shoreline. “We are very optimistic that that is going to go through,” Tabassian said. “Out of the 18 miles of the coast, a little bit over 10 miles is already designated as critically eroded.” Revuelta said the Land Management Office was recently moved over to the River-to-Sea Preserve. Their office manages invasive species on conservation lands in the county, and works on procuxring
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more conservation land for the county. The ESL program has acquired around 6,000 acres of conservation land. In The Hammock, he said, they are working on buy land from JDI Marineland and 40 acres of land between the Intracoastal and S.R. A1A near the Beach Haven development on the north end of the county and the 21-acre Cedar Point property. In the case of the 40 acre property and the Cedar Point property, the county is not looking to turn those into a park, Revuelta said, but instead place a conservation easement. Conservation easements limit the type and amount of development that can occur on a property and are less expensive while still preserving land. “So it stretches your money while still having some protection, but it’s not going to be a park,” he
said. Parks and Recreation maintains the trails and parks across the county, including the 32 parks, with a crew of just 12. Bobik said he gets a lot of emails from The Hammock residents and it helps his team tremendously. “There are times where we need y’all’s eyes on to let us know this has happened or a tree has fallen,” Bobik said. Stillman said listening to the projects under the county’s eye, she is always thinking of other areas of improvement, especially when it comes to land conservation. For every oak tree cut down, she said, the environment and wildlife on the barrier island is impacted. “It’s just something that we on the board of directors feel really, really committed to making sure that we try to preserve the nature, try to preserve the lifestyle,” Stillman said.
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SPORTS Bucs fall short Mainland battles back in 35-33 loss at Nease. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
On a rainy night at Nease High School, in a football game that began an hour and a half late because of lightning delays, who would blame home and visiting fans alike from leaving in the third quarter with the host Panthers leading Mainland High 32-19? Those fans missed an exciting fourth quarter. The Buccaneers (0-2) came within a successful 2-point conversion from sending the game to overtime, falling 35-33 on Friday, Sept. 4. “We stopped shooting ourselves in the foot and started playing clean football,” Mainland coach Jerrime Bell said of the near comeback. “Early in the game, we had several drives that stalled out because of penalties. They weren’t undisciplined penalties; they were more aggressive penalties that put us behind the chains on offense.” Mainland’s Tamaj Woodard and Dennis King V each scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter to put the Bucs back in the game. Mainland’s 2-point conversion attempt failed after the first fourthquarter score, and Nease’s Aric Davis-Baer kicked his
Mainland quarterback PJ Miller (8) finds an opening against the Panthers. Photos by Christine Rodenbaugh
second field goal on the night to stretch the Panthers’ lead to 35-25. After the Bucs reached the end zone again and converted the 2-point conversion, Nease (1-2) recovered an onside kick to escape with the victory. Mainland quarterback PJ Miller threw three touchdown passes and ran for a touchdown. Receiver Nolan Caliendo hauled in two of the touchdown receptions. The junior’s catch-and-run for a touchdown gave the Bucs the early lead in the first quarter. Nease quarterback Aiden Phifer also tossed three touchdown passes, all to his cousin, Chase Phifer.
Mainland running back Braylyn Simmons (3) cuts around a Nease defender late in the third quarter.
“Early in the season, I’m optimistic. Our offense finally caught its rhythm again.” JERRIME BELL, Mainland football coach
Before the game, Nease held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new turf field. “They’re a tough team, and we went to their house with the ribbon cutting, field dedication ceremony, so we knew it was going to be a hostile environment,” Bell said. “And for the most part, we battled toe to toe with them. We just made too many untimely mistakes.” The Bucs are off this week. They will try to get in the win column on Friday, Sept. 18, in a home game against Sanford Seminole. “Early in the season, I’m optimistic,” Bell said. “Our offense finally caught its
Mainland’s Chris Butler (right) powers past Devon Wently (1) in the first quarter.
Mainland wide receiver Nolan Caliendo (9) catches a pass and runs for a touchdown early in the game.
rhythm again. The mistakes we made on defense are correctable — communication, alignment, assignment. We have a week that we can work on those things.” Seminole (3-0) is coming off a 27-13 win over Eau Gallie. The Seminoles are ranked sixth in Class 6A and 25th overall in the state by MaxPreps and feature former Mainland receiver Kadin Flores. The speedster scored 10 touchdowns for the Bucs last year. This season, Flores, a junior, leads Seminole with 15 catches for 177 yards. “He’s having a successful season, so it’s going to be fun,” Bell said. “It’s always fun whenever we match up with Seminole. All we have left on our schedule is tough games, so that’s every week, you’re not allowed to breathe.”
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Three TDs by Ajede, three more by the defense, propel FPC to third win Nei’cco Murphy scored a touchdown on offense and one on defense in 49-14 rout of Terry Parker.
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Nei’cco Murphy scored a touchdown on defense and another on offense, and Ehimen “He-man” Ajede rushed for over 200 yards and three touchdowns as Flagler Palm Coast improved to 3-0 on the season with a 49-14 victory at Jacksonville Terry Parker on Friday, Sept. 4. The Bulldogs, who have already matched their season win total from a year ago, scored three defensive touchdowns in the game. Defensive lineman Jacob Harnisch returned a fumble 23 yards for a score on the second play of the game. Murphy and Mathias Parker each scored on interception returns with Parker running 92 yards for a touchdown and Murphy returning his pick-six 57 yards. FPC played without starting quarterback Reid Pritt, who was in concussion pro-
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FPC’s Ehimen Ajede runs through a big hole against Riverside on Aug. 28. The senior has rushed for eight touchdowns this season after reaching the end zone three times against Terry Parker on Sept. 4. File photo by Brent Woronoff
tocol, coach Patrick Turner said. Murphy and receiver Logan Jacobelli shared snaps from center with the Bulldogs keeping the ball on the ground. Ajede rushed for 219 yards on 12 carries. He now has eight rushing touchowns in three games. “He-man had a monster game,” Turner said. “And our defense was just relentless. It was a whole-team win.” FPC led 15-14 at halftime before scoring five touchdowns in the second half. “Our quarterback did not play, so we rotated two athletes — Nei’cco Murphy and Logan Jacobelli — at quarterback,” Turner said. “Our offensive line did a great job, but we had some unnecessary penalties, a couple of false starts. Obviously, anytime you got a new quarterback, the rhythm’s off a little bit, but other than that, I thought it was a really clean game.”
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Seabreeze turnovers, Satellite’s big plays doom ’Crabs in their first loss The Sandcrabs will try to put the loss behind them in their district opener against Bishop Moore. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Turning the ball over and giving up big plays was a formula for disaster for Seabreeze’s football team in its first loss of the season on Sept. 4 at Satellite. The Scorpions took advantage of three Seabreeze fumbles and scored on three long
touchdown passes and a long TD run to win 35-2. Satellite improved to 3-0, while Seabreeze fell to 2-1. “It was a rough one,” Seabreeze coach Mike Klein said. “It just seemed like at every turn something would go wrong. And it was in all phases of the game.” A strip sack led to the Scorpions’ first touchdown, a 40-yard run by Raiden Kerr. Satellite went up 21-0 at the half on an 80-yard touchdown pass from Brody Grennan to Noah Corriveau and a 42-yard scoring pass from Grennan to Luke Herte. Grennan shook off a defender on the pass to Corriveau,
who broke a tackle on his way to the end zone. A Seabreeze fumble set up Herte’s catch. Grennan and Corriveau hooked up again on a 33-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter, and the Sandcrabs’ fumbled the ensuing kickoff at their own 1 to set up a short touchdown run. “You can’t give up explosive big plays, and you can’t turn the football over, and we definitely did those two things,” Klein said. “It just felt like we came out flat. I didn’t do a good enough job of getting the guys prepared. Hats off to Satellite. They’re definitely a good football team. They came out ready to play.
They executed. They played physical, and we just didn’t match them in any of those categories.” Seabreeze finally got on the scoreboard late in the game on a high punt snap by the Scorpions. The punter fell on the ball in the end zone for a safety. Satellite held Seabreeze to 81 yards of offense. Noah Bogdanowicz completed 6 of 15 passes for 33 yards and Jeremias George ran for 29 yards on eight carries. “In almost every way that things could go wrong, it seemed like it happened,” Klein said. “The turnovers came on a couple of plays that
looked good. One was a screen pass. They got through and knocked it out from our guy. Defensively, they’d get behind us for a big play.” Seabreeze opens district play against Orlando Bishop Moore on Friday, Sept. 11, at Daytona Stadium. “We got to step up and move on,” Klein said. “The rest of our schedule is a tough slate. So, we can’t have setback weeks. We’ve got to keep getting better. Bishop Moore has a lot of good players. They’ve got a great coaching staff, and so it’s going to be a real test for us.” Email brent@observerlocalnews.com.
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SEPT. 11 Bishop Moore (1-2) at Seabreeze (2-1) at Daytona Stadium, 7 p.m. This will be Bishop Moore’s second road game. Its first was a little farther, at Palos Verdes in California on Aug. 27. Seabreeze sophomore quarterback Noah Bogdanowicz has passed for 298 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.
Flagler Palm Coast JV team topples Seabreeze The Bulldogs improved to 3-0. OBSERVER STAFF
Flagler Palm Coast defeated Seabreeze 34-0 in a JV football game on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Ormond Beach Sports Complex. The Bulldogs’ JV team is 3-0, the same record as their varsity team.
FPC cheerleaders were at the Bulldogs’ JV game against Seabreeze at the Ormond Beach Sports Complex.
Seabreeze’s Eli Walters (9) gets a pass off as FPC’s Jaydel Williams (24) and Levar Smith (27) rush the quarterback. Photo by Keishia McLendon
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SIDELINES ERAU basketball coach Steve Ridder to retire after this season
day. The Bulldogs are currently ranked second in the state behind Belen Jesuit in the Run Florida rankings. They defeated two other top-five teams at the meet in Bolles and Gulliver Prep, which placed third and fourth, respectively. FPC has yet to run against Nease, which FPC coach David Halliday said is the team to beat in Class 4A. FPC’s girls placed 21st with senior Anna Grigoruk leading the way with a time of 19:54.3 to finish 29th. Freshman Avery Wisniewski was 58th with a PR time of 20:41.3. FPC’s other team scorers were Everly Mucciolo (96th, 21:26.5), Lauren Rutledge (200th, 23:09.8) and Summer McKinney (231st, 23:38.5). “It was a solid day,” Halliday said. “We’re making some improvements. Of our 27 runners (varsity and JV), 21 either set their season-best time or their overall PR.”
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Steve Ridder, one of the top 30 winningest men’s basketball coaches of all time, has announced that he will retire after this season, his 37th as head coach of the Embry-Riddle men’s basketball Eagles. coach Steve Ridder is retiring “When making the difficult after this season, his 37th as decision to step away, I look the Eagles’ head coach. Courback with an overwhelming tesy photo sense of gratitude as this journey at Embry-Riddle is coming to an end,” Ridder said Sept. 5, at the Sperling Sports in an article on Emby-Riddle’s Complex in DeLand. athletic website.”Thirty-eight Cerasi finished with a time years ago, Vicky and I never of 18:53.0, nearly a minute imagined what was ahead of ahead of runner-up Rachel us, coming to a place with so Judy of Master’s Academy, much potential, but very little who finished in 19:49.1. in place for athletics. 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After an hour-and-15-minute lightning delay on Sept. 4, Matanzas High’s home football opener against Deltona was postponed. The game has Matanzas quarterback Devin Davis (left) in the Pirates’ kickoff clasbeen rescheduled for Thurs- sic against Seabreeze Aug. 14. File photo by Keishia McLendon day, Oct. 1. The lightning detector kept resetting as lightning strikes “Our guys were excited to The Wildcats defeated Ocala continued to move into the play, and so was Deltona,” Trinity Catholic 41-0 Sept. 4. area. Forrest said. “It was a big “The only way to guarantee “I know our guys were game for both of us com- a playoff spot is win your disa little disappointed, but ing in here. One was looking trict,” Forrest said. “So we got it becomes a player safety to extend their win streak, to come out ready to play, and thing,” Matanzas football one was trying to get on the on the road again.” coach Matt Forrest said. “We board for a win. But you can’t The Pirates won’t play didn’t want to kick off after 9 control the weather, so we’re another district game until p.m., and it just kept resetting going to make the best of it.” Oct. 9 at home against Gainesand resetting.” Forrest said the Pirates were ville Buchholz. That will be The two teams happened eager to play a game after two the first of three consecutive to have the same bye week, disappointing performances. district contests with Oakleaf and they immediately agreed “I think our guys were on the road Oct. 16 and West to reschedule. The game was excited to show who we are, Port at home Oct. 23. first rescheduled for Oct. 2, because I don’t really think The Father Lopez game at but was later moved to Thurs- the first two games were a Atlantic was also postponed day of that week. clear picture of that,” he said. because of lightning on “It worked out perfect,” “I think we were still kind of Sept. 4. That game has been Forrest said. going through the growing rescheduled for Sept. 28 at The game was supposed to pains of some new guys and 6:30 p.m. be the Pirates’ home opener. guys in some new spots and Instead, they will play their some new schemes. I think first home game on Sept. 18 they’re excited to show that THIS WEEK against Menendez. They are this is what we’ve been workSEPT. 11 back on the road Friday, Sept. ing towards.” Matanzas (0-2) at 11, against Ocala Forest for One new guy, freshman Ocala Forest (3-0), 7 their first district game of the quarterback Devin Davis, was p.m. season. scheduled to make his first This will be the first The Pirates (0-2) were dis- start against Deltona. Puharic and Associates, is a full service Puharic andInc. Associates, Inc. a full service meeting ever between appointed to not get theisSept. Ocala Forest comes into the these two teams. 4 gamefirm against the Wolves District 3-5A game against concierge-styleconcierge-style risk management designed risk inmanagement firm designed (2-0). Matanzas with a 3-0 record.
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TRIBUTES Troy Dannehower
December 23, 1989 - September 2, 2026
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Kenneth Troy Dannehower, age 36, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away on September 2, 2026 following a devastating motorcycle accident. Born on December 23, 1989 to Janet Dannehower and Gilbert Dannehower, Troy was a loving son, brother and uncle. He will be remembered by many as the biggest and brightest presence in the room. Troy possessed a magnetic smile, a brilliant sense of humor and a quick wit that naturally drew people toward him. Beyond his vibrant personality, Troy was a deeply kind, compassionate and loving individual. He walked through life with tremendous empathy and an extraordinary capacity for forgiveness. A natural leader from a young age, Troy’s greatest
lifelong passion was football. His journey began in Pop Warner and culminated on the field at Seabreeze High School where he served as quarterback and led the Sandcrabs to state titles and records. His true joy, however, was coaching and imparting his “football IQ” as he called it, to young athletes along with building confidence and character. Tributes from former players sharing how deeply he impacted their lives stands as a testament to his lasting legacy. Later in life Troy found immense joy and freedom on the open road riding his motorcycle. He often said that navigating the road on two wheels demanded the exact same focus and split second intensity as standing in the pocket as quarterback. He
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FLAGLER COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Warren World Travel, located at 159 Barrington Drive, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated 9/2/2026. Adonai Acquisitions LLC 7763-358831 Sep. 10, 2026 Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of KFW Legacy, located at 159 Barrington Drive, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated 9/2/2026. Adonai Acquisitions LLC
7763-358832 Sep. 10, 2026 Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Answer Tax & Business Services, located at 20 Arrowhead Dr, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated 9/7/2026. Answer Tax & Business Services 7763-359135 Sep. 10, 2026 THE CITY OF FLAGLER BEACH PROPOSES TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ENTITLED: ORDINANCE 2026-19 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FLAGLER BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Hearings will be conducted to consider the amendments as follows: City Commission: Thursday, September 24, 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 against 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 386-517-2000 Ext. 233 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 7763-359254 Sep. 10, 2026
GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Grand Haven Community Development District (the “District”) will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Grand Haven Village Center, Grand Haven Room, 2001 Waterside Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32137. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss any topics presented to the board for consideration. Copies of the agenda may be obtained from the District Manager, Vesta District Services, 250 International Parkway, Suite 208, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, Telephone (321) 263-0132, Ext. 193. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. The meeting may be continued in progress without additional notice to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when Staff and/or Supervisors may participate by speaker telephone.
Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the meeting is asked to advise the District Manager’s office at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting by contacting the District Manager at (321) 263-0132, Ext. 193. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711, for assistance in contacting the District Manager’s office. A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, is advised that a record of the proceedings is needed and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Grand Haven Community Development District David McInnes, District Manager (321) 263-0132, Ext. 193 7763-359041 Sep. 10, 2026
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ORMOND STATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET(S); AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING. The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Ormond Station Community Development District (“District”) will hold a public hearing as follows: DATE: HOUR: LOCATION:
September 30, 2026 11:30 a.m. Flagler County Government Services Building 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2 First Floor Conference Room Bunnell, Florida 32110
The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments on the adoption of the proposed budget(s) (“Proposed Budget”) of the District for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027. A regular board meeting of the District will also be held at that time where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. A copy of the agenda and Proposed Budget may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road #410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (877)276-0889 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours or by visiting the District’s website, https://ormondstationcdd.net/. The public hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The public hearing and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when Board Supervisors or District Staff may participate by speaker telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations at this public hearing and meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public hearing and meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-9558771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing or meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. District Manager September 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: 53 CASE NO.: 2026 CA 000189 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. FERRELL D. FURGERSON A/K/A FERRELL FURGERSON AKA FERRELL DESEAN FURGERSON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF FERRELL D. FURGERSON AKA FERRELL FURGERSON AKA FERRELL DESEAN FURGERSON Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), TOM W. BEXLEY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court for FLAGLER County shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.flagler. realforeclose.com at, 11:00 AM on the 02 day of October, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 18, BIMINI GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF, DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 16, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH THE 2006 FLEETWOOD HOMES OF GA, SPRING HILL 4483S MOBILE HOME PERMANENTLY AFFIXED BEARING VIN #GAFL634A80068SH21 and VIN #GAFL634B80068SH21. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 197 BIMINI
LN, BUNNELL, FL 32110 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated this 04 day of September 2026. By: /s/ Lindsay Maisonet Lindsay Maisonet, Esq. Bar Number: 93156 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 25-02831 September 10, 17, 2026 26-00306G
Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Valmar Surgical FL located at 2323 N State St. Unit 90 in the City of Bunnell, Flagler, FL 32110 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 4th day of August, 2026 Jay Home Medical Equipment, Inc. September 10, 2026 26-00300G
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000339 IN RE: ESTATE OF ANGEL M COLINA, Deceased. The administration of the estate of ANGEL M COLINA, Deceased, whose date of death was March 27, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for FLAGLER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is1769 E. Moody Blvd. 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 PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is September 10, 2026. Personal Representative: Nydia Colina Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott R. Bugay, Esquire Florida Bar No. 5207 2051 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 206 Hollywood, Florida 33020 Telephone: (954)767-3399 Fax: (305) 945-2905 Primary Email: Scott@srblawyers.com Secondary Email: angelica@srblawyers.com September 10, 17, 2026 26-00301G
LEGAL NOTICE Dr. Lidya Lataban Lopez is no longer with Conviva Palm Coast as of Sept. 29, 2026. Current patients will automatically be transferred to another provider at the center. If you are a patient and you choose not to continue care at Conviva Palm Coast, you can obtain your medical records by calling 386-586-7005. 7763-357066 Sep. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON 10/05/2026 AT 08:00 AM THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES(S) MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 713. 585. NAME: CARDENAS USED AUTO LLC KNMAT2MV5KP544825 2019 NISS 5836.50 / WDDSJ4EB4GN388327 2016 MERZ 5152.25 TEL: 813-697-1791 MV#: MV109376 LOCATION: 3480 STEEL RAIL DR BUNNELL FL 32110 / TERMS OF THIS SALE ARE CASH AND NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO FINAL BID. ALL SALES ARE FINAL; NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE. SAID VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD IN “AS IS” CONDITION WITH NO GUARANTEES. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN RELEASED BY AUCTION TIME/ September 10, 2026 26-00302G
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 475 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES H. SCHNEIDER Deceased. The administration of the estate of James H. Schneider, deceased, whose date of death was May 3, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Blvd., 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 this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS 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 September 10, 2026. Personal Representative: Kimberley Carr 94 Port Royal Drive Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Attorney for Personal Representative: Diane A. Vidal Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1008324 CHIUMENTO LAW 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 Telephone: (386) 445-8900 Fax: (386) 445-6702 E-Mail: DVidal@legalteamforlife.com Secondary E-Mail: Proserv@legalteamforlife.com September 10, 17, 2026 26-00308G
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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2019 CA 000699 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-PR2 TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. GABRIELA ALEJANDRA FRANCIS; ROBERT STUART COULTER; ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARINA FRANCIS, DECEASED; GRACE FRANCIS; CHARLES FRANCIS; ELIZABETH A. FRANCIS; GRACE C. FRANCIS, TRUSTEE OF THE MARINA G. FRANCIS REVOCABLE TRUST; GRACE C. FRANCIS, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARINA FRANCIS, DECEASED; ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF HECTOR GALARCE, DECEASED; HECTOR HUGO GALARCE, JR.; MATANZAS SHORES OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.; LAKESIDE BY THE SEA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; Defendant(s) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed August 7, 2026 and entered in Case No. 2019 CA 000699, of the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for FLAGLER County, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-PR2 TRUST is Plaintiff and GABRIELA ALEJANDRA FRANCIS; ROBERT STUART COULTER; ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARINA FRANCIS, DECEASED; GRACE FRANCIS; CHARLES FRANCIS; ELIZABETH A. FRANCIS; GRACE C. FRANCIS, TRUSTEE OF THE MARINA G. FRANCIS
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NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COUNTY COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, IN AND FOR, FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CC-000997 RIVIERA ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, vs. IMTIAZ MOAIZ AND KANWAL MOAIZ Defendants. Notice is given that pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on August 5, 2026, in the above styled civil action of the County Court, in and for Flagler County, Florida, in which IMTIAZ MOAIZ AND KANWAL MOAIZ is the Defendant, and RIVIERA ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., is the Plaintiff. The property will sell to the highest bidder for cash at 11:00 am. on October 2, 2026, on Flagler County’s Public Auction website: www.flagler.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The property to be sold as set forth in the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure is more particularly described as: Lot # 4, A Subdivision Plat of Riviera Estates as recorded in in Map Book 35, Pages 30 & 31 of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. 10 Riviera Estates Drive , Palm Coast, FL 32164 Plaintiff ’s Attorney: Crabtree Law Group, P.A., 8777 San Jose Boulevard, Bldg. A, Ste 200, Jacksonville, FL 32217 September 10, 17, 2026 26-00307G
Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Harvest & Hope Milling located at 8 PINE CEDAR DR PALM COAST FL USA in the City of PALM COAST, Flagler, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 8th day of August, 2026 Christin Ulrich September 10, 2026 26-00305G
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024 CC 001060 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION INC. D/B/A WATER MOLD INSURANCE REBUILD, Plaintiff, v. TRUDDIE MAE UNDERWOOD A/K/A TRUDDIE MAE JOHNSON and WANDA ELAINE UNDERWOOD, Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on September 25, 2026, in Case No. 2024 CC 001060 of the County Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION INC. D/B/A WATER MOLD INSURANCE REBUILD is the Plaintiff, and TRUDDIE MAE UNDERWOOD A/K/A TRUDDIE MAE JOHNSON and WANDA ELAINE UNDERWOOD are the Defendants, for cash at public sale on September 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., by electronic sale at https:// flagler.realforeclose.com, the following described real property situated in Flagler County, Florida: SAM BROWN SUBD LOT 14 OR BOOK 43 PAGE 452 OR 463 PG 1132 OR 484 PG 1904 Property Address: 815 Hymon Circle, Bunnell, Florida 32110 The sale will be made pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. Dated this 1st day of September, 2026. JENNIFER A. GARNER, P.A. Counsel for Plaintiff 24160 State Road 54, Suite 1 Lutz, Florida 33559 Email: jennifer@jenniferagarner.com /s/ Jennifer A. Garner Jennifer A. Garner, Esq. Florida Bar No. 089040 September 10, 17, 2026 26-00298G
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA
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REVOCABLE TRUST; GRACE C. FRANCIS, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARINA FRANCIS, DECEASED; ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF HECTOR GALARCE, DECEASED; HECTOR HUGO GALARCE, JR.; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; MATANZAS SHORES OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.; LAKESIDE BY THE SEA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; are defendants. TOM W. BEXLEY, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash BY ELECTRONIC SALE AT: www.flagler. realforeclose.com, at 11:00 A.M., on 2nd day of October, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 114, SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LAKESIDE AT MATANZAS SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 28, PAGE 63, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No.2.065. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provisions of certain assistance. Please contact the Court Administrator at 200 East Moody Boulevard, Rm.125, Bunnell, Fl 32110, Phone No. (904)437-7394 within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services). Dated this 2nd day of September 2026. /s/ Marc Granger Marc Granger, Esq. Fla. Bar No.: 146870 Kahane & Associates, P.A. 1619 NW 136th Avenue, Suite D-220 Sunrise, Florida 33323 Telephone: (954) 382-3486 Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 Designated service email: notice@kahaneandassociates.com File No.: 17-00290 SPS V6.20190626 September 10, 17, 2026 26-00299G
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 2025 CA 000791 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. CAROL L UMBARILA A/K/A CAROL LEE UMBARILA A/K/A CAROL UMBARILA; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CAROL L UMBARILA A/K/A CAROL LEE UMBARILA A/K/A CAROL UMBARILA; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 AND UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Amended Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 31, 2026, and entered in 2025 CA 000791 of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for FLAGLER County, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, is the Plaintiff CAROL L UMBARILA A/K/A CAROL LEE UMBARILA A/K/A CAROL UMBARILA; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CAROL L UMBARILA A/K/A CAROL LEE UMBARILA A/K/A CAROL UMBARILA; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 AND UNKNOWN TENANT #2, are the Defendant(s). Tom Bexley the Clerk shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, electronically at www.flagler.realforeclose. com at 11:00 AM on October 9, 2026, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LAND SIUATE IN FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, VIZ: LOT 4, BLOCK 19, PALM COAST, MAP OF ZEBULAH’S TRAIL, SEC-
TION 63, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREIF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 18, PAGE 24 THROUGH 35, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 14 ZIRCON CT, PALM COAST, FL 32164 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact court administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. B-206, Deland, FL 32724; (386) 257-6096 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing impaired call 711. Dated this 2nd day of September 2026 By: /s/ Orlando DeLuca Orlando DeLuca, Esq Bar Number: 719501 Submitted by: DELUCA LAW GROUP, PLLC 2101 NE 26th STREET FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33305 PHONE: (954) 368-1311 | FAX: (954) 200-8649 service@delucalawgroup.com 25-06966-1 September 10, 17, 2026 26-00297G
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000232 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF NOELLA PESKLEVY A.K.A. NOELLA MARY-JANE PESKLEVY Deceased. The administration of the estate of Noella Pesklevy a.k.a. Noella Mary-Jane Pesklevy, deceased, whose date of death was January 20, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ 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 this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty
to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS 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 September 10, 2026. Personal Representatives: Adrienne Fox 76 Sekura Crescent Cambridge, Ontario, Canada N1R 7E8 Janet Pesklevy 15 Lunness Road Toronto, Ontario, Canada M98 3Z9 Attorney for Personal Representatives: /s/ Wendy A. Mara Wendy A. Mara, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 69872 555 West Granada Blvd., Ste.D-10 Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 672-8081 Fax: (386) 265-5995 E-Mail: wamara@maralawpa.com Secondary E-Mail: pmflynt@maralawpa.com September 10, 17, 2026 26-00303G
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA will hold
a Public Hearing as authorized by law at 7:00 P.M. on the 14th day of September 2026, for the purpose of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-17, before the City Commission, in the Chambers Meeting Room of the Bunnell Administration Complex located at 2400 Commerce Pkwy, Bunnell, Florida 32110.
ORDINANCE 2026-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA, ANNEXING BY VOLUNTARY PETITION CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TOTALING 14.92± ACRES LOCATED AT 882 & 998 STATE HIGHWAY 100 WEST AND BEARING PARCEL IDS 09-12-30-55501-00160-0012 AND 09-12-30-5550-00160-0010, WHICH ARE CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF BUNNELL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND OTHER CONTROLLING LAW; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL TO INCLUDE SAID PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF FLAGLER COUNTY AND WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND A MAP; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR NONCODIFICATION AND THE TAKING OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS 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 proposed 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 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)
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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2026 CA 000368 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. SHEA M MCEWEN AKA SHEA MARIE MCEWEN A/K/A SHEA MCEWEN, et al., Defendant. To: SHEA M MCEWEN AKA SHEA MARIE MCEWEN A/K/A SHEA MCEWEN 16 FARRAGUT DR, PALM COAST, FL 32137 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHEA M MCEWEN A/K/A SHEA MARIE MCEWEN A/K/A SHEA MCEWEN 16 FARRAGUT DR, PALM COAST FL 32137 UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 1 16 FARRAGUT DR, PALM COAST FL 32137 UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 2 16 FARRAGUT DR, PALM COAST FL 32137 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 8, BLOCK 17, FLORIDA PARK- SECTION-1, PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE(S) 79 THROUGH 92, AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 35, PAGE 528, OF THE 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 30 DAYS FROM THE 1ST 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 8/24/2026. TOM W. BEXLEY CLERK OF COURT OF FLAGLER COUNTY As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) BY: Amy Perez 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 26-21621FL September 3, 10, 2026 26-00295G
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026-CA-000091 VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, v. ELLIOTT M. VAN DYKE, et al., Defendants. NOTICE is hereby given that Tom Bexley, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Flagler County, Florida, will on October 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, via the online auction site at www.flagler.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, F.S., offer for sale and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Flagler County, Florida, to wit: Lot 1, Block 119, BELLE TERRESECTION•35 PALM COAST PARK AT PALM COAST, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 2, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. Property Address: 20 Birthstone Way, Palm Coast, FL 32137 pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case pending in said Court, the style and case number of which is set forth above. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. SUBMITTED on this 27th day of August, 2026. TIFFANY & BOSCO, P.A. /s/ Kathryn I. Kasper, Esq. Anthony R. Smith, Esq. FL Bar #157147 Kathryn I. Kasper, Esq. FL Bar #621188 Attorneys for Plaintiff OF COUNSEL: Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. 1201 S. Orlando Ave, Suite 430 Winter Park, FL 32789 Telephone: (205) 930-5200 Facsimile: (407) 712-9201 September 3, 10, 2026 26-00290G
NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: 53 CASE NO.: 2026 CA 000326 TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2019-3, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL RACHLIN A/K/A MICHAEL H. RACHLIN, et al., Defendants. TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MICHAEL RACHLIN A/K/A MICHAEL H. RACHLIN 12 BERKSHIRE LANE, PALM COAST, FL 32137 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 47, BLOCK 2, PALM COAST, MAP OF BELLE TERRE, SECTION 11, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 6, PAGES 59 THROUGH 67, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on De Cubas & Lewis, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is PO BOX 5026, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33310 on or before 30 DAYS FROM THE 1ST PUBLICATION, a date at least thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the (Please publish in BUSINESS OBSERVER) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff 's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration -ADA Coordinator, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, 2nd floor, Bunnell FL 32110, (386) 257-6096, ADARequest@circuit7. org, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately on receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this day of 8/27/2026. TOM W. BEXLEY As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By /s/ Amy Perez As Deputy Clerk De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff PO BOX 5026 CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33310 26-00553 September 3, 10, 2026 26-00289G
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000442 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF CLAUDIA FULLER, aka CLAUDIA IRENE FULLER Deceased. The administration of the estate of Claudia Fuller, also known as Claudia Irene Fuller, deceased, whose date of death was June 8, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., 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 this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS 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 September 3, 2026. Personal Representative: Joseph M. Harbuck c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S Palmetto Ave Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-4919 Attorney for Personal Representative: W. Denis Shelley Attorney Florida Bar Number: 273872 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 868-5371 E-Mail: shelley@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: paralegal@legacylaw313.com September 3, 10, 2026 26-00293G
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-478 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF LEANNE BUCHANAN Deceased. The administration of the estate of Leanne Buchanan, deceased, whose date of death was July 8, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Flagler County Courthouse, Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd. #5, Building 1, Bunnell, Florida 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 this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS 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 September 3, 2026. Personal Representative: Regina Marilyn Buchanan 280 Concord Drive Casselberry, Florida 32707 Attorney for Personal Representative: Amanda Meyer, Esquire Attorney Florida Bar Number: 76997 Owenby Law, PA 6136 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211 Telephone: (904) 359-5115 Fax: (904) 359-5116 E-Mail: Legal@OwenbyLawFirm.com Secondary E-Mail: Service@OwenbyLawFirm.com September 3, 10, 2026 26-00292G
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