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Mayor Milissa Holland resigns Citing her daughter’s failing health, Holland steps down. Special election to be held July 27. BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Mayor Milissa Holland has resigned. Her adult daughter, Tori, has been in dire health for years, and Holland needs to perform her most important role first, she said. “I’m incredibly proud of being a mom,” Holland said in a May 18 phone call with the Palm Coast Observer. “Your kids come before anything else.” Her last words in her last City Council meeting, on the morning of May 18, just hours before she resigned, also showed her focus on her role as mother: She told the council that she missed a recent event so that she could spend time with her son, who was visiting for the first time in years, from Germany. The City Council, led by nowMayor Eddie Branquinho, met at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, in a special meeting to authorize Elections Supervisor Kaiti Lenhart to begin the process of an election, which will be July 27. That will allow a new mayor to be in place before the City Council begins budget discussions, according to City Manager Matt Morton. Morton, who has been in his position for two years, said Holland should be remembered for her “steadfast willingness to always put the city ahead of

“Thank you for the honor of serving you, the citizens of Palm Coast. I am appreciative of your support and friendship. It has been both an honor and a pleasure.”

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INSIDE GROWTH IN K

Multifamily-withcommercial plan shifts to 450 single-family homes in K-section. PAGE 5

VACCINE UPDATE ‘If you’re not vaccinated, you’re at risk,’ says Flagler’s Dr. Bickel. PAGE 2

Milissa Holland was mayor from 2016 to 2021. She was the first woman county commissioner, serving 2006-2012.

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Splash time! Palm Coast officially opens Holland Park splash pad PAGE 3

Remembering John Fischer

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‘If you’re not vaccinated, you’re at risk,’ says Flagler’s Dr. Bickel

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With the Centers for Disease Control now saying that vaccinated people can congregate indoors without masks, Flagler County health officials are touting the local vaccination efforts and make plans to vaccinate more children ages 12 and up. The CDC’s relaxing of restrictions reflects “a shift that the

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FLAGLER INMATES RECEIVE VACCINES Fourteen inmates housed at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility received their second round of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the Flagler County Department of Health on the morning of May 12. At intake, all inmates are screened for COVID-19 symptoms and educated on the benefits and risks of receiving the vaccination. Further education is given to inmates on the vaccination by jail medical staff in each housing unit where they have the opportunity to have any questions answered. After being informed, inmates who desired to be vaccinated are afforded the opportunity to

vaccinations are so effective that that’s your protection,” rather than the masks, Dr. Stephen Bickel, medical director for the Florida Department of Health-Flagler, said May 14 on WNZF’s “Free For All Friday.” He also relayed the results of a study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic: Of those hospitalized with COVID-19 from January to March in Cleveland, 99.75% were not fully vaccinated. “The message is, if you’re not vaccinated, you’re at risk,” Bickel said. “Think about it.” Health Officer Bob Snyder said that now that the Food and Drug

receive the shot. “As an agency, our number one priority is the safety of our residents and it is important to remember that the majority of the inmates housed at the jail do re-enter the community,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “After the vaccination became readily available to the general public in Flagler County, we worked with the local Department of Health made to make the vaccine available to the inmates.” Since the pandemic began, the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility has had 16 staff members and 10 inmates test positive for COVID-19. There were no serious cases or inmate hospitalizations.

Administration has approved the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and up, the DOH will be receiving a large inventory of Pfizer and will be doing vaccinates in the Wadsworth Elementary School gym for three to four days per week beginning the week of June 7. The vaccines are safe for children, Bickel said. Snyder also reported that 81% of Flagler County residents ages 65 and up have been vaccinated. Positive COVID-19 cases have fallen to about 11 per day, which is down from about 16 two weeks ago.

Palm Coast Memorial Day ceremony will feature Rep. Waltz Join the city of Palm Coast for a Memorial Day Ceremony, “Remembering America’s Heroes,” on Monday, May 31, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coast Parkway. Parking is available along Corporate Drive and at the Library. The annual ceremony honors the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Heroes Memorial Park also recognizes those law enforcement who have given their lives in the line of duty. Branches of the military are honored with engraved granite monuments displaying names, along with a Purple Heart Memorial. The ceremony will include guest remarks from U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz. The Matanzas Army JROTC will perform the Posting of Colors. A Gold Star Family will participate in the laying of the wreath. City offices will be closed May 31. Recycling and garbage collection will proceed on regular schedule.

Flagler County hosts Memorial Day service featuring Vietnam veteran Join Flagler County at its Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, featuring retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, Vietnam War Special Forces

Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient. “It is an honor and a privilege to have a real life American hero like Sgt. Morris help us pay tribute to those who lost their lives in service to our country,” said Veterans Service Officer David Lydon. Morris was one of the first to don the “green beret” at the command of President John F. Kennedy while at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Oct. 12, 1961. He twice volunteered for deployments to Vietnam. Morris received the Medal of Honor in recognition for his valorous actions while commanding the Third Company, Third Battalion of the IV Mobile Strike Force near Chi Lang. A staff sergeant at the time, Morris led an advance across enemy lines to retrieve a fallen comrade. The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. in front of the Government Services Building, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell. Amelia Fulmer will lead attendees in singing “God Bless America” in remembrance of Henry “Red” Gensch, who had been a fixture at events for years in Flagler County. The Memorial Day event is sponsored by the Flagler County Commission and the Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council. Veterans and support groups to participate include: American Legion Post 115, DAV Chapter 86, Marine Corps League 876, Military Officers Association of America, Flagler County Veterans Service Office, VFW Post 8696, Sons of the American Revolution and the Knights of Columbus 2264 Color Corps.

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nell. Remarks were shared by Holland, Chief of Staff of Citizen Engagement Lauren Johnston and BBI Construction Project Manager Ben Grikstas. Chick-fil-A team members, from 1000 Palm Coast Parkway NW, provided free refreshments to parkgoers. The splash pad consists of two zones and their design reflects

“One of the longterm visions for the city of Palm Coast is to provide exceptional amenities and standards that support a highquality lifestyle.” MILISSA HOLLAND, mayor

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water areas of the region.  “The Swamp” zone was inspired by the Graham Swamp Conservation Area that exhibits the plants and wildlife found at freshwater canals, lakes and ponds throughout the city. Spray features are reflective of this environment in the form of a frog, turtle, lily pad and cattail.  “The Shore” zone represents the many different coastal communities found in Flagler County. Sprayers in this section depict an octopus, whale, manta ray, starfish,sand dollar,dolphin and more. Nine spray loops also connect the two splash pad zones. On the playground, about 20 new pieces of equipment were installed throughout three play zones, two of which are new.  The “Building Our Community” zone is construction-themed and reflects all of the progressive construction that has taken place in Palm Coast and Flagler County.  “The Oak Hammock” zone represents the environmental side of Palm Coast and Flagler County. Here you will find native plants and trees, an imitation stream and footbridge and picnic pavilions. This area features a two-car train, a xylophone, treehouse, bird’s nest basket swing (parent-child expressions swing), a hammock swing, log steppers, interactive music posts and another climbing structure.  The “Explore the Ruins” zone was previously constructed prior to phase two renovations occurring and has a coquina façade inspired by sugar planta-

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THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021

Mayor Milissa Holland resigns

Splash time! Palm Coast officially opens Holland Park splash pad

he city of Palm Coast City Council along with the Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the completion of the James F. Holland Memorial Park phase two renovations, which includes the 10,000-square-foot splash pad, with a ribbon cutting on May 14 at the park, located at 18 Florida Park Drive. The estimated $6.28 million investment in overall upgrades to the park, playground and splash area establishes the park as a future destination for visitors to the community, county and region. “One of the long-term visions for the city of Palm Coast is to provide exceptional amenities and standards that support a high-quality lifestyle,” said Mayor Milissa Holland. “Our strategic investment into this park distinguishes it as a regional amenity, offering multigenerational recreation for families of today, tomorrow and into the future.” The event was attended by local dignitaries from Flagler County, Flagler Beach and city of Bun-

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tion ruins found in Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park and the Old Brick Road also known as Old Dixie Highway. This area features a handmade 225-foot-long rock climbing wall, several slides, and 100-footlong zipline. “Through the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of city staff on this project, our community now has an amazing park to make lifelong memories in,” Johnston said. “My own son has the biggest smile on his face when playing in the playground and splash pad.” Other features of phase two improvements include a brand new bocce court with shade covering as well as shade pavilions for the small dog park, shuffleboard court and horseshoe courts. Pavilion 3 restrooms were completely renovated and a building was added for maintenance staff. New LED lighting was added at the various sports courts. The splash pad is undergoing thorough maintenance, consistent with opening a large water feature. Based upon those measures, open times may vary and are subject to change daily. It is advised to check the daily status of the splash pad on the city website at palmcoastgov.com/parks/ holland-park. The hours for Holland Park are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. To rent a pavilion, visit parksandrec. fun. James F. Holland Memorial Park offers 26 acres of amenities and is the home to the Palm Coast Historical Society headquarters.

everything else. ... She has this burning fire to improve the quality of life not just for people now but for future generations who come here.” She was at the center of discussions that led to the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University to extend their reaches to Palm Coast, for example. Holland was the city’s third mayor, elected in 2016 and reelected in 2020. She was also the first woman to serve on the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners, serving 20062012. Holland said she hopes her public service, both as a county commissioner and as mayor, “demonstrates that my passion is with this community. It’s the community I grew up in, that I have watched grow, that I understood early on what made it so special, and I never lost sight of that.” Her father, James Holland, was on the City Council in 1999, when the city incorporated. “Being part of those original City Council conversations at our dinner table certainly helped drive a lot of my decisions, not only on the County Commission but certainly as mayor,” Holland said. City Council meetings have become less civil in recent weeks — worse than ever, Holland said. But that didn’t impact her decision to resign. “Every time I’m out in the community, whether it be in the supermarket or one of our parks and trails, I really feel that our residents continue to remain positive and enjoy their lives every day.” Holland’s Facebook announcement is as follows: “They say that people will have a few defining moments in one’s lifetime. ... As you know, my daughter has been through some extraordinarily challenging years health wise that at times became so serious that the outcome could have been very different than what it is today. ... “Although she was able to receive the tremendous gift of a liver that ultimately saved her life, she has had some unexpected set backs that have required some additional levels of care and as her primary caregiver and of course her Mom, I began the process of assessing and evaluating where I must spend my time and focus and that is right by her side. “So it is with a heavy heart that I have decided to step down from my role as Mayor of the City of Palm Coast. ... “I love this City and my community. I am grateful for the leaders that came before me and for those I have had the privilege to work with along the way. The City of Palm Coast has outstanding professional and hardworking directors and employees that provide this City with excellent services ... I am hopeful as much has been accomplished towards the betterment of our City and our residents and the future is filled with transformative opportunities. “Thank you for the honor of serving you, the Citizens of Palm Coast. I am appreciative of your support and friendship. It has been both an honor and a pleasure.”

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ohn Fischer, who served on the Flagler County School Board from 2010 to 2014, died on the afternoon of May 14, at the age of 76. He was a dynamo of positivity, attending events in his sport coat and tie throughout the district on a daily basis — even after he was no longer on the School Board. During his tenure on the board, he helped institute the school uniform policy, encouraging students to “Dress for success.” He also carefully watched every district dollar spent. Among the many events he attended was a crossing guard appreciation even in 2014 — when it was 50 degrees outside, and raining. He was a private, devout man

of faith. School Board Chairman Trevor Tucker said in a Flagler Schools tweet: “You couldn’t find a bigger cheerleader for our kids, teachers, staff, and administrators in all of Flagler County.” County Commissioner Andy Dance, who served with him on the School Board, called him a “visible leader,” in a Facebook post. Kim Gridley, who was Fischer’s campaign manager and became his close friend, kept close to him as his health failed. On her personal Facebook page (published here with her permission), she reported that he had a stroke “as he was attempting to walk and gain his strength back. ... John’s wishes were simple: he was an organ donor; he wanted to be cremated and he wanted a celebratory Mass at Santa Maria Del Mar at a later date when his family could attend.” School Board member Colleen Conklin wrote on her public Facebook page: “John was an incredible public servant and amazing human being. He was present at every student event on the calendar. I use to kid him that he had to have a clone because it seemed he could be in more than one place at a time. ... John recently attended my mother’s funeral. I’m so grateful that he came. We hugged and cried. I asked for his forgiveness because we had become distant. He just hugged me to say don’t be silly. Reminded me that I was a good daughter, that God loved me and I’d see my mom again. He

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cracked a few jokes and was on his way. I will forever be grateful for my time with him.” Many more people reacted to Fischer’s death on Twitter, including the following: Community Information Specialist Jason Wheeler tweeted: “Going to miss John popping in my office, always when I needed a pick-me-up the most. We had spirited debates about my Crimson Tide and his Buckeyes (and Irish).” The Flagler County Education Foundation tweeted: “We are so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. John Fischer. We hardly ever had a school tour that did not include him. He was our biggest advocate, and he will be truly missed.” Flagler Palm Coast High School teacher Tina McNally tweeted: “Mr Fischer was a huge encouragement to faculty, staff and our students every time he stepped on campus. He will be missed.” Flagler Schools psychologist Shoshanah Mercado tweeted: “I have rarely met a kinder soul than Mr. Fischer.” Others emailed the Palm Coast Observer to share their memories. Old Kings Elementary School teacher Jamie Cordova wrote: “Mr. Fischer visited my classroom many times and always had a smile on his face.” And Darla Aless Proulx write: “He was the kindest person I ever met. I groomed his dog ... for the last couple of years and he always helped his friend by bringing her dog, too.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a pair of bills Wednesday, May 13, that will annually float tens of millions of dollars to help combat the effects of rising sea levels across the state. The bills, which include creation of a Resilient Florida Grant Program in the Department of Environmental Protection to aid local communities, came only a few years after Republican lawmakers began to openly acknowledge the impacts of climate change. “We’re really putting our money where our mouth is when it comes to protecting the state of Florida and particularly our coastal communities from the risks of flooding and storms,” DeSantis said during an event to sign the bills (SB 1954 and SB 2514) at Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs. The legislation also directs the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a statewide flood risk assessment; requires a three-year statewide flooding and sea-level rise resilience plan; encourages the formation of regional resilience coalitions; and establishes the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation within the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science. “We knew where we could no longer stand idly by and not plan for the future, that we needed to be always ready,” said House Speaker Chris Sprowls, a Palm Harbor Republican.

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Acres of land, located at the northeast quadrant of Palm Coast Parkway and Bridgehaven Drive, rezoned to enable AdventHealth to build a 155,000-square-foot, four-story hospital with 100 patient beds in Phase 1 and a 30,000-squarefoot, two-story medical office building in Phase 2.

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Five years ago, David Blessing proposed a mixed-use development in the southern portion of Palm Coast on U.S. 1. It didn’t go well. “I had a neighborhood meeting, and they weren’t very happy,” Blessing said at the May 18 City Council meeting. In recent years, he changed his plan to eliminate any commercial and make the development strictly singlefamily homes. “This time when I had [a neighborhood meeting], I got an applause, so that’s a very nice change of heart from my neighbors.” The City Council approved the changes. The 145-acre property, which is just north of Karas Trail and is at the intersection of U.S. 1 and County Road 304, was originally planned for 134 single-family homes, 214 multifamily units and 350,000 square feet of commercial space. After the vote on May 18, the zoning was changed from master planned development to single-family, and the property will give up its rights to multifamily or commercial. The final product will be a maximum of 450 single-family homes. Due to the change, the area will create a lower demand on traffic, water and sewer, but it will increase the demand on parks and schools. There will be no significant impact to city infrastructure, according to Palm Coast Senior Planner Jose Papa. The City Council approved the changes 4-1, with Victor

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Barbosa voted against; by way of explanation, he wrote in a Facebook message to the Palm Coast Observer after the meeting: “Palm Coast has a small enough industrial zone that development would have been better space to create jobs instead of more residential homes.” ALSO AT THE MAY 18 CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Mednexus gets CRA dollars The council voted 4-1, with Ed Danko opposing, to allocate $1 million from the State Road 100 Corridor Community Redevelopment Agency,

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Best-ever employee-safety rating saves Palm Coast $240,000 The city of Palm Coast’s employer safety rating is the best it’s ever been. This means more employees go home without injuries at the end of the day, according to the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust — which is Palm Coast’s insurance company that issues an annual rating based on the city’s workers’ compensation claims. The insurance company provides coverage to the members of the Florida League of Cities, such as Palm Coast, and uses a metric calculated by the National Council on Compensation Insurance to determine workers’ compensation premiums through what’s called an “experience modification rate.” The lower the modification rate, the lower the premium for Palm Coast. The current rating is .69 and reflects three years of data: 2017, 2018 and 2019. For perspective, a number below 1 is good and indicates a lower risk. Factors that go into this rating are frequency and severity of injuries. For 2020, having this rating saved the city $240,474; for all three years combined, the city saved $475,377.

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‘Bless their memories’: County hosts COVID vigil Many held candles to memorialize loved ones. So far, 110 Flagler residents have died. BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Flagler County officials and residents — many holding vigil candles — gathered for solemn prayer outside the Government Services Building on May 17, to remember the 110 people who have died from COVID-19. “Let us hold fast to all the precious moments we shared,” said Rose Eberle, rabbi of Temple Beth

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Shalom. “Let us be truly grateful for having known them.” Eberle also sang Psalm 121 in Hebrew and added, “Let us bless their memories by acts of kindness, justice and peace.” Eberle was joined by many other leaders of faith who shared words of mourning and comfort: Dr. Kevin James, Palm Coast United Methodist Church; Steven and Diane Goldthorpe, Epic Church; Charles Silano, Grace Tabernacle Ministries; Manny Lopez, Santa Maria Del Mar Catholic Church; John Gallowy, Calvary Church Palm Coast; and Chaplain Reistetter, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

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aw enforcement officers from Volusia and Flagler counties gathered at Daytona Memorial Park on Friday, May 14, to remember 32 fallen officers during the annual memorial ceremony. Held during National Police Week, the memorial was attended by members of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, and police departments from throughout Volusia County. The 32 officers mentioned in the ceremony, which included two K-9s, died in the line of duty between 1895 and 2018. “I know I speak for everyone when I say we have great respect for these heroes, and by us keeping their heroic deeds and proud and honorable service in our hearts, we then ensure that they are never, never forgotten,” said DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger. The ceremony included the reading of Psalm 23, playing of taps, and the 21 gun salute. When the name of a fallen officer was read, officers with the agency he or she served in stepped forward

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Above: Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young was the ceremony's guest speaker. Right: An American flag waves in the wind at Daytona Memorial Park on Friday, May 14.

in recognition with a salute. In the city of Ormond Beach, Officer Chelsey Palmer stepped up when Officer Robert Grim’s name was called. He died in 2004 after he was struck by a vehicle while investigating a traffic accident on Nova Road. Flagler County deputies paid tribute to its three fallen officers: Sheriff Perry Hall, who died in 1927 after he was struck by a glass bottle; Deputy Sheriff George Durrance, who died in 1927 when he was shot while searching for Hall’s murderer; and Deputy Sheriff Charles Sease, who died in 2003 after he was struck by a vehicle being pursued by officers in Flagler Beach. Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young was the guest speaker for the ceremony. He said a law enforcement officer’s job is to put his or her life on the line every day for strangers. “In law enforcement, we know what the oath of office means,” Young said. “We stand together

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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood and Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly stand side-by-side during the ceremony.

and take that oath knowing that we are to uphold the constitution of the United States, and the laws of the state of Florida, but also knowing that if we serve with true courage, it means we may not make it home to our families.” Policing has always been a “brutally difficult way to make a

“It takes a special person to do this job ... It takes a special person who realizes that this is more than a job, it’s a calling.” JAKARI YOUNG, Daytona Beach Police Chief

living,” the chief continued. The officers named in the ceremony may be gone, but Young said they will never be forgotten. “It takes a special person to do this job,” Young said. “It takes a special person who realizes that this is more than a job, it’s a calling. It takes a person that realizes that at our core we are nothing more than public servants.”

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9-year-old victim comes forward, leading to arrest in molestation case

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, May 10 ,arrested Monserrate Teron for an outstanding arrest warrant in reference to lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12 years old. “This is another great example of technology combining with good old-fashioned police work to get criminals behind bars and out of our community effectively and efficiently,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “I want to thank the detectives for their hard work investigating this case and the great work of our crime analysts at our Real Time Crime Center. This disgusting pervert is now in jail where he belongs and can’t hurt another child. I hope this arrest brings some form of closure to the victim and the victim’s family.”

K9 Holmes locates missing person The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Saturday, May 8, about a miss-

ing adult who left a group home after becoming upset about losing television privileges. “K9 Holmes and his handler did exactly what they were trained to do and thankfully were able to find him quickly,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “This is exactly why we obtained a Bloodhound, which saved countless hours of searching. Our team did a fantastic job securing him and explaining to him why a Baker Act was his safest bet. I hope he gets the help he needs.”

Fugitive arrested after standoff On Wednesday, May 12, after a standoff with FCSO and Bunnell police on U.S. 1, Joshua Siedel was arrested on several charges. Sheriff Rick Staly also responded to the scene. After Siedel was secured, deputies located a plastic replica gun on the floorboard. Due to his suicidal statements, a Baker Act form was filled out and turned in to the jail. It was also discovered that Seidel’s driver’s license was suspended indefinitely.

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William Chance Medders was arrested by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit after questioning on May 12 and charged with Burglary of a Structure and Grand Theft. “This is yet another example of how our investigative team’s persistence proved this guy committed the crime and arrested him,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Our lead deputy on this case went above and beyond to get this guy off the streets. Of course it helps provide an investigative lead when you leave your ID at the scene of the crime you committed! Obviously, he hasn’t learned his lesson, so I hope he makes himself cozy at the Green Roof Inn. Medders did the crime, now he’ll do the time.” On May 12, 2021, FCSO was able to make contact with Medders, of 3715 Arbor Ave., in Bunnell, where he was questioned about the burglary. Medders could not explain why his wallet was located at the scene of the burglary. He

stated that all items that were on him at the time of the Trespassing arrest were found on the street, purchased by him, or given to him. He also denied any involvement in committing a burglary. Medders admitted to being on Methamphetamines during the timeframe of when the burglary occurred.

Undercover operation leads to closing of Bunnell ‘drug house’ A drug house has been busted. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit, with the assistance of the FCSO SWAT team and the Bunnell Police Department, executed a Narcotics Search Warrant on May 12, in the Palm Pointe Apartments, located at 4600 E. Moody Blvd., in Bunnell. This search warrant stemmed from undercover operations conducted by the SIU in response to numerous tips and complaints filed by concerned neighbors within the complex about suspected narcotics sales occurring out of apartment “4J.”

During the execution of the search warrant, two adults and one juvenile were located at the residence. The target of this investigation was Kinjata Kwame Toussaint. Detectives seized a number of synthetic cathinones, approximately a ¼ pound of cannabis, and various drug paraphernalia. For several months, the FCSO and BPD have been receiving complaints about the entrance gate(s) to the complex being repeatedly damaged by customers to gain access to the complex to purchase narcotics from the apartment. Kinjata Kwame Toussaint was arrested and charged with Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Sell, Possession of Synthetic Cathinones, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He is being held at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Facility on an $8,000 bond. Due to small children residing at the residence, the Department of Children and Families was immediately notified of this incident. This investigation is still active and further charges may be pending.

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New zoning option for affordable housing Incentives and relaxed restrictions could be offered in exchange for a developer planning lower home prices, on a caseby-case basis. BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Flagler County is considering a new zoning designation that would give the County Commission wide latitude to approve incentives, densities and heights of developments in an effort to increase affordable housing. The changes would not impact Palm Coast or Flagler’s other cities. “Every county in the country is screaming the same thing: that they need more affordable, workforce housing,” said County Commissioner Joe Mullins, who also serves on the county’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. “We want to send the message

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that we’re open for business.” The new designation, introduced at the May 17 commission workshop, would be called “planned affordable development.” The staff documentation pointed out that it would be a similar concept to the current “planned unit development,” which also can be “negotiated and tailored” with mixed uses. “It’s a PUD on steroids,” Commissioner Andy Dance said. “It allows for some more creative design solutions. … I’m all for it. Let’s look at some new ideas that somebody may have.” Homes are selling so quickly, and demand is still so high, that housing costs are soaring. Material prices and inflation are also making the market unaffordable for many residents, staff reported. Commissioners noted that the PAD designation is “very loose” and “open-ended.” “It leaves us to vote on just about everything — not only on incentives but also the size,” Commissioner Greg Hansen said. Still, he said that kind of latitude “is the right way to go.” Hansen, as well as eight-year Affordable Housing Advisory Committee member Rick Belhumeur appeared to expect more of a presentation from staff. “I’m wondering why we were invited here,” Belhumeur said. Two restrictions on the PAD designation were questioned in the meeting. First, the county is proposing that PADs only be allowed if they are within five miles of shopping and employment. And second, PADs would

“It’s a PUD on steroids. It allows for some more creative design solutions. … I’m all for it. Let’s look at some new ideas that somebody may have.” ANDY DANCE, County Commissioner

not be allowed to use septic tanks. Lisa Smith, treasurer of the Flagler County Association of Realtors and president of the Flagler Housing Partnership, said not much land would fit those requirements. FCAR Executive Director Dorothy Sperber agreed, and Cameron said staff would examine both points for future discussion. “This is a long-term project,” Cameron said.

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Flagler County postpones Whispering Meadows Ranch discussion Flagler County officials postponed an agenda item for the Whispering Meadows Ranch, an equine therapy operation, at May 17 regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners as the county administrator and the county attorney work to ensure the ranch will be able to continue its services. “We worked with all parties over the weekend, and we believe we are close to a solution that will be in the best interest of our community and allow them to continue services while protecting the interest of surrounding property owners,” County Administrator Jerry Cameron said before the meeting. “We want to get the word out, so we don’t inconvenience people who would only be showing up for this item.” The May 17 meeting began with an announcement that the Whispering Meadows Ranch agenda item would be postponed. “This is on the agenda toward the end of the meeting, so we want to move discussions to a date and time certain,” Cameron said in a county press release. “We feel we are very close to bringing both sides together for a solution.” Send letters to the editor, press releases or other announcements to editor@palmcoastobserver. com.

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Fidelity, finance questioned in mosquito control debate Cameron proposed hiring outside agency to treat west side. East Flagler Mosquito Control hopes to work out agreement. BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Everyone agrees that it’s bad to have lots of mosquitoes in West Flagler. But no one agrees, yet, on who should kill them, and how it should be done. County Administrator Jerry Cameron has asked for direction from the County Commission in each of the past two meetings, May 3 and May 17, to hire St. Johns County’s highly esteemed Anastasia Mosquito Control to use a less-costly, chemical-free method to sterilize West Flagler’s mosquitoes, which Com-

missioner Joe Mullins compared to small hummingbirds. In each case, county commissioners have asked, essentially, why the East Flagler Mosquito Control can’t do it? No decision has been made, and it has become a question of not only finance but fidelity. In the May 3 meeting, Commissioner Greg Hansen told Cameron, “Have the mosquito control people here” at the next meeting. On May 17, the Anastasia Mosquito Control was given the chance to deliver a presentation about its operation, but East Flagler was not. Cameron said he had already spoken with East Flagler Mosquito Control, so there was no need for a presentation. “They’re only interested in providing services to the densely populated areas,” Cameron said. He then indicated that EFMC’s concerns were not cold-hearted but “based purely on economics.”

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“While we debate on this, citizens on the west part of the county are screaming for additional service.” JERRY CAMERON, county administrator

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The East Flagler Mosquito Control is independent of the county government; it has its own taxing authority, and residents east of U.S. 1 pay additional taxes each year for mosquito-spraying services. Since 2003, Flagler County has had an agreement with EFMC to spray in emergency situations, which EFMC does at cost, after verifying that there are enough mosquitoes in the area to legally justify spraying. Mike Martin, a member of the elected EFMC Board, spoke in public comment to address the issue. He was confused as to why he was only given three minutes to speak, after Anastasia was given time for a full presentation on the agenda. Martin pointed out that EFMC is not authorized to spray outside its service boundaries unless Flagler County requests the service, based on the 2003 agreement. Contrary to Cameron’s and Mullins’ implications that EFMC had been failing to serve the west side, Flagler County has not asked for service very often: In the past three years, EFMC has only been called four times, and each time, EFMC sprayed for mosquitoes as

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requested. If there is a need for more spraying, Martin said, all the county has to do is ask. Moreover, if the 2003 agreement isn’t sufficient, “We’re willing to talk with you and work out new agreements,” he said. After the meeting, he said he felt it was unfair to ask East Flagler residents to pay more for West Flagler service. ‘MIXED INFORMATION’

Commissioner Andy Dance felt that he was getting “mixed information.” EFMC had sent multiple documents to the County Commission just a few hours before the 5 p.m. meeting started — at the “ridiculous” time of 2:13 p.m., Commissioner Donald O’Brien pointed out. Dance said he would like to see a fair comparison and bid from EFMC — or from other entities if it were to be opened up for competition. Hansen said at the May 17 meeting that it would be a missed opportunity to hire Anastasia without giving EFMC a chance to grow as an organization and meet the challenge. He then gently teased Cameron for so often touting the successes of St. Johns County, which is where Cameron used to work as an assistant administrator. “Jerry, don’t you think we could get our mosquito control people” to do the job? Hansen asked. “Maybe even — perish the thought — they could become as good as St. Johns County?” Cameron said that Anastasia has a phenomenal track record of effective mosquito control with ever-decreasing costs. “I think that alone makes it worth looking at,” Cameron said. He added that he felt he was doing what he felt was best to serve Flagler County residents. “While we debate on this,” he said, “citizens on the west part of the county are screaming for additional service.” Mosquito season began May 1.

John Mark Dormann, 72 of Palm Coast, Florida, passed peacefully at home on May 1, 2021. He was in the arms of his loving wife Cathy and in the understanding home care of Vitas hospice workers.

Flagler Tiger Bay Club Young Tigers to host U.S. Rep. Waltz on May 25 Set to host their second official public engagement, the Flagler Tiger Bay Club Young Tigers, in conjunction with the Flagler County Junior Chamber of Commerce, will feature U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (FL-06) as their guest speaker on May 25 at 2:45 p.m. With a professional background ranging from counter-terrorism and defense policy to the creation of a Fortune 500 company, Waltz will give Flagler’s next generation a glimpse into building a highlevel and varied career during the virtual event moderated by Flagler Tiger Bay Club Young Tiger and Junior Chamber President Bryan Soudrain. “I’m thrilled to have the honor to address residents who are passionate about elevating bipartisan civic duty in the community,” Waltz said. “It’s essential to engage our younger residents such as those in the Young Tigers club to fully understand how special our system of governance is and inspire national, public, and community service.” “The level of commitment our Young Tigers have to civic engagement should serve as an example to us all,” said Walker Douglas, mentor and chair of the Flagler Tiger Bay Club’s Young Executives program. “When a group of high schoolers take initiative, it’s our duty in the business community to provide opportunities. Having excelled across a variety of industries, Congressman Waltz is the perfect speaker for a group of bright and talented students.” Flagler Tiger Bay Club Vice President Don Madden said the Club is pleased to support the endeavors of the aspiring young tigers. Open to the public, there is no cost to attend. The community may pre-register for the event at www.flaglertigerbayclub.com.

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Who pays for growth? If Flagler County raises its impact fees, new singlefamily homes could cost an extra $5,000. BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Flagler County could be adding more impact fees soon, in an effort to offset new construction’s projected impacts on the area. The county currently only has two impact fees — to pay for roads and parks — and the roads impact fee is suspended. To pay for future growth, the county should add several more fees to pay for things such as fire rescue, law enforcement and public buildings, according to a presentation by Tindale-Oliver, a design firm that reported to the County Commission at the May 17 workshop.

WHAT’S AN IMPACT FEE? Impact fees are one-time fees paid when a new home or other building is built. The revenue has to be used by local governments to expand capacity of services, not to maintain previous levels of service. In other words, the road fees could be used to pave a new road, but not repave an old one.

If the roads fee is reinstated and all other recommendations by Tindale-Oliver are implemented, a 2,000-square-foot home in unincorporated Flagler County would be assessed a total of $6,587 for its impacts on the community — up from $1,706. In other words, a new home would cost about $5,000 more than it used to. By comparison, the city of Palm Coast updated its impact fees in 2018, and the fees are adjusted yearly. For an infill lot in existing ITT neighborhoods, a new home pays $3,284 in park, road and fire impact fees. (That cost goes up to $4,705 for a home in a new neighborhood.) All new homes in the county, whether in a city or not, also pay $3,600 to account for school capacity. Moreover, some of the county’s proposed impact fees, such as for fire and law enforcement, could impact Palm Coast’s fees, if agreements are reached between Flagler County and the city. DRIVE-THRU COSTS JUMP

Fees paid by retail, office, bank and light industrial space would also increase, but the biggest change would be in drive-thru restaurants, based on TindaleOliver’s recommendations. For every 1,000 square feet of space for something like a new McDonald’s, the impact fees would go up from $14,931 to $41,054.

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Commissioner Joe Mullins favored increasing impact fees, although the numbers are still in the planning stage and need two public hearings before they could be voted on. “I’ve never seen an area that didn’t have impact fees,” Mullins said. Developers are sure to “exploit” Flagler County if they’re not required to pay. He likened the county to a real estate firm that doesn’t charge for its services. “We are part of a business that’s saying, ‘We’re giving you this for free,’ and I think it’s far time to get this implemented.” “We need to do this,” Commissioner Greg Hansen added. County Administrator Jerry Cameron said Flagler should compare itself mostly to St. Johns County, which is where he used to work as an assistant administrator. “Flagler County is exactly where St. Johns used to be about 15 years ago,” Cameron said, “... St. Johns is probably one of the highest in our area (for impact fees), but they have the highest quality of life to go along with that. And they stand in stark contrast to the arguments that say, ‘Impact fees discourage growth.’” ‘BIG NUMBERS’

Mark Langello, who has been in the development business in Flagler County for 40 years, cautioned the County Commission about oversimplifying the matter.

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PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPACT FEE Flagler: $1,643 St. Johns: $710 PARKS AND REC IMPACT FEE Flagler: $1,129 St. Johns: $1,429 LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPACT FEE Flagler: $202 St. Johns: $331 FIRE RESCUE IMPACT FEE Flagler: $810 St. Johns: $618

New home construction doesn’t only come from out-of-town residents. Rather, many people who are building new homes are already living in the county. For example, he said, “I’m here, and I want more room for my family, so I’m going to be buying a new house — and I’m going to be paying an impact fee,” he said. “I think people who are coming in new should help — I’m not opposed. But the implementation has to be looked at correctly.” The cost of drive-thru restaurants could also price out local entrepreneurs. “The people who can afford these fees are always going to be the conglomerates,” he said. “Please look at these numbers.” Hansen agreed with regard to the drive-thru restaurant fees. “Those are big numbers,” he said.

PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPACT FEE Flagler: $10,186 St. Johns: $1,012 PARKS AND REC IMPACT FEE Flagler: $1,053 St. Johns: $1,148 LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPACT FEE Flagler: $1,326 St. Johns: $473 FIRE RESCUE IMPACT FEE Flagler: $5,068 St. Johns: $90 * Flagler fees are proposed

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Commissioner Dave Sullivan pointed out that even though the fees haven’t been decided on yet, developers are listening now. “Once the word is out that we’re implementing new impact fees, it might change the way developers look at things for the next 12 months,” he said. “It’s one of those things that we need to push on.”

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ach image in Lisette OteroLewis’ photographic series, “Hopes, Dreams & Realties,” has a power of its own. But when viewed as a whole it strikes like a gut punch. The series is currently on display at Grand Gallery, housed inside Grand Living Realty at 2298 Colbert Lane in Palm Coast. Jan Jackson, the Grand Gallery’s curator, had seen some of the photos in Otero-Lewis’ office at her own art gallery, Galleria d’Arte, in Palm Coast. “I was always impressed,” Jackson said. “I asked her if she had enough work to do a show. She said this is actually a series.” Jackson said that while view-

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ing the series for the first time she was moved to tears. “This is the strongest statement of racial injustice I’ve ever seen,” she wrote Otero-Lewis in an email. But that wasn’t the intent when she took those black-and-white photos in 2012 to 2013. Otero-Lewis is a lyrical documentary photographer. She develops a concept “and everything has to flow within that concept,” she says. And yet that’s not how this series came to be. She was living in Mississippi at the time and had an art gallery in the historic Courthouse Square in the small town of Canton, Mississippi. She took photos of friends and people who came into her life. Not until three years later, after she had moved to Punta Gorda and was offered space to put up her own exhibit that she realized she had a common thread. “Canton is known for ‘Mississippi Burning’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’” she said. “The Mississippi Blues Trail goes through it. If you’re going down Main Street, right before you get to the square, all those shops from left to right are African American-based owners. But once you hit the square, it stops. It has that dynamic still. This is very small town everywhere. Time kind of stands still.” The juxtaposition of the images

“Next Generation” from the OteroLewis’ Hopes, Dreams & Reality series

guides your perceptions. “Easter Best” is a photo of two young African American girls dressed for church. It is paired with a distinguished elderly white woman wearing a leopard print jacket and sitting on an antique sofa, titled “Metaphysicist.” “J’Nia’s Son,” a young black boy, with the caption, “When we look into his eyes we see a boy, what we do not see is how he will be treated as a man,” is paired with “Next Generation,” a young white girl with the caption, “When we look into her eyes we see a girl, what we know is that she will be favored.” The girl has what Jackson terms

Lisette Otero-Lewis has lived in Palm Coast with her husband and daughters since August 2018. She opened Galleria D’Arte at 231 St. Joe Plaza last December. She displays mostly contemporary art in her gallery aims to help emerging artists as well as older artists in the area. She would like to help make Palm Coast an art stop for people on their way to St. Augustine or Daytona Beach, but she is also trying to build an online presence to attract art collectors. She is currently working on her masters online from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She also has a website business and is working on an autobiographical photo series and is thinking about doing a series on the people of Palm Coast.

the “strangest eyes,” with a narrow dark ring surrounding her irises. Stare at the image and you feel like you are peering into her soul. Or she is peering into yours? “Joy Within” is a photo of a black woman with an infectious smile holding an umbrella and looking to the sky. “She is so full of life that you want to hug her so some of her joy rubs off on you,” Jackson said. “None of my folks, black or white, are looking despaired,” says Otero-Lewis. “Even though the lady with the umbrella has the tattered dress — she was poor, that’s right — but I have her as a Facebook friend and she’s now a Mary Kay director. She’s doing very well. That image wasn’t even intentional. I was just testing my light.” The “Metaphysicist” is OteroLewis’ friend, Linda. “Of course her family has land there,” Otero-Lewis said. “She inherited the land. But when you talk to her, she’s very open-minded. She’s into metaphysics. She’s a rebel. You wouldn’t know it by looking at her.” And that’s the dichotomy of the show. That we cannot stereotype. SEE HOPES PAGE 16

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Works Department, in celebration of National Public Works Week. The theme for National Public Works Week is #StrongerTogether, and by joining forces with all of the important agencies doing work in Flagler County, it reinforces that spirit. “With the success of the city’s first Touch-a-Truck, this has grown to multiple departments, multiple agencies and multiple types of technical and electri-

First Palm Coast E-bike History Tour set for May 23 FLEBIKE store owner Frank Paccilli is sponsoring and guiding the E-bike Tour. KATHY REICHARD-ELLAVSKY VICE-PRESIDENT, PALM COAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY

May is National Preservation Month, and the Palm Coast Historical Society is ready to celebrate. The Inaugural E-bike History Tour will highlight significant locations in Palm Coast’s early development. Palm Coast resident and local FLEBIKE store owner Frank Paccilli is sponsoring and guiding the E-bike Tour of the “core area” of Palm Coast from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23 (weather permitting), to benefit the Palm Coast Historical Society and Museum. PCHS is accepting reservations and payment for 16 individuals on a first-come, first-serve basis at

www.palmcoasthistory.org. The special Preservation Month price is $29.99 per person and includes the E-bike rental, helmet and guided tour. Pacilli is donating 100% of the cost of the bike rental and guided excursion to the Historical Society. The tour will begin and end at the FLEBIKE shop at 5 Utility Drive, Suite 9, in the plaza along Old Kings Road. The loop will include portions of the Graham Swamp Boardwalk, Colbert Lane, Waterfront Park trail, Palm Harbor Parkway, Casper Drive, Clubhouse Drive, Palm Coast Parkway, and Florida Park Drive with a stop at the PCHS Museum in Holland Park. Requirements include good balance and intermediate biking ability. Riders have the option of pedaling or cruising in electric mode. This is a leisurely outing and not a physical fitness challenge. Wear a bright colored shirt for maximum visibility.

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Go big or go home! The city of Palm Coast’s second Touch-aTruck event, on Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Park Street in Central Park, will feature more than 30 vehicles from multiple agencies including:  City of Palm Coast Public Works, Stormwater, Utility and Fire Departments;  Flagler County Fire Rescue;  Flagler County Sheriff’s Office;  East Flagler Mosquito Control District;  Florida Highway Patrol;  Florida National Guard;  Flagler Technical College; The event is free and is hosted by the Palm Coast Public

cal equipment that is integral to keeping our community going,” said Public Works Lead and Event Organizer Benny Cope. “In Public Works, we take pride in our work and want to share it with our residents, especially the youngest of minds who may follow in our footsteps in operating these important pieces of machinery in their careers.” Kids of all ages will have the chance to not only touch, but hop right into the driver’s seat of a dump truck, loader, pontoon excavator, signal bucket truck, fire ladder truck, SWAT vehicle, helicopter and more. To create a great experience for all attendees, the first hour of the event will be designated as “horn free.” Vendors will include: Kona Ice, Ramon’s Personal Chef, Cool Beans and Sweet Shelia’s Funnel Cakes. Plus, the Flagler Humane Society will showcase pets that need a forever home. Park Street will be closed for the event, and part of Lake Avenue. For more information, please contact city of Palm Coast Communications at 386-986-2484.

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Leave the beach the way you found it, be wary of all lights at night, and do not disturb nesting females. COREY COMSTOCK GUEST WRITER

What a wild and wooly year has passed since last year’s turtle season, but here we are again already. With a zigzag smile, sea turtles blink their wide eyes and hustle by like an underwater frisbee. My son, Greg, and I once snorkeled alongside a pair of green turtles in Antigua for a good 20 minutes and felt honored every second. Turtle season began on May 1 and continues up to Oct. 30 and there are some things that you should remain aware of to give these beautiful creatures every chance to nest and allow their hatchlings to reach the sea. Leave the beach the way you found it: Clean, smooth and debris free. Obstacles, even the smallest ones, create obstructions that disorient and threaten the tiny newborn hatchlings and holes or mounds can cause a deadly scenario for them. Mothers may eat trash, thinking that it is food, whereas plastics and other poisons will sicken and kill these lovely creatures. Be wary of all lights at night. Hatchlings crawl towards the moonlight so flashlights, bonfires and headlights mislead the hatchlings away from their

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destination, the ocean. Random lights confuse and frighten mama turtles, causing them to return to the sea without nesting. Do not disturb nesting females! If a sea turtle comes ashore to nest, leave her alone and do not approach. Give her space, make no noise or quick movements. If you frighten her away, she may dump her clutch of eggs into the ocean and the unborn turtles will perish. There are five species that make their way onto our Florida beaches, but only two of them are prevalent this far north: the loggerhead and the green turtle. We get a handful of leatherbacks each season, and every once in a great while, a Kemp’s ridley.

They vary in size from around a hundred pounds (Kemp’s ridley) all the way up to seven feet long and 1,500 pounds (leatherback). Some of these turtles will astound you with their national travels as they paddle as far north as Novia Scotia. Check out conserveturtles.org for some mind-boggling turtle treks. Because they have to avoid predators, obstacles, and hardships to achieve maturity at about twenty-four years, only one in a thousand survive to reproduce. Let’s not make it any more difficult for these spectacular animals. Stop by turtlepatrol.com to learn more.

Two students from Indian Trails Middle School (Lillian Ames and Jasmine Vitkauskas), along with five Buddy Taylor Middle School students (Mallory Blackburn, Lorelei Rose Killmer, Ava Jean Muldoon, Megan Rhee, and Arianna Slaughter), will attend Tech Trek 2021 Camp, thanks to scholarships from the American Association of University Women Flagler. Typically, Tech Trek is a weeklong residential summer camp for girls between their seventh and eighth grade year and who focus on science, technology, engineering and math. This year’s recipients will be among the first in Florida to experience Tech Trek virtually. Two of four Flagler recipients from 2020, Jasper Joy Donoso (Imagine School) and Lily Mota (ITMS), will be in attendance. Since 2013, 39 Flagler middle school girls have attended AAUW Florida Tech Trek. With the exception of a $25 registration fee, all costs are fully funded by AAUW Florida Supporting Foundation Inc. Donations for Tech Trek are appreciated and can be mailed to AAUW Flagler at P O Box 354873, Palm Coast, Florida 32135-4873. Please make checks payable to AAUW Flagler and note “Tech Trek” in the memo section. You may also donate through our secure, online payment portal through our website: https:// flaglercounty-fl.aauw.net/ American Association of Uni-

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That we can look at an image and our perception can change. The perception of small-town Mississippi, that the people are country bumpkins, is not the reality that Otero-Lewis experienced in her time there. They’re not even country, she said. They’re blues, they’re jazz, they’re progressive, they’re educated. “Housewives have masters,” she said. Otero-Lewis knows what it’s like to be stereotyped. Her parents moved from Puerto Rico to Connecticut where Otero-Lewis lived until moving to Miami in the

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Palm Coast Business and Professional Network celebrates 20-year anniversary Director Jay Scherr says the PCBPN is always ‘striving to educate, to inspire, and to empower members to build and grow their business.’ TRISTEN PEREZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Lore, has been with the group for 20 years. He is currently thriving today and continues to give and receive referrals along with other members. The group’s success can be attributed in part to its focus on education, through member and guest presentations. Digital advertising is one topic that has been explored to increase the rate of converting online views to real, tangible sales and client relationships. Another contributor to the group’s success is the connec-

tion to the community and referrals. The community connection is exactly why the board of the PCBPN decided last March, at the onset of the pandemic, to continue meeting on a weekly basis. They wanted to continue providing support to one another when it was needed most, and so they adapted their meetings to be held virtually. During the meetings, they were able to discuss solutions to the unique problems presented by the pandemic, such as sanitation and communication. Presently, the meetings are

hybrid, meaning there is a virtual option for those unable to meet in person. The organization celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Cypress Knoll Golf Club. With over 50 current and past members participating, the event had music, food and presentations. Reflecting on the celebration and the achievements of the group, Scherr said, “Every member of the group has played a vital role in making the Palm Coast Business and PN the finest professional business group in Flagler County and sur-

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totaled 37,505 during 1Q 2021, up 37% compared to 1Q 2020, according to data from Florida Realtors Research department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. Closed sales typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written. The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in 1Q 2021 was $317,500, up 17.6% from the same time a year ago. The statewide median price for condo-townhouse properties during the quarter was $235,422, up 14.8% over the year-ago figure. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less. Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor took at look at new listings data for 1Q 2021. “New listings of homes for resale were marginally lower in January and February than they were a year ago before the pandemic, but these were offset by a decent increase in March,”

he said. “For the quarter overall, there were only 2.5% fewer new listings of single-family homes than in the first quarter of 2020, and over in the condo and townhouse category, we saw a 5% increase. “Most people I speak with are surprised to learn that, apart from the first couple months of the pandemic, the pace of new listings has been fairly close to what it was before the pandemic.” Inventory was at a 1.2-month supply in the first quarter for single-family homes and at a 2.8-month supply for condotownhouse properties, according to Florida Realtors. In 1Q 2021, the median time to a contract (the midpoint of the number of days it took for a property to receive a sales contract during that time) was 19 days for single-family homes and 37 days for condo-townhouse properties. Visit https://www.floridarealtors.org/newsroom.

Petroleum industry officials and Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 12, urged Floridians to avoid “panic buying” of gasoline amid a shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, which carries fuel to the nation’s East Coast. The shutdown began Friday, May 7, after a ransomware attack. Motorists responded in some areas of Florida by rushing to the pump, creating long lines and causing some stores to sell out of gasoline. Ninety percent of Florida’s gasoline comes in through the state’s ports on cargo ships and is driven to retail pumps in tanker trucks. “This is not a refinery issue. Gasoline is still being made, and fuel continues sailing through Florida ports, regardless of whether Colonial Pipeline is operational,” AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said. Still, convenience stores where most Americans fill their gas tanks saw a rush of customers.

FCSO partners with Flagler Technical College to help rehabilitate inmates The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Flagler Technical College on the program “Homeward Bound” for inmates at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. The program teaches practical job skills through training courses

to better prepare inmates for job readiness. The first course offered will train inmates to print and apply custom designed vinyl graphics onto vehicles. Future training will include pre-apprenticeship classes in the areas of Heating and Air Conditioning and Electrical. “This program was created with the hope that inmates can learn these practical skills while serving time in the county jail and then hopefully find a job more easily after they are released,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “If we can help inmates leave our facility more prepared for success than when they entered, then we may have just set them on the right path forward to becoming a productive member of the community.” The vinyl graphics application, Electrical, and Heating and Air Conditioning pre-apprenticeships are all certificate courses through FTC. The inmate will receive a certificate upon completion of the program that they can take with them to future job opportunities. “FTC is proud to partner with the Sheriff’s Office on these quality career training opportunities in high demand fields,” Renee Stauffacher, Director of FTC, said. “Inmates will be taught the skills to become responsible and productive citizens.” The goal of the Homeward Bound program is to focus on offering practical job skills and the “soft skills” training that will allow inmates to return to the community.

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In the first quarter of 2021, Florida’s housing market reported more closed sales, higher median prices and more new pending sales compared to a year ago, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 78,353 in 1Q 2021, up 19.4% from the 1Q 2020 level. “A year ago, in early March, the first coronavirus cases were confirmed in Florida,” said 2021 Florida Realtors President Cheryl Lambert, broker-owner with Only Way Realty Citrus in Inverness. “Looking back at that first quarter, considering everything that we have all endured with the pandemic, and where we are today in the first quarter of 2021, it’s almost impossible to believe. While we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and follow guidelines to stay safe and protect our communities, Florida’s housing market remains strong. But, with demand for housing greater than the available supply, it continues to drive home prices higher — and tightens the existing home-market even more.” In Florida’s condo-townhouse market, statewide closed sales

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house in Ocean Hammock was the top real estate transaction for the week of April 8-14 in Flagler County in the Multiple Listing Service. 57 Cinnamon Beach Way LLC, of Palm Coast, sold 57 Cinnamon Beach Way to John and Jodie Armstrong, of Ocala, for $1,125,000. Built in 2019, the house is a 5/6 and has a swimming pool and 3,627 square feet. Following is a partial list of other transactions for the week. and 4,353 square feet.

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Condos David Gagnon, individually and as trustee, sold 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Unit 310, to Neil and Violet Rosenblit, of Windermere, for $775,000. Built in 2003, the condo is a 4/3 and has 2,179 square feet. It sold in 2003 for $207,800.

Jeanette Scanlan, of Palm Coast, sold 115 Riverview Bend S., Unit 2131, to Scott and Lisa Baker, of Palm Coast, for $264,000. Built in 2007, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,115 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $145,000. Armand Beach Eugene Monkevitch, of Palm Coast, sold 9 Mahoe Drive S. to Arvid and Lynn Olson, of Alachua, for $949,900. Built in 2017, the house is a 6/3/2 and has an elevator, swimming pool

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Artesia Michael and Linda Jarosz, of Palm Coast, sold 11 17th Road to Robert and Lois Dwartz, individually and as trustees, for $749,900. Built in 2004, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,402 square feet. Cypress Knoll Nadia Grandus, of Lake Forest, Illinois, sold 8 Ebb Tide Drive to Polly Roberts, of Palm Coast, for $417,749. Built in 1992, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,139 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $232,000. Fuquay Danielle and James Mason, of Flagler Beach, sold 2115 S. Daytona Ave. to Jeremy and Rosamaria Chambers, of Flagler Beach, for $364,900. Built in 1978, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,782

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square feet. It sold in 2019 for $235,000. Grand Haven Richard and Karen Murrin, of Whitestown, Indiana, sold 14 Waterside Parkway to Mary Comiskey, of Palm Coast, for $272,500. Built in 2003, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,613 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $270,000. Grand Reserve D.R. Horton Inc. Jacksonville, of St. Johns, sold 61 Birdie Way to Lois Duncan, as trustee, for $308,990. Built in 2020, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,986 square feet.

D.R. Horton Inc. Jacksonville, of St. Johns, sold 55 Lob Wedge Lane to Victor and Kathleen DiCarlo, of Bunnell, for $276,395. Built in 2020, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,701 square feet.

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Pine Grove WJHFL LLC, of Norcross, Georgia, sold 4 Port Echo Lane to David Fox and Lonina Shields, of Palm Coast, for $242,990. Built in 2021, the house is a 5/3 and has 2,274 square feet.

77 Wall St. debut 79 “Dee-lish!” 82 “Cheers” regular 84 Archipelago off South America (... 8 to 10) 91 Baffled 92 Romantic hopeful 93 Milky gems 94 Tax list (... 10 to 14) 98 Test the limits 99 Seven, on a sundial 100 In shape 101 “Wheels” 102 Buck ___, first Black MLB coach 105 Blog feed letters 106 Aggravate

Indian Trails Victoria Hardley, of Kingsley, Michigan, sold 11 Bud Shire Lane to Roger Boyce, of Palm Coast, for $219,000. Built in 2002, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,535 square feet. Marineland Acres George and Teresa Frugoli, and John and Carolyn Clark, of Ormond Beach, sold 46 Atlantic Drive to Inderjit Singh, of Fairfax Station, Virginia, for $840,000. Built in 1984, the house is a 5/3 and has a fireplace and 3,148 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $400,000. Ocean Palm Stephen and Joan Lutton, of Flagler Beach, sold 211 Ocean Palm Drive to Edward and Elizabeth Wallace, of Chicago, for $305,000. Built in 1979, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,191 square feet.

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Holiday Builders Inc., of Melbourne, sold 9 Poinciana Lane to Roger Leverton, as trustee, for $202,990. Built in 2020, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,806 square feet. Pine Lakes Douglas Mantz, individually and as trustee, sold 32 Lago Vista Place to Nelson Matos and Kimberly Dawkins, of Mayo, Maryland, for $259,900. Built in 1984, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,076 square feet. Rio Mar Richard and Kathleen Overbeck, of Cincinnati, sold 1407 N. Central Ave. to Gregg and Sharon Perchmann, of Johnson City, Tennessee, for $435,000. Built in 1999, the house is a 3/3.5 and has 1,700 square feet. Seminole Woods Myriam Maldonado, of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, sold 7 Sergeant Court to Randall Way and Tracey Wise, of Palm Coast, for $236,400. Built in 2004, the 4/2 house has 1,744 square feet.

Toby Tobin, of gotoby.com, contributed to this report.

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2018 Ford Fusion SE, Stk#R2708, 31k miles, Gold Cert. $21,900

2018 Ford Fusion Energi SE, Stk#R2738, 30k miles, Gold Cert. $22,900

CERTIFIED PREOWNED & USED VEHICLES 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, Stk#R27101, 97k miles.........................................$8,900 2014 Ford F-150 2WD, Stk#C211702, 95k miles.....................................$21,900 2018 Ford Escape S, Stk#R27171, 46k miles............................................$17,900 2018 Ford Escape SE, Stk#T212371, 23k miles........................................$22,900 2019 Ford Fiesta S, Stk#T211691, 5k miles..............................................$17,900 2017 Ford Explorer Base, Stk#T2180611, 70k miles................................$22,900 2017 Ford Edge SEL, Stk#T211511, 94k miles.........................................$17,900 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid, Stk#T212332, 54k miles..................................$22,900 2017 Ford Escape, Stk#R2753, $17k miles...............................................$19,900 2016 Ford Escape Titanium, Stk#T211441, 28k miles..............................$22,900 2019 Ford EcoSport SE, Stk#R27111, 14k miles......................................$19,900

2018 Ford Escape SEL, Stk#R2743, 45k miles..........................................$22,900

2017 Ford Escape Titanium, Stk#T208793, 72k miles..............................$19,900 2013 Ford F-150, Stk#T211851, 122k miles.............................................$22,900 2017 Subaru Legancy 2.5i Premium, Stk#R2674, 32k miles.....................$19,900 2018 Ford Escape, Stk#R26471, 32k miles,Gold Cert.............................$22,900 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, Stk#KR783777, 46k miles..........................$19,900

2018 Ford Escape SE, Stk# R2757, 35k miles...........................................$22,900

2019 Chevrolet Trax, Stk#R2740, 15k miles..............................................$19,900 2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve, Stk#R2650, 27k miles...................................$23,900 2017 Ford Escape S, Stk#T210581, 19k miles..........................................$19,900 2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE, Stk#R2724, 26k miles.................................$23,900 2020 Ford Fusion S, Stk#DT440411, 26k miles........................................$20,900

2018 Ford Escape SE, Stk#R2756, 32k miles............................................$23,900

2018 Ford Fusion SE, Stk#R2747, 48k miles............................................$20,900

2019 Ford Taurus Limited, Stk# T211352, 39k miles................................$24,900

2018 Ford Fusion SE, Stk#R2739, 37k miles.............................................$20,900 2020 Ford Fusion S, Stk#R2734, 252 miles, Gold Cert............................$24,900 2018 Ford EcoSport SE, Stk#R2758, 26k miles........................................$21,900

2018 Ford Escape SE, Stk#R2755, 13k miles...........................................$24,900

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**All prices above plus tax, tag, title & $899 dealer fee. All sales are final. In order to be part of this event you must claim first months payment on completion of buyers order. First months payment on in stock units only. Locates and any plan deals are eliminated from program. Not everyone will qualify based on trade values, credit and bank approval.

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