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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020

Alan Lowe never voted before 2020 Palm Coast candidate for mayor also, in 1993, tried to renounce his citizenship, though it wasn’t legally binding.

BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Alan Lowe, a candidate for Palm Coast mayor, has never voted in a presidential election; he said he has never been interested. He also declared in 1993 that he was renouncing his citizenship in the United States, as part of a spiritual awakening. He said in an Oct. 15 interview with the Palm Coast Observer that the renunciation was never legally binding, and he only felt that way temporarily.

With the election less than three weeks away, anonymous emails were received by the Observer with several documents attached SEE LOWE PAGE 9

INSIDE RESOLUTION AT BINGS?

County may revisit Captain’s BBQ dispute PAGE 5

DEPUTIES ADDED IN PALM COAST Palm Coast to gain three new deputies PAGE 4

CAMPAIGNS’ BIG BUCKS

Trump Jr. visits county line Donald Trump Jr. draws 2,000 for rally at VolusiaFlagler line PAGE 3 Donald Trump Jr. visited Volusia-Flagler Oct. 17, stirring up support for his father.

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Palm Coast candidates raise nearly $125,000 PAGE 10

ANALYSIS OF AMENDMENTS

Nonpartisan summaries PAGE 11

CONSTRUCTION DURING ELECTION

YOUR TOWN

Government Services Building detours aside, Flagler mail-in ballots set record PAGE 2

SCHOOL HARDENING

School district’s legislative priorities PAGE 14

Scout beautifies Historical Society

INDEX

Briefs..................... PAGE 8 Business..............PAGE 20 Calendar................ PAGE 2 Letters................... PAGE 6 Real Estate............ PAGE 9

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Construction is underway to add 62 parking spaces in front of the Government Services Building.

Eagle Scout candidate Philip Cangialosi, of Troop 402, led the effort to plant 156 flowers and plants at the entrance to the Palm Coast Historical Society at Holland Park. The Garden Club at Palm Coast and city staff supported Philip with his plan.

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‘THE AWAKENING’ AT THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM Sit aboard the deck of an old Spanish Galleon and hear the horror stories of old St. Augustine and more! Not suitable for ages 13 and under. Four shows: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 or 9:30 p.m. $12 per person. The Florida Agricultural Museum is located at 7900 Old Kings Road N. Palm Coast.

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GSB detours aside, early voting begins

COVID-19 REPORT Source: The Florida Department of Health

Flagler County cases per day

Early voting began Monday, Oct. 19, with long lines.

BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Detours for construction in front of the Government Services Building have not prevented a record-setting flow of mail-in ballots, but they have caused stress for Supervisor of Elections Kaiti Lenhart, who preferred that the construction be delayed till after the election.

On the first day of early voting, Oct. 19, long lines formed at the Elections Office as well as the two other early voting locations: the Flagler County Public Library in Palm Coast and the Community Center. Some voters waited two hours or more.

Construction is underway to replace the drainage swale with pipes and then add 62 parking spaces in front of the GSB, which also houses the Elections Office.

The project will cost $615,000 plus contingencies. The detour has been in place since Sept. 25 and will be in place till Nov. 24, with construction to be completed by Dec. 23.

Lenhart disagreed with the decision by County Administrator Jerry Cameron to move forward with the project during the election. Cameron said it would cost $18,000 to pause the project.

The county provided electronic signs and volunteers to direct traffic and help voters navigate to the Elections Office.

“I can get them to the polls without getting lost,” Cameron said.

To accommodate the flow of traffic and activity at the GSB, Tax Collector Suzanne Johnston decided to limit services at the main office “until further notice.”

While tag renewal and tax payments are still available at the Government Services Building, more time-consuming services — like drivers licenses — will be handled at the Flagler Beach branch, 2525 Moody Blvd.

“Voting is so important, we are willing to do anything we can to accommodate it,” Johnston said.

“Anything we can do to help our residents.”

Meanwhile, at the Flagler County Public Library, “It has been crazy,”Library Director Holly Albanese wrote in an Oct. 19 email to Cameron. “... I am giving out water to candidates and voters. It is extremely hot and many are waiting two hours to vote.”

Voters had been lining up at the library since 7 a.m., Albanese wrote, and cars were parked up and down Palm Coast Parkway, on the sidewalks and on the grassy knoll at the library parking lot.

Early voting hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 19-31 every day, including weekends.

— Jonathan Simmons and Julie Murphy contributed.

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“He is on fire. He truly has done more in four years than Biden’s done in 47. ... The only responsible thing to do is give this man four more years.”

MICHAEL WALTZ, U.S. Rep.

Donald Trump Jr. draws 2,000 for rally at Volusia-Flagler line BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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rom inside a barn filled with 200 VIPs at the 2A Ranch, just north of the Volusia-Flagler county line, Pastor Jearlyn Dennie’s prayer was broadcast outdoors to the crowd that was slowly making its way through security for a chance to see Donald Trump Jr., son of the president, on Oct. 17.

“Father, we give you thanks for making America great,” said Dennie, who is also chairwoman of the Flagler County Republican Executive Committee. Her voicing rising in enthusiasm, she called Trump the “appointed one” and thanked God for healing Trump of COVID-19. She continued: “You made Trump our protector of liberties. Send an army of angels to strengthen him and give him peace. ... We lift up this agenda and pray that it lines up with your agenda. ... No weapon formed against Donald J. Trump will prosper. Bring a wave of salvation as we open our hearts.”

She closed her prayer, and U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz echoed her in praising Trump.

“He is on fire,” Waltz said. “He truly has done more in four years than Biden’s done in 47. ... The only responsible thing to do is give this man four more years.”

A distinguished military veteran, Waltz is the first Green Beret to serve in Congress. He said to the crowd that, before Trump, “the military didn’t have the equipment or training that we needed.” But thanks to Trump, he said, the military now has everything it needs.

The barn had a lot of character; it was filled Trump memorabilia, including Trump bobbleheads, Trump Troll dolls, a Trump pinata and a series of paintings with Trump posing on famous movie

Flagler County Commissioner Joe Mullins

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Ormond Beach residents Heather Hudson, Robin Redmond, Brandon Redmond and Jason Collins, with Palm Coast residents Vikki Hardley and Kathy Davis

FREEDOM FROM MASK ORDERS Ormond Beach residents Terri Lynch, Pam Bukowski and Amanda Whittin said they opposed the lockdowns that had been imposed to fight COVID-19, although all had loved ones who had been infected.

Whittin will soon fly to visit her mother, who has been in the ICU since April 24 with COVID-19.

But Whittin said she still felt comfortable being at the rally. She said she didn’t wear a mask around her friends but planned to put one on when she was in the crowd.

“I take every precaution necessary,” Whittin said. “I don’t want to put my mom in harm’s danger, but we also can’t stop living. As long as we all take precautions, we will be safe.”

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Flagler County Commissioner Dave Sullivan and State Committeewoman Sharon Demers

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The grand finale was the appearance of Trump Jr., looking fresh, energetic. He stood on the stage in the barn wearing a lavender button-down shirt and jeans and beamed an infectious smile.

To laughter and cheers, he praised his father and roasted Joe Biden, joking that Biden could never draw a crowd as large as even 200 people. “Joe couldn’t even make it out of the basement,” Trump Jr. said. “But he doesn’t have to leave the basement; the media will campaign for him.”

Trump Jr., who said his social media posts usually draw 100,000 or more likes, was also flagged by Twitter for spreading misinformation; he criticized the company for censorship. He called the criticisms against Trump’s children “fake news.”

Mainstream journalists are not

true journalists, he said, “they’re activists.”

Then Trump Jr. claimed that he had not expected such a crowd to form (although the event had been promoted on social media and a 50-foot screen had been prepared outside the barn). He suggested that he should make an appearance outdoors, so the barn emptied and joined the crowd, to great applause.

The VIPs had been packed together on folding chairs in the barn, most of the time without masks, including Ormond Beach City Commissioners Troy Kent and Rob Littleton, as well as Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly, Flagler County Commissioners Joe Mullins and Dave Sullivan, Flagler Republican State Committeewoman Sharon Demers and Palm Coast mayor candidate Alan Lowe.

Some of the VIPs put masks on when they left the barn to join the rest of the 2,000 in front of the screen. Barriers were established to corral the crowd directly in front of the screen, presumably to accentuate the turnout. Trump Jr. then continued extolling the Republican party platform and roasting Biden. The enthusiasm was tremendous, as supporters reached for Trump hats that were tossed into the crowd.

Early voting begins Oct. 19 in Volusia and Flagler counties.

The 2A Ranch barn was filled with Trump memorabilia, including a pinata.

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Three additional deputies will be assigned to patrol Palm Coast starting in fiscal year 2021.

The Palm Coast City Council at an Oct. 20 council meeting agreed to fund two of those positions at a cost of $86,029 per deputy for the first year — prorated for nine months — and $114,000 per deputy thereafter.

The third deputy will be assigned to the Town Center area and funded through a public-private partnership with the Town Center Community Development District for $114,000.

The additional deputies will raise the total assigned to Palm Coast to 31, including supervisors.

“I want to highlight the partnership between the Sheriff’s Office, the city of Palm Coast and the Town Center CDD in a publicprivate partnership to fund a dedicated deputy in the Town Center with the growth that is occurring there,” Sheriff Rick Staly said at the meeting. “That’s the business community coming together, recognizing the need to support the community, along with the city of Palm Coast.”

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The city will also revisit its funding for law enforcement services in a joint workshop with the Sheriff’s Office and the Flagler County Commission in January.

The city has so far budgeted $4,036,881 for law enforcement services in fiscal year 2021.

The city will also revisit its funding for law enforcement services in a joint workshop with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the Flagler County Commission in January.

Staly said he hoped that the coming workshop in January would provide an opportunity

to “take a longterm look at how can we fund law enforcement in the city of Palm Coast and in Flagler County in a joint partnership that’s fair to everybody.”

Holland thanked Staly and his deputies.

Staly has touted a 47% reduction in crime since 2017.

“We have to keep the momentum going,” Holland said. “Public safety is a top priority in this community and needs to remain so.”

Councilman Nick Klufas said the city’s surveys have shown that residents feel safer now than they did in 2017.

"Sometimes ... we have to spend in order to save, and I feel like that’s what we’re doing."

EDDIE BRANQUINHO, city councilman, on spending money to investigate potential Public Works facility sites

City to pay for analysis on possible Public Works locations Palm Coast will pay up to $130,000 for wetland studies, floodplain modeling and other site analysis on land the city might seek to acquire for a new Public Works location.

“We’ve done some initial exploring,” Stormwater & Engineering Director Carl Cote said. “We’re really at the next step in that process, where we need to collect the data in terms of wetlands, quality of wetlands, floodplain analysis, so we can analyze and quantify the costs.”

The proposed new Public Works facility may cost as much as $26.4 million, but the council has not determined where to place it: Capacity on the site of the current facility would be maxed out in about 10 years, according to Cote.

Adjacent parcels may be available though land swaps, but environmental studies are needed to determine how much of that land would be buildable.

“Sometimes ... we have to spend in order to save, and I feel like that’s what we’re doing,” Councilman Eddie Branquinho said.

Councilman Nick Klufas agreed.

“This is money well spent to make sure we’re making the right decision,” Klufas said.

The council voted 5-0 to approve expenditures of up to $130,000 for the site work analyses.

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County may revisit Captain’s BBQ dispute The lawsuit is set to proceed to court starting in November.

“I think the more tools we have, the better off we’ll be.”

NEWS EDITOR

Captain’s BBQ — the restaurant run out of a county-owned building at Bings Landing park — sued the Flagler County government last year, claiming that the County Commission breached its contract with the restaurant by reneging on a new lease agreement the county had approved with Captain’s the previous November.

The suit is set to proceed to court starting in November, following the failure of a mediation process in which the county rejected a lease agreement proposed by the restaurant. But County Administrator Jerry Cameron told commissioners at an Oct. 19 meeting that his chief of staff had hit on a possible resolution in conversation with Captain’s BBQ coowner Mike Goodman.

“It came up in that conversation that possibly this board would have been favorable had Captain’s done two things,” he said. “Not put in preferential treatment with regard to the pavilion into the agreement, and ... that in the last lease period, that we could go to market rate.”

The pavilion Cameron was referring to is the main picnic pavilion at the park. Captain’s had wanted preferential access to it. County Commissioners didn’t favor that, and also weren’t pleased with the rate of the lease

staying below market rate.

Goodman had said he’d be willing to entertain those options if the county would put them in writing, Cameron said.

Commissioner Greg Hansen said he might be amendable to that. He asked when market rate would cut in. Cameron said it would occur at the third five-year lease extension.

Commission Chairman David Sullivan said there were other issues he’d need to review.

Hansen agreed.

“Those two certainly stood out — the pavilion itself was a showstopper for me — but there a couple other items,” he said. “ I’d like to review it again.”

County Attorney Al Hadeed said a court hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 12 on the county’s motion to dismiss the restaurant’s lawsuit.

Sullivan said he didn’t see any reason not to let that proceed.

Cameron said that if Captain’s would agree, it might be useful for the county to have that agreement for negotiation during the legal proceedings.

“I think the more tools we have, the better off we’ll be,” Commissioner Charlie Ericksen said.

The commissioners decided to hold a shade meeting — a meeting that will not be in the public, in order to discuss pending litigation — to discuss a possible resolution with the restaurant.

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LET T E RS ‘Beginner’s wage’ has its purpose; vote no on Amendment 2 Dear Editor: Recognizing the importance of the many small- and mediumsized businesses in our area, I hope our voters will take the following into consideration when voting on this amendment.

Over the past few years, some have evolved into believing that minimum wage translates into a “living wage,” versus that of a “beginner’s wage.” Looking at minimum wage in 1990 versus today, we have actually outpaced inflation at $8.56 per hour in Florida. This is a wage that enables many of our children and grandchildren to obtain beginner jobs that benefit them and their employers. We also provide opportunities through our schools, colleges and universities to develop greater skill sets enabling them to improve their lives and earn a living wage as a result of their hard work.

Additionally, employees have the opportunity to expand their skill sets through on the job training.

We need to remind ourselves that a short time ago our economy was so strong that many wage earners in our area were earning more due to their skill sets in job sectors in high demand, with minimum wage essentially a non-factor for many; and some sectors continue to do so today as our economy recovers from the pandemic.

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CHAMBER OPPOSES AMENDMENT 2 The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce announced its opposition to Constitutional Amendment 2 ($15/hour minimum wage) on the 2020 Florida General Election ballot, joining over 30 other local chambers of commerce throughout Florida.

“If passed, this amendment would make Florida the first and only state in the nation with a $15/hour mandate in its state constitution, hindering job growth and adversely impacting businesses already devastated by the effects of COVID-19,” said Palm CoastFlagler Regional Chamber

has been finding employees with the right skill sets, and that remains today in certain job sectors.

Let’s focus on quality solutions without re-writing our Constitution, and work with our educators and employers to connect with those who need assistance in developing greater job skills.

In turn, through hard work and job performance, $15 an hour can be in the rearview mirror as they earn even greater wages.

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If only Lowe’s past had been revealed sooner Dear Editor: I was astonished to read the

President & CEO Greg Blosé.

“Considering that Flagler County lost thousands of jobs earlier this year because of the global pandemic, and that more than 80% of Flagler County businesses have 10 or fewer employees, the impact to small businesses in Flagler County could be substantial,” Blosé continued.

“And if you are one of the 32,000+ senior citizens living in Flagler County with a fixed income, the chamber of commerce urges you to consider that an increase in the minimum wage will result in higher costs for goods and services.”

revelations that were reported on by the Palm Coast Observer, FlaglerLive, and the Daytona Beach News-Journal that surfaced last week regarding Palm Coast mayoral candidate Alan Lowe.

The stories paint a disturbing picture of a candidate with past philosophical and political leanings that are counter to the very tenets our country is based upon. As was reported, and as the recently discovered county court records show, he was aligned with the “sovereign citizen” movement, a movement whose actions have been defined by the FBI as potentially violent “domestic terrorism” with reported roots in white nationalism and antisemitism.

This movement’s adherents profess extremist anti-gov-

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ernment beliefs that include disavowing allegiance to the US, rejecting citizenship, contending they are not subject to laws, and rejecting taxation. Lowe declared these to be his beliefs as well.

This was evidenced by his own statements that he actually filed and recorded with the county referring to himself as a “sovereign citizen” during a time when he was harassing, threatening to sue and bring criminal charges against IRS agents who put liens on his properties for not paying income taxes.

It’s unfortunate that this information about Lowe’s past is just now coming out and was not uncovered earlier before a lot of us have cast votes. There needs to be a much more thorough and earlier process of vetting candidates, and the press needs to take the lead in that effort.

In my review of the court documents referenced in the reporting, it took only minutes to find them just by typing in Lowe’s name. These records, as well as others regarding his various financial problems, were in plain sight and have been for many years.

So now, so late in the game, we are faced with the possibility of unwittingly electing a mayor with such a questionable background that he probably would not have even made it to the primaries had this stuff been known. Unfortunately Florida, unlike other states, will not allow you to change your vote after you send in your mail-in ballot.

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Dear Editor: As a Palm Coast resident since 2001, I am both curious and confused about the way our City Council and city manger spend untold millions of residents’ taxes without seeking their input or approval.

To the best of my memory, the last time the city placed a project on a ballot was for a new City Hall, which voters did not approve. Since that incident I cannot recall the city asking the citizens to vote on any major expenditure of taxpayer funds; for example: the Town Center City Hall; James F. Holland Park; the new Community Center.

In conclusion, there must be an established funding threshold that mandates the mayor, City Council members and city manager must place planned projects and large procurement expenditures on a ballot for residents’ input and approval.

ORVILLE W. TROESCH JR. Palm Coast

Editor’s Note: The Palm Coast Charter allows the City Council to spend funds up to $15 million without a referendum. The text is as follows, from In Article VI (3)(e): “Unless authorized by the electors of the city at a duly held referendum election, the council shall not enter into lease purchase contracts or any other unfunded multiyear contracts, the repayment of which: extends in excess of 36 months; or exceeds $15 million.

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Alexa can be utilized through an Amazon enabled device (or app) any time of day.

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that appeared to be stamped and recorded by the Flagler County clerk of courts in 1993. The documents, signed by Lowe, say that his name is now legally “Alan S. Lowe Ambassador for Christ,” rather than just Alan Lowe.

Supervisor of Elections Kaiti Lenhart said that the possible name change, if it were to be legal, wouldn’t change the fact that Lowe is on the November ballot.

“Once a candidate is qualified to be on the ballot, their name cannot be removed without a court order,” she said.

Lowe also wrote in a court document that the United States is merely a “construction of political privilege” and that although he was born in the U.S., he never asked to be a citizen and doesn’t want to be one anymore.

“I have not assented to the gracious offer of citizenship from any political corporate community thereof,” he wrote on Sept. 22, 1993, in another document submitted and filed as a court record.

“I am not a citizen nor resident of the United States incorporated, or any state thereof.” He declares himself a “free man.”

“I … hereby give notice and make known that I am a foreign state to the United States, as well as a nonresident alien to the political community thereof.

Therefore: I, Alan S. Lowe, do not knowingly or willingly accept any benefits from the United States.”

Moreover, Lowe declares in another court document, he is not subject to pay taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. He says he was

Founder’s Day marks the opening of ITT’s welcome center in October 1970.

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Alan Lowe, a candidate for Palm Coast mayor, has never voted in a presidential election.

under “obvious duress” when he agreed to pay taxes and shouldn’t be held responsible.

(At this time, Lowe also was working with SunTrust Bank to refinance a second mortgage to pay the IRS. SunTrust ultimately had to take Lowe to court and foreclose on the house to pay the IRS debt that Lowe owed.)

In the Oct. 15, 2020, interview, Lowe said none of these court documents were legally binding, regardless of his intentions in 1993. In fact, he said, he maintained his passport throughout.

“I had just started a deep study of the Bible and had a spiritual awakening,” he said. “I was having a problem in my head between issues of the government, such as abortion, and what was happening in the Bible. … It wasn’t long

after that, continuing to read the Bible, when I read that there is an ability to live — like, give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s — there is an ability to live with the two.”

“It was a temporary mindset,” he said.

As far as his lack of voting record, Lowe confirmed that he registered for the first time just this year. He registered in February 2020 and voted in the primary.

“I just never had any interest” in voting, he said. “ ... I don’t know that it matters how many times a person has ever voted.”

He said he has been involved in the community, including providing humanitarian supplies for people in the Caribbean, while he has lived in Palm Coast, proving that he is engaged in improving society.

It was 50 years ago Oct. 29 that International Telephone and Telegraph opened a welcome center in the community that would one day become Palm Coast, marking the occasion with a celebration featuring a speech

by Florida Gov. Claude Kirk.

Palm Coast in 2010 named that day “Founder’s Day” at the request of the Palm Coast Historical Society, and a celebration is held each year on the available date nearest its anniversary, according to a city of Palm Coast news release.

The Palm Coast Historical Society and the city of Palm Coast will be holding a 50th-anniversary Founder’s Day celebration this year at 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Palm Coast Community Center, at 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, according to a news release from the Historical Society.

“Fifty years of growth is 50 years of learning, changing, and believing in our community,” Palm Coast Historical Society President and Co-Historian Elaine Studnicki said, according to the city of Palm Coast news release. “Let’s celebrate our unique beginning and our journey to this moment

Photo courtesy of the city of Palm Coast

The Palm Coast water tower in the 1970s.

in time and remember all of the wonderful people, past and present, who made it happen.”

Mayor Milissa Holland will give the event’s opening remarks, and early residents will share memories, maps and photos.

Speakers will include Michael Chimento III, who will speak about growing up in Palm Coast; and ITT advertising executive Linda Kasper, who will describe the how ITT sold Palm Coast and created its early billboards and signs, according to the city of Palm Coast news release.

The event will be familyfriendly, with a trivia contest, cake, videos and exhibits including photos of the city’s construction and early years.

To attend, register at www. palmcoastconnect.com/s/parksand-rec. A temperature check, medical questionnaire and masks will be required.

For more information on the Palm Coast Historical Society and museum, go to www.PalmCoastHistory.org.

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City candidates raise $125,000; Holland tops contributions There are 10 candidates in city races, but contributions to Mayor Milissa Holland’s campaign make up over a third of the total sum.

JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

Campaign contributions in the Palm Coast mayoral and City Council races total $124,566 spread between 10 candidates. But of that total, nearly half is in the mayoral race, and over a third has been raised by incumbent mayor Milissa Holland’s campaign.

Holland’s large donors are primarily political action groups and development-related businesses.

Her contributions from development, construction and realestate companies include $1,000 each from ICI Homes Residential Holdings, ICI Select Realty, ICI Homes Of Tampa, Venture Development Realty, Intervest Construction-Jax, Jax Construction Holdings, Volusia Residential Construction, CC North Central, MHK of Volusia County, Prestwick At Plantation Bay, Hammock Properties, and Bayshore Suites.

Donations to Holland’s campaign from political action committees include $1,000 each from Building Florida’s Future, Americans for Lib-

erty and Prosperity, A Healthier St. Johns, Florida Taxpayers Defense, Conservatives for Principled Leadership, Florida Citizens for Change, Fight for Florida, Good Government for Florida, Accountability In Government, The Committee For a Better Florida, Committee for Responsible Representation and the Citizens Speaking Out Committee.

Her challenger, Alan Lowe, has raised $19,695, contributing $11,700 of that total himself.

The remaining $7,995 has come mostly in the form of donations from individuals, with the average donation totaling $163.

The candidate who has raised the least in any of the city races is Dennis McDonald, who is running for Palm Coast City Council Seat 2 with a total of $1,300 in contributions, all of it from himself. The candidate who has raised the most money in the four-way Seat 2 race is David Alfin, who has raised $7,393.

In the Palm Coast City Council Seat 1 race, Ed Danko has raised $12,390, outraising competitor Sims Jones almost three to one.

In the Seat 3 race, incumbent Nick Klufas has outraised challenger Cornelia Manfre $18,850 to $10,332. A larger share of Klufas’ contributions — about twothirds — are from himself, while about 30% of Manfre’s contributions are from herself.

The total amounts raised by each candidate as of Oct. 19, along with the portion of those totals contributed by the candidates themselves, are listed at right.

MAYORAL RACE

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AMENDMENTS The following is reprinted with permission from the League of Women Voters of Florida. Visit https://www.lwvfl.org/amendments-2020-2/.

AMENDMENT 1: Citizen Requirement to Vote in Florida Elections OFFICIAL SUMMARY

This amendment provides that only United States Citizens who are at least eighteen years of age, a permanent resident of Florida, and registered to vote, as provided by law, shall be qualified to vote in a Florida election.

OVERVIEW

Existing language in the Florida Constitution establishes that only U.S. citizens who otherwise meet voter eligibility requirements may vote in Florida elections. This amendment replaces the phrase “every citizen of the United States” with “only a citizen of the United States.”

The reasoning for this initiative is unclear because passage would make no substantive change to Florida’s constitution. Supporters say they want to keep noncitizens from voting. Critics say that rarely happens.

AMENDMENT 2: Raising Florida’s Minimum Wage OFFICIAL SUMMARY

Raises minimum wage to $10 per

hour effective Sept. 30, 2021.

Each Sept. 30 thereafter, minimum wage shall increase by $1 per hour until the minimum wage reaches $15 per hour on Sept. 30, 2026. From that point forward, minimum wage increases shall be adjusted annually for inflation.

governor, and cabinet regardless of political party affiliation. All candidates for an office, including party nominated candidates, appear on the same primary ballot.

Two highest vote getters advance to general election. If only two candidates qualify, no primary is held and winner is determined in general election. Candidate’s party affiliation may appear on ballot as provided by law.

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Florida for a Fair Wage, the sponsoring PAC, is chaired by Orlando attorney John Morgan.

Supporters maintain the current minimum of $8.67 per hour ($17,800 per year for a full time worker), is not enough to live on.

According to the United Way’s ALICE report, in 2018, 46% of households struggled to make ends meet. The Household Survival budget for a single adult in 2018 was $24,600. Nearly 70% of Americans are in favor of a $15 an hour minimum, according to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey.

Studies say raising the minimum has little or no detriment on job growth. The Florida Chamber of Commerce says that increasing the minimum wage will lead to price hikes and the loss of more than 500,000 jobs by 2026.

Currently, Florida has “closed primaries”. A voter must be registered with a party to vote in a party primary election.

Starting in 2024 if Amendment 3 passes, state race primaries would be “top-two” primaries in which the top two vote getters advance to the general election.

This would apply only to state legislative, gubernatorial and cabinet candidates. It does not require that a candidate’s party be shown next to their name on the ballot.

If only two candidates qualify, the primary would be cancelled, and those two candidates would advance to the General Election.

This could result in two candidates of the same political party running against one another.

Over 3.8 million of Florida’s al most 14 million voters can’t vote in primaries because they are not affiliated with the two major parties. Florida is one of nine states with closed partisan primaries.

AMENDMENT 3: All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, AMENDMENT 4: Governor and Cabinet Voter Approval of Constitutional BALLOT SUMMARY Amendments Allows all registered voters to vote in primaries for state legislature,

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Requires all proposed amend-

ments or revisions to the state constitution to be approved by the voters in two elections, instead of one, in order to take effect. The proposal applies the current thresholds for passage to each of the two elections.

OVERVIEW

This initiative would amend the Florida Constitution to state that if any proposed amendment or revision put on the ballot is approved, it must be placed on the ballot a second time during the next general election.

The Sponsor of No. 4 is Keep Our Constitution Clean PC, a PAC run by Jason H. Haber, a Fort Lauderdale attorney and chairman of the Republicans Against Green Energy PAC. It has not disclosed a single name of any donor to this effort.

Supporters say the amendment will cut down on seemingly frivolous constitutional changes, while opponents say it would burden an already difficult process.

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AMENDMENT 5: Limitation on Homestead Exemption

Provides that the homestead property tax discount for certain veterans with permanent combat-related disabilities carries over to such veteran’s surviving spouse who holds legal or beneficial title to, and who permanently resides on, the homestead property, until he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the property. The discount may be transferred to a new homestead property of the surviving spouse under certain conditions.

BALLOT SUMMARY

OVERVIEW

Proposing an amendment to the state Constitution to increase, from two years to three years, the period of time during which accrued Save-Our-Homes benefits may be transferred from a prior homestead to a new one.

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School hardening, mental health among district’s priorities Other legislative priorities include funding for the implementation of statemandated requirements.

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Flagler Schools’ state legislative priorities for this year include a restoration of school-hardening grant money, restored funding for classes beyond a six-day period, expanded student access to mental health services, full state funding of state educational mandates and an authorization for districts to receive advance funding for the school year.

School Board member Colleen Conklin refined the district’s priorities with staff after a discussion with the board at a previous workshop, and presented them again at a board meeting Oct. 20.

“We all agreed that it was important to reiterate authorization of school boards to receive an advancement … of FTE funding in lieu of acquiring a bank loan to pay operating expenses incurred July through October,” she said.

That money would be repaid before the board is authorized to receive an advance payment from the U.S. Department of Education, but would prevent the district from having to take out a bank loan, and pay interest on it, to cover operating costs in the first part of the school year.

“We spend probably one full teacher salary on just the interest to borrow this money and ... make payroll during those months,” Conklin said.

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the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Commission recommendations, but subsequently reduced by the state. That money allowed schools to improve physical security measures on campuses and train staff members as school guardians.

“We were able to make serious improvements to our campuses, and we still have a ways to go,” Conklin said, “so we’re looking for those funds to be restored.”

The third priority will be restored funding for classes that extend beyond the standard sixperiod day — such as dual enrollment classes — so students can take those classes without the district being penalized financially.

The district’s fourth priority will be expanded access to school-and community-based mental health services, and the fifth will be full state funding of state-mandated programs and responsibilities.

The district’s federal platform includes: Increasing federal investment in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, guidance from the U.S. Department of Education on IDEA requirements in a virtual settings, maximum flexibility for local schools districts in determining school intervention and improvement activities with the implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act, and the provision of additional funding for school districts to compensate for COVID-19-related budget shortfalls.

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These are the first awards the FCSO has ever received from the IACP. The FCSO was chosen as the winner in two categories: the IACP Excellence in Traffic Safety Award and the IACP Leadership in Victim Services Award – Midsize Agency.

“I want to congratulate everyone that were a part of the success that earned our agency these prestigious awards. It was a team effort and at the FCSO we have an amazing team,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.

“There are over 19,000 police agencies and over 3,000 sheriff’s offices in America alone, and your Sheriff’s Office was selected over our peers for not one but two of these international awards! I congratulate and applaud the great men and women we have serving the community, in and out of uniform, that worked hard to receive this recognition. Great work, team!”

The IACP Excellence in Traffic Safety Award recognizes organizations that excel in the field of traffic safety.

The IACP Leadership in Victim Services Award recognizes agencies that successfully integrate best practices of enhanced victim response into all facets of the organization.

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Noah Cundiff’s time to shine Cundiff returned two kickoffs for touchdowns for a total of 155 yards in the loss to St. Augustine.

Noah Cundiff recorded more than 200 all-around yards.

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he Matanzas Pirates fell to the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets 56-21 on Friday, Oct. 16, at Matanzas High.

While the offense struggled, Noah Cundiff kept the Pirates close with two early kickoff returns (85 and 70 yards). He also added eight catches for 60 yards.

Quarterback Ethan Dattilio found receiver Cole Hash for Matanzas’ only offensive touchdown of the game.

Matanzas will next travel to play the Lyman Greyhounds on Friday, Oct. 23, at Lyman.

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Sean Lebeau runs for a first down.

Quarterback Ethan Dattilio found Cole Hash in the back of the end zone for the Pirates’ only second-half touchdown.

Rex Robich wraps up the Yellow Jackets’ ball carrier for a short gain.

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I was standing in my kitchen, sweeping the floor after a long day of teaching and from behind me, I heard the words, “You can’t even sweep right” followed by an immediate brush by me, grabbing the broom from my hands, and finishing the task. I didn’t even respond.

I didn’t know what to say. Thoughts immediately flooded my head.. “Of course I can sweep! Sweeping is easy?

You can’t even sweep right!” Instead, I said nothing. Shortly after, dinner was made for me and a glass of wine was poured, with kind words accompanying both. I assumed that he just had a bad day and that it would be better tomorrow... I couldn’t have been more wrong.

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Somehow I still couldn’t leave. You see, this progression didn’t happen overnight. It wasn’t one hit or one time cheating or one hateful comment. It was months and weeks and days and minutes of systematically breaking me down. I was isolated from my friends and family. I went from speaking to

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Writing this now, nearly 10 years later, still brings up feelings of shame and guilt for not seeing it sooner. Anyone who has been here knows that this is the unfortunate truth about surviving the abuse.

I still remember the day I called 911.

I was hiding in the brush, on our 3 acres of land. I told the 911 dispatched that she needed to get an officer there because someone was going to die, and I honestly didn’t know if it would be me or him. In that moment I knew I needed to leave. I had changed from the woman I was - kind, outspoken, funny, and smart - to a woman who was considering the possibility of killing someone.

I remember sitting in that field and saying to myself over and over again, “Something good will come from this.

Something good will come from this.”

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FPC, Matanzas compete at annual Spikes and Spurs Classic Flagler Palm Coast High School hosted the Spikes and Spurs Cross Country meet on Saturday, Oct. 17.

KA’DEEM WYNN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Both FPC and Matanzas cross country teams competed at Saturday morning’s Spikes and Spurs Classic, a meet hosted annually by the Bulldogs. Both teams competed against some of the top teams in the state, including Bolles and Creekside high schools.

The Bulldogs were led by Alex Barneski on the boys side, while Jada Williams led the way for the girls. Barneski crossed the line in a time of 17 minutes and 59.9 seconds. Just seconds later was Sean Gilliam, who finished the 3.1 mile course in a time of 18:01.1. Scoring efforts to round out the top five runners for the FPC boys came from Jayce Newman (19:08.7), Justin Gilliam (19:12.8) and Payton Woodward (19:44.6).

Zach Spooner was the first of the Pirates to cross the line, finishing the course in a time of 18:34.2. Engaging in close battles throughout, Isaac Atwood was next for the team, finishing just a spot ahead of FPC’s Woodward (19:43.3). Three spots behind Atwood was Nicholas Hyatt (19:49.7). Logan Winfree

(19:59.8) and Andrew Hatten (21:19.9) closed out the Pirates’ top five.

In the girls race, FPC’s Williams helped to pace the field, staying with the lead pack a majority of the race, only falling back once the Bolles trio of Jillian Candelino, Maddie Pops and Maxine Montoya began to pull away from the group. The 2019 Five Star Conference champion still had a solid showing, running 19:27.4 to finish sixth overall. Following her were Ayanna Fulton (21:25.1) McKenna Casimir (21:35.0), Genesis Epstein (22:05.0) and Savannah O’Grady (22.32.0).

Four seconds behind O’Grady was Matanzas’ Lauren Marshall, leading the Pirates in a time of 22:36.8. Completing the team’s top five scorers were Sophia Wodchis (23:42.7), Jessica-Sarah Green (24:45.9), Carina Tavarea (25:00.1) and Alyssa Lugo (25:45.6).

FPC will next see action at the Five Star Conference championships hosted by DeLand High School at the Sperling Sports Complex on Oct. 24.

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house in Flagler Beach was the top real estate transaction for the week of Sept. 10-16 in Flagler County in the Multiple Listing Service. Ronnie and Lee Smith, of Troutman, North Carolina, sold 3399 Ocean Shore Blvd. to Randy and Arlene Hobart, of Mooresville, North Carolina, for $1,375,000 Built in 2006, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool, fireplace and 2,915 square feet.

It sold in 2017 for $1.21 million.

Following is a partial list of other transactions for the week.

binder Chohan and Harsbinder Chohan for $230,900. Built in 2020, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,650 square feet.

Fuquay Janet Stoughton, of Flagler Beach, sold 207 27th St. S. to David Castello, as trustee, for $665,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 4/4 and has an elevator, two fireplaces, swimming pool and 2,708 square feet.

Grand Haven David and Dana Lodwick, of Palm Coast, sold 8 Marlin Drive to Kathleen Donner, of Toms River, New Jersey, for $320,000. Built in 1997, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,850 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $300,000.

Hammock Dunes Pavel Guguchev and Katia Gugucheva sold 171 Island Estates Parkway to Chauncey and Lauraine Holden, of Palm Coast, for $1,088,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 4/4 and has two fireplaces, swimming pool, boat dock, boat house and 4,217 square feet.

Johnson Beach Jenifer Rorech, individually and as trustee, sold 24 Ocean Vista Lane to Michael Collier Sr. and Wai Young, of Macclenny, for $890,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 5/3.5 and has a fireplace and 3,042 square feet. It sold in 2002 for $275,000.

Pine Lakes Vintage Estate Homes LLC, of Melbourne, sold 34 White Dove Lane to Antonio and Jodi Altomare, of Palm Coast, for $249,900. Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,804 square feet.

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Lawrenceburg, Indiana, for $187,250. Built in 2006, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,036 square feet.

Ocean Hammock Eugene Manno, individually and as trustee, sold 33 Kingfisher Lane to Mark Kotlarsky and Alla March, of Palm Coast, for $429,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,482 square feet.

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Palm Coast Plantation James Ludwig and Michelle Fredenburg, and Robin Ludwig, of Palm Coast, sold 210 Heron Drive to Derek Christian of Satsuma, for $463,000.

Built in 2014, the house is a 4/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,784 square feet.

Palma Vista Susan Crabill, individually and as trustee, sold 326 N, 12th St. to David Brunk and Brenda Hagedorn, of Flagler Beach, for $630,000. Built in 2009, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, boat dock, boat house and 2,359 square feet.

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Plantation Bay Volusia Residential Construction LLC, of Daytona Beach, sold 203 Heatherwood Court to Kenneth and Doris Bovio, of Ormond Beach, for $608,383.

Built in 2019, the house is a 3/3 and has 2,565 square feet.

Quail Hollow Leonid and Ludmilla Kagan sold 2 Zoffwood Court to Aaron and Kristin Ketterer, of Palm Coast, for $259,900. Built in 2004, the house is a 4/4 and has 3,016 square feet. It sold in 2004 for $148,900.

Seminole Woods Paul and Fonda Mrnacaj, of Mount Vernon, New York, sold 19 Seriema Place to Thomas and Rose Widera, of Palm Coast, for $329,900. Built in 2006, the house is a 6/4 and has 3,922 square feet. It sold in 2006 for $342,900.

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BUSINESS OBSERVER FLAGLER FISH CO. CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF ‘FOOD SO GOOD IT KNOCKS YOUR FLOPS OFF’

Call 386-439-0000 or visit at http://flaglerfishandbeefcompany.com/.

KUDOS AND HIRES  Brenna Christine Jarnecke Darrol has joined Hallmark Properties’ Palm Coast office.  Richard J. DeCeglie wast the Top Listing Associate for September in the Watson Realty Corp. Palm Coast office.  Ana Medeiros was the Top Listing Agent/Top Producer in September for Coldwell Banker Premier Properties. Jack Corbett was the Top Sales Agent.

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Flagler Fish Co. is celebrating 15 years in business this year. The restaurant had a special menu and live music Oct. 20, at 180 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach, to commemorate the milestone.

“We are grateful to have been able to serve Flagler County residents and visitors for the past 15 years,” said owner of Flagler Fish Company Chris Casper. “We’ve sur-

vived all of the ups and downs over the last 15 years that come along with life in our small ‘Mayberry’ by the sea.”

The restaurant will also now be open on Sundays. In 2021, a full liquor bar will be added, and the square footage will double.

Flagler Fish Co. supports local charities such as The Tommy Tant Scholarship Fund, Rally for a Cure, Friends of A1A, church organizations and many more. The restaurant employs 25 staff, including three managers. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 8 p.m.

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31 App with challenges 32 Cherish 33 “Eventually ...”

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Puzzle One Clue: F equals M

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30” OVER the stove, 1.6 cubic ft microwave oven, white, 3 yrs old, like new $125 386-445-1817.

BICYCLE, “BIANCHI Boardwalk Aluminum” w/kickstand, may need tube $200 386-447-8082.

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AWNINGS Installed, Replaced (Customer Materials ).

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MOBLE HOME Remodeling, Repairs. Painting, Doors & More.

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ATTIC Insulation, Stair, Flooring.

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PAINTING Interior, Exterior, Touch Ups, Paver Sealing, Staining.

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BATHROOM Full Remodel, Shower Redone, Tub Redone, Tub Remove, Built Shower Fixture, Grab Bars, Towel Racks, Vanities, Toilets Repair, Tile, Grout Replacement, Caulking, Paint, and More.

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POWER WASHING/ WINDOW CLEANING Full Service Residential & Commercial.

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REMODELING Full Service.

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CABINETS Install, Replace, Repair, Paint.

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ROOFING Repairs Only.

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CARPENTRY Interior, Exterior, All Speciality Interior Molding, Crown Molding, Chair Moulding, Shadow Boxes, & More.

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SCREEN REPLACEMENT Pool & Porch Enclosers Only.

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CLOSETS Wire or Wood Shelving, All Types Closet Organizers, Additional Closet Built, Closet Doors installed, repairs, replace.

SIDING Wood, Vinyl, T1 11, Hardi Board Planking, Repair, Replace, Install.

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SOFFITS Install, Repair, Replace, Paint, Vinyl or Wood.

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COLUMNS Interior, Exterior, Installed, Replace, Repair, Paint.

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FOUR LOADING ramps, 10” x 6’, $60 for all 386445-7590.

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STORAGE SHEDS Assemble, Paint, Custom Build, Disassemble, Cart Away.

FREE RECLINER, black with faux leather and walnut frame, you pick up 386-225-4407.

DECKS/PORCHES Repairs, Replace, Install, Powerwash, Paint, Stain.

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STORM DAMAGE/ WATER DAMAGE All Types of Repairs.

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STUCCO Repairs.

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TILE Floors, Walls, Fireplaces, Pool Decks, Porches, Interior, Exterior and More.

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WALLPAPER Removal.

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WAINSCOTTING/PANELING/SHIPLAP Walls, Ceiling Installed, Removed.

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WOOD ROT Full-Service.

CLASSIC LIVING 5 piece Bridge card table and chairs set, still in box $100 386-445-6533.

CRAFTSMAN 10" Portable Table Saw. Used only once. $195 (386) 597-2749.

DELL LAPTOP with Windows 7 $100 386-4373441.

DISHWASHER/STOVE, great condition, beige, hardly used, $200 386-793-3155.

ELECTRIC LAWN mower $65, chain saw $25, weed wacker $10, blower $15 386-864-1381.

FREE TO go 2 English bulldog pups ready to go for free vet checked email friedscott43@gmail.com.

DOORS Interior, Exterior, All Types Installed, Replaced, Repair, Paint, Stain, Door Knobs, Locks, Doggie Doors.

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DRIVEWAY Power Wash, Paint, Stain.

GARDEN CART 4.5cu ft poly unibody (Lowes) like new $25 CASH call or text (386) 597-6747.

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DRYWALL Install, Repair, Remove, Walls, Ceiling, Spackle, Tape, Texture, Water Damage Repairs, Paint.

LAMINATED WOOD carving blocks, great for birds and fish, various sizes 386-225-6089.

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DRYER VENT CLEANING AVOID FIRES!

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FASCIA BOARD Install, Remove, Replace, Power Wash, Paint.

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FLOORING Tile, Laminate, Wood, Linoleum, Vinyl Planking

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FENCE Power Wash, Painting, Staining, Repairs, Install, Replace

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GARAGE Flooring Paint, Epoxy Finish, Power wash, Garage Shelves, Wall Painting, & More.

LIVING ROOM 3 piece table set, coffee and two end tables $85 386-585-4291.

MIRRORED SLIDING doors, 58”x80”, 2 sets, for closet doors, free, you pick up 386-246-0075.

MONGOOSE MOUNTAIN bike, Sycamore, 26” women’s, ex. cond. pic’s avail. $50 386-793-5773.

OSTER WALL Hair Dryer w/Mount: 12/1500watt, 2 settings, auto shutoff, $25 (386) 316-9990.

PAIR OF Lazy Boy loveseats, excellent condition $200 Make Offer 386-585-4891.

PATIO GLASS top table 38"W x 60"L with 2 Swivel Chairs, picture online. $175 (716) 880-0497.

ROLLATOR SEATED walker $45, standard 2 wheel walker $25, both like new 386-585-4782.

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GUTTERS Clean out, Power Wash, Paint.

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HAND RAIL Install & Repair all Types, Paint, Stain.

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HURRICANE SHUTTERS Install & Remove, Cut, Install & Remove Plywood Over Windows.

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KITCHEN Full or Partial Remodel, Tile Backspash, Cabinets, Disposal Replacement, Painting, Flooring- Tile, Laminate, Wood, Vinyl Planking, Linoleum, Fixtures.

WOODEN TWIN bed-bookcase, headboard, 3 drawer storage w/mattress $150 386-447-4008.

XMAS DECORATIONS in totes, old maps, kitchenware, lights, ornaments, $27/tote 305-216-8533.

Autos For Sale

2006 PONTIAC G6, 67,000 miles, great running condition, good tires and a/c, one owner $4,000 386-586-1094.

2017 DODGE Grand Caravan 10” lowered floor, ramp & tie downs $32,995 727-492-1630.

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Announcements

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales Help Wanted

THE DUNES Community Development District located in Flagler County is seeking qualified applicants for a part time toll collector to work at the District’s toll bridge facility. Applicant must be able to work in a confined area for long periods of time.

Must possess ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with the public. Record keeping and cashiering/collection experience preferred.

Ability to work with computers for the toll monitoring system. Part time Toll Collectors are required to be available for work on holidays, all shifts and to replace full time employees as required. Must have high school diploma/GED. A valid Florida driver’s license is required.

Starting pay is $11.00/hour. Preferred method to receive applications is by email to: employment@dunescdd.org Also by fax: 386 445-9043 Or by mail to: Assistant Bridge Manager, Dunes CDD, 5000 Palm Coast Pkwy SE, Palm Coast, FL 32137 EOE/DFWP

State License CRC1329768/CCC1329185 | Fully Insured

Office Manager Debbie

386-447-7633

2020

NOW OFFERING GARBAGE HAULING & DUMPSTER RENTAL!

Condos/Apts. For Rent Pinecreek Place Apartments

Cleaning

ELIZABETH JONES CLEANING SERVICES SINCE 2003

DICK BOGER YACHT SALES

GARAGE SALE, 6 Richelieu Lane, 10/23 & 10/24, 9am-1pm, tools, dishes, clothing, electronics.

Servicing Flagler and Volusia Counties for 17 years

LANDSCAPING Yard Clean up, Rock, Mulching, Bush Trimming, Planting, Installing , Replacing, Scalloped Edging, Ties, Rubber Edging, & More.

Boats Our Palm Coast used boat listings have sold-out again!

Strong high-demand in-season. Sellers market List your boat with me now and get it sold fast!

Bob Updegrave Palm Coast Agent (386) 449-9161

This week’s Crossword answers

email: Mrjeffhandyman2therescue@gmail.com HANDYMAN SERVICES FULL SERVICE Mail Boxes, Curtian online: Handyman2therescuellc.com Rods, Mirrors, Pictures, Smoke Alarm Batteries, Furniture Assembling, T.V. Brackets.

All workmanship is always fully Guaranteed!

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©2020 NEA, Inc.

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LV9729

INFO & RATES: 386-447-9723 • Fax: 386-447-9963 • EMAIL: pcoclassifieds@palmcoastobserver.com • ONLINE: classifieds.palmcoastobserver.com HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm • DEADLINES: Classifieds - Monday at Noon • Service Directory - Friday at 3pm • PAYMENT: Cash, Check or Credit Card

ATTN: Senior Citizens - 62 Years or older, handicap or disabled regardless of age.

1 & 2 bedroom apartments with appliances.

Rental rates begin at $535 plus utilities. Rental assistance for qualified applicants. For rental information 386-439-6115. TTY 1-800-955-8771.

Rental Office 2501 Leslie Street, Flagler Beach, 9:00AM-1:00PM, Monday - Friday.

Equal Housing Opportunity Provider & Employer

Homes For Sale

CANAL HOME for sale in Palm Coast “C” section, 3 bedroom 2 bath, newly renovated, 2,249 sq.ft.

386-888-5050.

WATER FITNESS AND RESTORATIVE YOGA CLASSES ARE offered beginning October 26th for individuals suffering from ARTHRITIS, BACK, JOINT and MUSCLE PAIN. Water Fitness - Monday & Wednesday at 9:30 Belle Terre Swim & Racket Club Restorative Yoga - Monday & Wednesday at noon A1A Center 5633 Oceanshore Boulevard $10 per class Both in Palm Coast, FL Taught by Sharon Smith, AF, NASM, RC Call 386-986-5655 for more information.

Positions Wanted

SEMI-RETIRED BUSINESS professional/office manager seeking a part-time position with flexible hours. I have a wealth of experience and skills! Resume provided upon request. Text or leave a message 904-210-8877.

TIRED OF COMING HOME TO A MESSY HOUSE? NEED YOUR ROOMS/CLOSETS ORGANIZED? I WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER SO YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR DAY! Small to Large - ANY Detailed Job is Available!

Now Offering Room & Area Rug Carpet Cleaning!

Condos/Apts. For Rent

Free Estimates All Supplies Furnished 10% OFF 1st Cleaning Residential/Commercial Licensed References available

Carpet/Tile

Call: 386-569-6151

KINGS COLONY, 2 bed, 2 bath, beautiful lake view $1100/month. Call Mike Smith, Realtor 386-5038104.

ELIZABETH JONES Cleaning Service now offering room and area rug carpet cleaning. 386-569-6151.

Open House

13 CLARENDON Court North, Sunday, October 25th, 12pm-4pm, canal home, brand new remodel 386-888-5050.

Home Services

FIREPLACE SPECIALIST & MORE! -New Fireplaces and Re-facing -Chimney cleaning -Replacement screens -Rain caps -Damper and Firebox repairs -Inspections -Custom stone and brick -Mailboxes -Firepits -Walkways -Waterfalls -Patios -BBQ’s Bonanno Masonry 386.503.8460

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INSURANCE

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LV9731

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Auto • HomeInsurance • Condo • Motorcycle • Flood • Renters All Counties Agency All Counties Insurance Agency RV • Boat • Commercial Auto • Property & Traffic School 99 OldSchool Kings Rd. S.100 Suite 3 & Traffic Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza - Route

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HMO • PPO • SUPPLEMENTS PART D • DENTAL

Concrete • Pavers • Travertine Fire Pits • and More

386 - 446 -1655

Deanna Kershner

Independent Licensed Agent

386.931.3414

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sdcminc@gmail.com 5054 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. Palm Coast

OR OST NO C ATION OBLIG 343167

BARBER

Medicare Plan Options

Helping You Select the Medicare Plan That is Right For You!

Quality Work at Affordable Prices S & D Construction and Maintenance, Inc.

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386-437-0041

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE

DOORS

Voted Best Around 5 Years in a Row

No Appointment Necessary

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE

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17 Old Kings Road North Palm Coast, FL 32137

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PUBLICATION: SPEC

386.446.1566

Owner Dominic DiGirolamo

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LICENSE # FC11803 / # GAR13041803

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BLINDS/WINDOW TREATMENTS of Palm Coast

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386-446-1191

©2019 Budget Blinds, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Budget Blinds is a trademark of Budget Blinds, LLC and a Home Franchise Concepts Brand. Each franchise independently owned and operated.

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343215

CONCRETE

DRIVEWAYS STAINING POOL DECKS OVERLAYING PATIO STAMPING FIRE PITS ACID STAINING OUTDOOR KITCHENS TEXTURING COUNTERTOPS PAINTING AND MORE!

Palm Coast

“God Bless You”

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OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

PROPERTY PRESERVATION

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Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

PLUMBING

Rick's Power Washing

Roof Leaking?

“Specialist In Hard to Find Leaks”

Houses · Driveways · Pool Enclosures Siding · Concrete Licensed/Insured & Reliable

Shingle | Tile | Metal | Flat | Re-Roof Structural Repair | Skylights

Call Rick

386.677.9265

386-585-5160 REMODELING/HOME IMPROVEMENT

EZ Roofing Inc. Of Flagler County

For All Your Plumbing Needs

Serving Flagler County for over 30 years

439-3191 Any Job, Big and Small We do them all 386-445-3305

Insurance Inspections Available Reliable Prompt Service LIC#CCC1331086

RETAIL

2 Generations Family Owned & Operated

info@sckroofing.com • SCKRoofing.com RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ROOFING

Four Seasons Pools LLC

Locally Owned and Operated 20+ years

One Month Free Pool Service

ROOFING

(Upon becoming a monthly customer)

Prices Starting as low as $90 per month

A1

Please view Testimonial Videos on Website www.PoolServiceSpecialists.com | Pool Contractor License #CPC1457288

DEAD ON TARGET

• State Certified Roofing & State Certified General Contracting.

• Pres. Brian Mullen building locally in Flagler County since 1976 O.K. WITH CORRECTIONS • Licensed, Bonded & Insured

LV10372

The Observer Business Directory PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE CALL BRIAN 386-385-8504 Call 447-9723 to reserve your space fivestar386@gmail.com • www.fivestarroofingSVC.com

PF-0000987082-01 (100%)

CGC049971, CCC330417, CPC048249

ADVERTISER: KASTLE KEEPERS

PROOF CREATED AT: 3/26/2020 4:30:29 PM

SALES PERSON: PF705

NEXT RUN DATE: 04/01/20

SIZE: 2X1.9

PROOF DUE: 03/31/20 07:59:55

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• Roof Replacement and Insurance Experts • Estimates and Inspections • High Wind shingles / All types BY:___________________________ of roofing

ee Experts LL r T A C

Proper pruning and removal of trees Safely working over houses is our specialty

"Quality You Can Count On"

PROOF O.K.

TREES

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386-503-7731

712 South Oceanshore Blvd.

Flagler Beach, Florida 32136

343174

386.931.4614

POOLS

343923

LICENSED & INSURED

343600

Licensed • Insured Master Plumber CFC1426001

TOILET REPAIRS SCREENS DRYER VENT CLEANING REPAIR CLOGGED DRAIN

Licensed & Insured

386-

Fast, Reliable Service

846-4580

PRESSURE CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING CEILING FANS LIGHT & SINK FIXTURES PF-0000987082-01

• New Roofs • Replacements • Repairs • FREE Estimates • FREE Roof Inspections & Minor Repairs

342565

TERRY’S PLUMBING

386-328-5359

Residential Roofing Specialist

THE TO DO LIST EXPERT

(386)

CBC ROOFING COMPANY Building Customers For Life!

KASTLE K EEPERS HANDYMAN SERVICES 342564

State Licensed | Insured CCC1328252 | CBC1254280

343170

386-445-6198 Serving Flagler County Since 1987

ROOFING

27 years experience

Arborist

Rick Crouse, owner Office: 386-264-6281 Licensed and Insured BY:________________________ Cell: 904-669-7743

Classified Ads Bring Results

386-447-9723

PUBLICATION: PF-FL PENNYSAVER

SPREAD THE WORD For more information, call 386-447-9723 or visit classifieds.palmcoastobserver.com

343602

We seal cracks & holes

343599

WE PAINT HOUSES, POOL DECKS, DRIVEWAYS & DOCKS

POWER WASHING

342567

Titanium Painters

Visa/MC/Amex/Discover

343169

PAINTING

LV9731

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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0% APR for 60 MONTHS**

2020 EcoSport Starting at $19,995 $266 per month *

2020 Edge Starting at $31,100 $327 per month*

2020 Escape Starting at $24,885 $307 per month*

2020 Expedition Starting at $52,810 $531 per month*

2020 Explorer Starting at $32,765 $355 per month* *See dealer for details.

SHOP OUR INVENTORY OF PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

WE SERVICE ALL $13,900 MAKES AND MODELS

2004 Ford F-150 Supercab Lariat 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

$9,900

2019 Nissan Versa SV

2018 Chevrolet Spark HB LT

2017 Kia Niro LX

$13,900

$14,900

$10,900

THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE TO GET YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED THAN YOUR HOMETOWN DEALER!

5,000 MILE

2018 Ford Fiesta Titanium HB

$14,900

2018 Ford Focus SE

2015 Ford Taurus Limited

2017 Ford C-Max HybridTitanium

$16,900

$18,900

Spend $50 - $99 ..................Save $5 Spend $100 - $199 ..............Save $10 Spend $200 - $299 ..............Save $15 Spend $300 - $399 ..............Save $25 Spend $400 - $499 ..............Save $45 Spend $500 - $699 ..............Save $65 Spend $700 - $999 ..............Save $85

• Oil Change (up to 5 quarts) • Rotate and Balance Tires • Multi-Point Inspection

COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. UP TO 5 QUARTS OF SYNTHETIC BLEND TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES NOT OIL AND OIL FILTER. TAXES, DIESEL VEHICLE AND DISPOSAL FEES EXTRA. HYBRID APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALLTHERE’S MAKES AND MODELS. NO BETTER PLACE GET YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED DEALER! BATTERY TO TEST EXCLUDED. SEE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR EXCLUSIONS ANDTHAN DETAILS. YOUR HOMETOWN PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. VALID ONLY AT PALM OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 OTHER OFFERS OR COUPONS. SEE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR EXCLUSIONS COAST FORD. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 AND DETAILS.OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20

IN TOWN

CALL FOR CURRENT SPECIALS COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES NOT APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS. SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. VALID ONLY AT PALM COAST FORD. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20

THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE TO GET YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED THAN YOUR HOMETOWN DEALER!

VARIABLE DISCOUNT WE’VE GOTDISCOUNT THE BEST VARIABLE WE’VE GOT THE BEST SEMI-SYNTHETIC SERVICE $10.00 OFF 5,000 MILE 1150 COUPON PALM COASTTIRE PARKWAY PRICES OIL CHANGE BASIC SERVICE SERVICE COUPON PALM COAST, FL 32137 COOLING $10.00 OFF IN TOWN $ .95 SERVICE BASIC .95 SYSTEM SERVICE 59 COOLING 000-000-0000^ $

5,000 MILE

TIRE PRICES

39IN TOWN

Spend $50 - $99 ..................Save $5 Spend $100 - $199 ..............Save $10 Spend $200 - $299 ..............Save $15 • Oil Change (up to 5 quarts) Spend Spend $300 - $399 ..............Save $25 • Rotate and Balance Tires Spend $400 - $499 ..............SaveSpend $45 • Multi-Point Inspection $500 - $699 ..............SaveSpend $65 PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. • UP TO OF SYNTHETIC BLEND Oil5 QUARTS Change (up to 5 quarts)Spend Spend $700 - $999 ..............Save $85 OIL AND OIL FILTER. TAXES, DIESEL VEHICLE AND DISPOSAL FEES EXTRA. HYBRID

$50 - $99 ..................Save $5 CALL FOR CURRENT SPECIALS $100 - $199 ..............Save $10 COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT $200 - $299 TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE..............Save COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES$15 NOT TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES NOT APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS. APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS. SUBJECT TO-INSPECTION. VOID..............Save WHERE PROHIBITED. VALID ONLY AT PALM Spend $300 $399 $25 BATTERY TEST EXCLUDED. SEE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR EXCLUSIONS AND DETAILS. PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH • Rotate and Balance Tires OTHER SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. VALID ONLY AT PALM COAST FORD. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 OFFERS OR COUPONS. SEE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR EXCLUSIONS COAST FORD. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 Spend $400 - $499 ..............Save $45 AND DETAILS.OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 • Multi-Point Inspection Spend $500 - $699 ..............Save $65 COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. UP TO 5 QUARTS OF SYNTHETIC BLEND TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES NOT Spend $700 - $999 ..............Save $85 OIL AND OIL FILTER. TAXES, DIESEL VEHICLE AND DISPOSAL FEES EXTRA. HYBRID SEMI-SYNTHETIC APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS.

SYSTEM SERVICE

331069-1

$15,900 $10.00 OFF $15,900 BASIC SERVICE COOLING WE SERVICE $ALL .95 WE SERVICE ALL SYSTEM MAKES SERVICE 59 MAKES AND MODELS AND MODELS

2017 Ford Escape SE

VARIABLE DISCOUNT WE’VE GOT THE BEST SERVICE COUPON TIRE PRICES

59

+TAX

$ WWW.PALMCOASTFORD.COM .95

UP TO 5 QUARTS OF SEMI-SYNTHETIC OIL. ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER, PER HOUSEHOLD. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. VALID ONLY AT PALM COAST FORD. PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20

CALL FOR CURRENT SPECIALS

SERVICE HOURS: MON-FRI: 7 AM- 6 PM • SAT: 7 AM - 4 PM • SUN: CLOSED 1150 PALM COAST PARKWAY

COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES NOT APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS. SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. VALID ONLY AT PALM TEST EXCLUDED. SEE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR EXCLUSIONS AND DETAILS. TAXPHONE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. PROGRAM, MAY NOTAND BE COMBINED WITHMOBILE MESSAGE OR DATA CHARGES THAT MAYCOAST SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. VOID WHERE VALID ON ONLY PALM YOU ARE ENROLLING BATTERY EXPIRESIN THE 10/31/20 FORD.BYOFFER ^BY PROHIBITED. CALLING THE NUMBER THISATMAILER, IN AN SMS/MMS DELIVERY PROGRAM ANDEXPIRES YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED: (A) TO ENROLL IN THE DESIGNATEDPLUS MOBILE NUMBER IN THE SMS/MMS (B) TO INCUR ANY BE INCURRED PARTICIPATING SMS/MMS PROGRAM. YOU CAN CANCEL THIS MMS/ OFFER 10/31/20 OFFERS SEERECEIVING SERVICEMESSAGES. ADVISOR FOR EXCLUSIONS COAST FORD. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 SMS SERVICE AT ANY TIMEOTHER

BY TEXTING STOPOR TOCOUPONS. 71441 TO UPSTOP TO 5 QUARTSEXPIRES OF SEMI-SYNTHETIC OIL. ONE 10/31/20 AND DETAILS.OFFER COUPON PER CUSTOMER, PER HOUSEHOLD. NOT

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VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. VALID ONLY AT PALM COAST FORD. PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20

1150 PALM COAST PARKWAY SERVICE HOURS: MON-FRI: 7 AM- 6 PM •PALM SAT: 7COAST, AM - 4FL PM • SUN: CLOSED 32137

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^BY CALLING THE NUMBER ON THIS MAILER, YOU ARE ENROLLING IN AN SMS/MMS DELIVERY PROGRAM AND YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED: (A) TO ENROLL IN THE DESIGNATED MOBILE PHONE NUMBER IN THE SMS/MMS PROGRAM, AND (B) TO INCUR ANY MOBILE MESSAGE OR DATA CHARGES THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY PARTICIPATING IN THE SMS/MMS PROGRAM. YOU CAN CANCEL THIS MMS/ SMS SERVICE AT ANY TIME BY TEXTING STOP TO 71441 TO STOP RECEIVING MESSAGES.

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UP TO 5 QUARTS OF SEMI-SYNTHETIC OIL. ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER, PER HOUSEHOLD. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. VALID ONLY AT PALM COAST FORD. PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20

SERVICE HOURS: MON-FRI: 7 AM- 6 PM • SAT: 7 AM - 4 PM • SUN: CLOSED

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^BY CALLING THE NUMBER ON THIS MAILER, YOU ARE ENROLLING IN AN SMS/MMS DELIVERY PROGRAM AND YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED: (A) TO ENROLL IN THE DESIGNATED MOBILE PHONE NUMBER IN THE SMS/MMS PROGRAM, AND (B) TO INCUR ANY MOBILE MESSAGE OR DATA CHARGES THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY PARTICIPATING IN THE SMS/MMS PROGRAM. YOU CAN CANCEL THIS MMS/ SMS SERVICENot AT ANY TIME TEXTING STOP 71441 TO STOPfor RECEIVING **Ford Credit Financing. $2500 Bonus Cash (PGM #13826) + $1,000 Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash (PGM #30632). all BY buyers willTO qualify FordMESSAGES. Credit financing. 0% APR financing for 60 months at $16.67 per month per $1000 financed regardless of down payment

(PGM #21188). Trade Assist available to customers who currently own or lease a 1995 or newer vehicle who trade-in or have a lease expiring from 30 days prior to through 90 days after new retail delivery. Customer must have owned or leased the trade-in vehicle for a minimum of 30 days prior to the sale date of the new vehicle. Not available on Explorer LTD Hybrid. Residency restrictions apply. For all offers, take new retail delivery from an authorized Ford dealer’s stock by 11/30/20. See dealer for qualifications and complete details.