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Go west? Maybe not. Rayonier withdraws plans. Palm Coast’s long-discussed westward expansion comes to a halt, as community pushes back. PAGE 4A

Town Center to get a new owner: City of Palm Coast

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Palm Coast settles Town Center lawsuit with $17 million land purchase. How will it be funded?

Over 90 wines. Live music. Golf. A new 5K fun run. Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa will host its fourth annual Hammock Beach Food & Wine Classic from Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18-20. The oceanfront resort, located at 200 Ocean Crest Drive, stated in a press release that is building on its previous three events and bringing forth an expanded celebration to the community. “This event has quickly become one of Hammock Beach’s signature annual traditions,” said Carlton Grant, managing director of Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, in the press release. “Each year we continue to elevate the experience by introducing new programming that appeals to food lovers, wine enthusiasts and families alike. From exceptional culinary talent and incredible wines to live music and unique experiences, the Food &Wine; Classic offers something for everyone while showcasing the

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best of Hammock Beach.” The weekend begins on Friday, Sept. 18, with a wine seminar led by wine educator Megan Stockton. “A Taste of Andes” will take place from 2-3 p.m. and highlight the wine regions of Chile and Argentina. The seminar costs $45 per person. The resort’s inaugural Food & Wine Classic 5K fun run will be

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held the morning of Saturday, Sept. 19. Resort guests, members and the local community are invited to take part in the scenic run through the Hammock Beach community. The Food & Wine Classic Grand Tasting starts Saturday evening, where guests will be exposed to over 90 wines from around the world, gourmet tasting stations created by the resort’s culinary team, a Florida craft beer garden and live entertainment. A new addition to this year’s celebration is Florida artist William Lurcott, who will create an original coastal-inspired painting live during the event. The Kids Foodie Classic will also offer interactive culinary games, mocktails and hands-on activities. Saint Johns-based band Last 2 Leave will perform as the sun sets. The dance band is composed of six musicians and vocalists. On Sunday, Sept. 20, the resort will host the second annual Ham-

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NEWS BRIEFS Decade-old local sexual battery case leads to arrest in New York

A New York man has been arrested in connection with a sexual battery reported in Flagler County more than a decade ago after new forensic testing detected a sedative in the victim’s blood, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office said Kaivan Rahbar, 64, of Melville, New York, was arrested on a Flagler County fugitive warrant for sexual battery. Rahbar was returned to Flagler County on Aug. 19 and is being held without bond. “Eleven years ago, this predator drugged and sexually assaulted a woman who trusted him,” Sheriff Rick Staly said in the Sheriff’s Office news release. “I’m sure he thought he got away with assaulting this woman.” Staly credited FCSO detectives, the State Attorney’s Office, NMS Labs and the Suffolk County Police Department for their work on the case. “Let this be a warning to other criminals, don’t ever think you got away,” Staly said. “It’s only a matter of time, sometimes over a decade, but we will get you and you will be brought to justice.”

Woman arrested; deputies say she abandoned pets during eviction A Palm Coast woman was arrested in Seminole County after investigators said she abandoned a dog and cat at her former residence following an eviction. According to the Flagler

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County Sheriff’s Office, its Agriculture/Ranch Unit responded July 12 to a home on Waybourne Place in Palm Coast after neighbors reported that a dog had been left inside. Neighbors told deputies that the tenant, 36-year-old Erin Curley, had not been seen in several weeks and that the dog could be heard barking and crying inside the home. Deputies and Palm Coast Animal Control officers entered the residence and found both a dog and a cat. The Sheriff’s Office said the home was in poor condition, with urine and feces throughout the residence, an overflowing litter box in a bedroom and a couch that had been torn apart by the dog. Investigators said there was no dog food or water inside the home and the toilet bowl was dry. Deputies believed the dog had been drinking from the toilet as its only source of water. Veterinarians who evaluated the animals found the cat was emaciated and dehydrated and had extremely high calcium levels, along with other health problems. The cat’s condition was severe enough that it was humanely euthanized. The dog was found to be in good physical health and was taken to the Flagler Humane Society for care. However, the Sheriff’s Office said the dog’s mental condition after being abandoned means it is not expected to be available for adoption. Investigators determined that water and electricity at the residence had been shut off during the eviction process, leaving the animals without running water or air conditioning for an extended period. Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said in the news release: “We don’t tolerate animal cruelty in any form.” Staly thanked the neighbors who reported concerns

about the animals, the Agriculture/Ranch Unit for investigating the case and Seminole County authorities for assisting with Curley’s arrest.

two counts of carjacking, two counts of battery, grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude, burglary of an occupied vehicle and false imprisonment.

Ormond Beach carjacking suspect arrested in New Smyrna after crash

Palm Coast man sentenced to sex offender probation in drive-thru case

A Deltona man fleeing from Highway Patrol who carjacked a woman’s vehicle in Ormond Beach was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 20, by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and New Smyrna Beach Police Department after he crashed into oncoming traffic on State Road 44. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 41-year-old Scott Taylor was being pursued by FHP out of Jacksonville when he got off I-95 in Ormond Beach. The Ormond Beach Police Department reported that around 12:19 p.m., a carjacking was reported out of Destination Daytona. Taylor then traveled south toward New Smyrna Beach, where he crashed into two vehicles near the I-95 overpass. The Sheriff’s Office reported he attempted to flee again, but was able to be taken into custody. Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the use of flock cameras (automated license plate readers) led to Taylor’s arrest, as after he stole the woman’s car in Ormond, its vehicle tag was entered into the “LPR hotlist.” Flock cameras caught the tag and alerted law enforcement that the stolen vehicle was headed eastbound on SR 44. While fleeing from law enforcement, Taylor drove at speeds hitting 137 mph, according to the Sheriff’s Office. At SR 44 and Walmart, he crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into two vehicles. Taylor was charged with

A Palm Coast man accused of exposing himself to a minor working at a fast-food drivethru has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to five years of sex offender probation, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Luke Dudkewic, 33, pleaded guilty Aug. 19 to lewd or lascivious exhibition by an offender 18 or older in the presence of a victim younger than 16. Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols sentenced Dudkewic to five years of sex offender probation. He was also declared a registered sex offender and convicted felon, the Sheriff’s Office said. Staly said he would have preferred a prison sentence but noted that sentencing decisions are outside the agency’s control. He also said Dudkewic is prohibited from returning to the Chick-fil-A where the incident occurred. FCSO said Dudkewic initially denied intentionally exposing himself, saying he did not believe his genitals or the device were visible beneath his shorts but that they may have accidentally “popped out.” Dudkewic was arrested at his Palm Coast residence by members of the FCSO Fugitive Unit and Problem Area Crime Enforcement Unit. He was taken to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility and later released on $10,000 bond. As conditions of his pretrial release, he was prohibited from having contact with minors or using drive-thru facilities.

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SWIPED FOR FUEL 3:20 p.m. — 1500 block of North U.S. 1, Ormond Beach Larceny. According to a police report, a 28-year-old Jacksonville woman pumped about $68 worth of gasoline into a car before coming inside the store. The woman didn’t know the card’s pin and the transaction was declined. She attempted to pay using two other cards, but they also declined. When police spoke to the woman, she told them she met a guy who told her about a “job opportunity” where you get money for getting gas. She said she entered the gas station, saw the business card sitting there and took it, thinking that was what she needed. The card belonged to a Jacksonville landscaping company, the report states. Police called the company and were informed the gas cards were supposed to be locked behind the counter and that the woman shouldn’t have one. The woman was taken to jail. POUR DECISION 9:05 p.m. — 100 block of Williamson Boulevard, Ormond Beach Battery on a law enforcement officer. A 44-year-old drunk Daytona Beach woman was arrested after she spit on a police officer. While waiting for a female officer to conduct a search, the woman asked the officer if she could drink from a plastic cup she claimed contained water; police report it actually had alcohol. The officer poured it out, at which point she “became increasingly irate” and spit into his face. She was restrained and taken to jail.

AUG. 23

FOLLOW ME? 5:55 p.m. — U.S. 1, Bunnell area Fleeing and eluding. A 35-year-old Ormond Beach man was arrested after deputies said he fled from a traffic stop on an unregistered dirt bike, abandoned the bike in the woods and tried to get away. According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy saw a red and white dirt bike leave the Eagle Rock Ranch community and travel south along the shoulder of U.S. 1. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the rider looked back and waved his arm as if signaling the deputy to follow him. The rider continued down a gravel road and onto Circle S Road, slipping through an electronic gate that had opened for another vehicle. The deputy followed with his emergency lights and siren activated but eventually lost sight of the dirt bike. Deputies followed the bike’s tracks and found it abandoned in a wooded area. Fire Flight and a K-9 team were called in to help search for the rider. Fire Flight later spotted a man matching the rider’s description attempting to leave a Circle S Road home in a vehicle. Deputies stopped the vehicle and found the 35-year-old inside. He was arrested on a charge of fleeing and eluding law enforcement.

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WOMAN ACCUSED OF SHOPLIFTING 21 TIMES 1:02 p.m. — State Road 100, Palm Coast Petit theft. A Palm Coast woman was arrested on 21 counts of petit theft after deputies said she was linked to a series of shoplifting incidents at a retail store in the Town Center area dating back to May 2025.

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Palm Coast settles Town Center lawsuit with $17 million land purchase Council members say owning the property could spur economic development, but risk comes with it. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

The Palm Coast City Council has approved a $17 million agreement to purchase 259 acres in Town Center and settle a lawsuit over water and sewer capacity, with council members debating whether the financial risk is worth gaining control of a large piece of undeveloped land in the heart of the city. The council voted 4-1 at its Aug. 19 workshop to approve the settlement with Palm Coast Holdings LLC and related entities. Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri cast the lone dissenting vote. Under the agreement, Palm Coast will pay $17 million for several parcels totaling approximately 259 acres. City Attorney Marcus Duffy told the council that about 95 to 96 acres of the property are usable or buildable. The purchase agreement calls for a $1 million deposit and gives the city 60 days to inspect and evaluate the property, fol-

A map shows the 259 acres of Town Center property included in Palm Coast’s $17 million purchase and sale agreement with Palm Coast Holdings and related entities. Courtesy of the city of Palm Coast

lowed by a 30-day closing period. The lawsuit will be stayed during the city’s due diligence period and dismissed once the city closes on the property, Duffy said. The city’s litigation team and outside counsel recommended accepting the agreement. For several council members, the deciding factor was that the city would not simply be paying to end a lawsuit — it would receive land that could

potentially be sold or used to attract future economic development. Councilman Dave Sullivan said continuing the litigation could leave the city in a worse position even if Palm Coast ultimately prevailed. “If we push on, if we don’t agree to this mitigated settlement and we go to court, what would be the results of that? To me, they’re all bad,” Sullivan said. If the city lost, Sullivan said, it could ultimately pay more

than the $17 million settlement. Even if it won, the city would still have legal expenses and would not control the property. “We don’t own the land. We have our court fees to pay, and we have essentially pushed the can down the street,” Sullivan said. Sullivan said he believes the city could eventually recover its investment by selling individual parcels. “When we buy something, it’s not just money down the

Palm Coast considers reserves, borrowing to fund $17M Town Center purchase Palm Coast officials are considering a combination of city reserves, borrowing and revenues from the State Road 100 Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) to pay for the city’s $17 million purchase of approximately 259 acres in Town Center. The land purchase is part of a settlement resolving a lawsuit involving Palm Coast Holdings LLC and related entities and the city. During the council’s Aug. 25 budget workshop, city officials began discussing how to finance the purchase. Finance staff said the city manager executed the settlement agreement Aug. 20 and the city made a $1 million escrow deposit Aug. 24. Finance staff presented several options, including temporarily lowering the city’s General Fund reserve goal, establishing a line of credit of up to $15 million and eventually using tax increment financing revenues from the State Road 100 Community Redevelopment Area to help repay the cost of the purchase. The city could also direct future General Fund reserves above its target toward repayment and market some of the acquired parcels for sale. The city’s adopted policy calls for General Fund reserves of 10% to 20% of the

following year’s budgeted expenditures, but Palm Coast has aimed for a 25% reserve. Finance staff said the city’s current reserve level is about 28.4%. Dropping the reserve to 20% would make about $5.7 million available, while reducing it to 15% would free up approximately $9 million. Council Member Dave Sullivan favored using more of the city’s reserves to reduce the amount Palm Coast would have to borrow. “I think going to 15% at this point in the end will save us money in the long run,” Sullivan said. Pontieri, who opposed the settlement agreement, raised concerns about borrowing against the General Fund. She asked staff what the interest would cost if the city borrowed $12 million over three years. Assuming a variable interest rate of about 4.9% remained constant, staff estimated the interest at approximately $650,000. Pontieri called borrowing $12 million against the General Fund “a terrible idea.” Mayor Mike Norris summarized Sullivan’s approach as lowering the city’s reserve level to 15%, putting approximately $9 million toward the purchase and financing the remainder. Sullivan said

using more reserves would save the city money by reducing the amount it needs to borrow. Pontieri, however, said she did not want the land purchase to consume money that could be used for other council priorities. “What I am trying to make sure is that we are not putting all of our eggs in this one basket and casting aside everything else that we decided was important to us,” Pontieri said. She pointed to other needs discussed by the council, including road paving, public safety and funding toward a new animal shelter. “There are other options besides using the entire fund balance towards this one initiative,” Pontieri said. “And I am asking council to consider the other things that we had decided were important to us rather than putting every single penny into this purchase.” Sullivan disagreed that the approach would consume all of the city’s reserves. He said using between roughly $5 million and $9 million from reserves would reduce the overall cost of the land purchase because the city would pay less interest. Council Member Charles Gambaro said the acqui-

sition fits with the city’s economic development goals, particularly following Raydient’s withdrawal of its applications for the proposed westward expansion. He said acquiring the Town Center properties could give Palm Coast land to pursue economic development opportunities. The council ultimately gave staff consensus to move forward with seeking proposals for a General Fund line of credit of up to $15 million. That does not mean Palm Coast will borrow the entire $15 million. Staff said seeking proposals from banks would provide financing options, with the council able to determine later how much of the available credit to use. CRA money could also play an important role in eventually paying for the acquisition. The State Road 100 CRA is scheduled to expire in 2034. The city’s CRA plan would have to be amended to allow those dollars to be used for repayment. Finance staff also said TIF revenues are expected to become available for land acquisition repayment beginning in 2029. Norris asked finance staff to bring back different scenarios so the council can compare options.

drain,” Sullivan said. “We still own the land and we can sell the land that has value.” In Sullivan’s estimation, the individual parcels could ultimately be worth more than the city’s purchase price. Councilman Charles Gambaro also supported the purchase, describing it as a strategic opportunity to control land surrounding Town Center. Gambaro said the property has been valued at close to $35 million, although he noted the city would know more if it moves forward with an appraisal during the due diligence process. “From a strategic perspective, this is a fantastic opportunity to provide for lands and buildings,” Gambaro said. “I’m more focused on the strategic picture of this action. It’s land acquisition.” Mayor Mike Norris also supported the settlement, saying he believed acquiring the property was in the city’s best interest despite the risk. “It’s risky, but leaders make calculated risk,” Norris said. Norris said controlling the land is only useful if the city can ultimately put it to productive use. “We have to get rid of the land. We have to develop it. We have to get people in the Town Center,” he said. Norris did, however, raise concerns during the meeting about communications involving attorneys for the plaintiffs and council members and questioned whether an independent company should handle the title and transfer. Duffy said he had not seen anything that would taint the settlement or violate legal requirements and recommended that the council approve the agreement as written. Pontieri’s concerns centered on the financial implications of the deal. She said she understood the economic development benefits of controlling the Town Center property but was uncomfortable with the financial uncertainties surrounding the acquisition. “We don’t have really a solid way to pay for this,” Pontieri said. Pontieri said the $17 million purchase price does not represent the city’s entire potential cost. She said the city would also take on responsibility for a $1.9 million outstanding bond associated with the development and would have to pay $13,000 annually on each of two parcels through 2044 if the city continues to own them. “So the $17 million is not the totality of the monies that our taxpayers would be paying for this,” she said. Pontieri said there were too many unknowns surrounding how long the city might own the properties and what maintenance obligations could accompany them.

“I see the benefit of going this route, but with our taxpayer dollars, I’m not willing to take that risk,” she said. LAWSUIT BEGINNINGS

Palm Coast Holdings and related entities sued Palm Coast in October 2025 in a dispute involving development rights and the availability of water and wastewater capacity in Town Center. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs alleged that Palm Coast failed to reserve water and wastewater capacity associated with development entitlements granted through the Town Center Development of Regional Impact, or DRI. The Palm Coast Observer reported in November 2025 that Florida Landmark Companies LLC and Palm Coast Holdings were among the developers suing the city. The developers said deals for two Town Center properties fell through in 2024 after the city would not guarantee the water and wastewater capacity needed for future development. The plaintiffs argued in the lawsuit that the lack of guaranteed utility capacity reduced the value of their vacant property. They sought enforcement of what they said were existing development entitlements or monetary damages if the city could not provide the necessary utility capacity. The lawsuit alleged damages including lost profits, reduced property values and lost sales. The history goes back more than 20 years, when Florida Landmark Companies negotiated the Town Center DRI with Palm Coast in 2003. The development rights were updated in 2022 and again in 2024 after some of the properties were sold. The developers argued that those agreements guaranteed their rights to water and wastewater capacity for future development. The lawsuit was also filed as Palm Coast dealt with broader utility capacity issues. The Observer previously reported that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection cited the city in 2024 for exceeding water and wastewater capacities and required upgrades to address the city’s needs. Palm Coast has denied liability in the lawsuit. Under the newly approved settlement, neither the city nor the plaintiffs admit wrongdoing. Both sides will release their claims related to the litigation and will be responsible for their own legal costs. Palm Coast is not required to develop the 259 acres itself. Instead, the city could eventually make portions available to businesses or private developers as part of its economic development strategy. Email rich@observerlocalnews.com.

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Westward expansion comes to a halt. Loop Road will still move forward. Citing a lack of local support, Raydient is pulling back but may try again in the future. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

The westward is expansion is on hold, as Raydient has withdrawn its application, although a representative said the door remains open to try a new plan in the future. Raydient’s decision to withdraw its applications for Palm Coast’s proposed west-

ward expansion will not affect the city’s Loop Road project, according to Palm Coast officials. The city confirmed that Loop Road will continue as a separate transportation project despite Raydient’s withdrawal of its applications involving roughly 20,000 acres west of the city. “The withdrawal of Raydient’s applications does not affect the Loop Road project,” the city said in response to questions from the Observer. “Loop Road is a separate transportation project.” The roadway has received

state appropriations, and the city said state leaders and transportation officials have supported the project because of its anticipated role in the future regional transportation network. The road is expected to provide a local connection as other regional transportation improvements move forward, including planned connections associated with the new County Road 2209 roadway system linking the Orlando and Jacksonville regions. Raydient officially withdrew its westward expansion applications on Aug. 21. The withdrawal included annexa-

Heavy equipment sits at the Loop Road construction site. Photo By Brian McMillan

tion requests, a comprehensive plan amendment, Development of Regional Impact abandonments and other associated applications and agreements. The city said Raydient did not provide a specific reason for withdrawing the applications. Mike Hahaj, director of development for Raydient, a subsidiary of Rayonier, told the Observer that the company decided to withdraw after concluding there was not enough support for the proposal to move forward. “There just wasn’t sup-

port there from staff and City Council seemingly to move forward,” Hahaj said. He said that, rather than continue to a council vote that appeared likely to result in denial, Raydient chose to withdraw the applications. Hahaj said the decision also preserved Raydient’s ability to revisit the property in the future. He said city staff had indicated that a denial would have resulted in a two-year freeze on returning with another proposal for the property. Raydient did not want a denial to prevent it from pursuing opportunities as infrastructure and other development moves forward in the area. “That’s the whole point,” Hahaj said when asked whether withdrawing instead of being denied kept the door open to working together in the future. “And work collaboratively to accomplish economic development.” The withdrawal also canceled the City Council’s Aug. 25 special business meeting on the westward expansion. No additional council action is needed because the applications are no longer pending. If Raydient decides to pursue the project again, new applications would have to be submitted and go through the city’s review and approval process. Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri said the withdrawal provides an opportunity to reconsider how development of the western lands should move forward. “This withdrawal should not be viewed as the end of the conversation,” Pontieri said. “It should be an opportunity to get the plan right.” Pontieri said she is not opposed to growth but wants adequate infrastructure, clearly defined financial responsibilities and protec-

tions for existing taxpayers before development of that magnitude moves forward. “A project of this magnitude would shape Palm Coast and Flagler County for generations,” she said. “We cannot afford to get it wrong.” Pontieri said questions remain about roads and transportation, water and wastewater capacity, public safety, schools, environmental protections and who would pay for infrastructure needed to accommodate tens of thousands of additional residents. “Most importantly, existing Palm Coast taxpayers should not be asked to subsidize the cost of new development,” she said. Council Member Dave Sullivan said several issues that have emerged recently raised additional questions about whether this was the right time for the proposal. Sullivan cited concerns including the recent court decision involving the city’s impact fees, school district concerns over the proposed development, the city’s $17 million Town Center land purchase, historical sites within the western expansion area, Loop Road funding concerns and what he described as an overall lack of community support. “Raydient made the decision to withdraw at this time and live to fight another day,” Sullivan said. Pontieri said she remains willing to work with Raydient, Flagler County, regional partners and residents on a future plan that puts more emphasis on economic development and good-paying jobs while protecting environmentally sensitive lands and ensuring infrastructure is in place. “Palm Coast will continue to grow,” Pontieri said. “The question is not whether we grow, but how we grow.”

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Joe Biro opened the Kings Java Hut coffee trailer to give his niece in Arizona a business to run. But she decided not to come to Florida. So instead, Annie Urquia, a friend of Biro’s from church, is making the fresh coffee drinks and handing them out through the drive-thru window at the little trailer in front of Club 51 Social Club of Palm Coast at 51 N. Old Kings Road. Kings Java Hut has been open for about two months. Biro imports the coffee beans from Colombia and Nicaragua. Everything else is local, he said, including his roaster. He uses Trilogy Coffee Roasting Company in DeLand. Every piece of machinery in the trailer is brand new, including a $3,000 espresso bean grinder, Biro said. Kings Java Hut focuses on coffee and specialty drinks. They have muffins when available but no other food or pastries, Biro said. The coffee is ground fresh. Kings Java Hut has fresh drip coffee, 18-hour cold brew, lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, white or chocolate mochas with whipped cream and caramel macchiatos with vanilla and tall froth. Their

Kings Java Hut is located on the grounds of Club 51 Social Club of Palm Coast at 51 N. Old Kings Road. Courtesy photo

speciality drinks include the blonde latte (latte and cream with choice of flavor) and Nutty Hazel (white or chocolate mocha, hazelnut and rich cream). Their newest drink is the Honey Buzz: an iced drink with a honey cinnamon base, double espresso, milk and cold foam or whipped topping. Kings Java Hut is open Tuesday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to noonish, Biro said. Their non-coffee drinks include hot chocolate and the steamer (warm or cold milk with flavor choice). Prices range from $3 for the steamer, $3.25 for hot chocolate and $3.50 for a 12-ounce regular or decaf coffee to $6.75 for the 16-ounce Nutty Hazel. Prices are always 50% off for

service members and veterans. On Military Monday, the first 25 cups for service members and veterans are free. On Funtime Fridays, everything is 50% off from 8-10 a.m. and a cup of coffee and a muffin is $5. Drinks for first responders are free on Fridays. Biro said the name came from a coffee business he once owned in California, Joe’s Java Hut. Since this coffee trailer is on Old Kings Road, he added “Kings” to the name, he said. “Now it’s just a hobby,” he said. “It’s not an income stream for me. If it works out, I’ll expand. Right now, I’m pretty happy.” Send business news to Brent Woronoff at brent@observerlocalnews.com.

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Shrimp po’boys? Got it. New Orleans Original cafe to open in Ormond The new restaurant at 188 E. Granada Blvd. will offer authentic Creole and Cajun food. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Ormond Beach is about to get a taste of true, authentic Creole and Cajun food with the opening of a new restaurant downtown. New Orleans Original Creole/Cajun Cafe will open its doors on Saturday, Aug. 29. Located at 188 E. Granada Blvd., in the building of the former Gili’s Kitchen, the restaurant will offer a variety of dishes often found in New Orleans’ French Quarter, including shrimp po’boys, charbroiled oysters, beignets, sno-balls and king cakes. “It’s just like a cafe on Bourbon Street,” restaurant owner Brett Blanchard said. “The feel, the music, the vibe.” Blanchard, who grew up in the Metairie suburb of New Orleans, has been around the restaurant and baking industry his whole life. He used to own daiquiri shops in New

The Blanchard family: Chef Joey Mendez, Alisa Blanchard, Brett Blanchard and Briana James. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Orleans, and when Blanchard moved to Ormond Beach in 2001, he couldn’t find a restaurant that served authentic food from his home state. He knew then that he and his family needed to bring those flavors here. Twenty-five years later, that vision is finally coming to fruition for the Blanchard

family, who have pooled together recipes from family and friends to create their restaurant’s menu. They’ve made their restaurant a “one-stop shop” for a select slate of New Orleans cuisine, said Blanchard’s wife, Alisa. Typically, in Louisiana, customers have to go to different bakeries and restaurants

to get specific food items. “We wanted to focus on quality as opposed to quantity,” Alisa Blanchard said. “We wanted to stay as true to his New Orleans roots as we could. We didn’t want a huge menu and everything be subpar. We wanted a small menu and things be phenomenal.” Their son Joey Mendez is

the restaurant’s chef. Mendez has worked in the culinary world since he was 18, having started at Stonewood Grille. Over the years, Mendez has worked in the kitchens of local restaurants, including The Dish Tavern and Grille, Blau and Madeline’s Wine Bar. Is the food spicy? Not all of it, but some dishes will have spice, of course, Mendez said. “With that spice, there’s balance,” he said. “You’re gonna get a sno-ball in one hand, you’re gonna get a po’ boy in the other. They pair so well with each other.” The family had been looking for a place to open up their restaurant for some time before they came across the location at 188 E. Granada Blvd. After Gili’s Kitchen closed in April, the family’s real estate agent called them to let them know it was available. The Blanchards, who have a background in construction, were at their farm in Georgia when they received the call and drove down that same day to look at the building. Alisa Blanchard said the building already had a French Quarter feel, and that was a selling point for them.

“If you go down Bourbon Street or any of those streets, all the bars and restaurants — they all have French doors open to the sidewalk,” Brett Blanchard said. “You just walk in, so we’re going to have that feeling.” The family started renovations on June 1, transforming the interior to celebrate Mardi Gras and Louisiana culture. “That’s one thing about [Brett] — when he sets his mind to something and gets going, he is full steam ahead,” said Briana James, the Blanchards’ daughter. “We were in here every day, still are, just making sure everything is fine-tuned and ready to go.” Brett Blanchard said he’s excited to open people’s eyes to the flavors he grew up with. “I grew up in the best place in the world to get the most flavorful food there is,” he said. “People don’t realize it till they taste it. When they taste it, they’re like, “Oh my God!’ I was like, ‘Yeah! My mama used to cook it for us every night.” Visit neworleansoriginal cafe.com.

18-hole mini golf course plan is on Flagler Beach planning board agenda The proposed 18-hole course on A1A will go before the planning board on Sept. 1. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

An 18-hole miniature golf course could be coming to A1A in Flagler Beach.

Seagrove Beach Investments LLC is seeking approval to develop the course on vacant property at 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd. S. near 10th Street South and A1A. The proposal is scheduled to go before the Flagler Beach Planning and Architectural Review Board on Sept. 1. Flagler Beach City Planner Lupita McClenning said the property has a commercial

future land use designation and is zoned General Commercial. A miniature golf course is considered a commercial recreational facility and can be allowed in the district through a special exception. The conceptual plan calls for an 18-hole course along with an approximately 600-square-foot building where customers could pay

and pick up clubs and other equipment. The property, which consists of six parcels, is currently vacant. Renderings show a landscaped course with water features and other decorative elements. The proposal is designed to direct activity toward Ocean Shore Boulevard and away from homes along Central Avenue. Plans also call for directional light-

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Review Board. The board will look at seven requirements, including how the project fits with the surrounding area, its impact on public safety and nearby properties, landscaping, parking and traffic. McClenning said it is too early to determine when the miniature golf course could open if it receives the necessary approvals.

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The Flagler County School Board approved a School Health Services Plan for the next two years as required by Florida statutes. The board approved the plan as part of its consent agenda at its Aug. 25 business meeting. Each county health department is required to develop the biennial plan with the school district and its school health advisory committee. At the board’s workshop earlier in the day, board members were presented with details of the plan and updates on student health services. School Health Advisory Committee Chair John Fanelli, District School Health Coordinator Michelle Postel and Flagler County Health Department School Health Coordinator Stephanie Ear discussed the plan and the district’s student health services. Last year, on any given day, 995 Flagler Schools students were provided medications or prescribed procedures, Postel said. The 2026-28 plan will include a required Plan for Urgent Life-Saving Emergencies (PULSE) including cardiac emergencies. Current programs that will continue include distribution of Department of Health material on Type 1 diabetes early detection. With parental consent, students are able to self-carry and administer headache medication.

School Health Advisory Committee Chair John Fanelli and District School Health Coordinator Michelle Postel. Screenshot of livestream

Through an organization partnering with Project Good for Girls, the district has 2,500 cosmetic bags filled with feminine hygiene products to be handed out. There has been staff health training for opioid overdose protocol. All schools have received cabinets stocked with NARCAN. In answering a question from board member Janie Ruddy about monitoring students with food allergies during lunch, Fanelli said the district has been reviewing the procedures, making sure there are multiple checkpoints. Student ID badges are scanned at the register in the food lines making sure the students’ food selections align with any allergies they have. The teachers are part of the process as well, Superintendent LaShakia Moore said. The district does not allow students to share food, she said. And peanuts have been eliminated from the food lines. “We are a peanut-free school district,” Fanelli said, “because that is one of the most common food allergies regarding anaphylaxis.” Board member Lauren

STOP-LOSS CONTRACT APPROVED

The board also approved a stop-loss insurance contract with Ryan Specialty for the current year, beginning in September. Stop-loss insurance provides financial protection against unusually large individual claims above the district’s $250,000 specified threshold. The district had five individual health-care claims in the last school year that were over $250,000. Brown and Brown Insurance Services Vice President Danielle Boyle told the board at the workshop that because increases in high-cost claims have been rising faster than overall market trends, 11 carriers declined to provide the district with a quote. “They’re cherry picking right now,” she said. The increase in stop-loss premiums for the $250,000 deductible will be 24.35% or about $128,000. Ruddy suggested that the district monitor The Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT) for progress on its collective stop-loss insurance. The board perviously voted not to join FLEHT, because of its inexperience with self-insured districts, but the trust has since added seven districts that are selfinsured. The board also approved broker services with Brown and Brown for an initial term of three years with two optional one-year renewals.

Man kills ex-girlfriend’s friend, then himself in Palm Coast OBSERVER STAFF

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left two Palm Coast men dead early Tuesday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after 2 a.m. Aug. 25 to a home on Bronson Lane after a woman called 911 and reported that an armed man had entered the home and was shooting. The woman and a child were able to escape to a nearby residence while the shooter remained inside. FCSO said that as deputies approached the home, 34-year-old Jerome Curry exited the residence and shot himself. Deputies secured the firearm and entered the home, where they found 28-year-old Andrew Yoder suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Yoder was pronounced dead

NEWS BRIEFS Flagler County to stop collecting household hazardous waste As of Sept. 18, Flagler County’s Household Hazardous Waste site at 1700 S. Old Kings Road in Flagler Beach will close. Items such as paint, tires, light bulbs, and oil can be brought to WastePro — at 401 S. Bay St. in Bunnell — at the residents’ expense. Residents may bring up to 100 pounds or 10 gallons of material, per visit for $25 – apart from tires ($10 for pas-

at the scene. Curry was taken to a hospital, where he later died from the self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies had been called to the same home several hours earlier, at about 11:43 p.m., for a reported trespassing incident. Investigators said Curry had entered the home uninvited and left in a vehicle before deputies arrived. Deputies searched the surrounding area, nearby neighborhoods and Curry’s apartment but were unable to locate him. Investigators said Curry later returned to the home, burglarized it and shot Yoder before taking his own life as deputies arrived. Twelve days before the shooting, on Aug. 13, deputies had taken Curry into protective custody under the Baker Act after he made statements about self-harm following a

relationship breakup in April. He was taken to a facility for a mental health evaluation. FCSO said deputies had also had numerous encounters with Curry since 2023, most involving civil or verbal disputes that did not result in criminal charges. “Our prayers go out to the families affected by this shooting, which resulted in the senseless death of two people,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “This is a horrific and tragic incident for everyone involved.” Curry had no criminal history, the Sheriff’s Office said.

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LETTERS ‘Hobgoblins of disinformation’ create a different kind of election fraud Dear Editor: Election fraud is usually considered to be the classic and familiar illegal voting of some sort. Flagler County has little if any of that. But a different kind of election “fraud” has surfaced locally over the last few years in the form of fraudulent campaign mailers, the hijacking and rerouting of campaign websites to that of an opponent, and recently the disinformation text messages sent to local voters targeting various local political candidates. Unlike the typical individualized voter fraud, this kind of fraud is vastly more egregious and damaging because it reaches large numbers of our electorate with the real potential of influencing an election outcome. But, unlike simple voter fraud, catching those hobgoblins of disinformation is next to impossible. It would of course be unfair to speculate or imply any responsibility on the part of the candidates or their consultants who may have benefited from these dishonest attempts to manipulate election outcomes. All expectedly denied responsibility or any knowledge of the fraud. But will these candidates, who had campaign platforms based on integrity and faith based values, express outrage, and vigorously condemn what happened with hopes those responsible be caught? We all should. MARY ZITO Palm Coast

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Recollections of a 9/11 survivor Dear Editor: I was in the World Trade Center when the first hijacked plane hit the North Tower 25 years ago. Even after these many years, I can recall and replay almost minute to minute, in granular detail, how that horrific day unfolded, as if it happened yesterday. There is little doubt that survivors and responders who were present that day at or around Ground Zero maintain the same detailed, clear recollection, as well. And, like me, they will never need to be reminded of the 9/11 motto, “We Will Never Forget.” For those of us, remembering is “baked in” forever. For me those indelible details included the mad dash out of the North Tower, the hunkering down in my office just a few blocks away, watching both buildings collapse from that office window, the long surreal trek out through the thick smoke and dust with the white dust-covered streets looking like a winter snowfall, and eventually the view from the Manhattan Bridge escape route of the nearly mile-high plume of smoke coming from the remains of both towers. After finally making it home many hours later and even after the adrenaline rush subsided, the full impact wasn’t felt until I awoke the next day and realized that it had not been just a really bad day, but rather that the whole world may have moved to a very dark place and may not fully recover. I flashed back 60 years to how Franklin Roosevelt famously referred to Pearl Harbor as “a day that will live in infamy.” Needless to say, the eventual return to lower Manhattan and Ground Zero just a few days later was beyond

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grim and continued to be for a very long time. These two and a half decades later, Manhattan has come back and built back, but normality has never fully returned anywhere, with the lingering dark legacy of 9/11 continuing to play out worldwide and still impacting everyday life. It has re-shaped geopolitics, U.S. domestic and foreign policy, global and domestic travel, caused the rise of xenophobia, profoundly affected Middle East stability, and continues to affect victim families. And the health-related legacy persists for many thousands of responders, survivors and recovery workers impacted by their exposure to toxins released by the collapse of the Twin Towers. ROBERT GORDON Palm Coast

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The Pretty Dangerous team: Back row: Coach Matt Hathaway, Pixley Paci, Taylor Garrison, Jaliela Rivera, Logan Glover, Courtney Colby, Elodie Winnie, and Coach Bruce Garrison. Front row: Armani Ricks, Cora Hathaway and Dahlia Albrecht. Photos by Rachel Mills

Elite travel all-girl football team in Flagler County looks to test itself against statewide and national teams. ABE MILLS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Pretty Dangerous is making a name for itself. Coaches Bruce Garrison and Matt Hathaway have put together a team of local girls specifically to travel and test themselves in flag football against the best statewide and national competition. “Girls flag football is blowing up right now,” Garrison said. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, girls flag football is officially the fastest growing sport in the United States. As of 2023 around 500,000 girls from the ages of 6-17 played girls flag football. Florida has the longest standing sanctioned high school girls flag football program, with 360 schools involved and over 10,000 participants. “They were born at the right time,” Hathaway said of the girls on the team. “Girls

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flag football is exploding. You know, 10, 15, 20 years ago, you didn’t have this opportunity for a female to be on an allgirls team, and they get to do it and they compete at a high level.” With all of the attention on girls flag football right now, Garrison said he feels like the sky is the limit for the members of Pretty Dangerous. “Boys grow up, and as soon as they get to high school, typically, they start to play tackle,” Garrison said. “These girls, they have an opportunity to play flag now, then, go to high school and play flag, go D1 which there’s scholarships now, and then the Olympics.” Most of the girls on the team began playing flag football with boys on co-ed teams in Mad Dogs Flag Football, which they say helped prepare them for where they are now. “It’s a lot different how [the boys] play, kind of. The hype, the toughness,” said Dahlia Albrecht, team member. A couple of years ago, Garrison and Hathaway decided to take a group of only girls up to participate in an all-girls league in Ponte Vedra. “We didn’t think we could compete,” Hathaway said. “Six championships later, I feel like we’re doing alright.”

CES) issues the certification, which is awarded to organizations having at least 80% of community-facing staff complete specialized autism and sensory training, according to a press release. Vincent’s Clubhouse provides innovative programs, social opportunities, family support and resources for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities and their families. The certification recognizes the nonprofit’s commitment to enhance accessibility and inclusion for individuals with

“They shock people because they play hard and they play together. We actually beat a team that was ranked fifth in the nation.” MATT HATHAWAY

Winning in that league inspired them to reach for more. “We saw the success,” Garrison said. “We’re like, ‘All right, we want to do a travel team.’” Playing on a bigger stage hasn’t slowed the team. “They shock people because they play hard and they play together,” Hathaway said. “We actually beat a team that was ranked fifth in the nation.” So far, the girls have enjoyed the challenge. “The competition is a lot better and you get to experience more things and more teams, and you get to go more places and see how their teams are,” said Elodie Winnie, team quarterback. Most of the team members said that they mostly like

developmental disabilities, the press release said. As part of the certification process, Vincent’s Clubhouse also completed an onsite review with IBCCES to develop sensory guides and receive additional recommendations to further enhance accessibility throughout its programs and facilities. “Becoming an IBCCES Certified Autism Center is a testament to the high standards of education and quality that are embedded in the culture of Vincent’s Clubhouse,” said Erica Flores, executive direc-

Armani Ricks tries to keep teammate Cora Hathaway from getting her flag at practice.

being around each other. “I just love going to tournaments with my friends and just hanging out as a family,” team member Logan Glover said.

tor of Vincent’s Clubhouse. “This certification reflects our organization’s ongoing commitment to learning and ensuring that every individual we serve receives respectful, person-centered support tailored to their unique strengths, needs and goals. “Our families place tremendous trust in us, and we believe it is our responsibility to continuously improve, strengthen our knowledge and uphold the highest standards as we create meaningful opportunities for individuals with autism and related

All of the girls echoed those sentiments. “I’ve made a family out of these players,” team member Taylor Garrison said. “And they’re great!”

disabilities throughout every stage of life,” Flores added. Vincent’s Clubhouse offers a range of evidence-based programs and services: Adult Enrichment Program for ages 18 and older The Workshop, an afternoon enrichment program for school-aged members; Seasonal Enrichment Camps offered during summer, spring, and winter breaks; Social Groups for individuals of all ages and support levels; Parent Support Groups

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BEACHSIDE GARAGE OPEN HOUSE When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Birthplace of Speed Park, 21 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: The Motor Racing Heritage Association is hosting this open house. Volunteers will be on hand for tours and information. The Garage holds the two replica race cars that competed in the first sanctioned race on the beach in March of 1903. Call 386-676-7675. ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION When: 2-5 p.m. Where: Mala Compra Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Road, Palm Coast Details: Bring your acoustic string instrument (no amplifiers), a snack, a drink and a folding chair and join other local amateur musicians for a jam session. Free. Held every fourth Friday of the month. Visit flaglerjam.com. COMMUNITY FISH FRY OUTREACH EVENT When: 6-8 p.m. Where: United Evangelical Missionary and Outreach Church, 99 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast Details: Join the church for food, fellowship and giving back to the community. The fish fry event is also a blanket and teddy bear drive for foster children.

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SURFERS FOR AUTISM When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: South 6th Street and South 7th Street, Flagler Beach Details: This is a free surf event for children and adults with autisms and other developmental delays. Visit https:// surfersforautism.org/.

GOD’S FAMILY BIBLE CHURCH PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION When: 10-11 a.m. Where: Parking lot across Gods Family Bible Church, 256 Old Brick Road, Bunnell Details: God’s Family Bible Church distributes food every first and third Saturday in this drive-thru event. COKE ZERO SUGAR 400 MEET-AND-GREET When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Tanger Outlets, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd, Daytona Beach Details: Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach invites the community to join NASCAR veteran Casey Mears, driver of the No. 62 Chevrolet, for a special meet-and-greet during Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend. A $5,000 donation will also be presented to the foundation. Free and open to the public, but wristbands are required and offered at a first-come, first-served basis starting at 12:30 p.m.

Looking ahead THE CASEMENTS GUILD’S ‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’ 2026 CHRISTMAS GALA When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; and 12-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6 Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Plan to attend the annual Christmas Gala event, hosted by The Casements Guild. Friday, Dec. 4, will be the Family Night, featuring visits with Santa, food trucks, train rides, a tree lighting and holiday entertainment. Gala festivities will continue on Saturday and Sunday with more entertainment, a tea party, handmade crafts and gifts for sale. Free admission. Visit www. OrmondBeach.org/433/ The-Casements.

BACK TO ‘96: ORMOND MAINSTREET 30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Cassen Park, 1 S. Beach St.; and Bailey Riverbridge Gardens, 1 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Rescheduled! Join Ormond MainStreet for a free 90s-themed block party to celebrate three decades of community, commerce and culture. There will be music, food and drinks, familyfriendly activities, photo opportunities and more. RSVP on Facebook.

‘THE CRAZY SHOW’ When: 8-10 p.m. Where: CristyB Comedy Club, 242 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach Details: NYC Laugh Riot presents this show featuring comedians known for outrageous stories, bizarre characters, wild crowd work, and unpredictable performances. Tickets cost $15.98 on Eventbrite. Visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/the-crazyshow-tickets-1997771507357.

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BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHORALE When: 3:30 p.m. Where: Palm Coast United Methodist Church, 5200 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Details: See the Chorale perform a variety of music, from classical masterpieces to gospel harmonies. A donation of $25 is requested. For more information, call 386-4451600.

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GAMING: TRIVIA When: 4 p.m. Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway Details: Adults can test their knowledge through America250 Trivia while answering questions and engaging in friendly competition. No registration is required.

PENINSULA WOMENS CLUB GAMES When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Peninsula Womens Club, 415 S. Peninsula Drive, Daytona Beach Details: Play Bridge, Samba, “Hand, Foot and Elbow” players. All ladies who enjoy cards welcome. Call Betsy Patton at 386-843-1061. MUSIC SHOWCASE: ILANA ZAKS-NEDERLANDER When: 2 p.m. Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway Details: Experience a live performance featuring traditional violin music with Ilana ZaksNederlander. Enjoy a traditional repertoire of works by violinist-composers like Bach, Ysaÿe, Bloch, and Paganini. Free. No registration required.

FOCUS ON FAITH Temple Beth Shalom in Palm Coast to celebrate approaching Jewish New Year Temple Beth Shalom in Palm Coast invites the community celebrate the Jewish New Year. The temple submitted the following: “The Jewish New Year is a time when Jewish communities around the world come together to pray. Starting with Rosh Hashana (this year at sundown on Sept. 11) and culminating 10 days later with Yom Kippur (this year at sundown on Sept. 21) is a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. This is a time to reflect on one’s actions and seek forgiveness. The shofar (ram’s horn) is blown at the end of this special period. “Temple Beth Shalom holds a special ceremony remembering those who have died with a memorial candle lighting before the Kol Nidre start of Yom Kippur. Last year, more than 100 candles were lighted at this ceremony.” Temple Beth Shalom is located in Palm Coast at 40 Wellington Drive, and its doors are open to those who are looking for a place to attend the High Holiday services. All are welcome

and temple membership is not required. The schedule of services is posted on the website www.tbspalmcoast. org. If you are interested in attending services and/or the candle lighting ceremony please reach out to the office to reserve a place. Service information will also be available in the Observer weekly events calendar. Temple Beth Shalom has been in Palm Coast for more than 50 years. Call 386-4453006.

Father Jose reflects on Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy Father Jose Panthaplamthottiyil, lead pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, reflected recently on Leo Tolstoy, including the following excerpt: “Leo Tolstoy seemed to have everything a person could desire. Born into Russian aristocracy, he had wealth, property, a family, extraordinary intelligence, and international fame. His great novels, ‘War and Peace’ and ‘Anna Karenina,’ had established him as one of the greatest writers of his time. Yet, around the age of 50, when he had reached a level of success most people could only dream of, Tolstoy found

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YOUR SCHOOLS Teen launches Flagler Schools 3D printing camp Xander Dattolico designed and led 3D Model Makers to rising sixth graders at a week-long camp. DON FOLEY FLAGLER SCHOOLS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

A student-created pilot program in Flagler Schools is demonstrating how career and technical education can extend far beyond the classroom, empowering students not only to develop technical skills, but to become educators, mentors and community leaders. This summer, that vision became reality through 3D Model Makers, a pilot program created by 14-year-old ninth grader Xander Dattolico in partnership with the Flagler Schools CTE department. Held on July 27–31 at Buddy Taylor Middle School, the week-long camp introduced six rising sixth-grade students from across the district to computer-aided design, engineering principles, and 3D printing. The idea began after Xander earned his Autodesk Fusion 360 certification in the spring of 2025 through the Engineering Design program at Buddy Taylor Middle School. Inspired by the opportunities he had been given, he wanted younger students to experience engineering and design before they reached middle school electives and high school career pathways. He got to work in the summer of 2025 when he informally taught Fusion 360

The students observe the Flashforge 3D print farm that was used to create their designs out of PLA plastic filament. Most of the prints took between 25 minutes to a couple hours, depending on the size. Photo courtesy of Flagler Schools

to neighborhood students. Seeing their enthusiasm, he developed the concept into a structured curriculum and presented it to Flagler Schools CTE Curriculum Specialist Martin Evans, who recognized its potential as a new community outreach initiative. With the support of school and district leadership, that student proposal evolved into the district’s first studentdesigned engineering summer camp. “This CTE pilot program would never have started if Xander hadn’t come to me with the idea,” Evans said. “This type of early exploration is exactly what CTE is designed to do. It sparks curiosity, builds confidence and helps students discover future career interests. We’re proud to have partnered with Xander to make this opportunity available to our community.” Unlike a traditional summer camp, 3D Model Makers was largely designed and taught by a student. Xander devel-

oped the curriculum and led instruction throughout the week, while Buddy Taylor Middle School engineering design teacher Tracy Jones, Xander’s former 3D printing instructor, served as a mentor teacher and adviser. Students progressed from learning the fundamentals of computer-aided design to solving real engineering problems. Their final challenge required them to design, prototype and 3D print a custom tool capable of retrieving a rubber duck from a pool. One of the students, Giana Gemmola, said, “I really love this camp because it lets me explore new things. I have already told my parents about it and now that I understand Fusion 360, they are thinking of getting the family a 3D printer and I am excited to teach my younger siblings.” Dattolico said that the experiences with Flagler’s CTE program helped spark his interest in engineering and technology.

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“If this camp inspires even one student to discover a passion for engineering or technology, then it’s already been a success,” he said. While this inaugural camp served six students, its longterm potential reaches much further. “We need more programs like this that introduce students to technology at an early age,” said Nick Ohree, whose son, John, participated in the camp. “John has always loved science, but he has never been exposed to this level of technology before. This experience opened his eyes to what’s possible and gave him the tools to turn his ideas into reality. That’s something no one can ever take away from him.” Xander envisions growing 3D Model Makers into a broader student-led program that could reach more students though additional summer camps, after-school programs, school partnerships, libraries, makerspaces and community organizations throughout Flagler County. As new technologies in advanced manufacturing, automation and artificial intelligence continue reshaping tomorrow’s workforce, initiatives like 3D Model Makers help ensure that students are introduced to creativity, engineering and innovation at an earlier age. “I hope this pilot is only the beginning,” Jones said. “By working together, we have an opportunity to expand access to hands-on STEM and CTE learning throughout Flagler County, creating more opportunities for students to learn, lead and inspire the next generation.”

Seth Rowe, 15, of Flagler Beach, with his family, was one of 36 “dreamers” honored at Dream Day in Jacksonville. Photo courtesy of Prattify

YOUR TOWN Flagler Beach teen among ‘dreamers’ honored on Dream Day in Jacksonville Seth Rowe, 15, of Flagler Beach, was one of 36 “dreamers” celebrated at Dream Day on June 27 in Jacksonville. The PRI Productions and Dreams Come True event provided a special day to area children who battle lifethreatening medical conditions. The dreamers arrived dressed as their favorite characters, walked the red carpet and shared a day of entertainment, music, food and activities with their loved ones. Rowe wore a Jacksonville Jaguars football jersey and was greeted by former Jacksonville Jaguar and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Boselli; Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville; and members of The Roar, the Jaguars cheerleading team. Boselli and the Jaguars surprised Rowe with an official contract to be a Jacksonville Jaguar for the day, “creating

a magical, memorable break from the day-to-day realities of living with cancer, twice,” according to a press release. The event drew more than 2,000 attendees.

Flagler’s Michael Tucker installed as 1st VP of Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Flagler County Fire Rescue Chief Michael Tucker was installed as first vice president of the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association at its Executive Development Conference in July. “I could not do this without the support of the strong team working behind me and our county leadership,” Tucker said. “We have a phenomenal team in Flagler County and it’s an honor to represent them.” Tucker will become president of the FFCA for 2027-28.

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Donald Heights The house at 1929 Linda Ave. sold on Aug. 5, for $200,000. Built in 1971, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 1,300 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $245,000. Fountain View The house at 1456 Morning Walk Drive sold on Aug. 5, for $319,960. Built in 2026, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,498 square feet. Halifax Plantation The house at 3024 Adrian Drive sold on Aug. 4, for $465,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,127 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $505,600. New Britain The townhome at 47 Chippingwood Lane sold on Aug. 5, for $265,000. Built in 1979, the townhome is a 2/2.5 and has 1,386 square feet. It last sold in 2014 for $90,000. Not in subdivision The house at 145 S. Ridgewood Ave. sold on Aug. 6, for $225,000. Built in 1950, the house is a 2/1 and has 935 square feet. It last sold in 2003 for $87,000. Ormond Terrace The house at 235 Greenwood Ave. sold on Aug. 3, for $280,000. Built in 1965, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,028 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $140,000.

The house at 199 Rosewood Ave. sold on Aug. 7, for $335,000. Built in 1956, the house is a 5/2.5 and has a fireplace and 2,356 square feet. It last sold in 2003 for $112,900.

Plantation Bay The house at 907 Brookridge Lane sold on Aug. 6, for $680,000. Built in 1997, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 2,151 square feet. It last sold in 1998 for $163,000. Ridgehaven The house at 179 Parkhaven Drive sold on Aug. 3, for $299,990. Built in 2025, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,572 square feet. Southern Trace The house at 4 Traceway Court sold on Aug. 3, for $450,000. Built in 2000, the house is a 4/2 and has 2,294 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $370,000. Trails North Forty The townhome at 146 Deer Lake Circle sold on Aug. 7, for $317,500. Built in 1985, the townhome is a 4/2.5 and has a fireplace and 2,570 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $207,500.

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A house in Latitude Margaritaville at 455 Coral Reef Way was the top real estate transaction in Daytona Beach’s 32124 zip code for the week of Aug. 1-7. The house sold on Aug. 7, for $735,000. Built in 2018, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a pool, a spa and 2,067 square feet. It last sold in 2018 for $448,800. The house was listed by Kelley Sarantis and Susan Warner, of Bob Hodges and Sons Realty. Grande Champion The house at 1151 Morfontaine St. sold on Aug. 7, for $335,990. Built in 2026, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,672 square feet. Latitude Margaritaville The house at 600 Hang Loose Way sold on Aug. 4, for $595,000. Built in 2024, the house s a 2/2.5 and has 2,158 square feet. It last sold in 2025 for $526,100.

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Triton Beach The house at 358 Oak Drive sold on Aug. 4, for $620,000. Built in 1959, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,721 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $423,000. Tymber Creek The house at 2024 Toni St. sold on Aug. 7, for $170,000. Built in 1979, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a fireplace and 1,288 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $70,000. Woodland The townhome at 50 Woodlands Blvd. sold on Aug. 5, for $200,000. Built in 1979, the townhome is a 2/2 and has a fireplace and 1,598 square feet. It last sold in 2014 for $75,000. Woodmere The house at 850 E. Lindenwood Circle sold on Aug. 3, for $336,000. Built in 1976, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,678 square feet. It last sold in 2017 for $178,000.

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA Not in subdivision The house at 1 Beechwood Drive sold on Aug. 5, for $282,500. Built in 1957, the house is a 2/1 and has 880 square feet. It last sold in 2002 for $55,500.

Sunny Shores The house at 6 Tropical Drive sold on Aug. 6, for $320,000. Built in 1956, the house is a 2/1 and has 974 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $309,000.

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3, for $542,500. Built in 2024, the house is a 2/2.5 and has 2,139 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $507,500. The house at 484 Landshark Blvd. sold on Aug. 5, for $389,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,464 square feet. It last sold in 2025 for $379,000. The house at 132 Gypsy Palace Lane sold on Aug. 4, for $390,000. Built in 2024, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,464 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $380,700. The house at 250 Ocean Hammock Loop sold on Aug. 6, for $409,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,160 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $459,900. The townhome at 504 Margaritaville Ave. sold on Aug. 7, for $515,000. Built in 2021, the townhome is a 3/2 and has 1,848 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $352,800.

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house in Flagler Beach at 2946 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., in the Seaside Manor subdivision, was the top real estate transaction for Aug. 8-14 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. The house sold on Aug. 14, for $1,310,000. Built in 2026, the house is a 3/3.5 and has an elevator, four balconies and 2,815 square feet. The house was listed by Deana Frechette and Henrick Host Madsen, of Simply Real Estate. ALEXIS MILLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Circle, Unit 20, sold on Aug. 14, for $169,000. Built in 1980, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,177 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $140,000.

A condo at 8 Fairways Circle, Unit 8, sold on Aug. 14, for $175,000. Built in 1980, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,056 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $170,000. A condo at 11 Fairways Circle, Unit 11, sold on Aug. 13, for $186,000. Built in 1980, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,163 square feet. It sold in 1998 for $70,000. A condo at55 Ocean Crest Way, Unit 922, sold on Aug. 11, for $677,000. Built in 2003, the condo is a 3/2.5 and has 1,859 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $715,000. A condo at 3510 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 112, sold on Aug.10, for $367,000. Built in 1978, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,107 square feet. It sold in 2009 for $168,000.

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Hidden Lakes Water Oaks A house at 66 New Leatherwood Drive sold on Aug. 11, for $905,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a pool, a hot tub and 2,712 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $970,000.

Venice Park A house at 151 N. Palmetto Ave. sold on Aug. 10, for $900,000. Built in 1980, the house is a 4/4 and has a dock, a pool, a boat house and 2,461 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $581,800.

Indian Trails A house at 55 Bennett Lane sold on Aug. 13, for $407,500. Built in 2018, the house is a 4/2 and has 2,420 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $314,000.

Ocean View Estates A house at 3428 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. sold on Aug. 14, for $1,112,500. Built in 2021, the house is a 5/3.5 and has 2,538 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $825,000.

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Grand Haven A house at 16 Village View Way sold on Aug. 14, for $504,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 1,980 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $485,000.

Palm Coast Plantation A house at 60 N. Lakewalk Drive sold on Aug. 14, for $643,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/3 and has 2,619 square feet. Palm Harbor A house at 15 Comet Court sold on Aug. 12, for $730,000. Built in 2000, the house is a 3/2 and has a

The house at 2946 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. was the top real estate transaction for Aug. 8-14 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. Photo courtesy of Deana Frechette/Simply Real Estate

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SPORTS “The first time I got in the end zone, my guys were pushing me. It was a little hot evening. It was humid. And I was like, ‘He-Man, you got to push it,’ and the touchdown came. [I] managed to get three tonight. I’m just so grateful. I thank God for it.” EHIMEN ‘HE-MAN’ AJEDE

FPC’s Ehimen “He-man” Ajede celebrates one of his three touchdowns against Matanzas. Photos by Keishia McLendon

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Ehimen “He-man” Ajede scored three touchdowns and safety Nei’coo Murphy — lining up in the offensive backfield and taking direct snaps as a wildcat quarterback — scored two more as Flagler Palm Coast continued its dominance over Flagler County rival Matanzas with a 42-7 season-opening victory on Friday, Aug. 21, at Sal Campanella Stadium. Fans of FPC and Matanzas packed both the home and visiting stands, respectively, for the annual Potato Bowl, the biggest football game of the year in Flagler County, with the two high schools vying for the shared County Championship Trophy. The result was similar to most games in the 18-year series with FPC winning its fourth Potato Bowl game in a row and its 15th against Matanzas in 18 meetings. “This is my senior year, and that’s four years of whooping these guys,” Ajede said. “I still love them, though. We’re still one county.” Ajede rushed for 134 yards on 16 carries. His 67-yard third-quarter touchdown run gave the Bulldogs a commanding 34-7 lead. “The corners just came. They crashed on me, and it opened up and I just took it to the house,” he said.

FPC students packed the stands for the season-opener against county rival Matanzas.

Matanzas took the early lead with sophomore quarterback Cole Hardy hitting freshman “sniffer” H-back Christian Perkins with a 16-yard touchdown pass with 4:55 left in the first quarter. The drive started with a fumble recovery by Jayden McCoy at the 50-yard line. Matanzas kept the drive alive with a fake punt as Antoine Jenkins ran 28 yards to the Bulldogs’ 15-yard line for a first down. But the rest of the game was all FPC. Murphy tied it up with a 4-yard touchdown run on the first of four secondquarter touchdowns by the Bulldogs. Sophomore quarterback Reid Pritt, making his first varsity start, tossed a 19-yard scoring pass to Trace Paffrath with 4:52 left in the half to give FPC a lead it would not relinquish. The Bulldogs took advantage of two consecutive Pirates’ turnovers to score two more touchdowns before halftime, both by Ajede. “The first time I got in the end zone, my guys were pushing me,” Ajede said. “It was a little hot evening. It was humid. And I was like, ‘He-Man, you got to push it,’ and the touchdown came. [I] managed to get three tonight. I’m just so grateful. I thank God for it.” Matanzas fumbled a punt snap at its own 19, leading to Ajede’s first score, an 8-yard touchdown run with 2:41 left in the half. On first down of the next series, Caleb Shamblin intercepted a pass by Hardy to set up Ajede’s 7-yard touchdown run putting FPC up 28-7 with just under a minute left in the half. “I think we let our emotions get the best of us in that first half,” Matanzas coach Matt Forrest said. “And it just seems like in this game, we have catastrophic errors. I feel like 14-7 is fair at halftime with us getting the ball back coming out of the half. But when it went to 21-7, and we got a young quarterback, and just a lot of things went wrong on that play, they capitalized on it [to make it 28-7]. It just gives a little different feel the rest of the game.” Murphy, who rushed 10 times for 62 yards, took some pressure off of Pritt with his

Matanzas’ Antoine Jenkins returns a punt.

backfield presence. Murphy scored the Bulldogs’ final touchdown on a 3-yard run and added the 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter. “That’s kind of the plan (to use Murphy on both offense and defense), but you have to be judicious about it,” FPC coach Patrick Turner said. “He started cramping in the fourth quarter, so you can’t play him all the time, and we’re fortunate enough that we got some really good players that play in his position (on defense). We just kind of put him in (on offense) for different things, and he does a great job.” Turner said Pritt did a fantastic job in his first start after

missing some early throws. Pritt finished 8-for-13 for 51 yards passing and a touchdown. “Once he calmed down, he hit some and was really, really good,” Turner said. Hardy’s touchdown pass was the Pirates’ only completion. Matanzas accumulated 127 yards rushing with Wiley Conner gaining 49 yards on 10 carries, Perkins running for 48 yards on three carries and Darwin Harris rushing for 27 yards on 11 carries. Conner, a 1,000-yard rusher last season, also played extensively on defense and shared carries with Harris. “He’s very strong,” Turn-

FPC’s Nei’cco Murphy (4) tackles Matanzas’ Antoine Jenkins.

FPC offensive lineman Kam Stewart (70) spreads his arms to try to block two players.

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FPC quarterback Reid Pritt passed for 51 yards and a touchdown.

Matanzas running back Wiley Conner (34) follows his blockers.

Flagler Palm Coast celebrates a touchdown.

FPC cornerback Lucas Siharaj covers Pirates’ receiver Brady Putis (6).

er said of Conner. “You just have to gang tackle him. We preached it. We got to all get to the football. You got to wrap up his legs. He’s a powerful kid, and he popped a couple on us, but we kept fighting. Our defense played lights out.”

The Bulldogs have been so dominant in the series that the 35-point margin was only their ninth largest point differential in their 15 victories. “It was fun,” Turner said. “I’m proud of the kids.”

Matanzas’ Jalen Patton and Devin Williams tackle FPC’s Bryce Murray.

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lagler Palm Coast not only won the Potato Bowl game against county-rival Matanzas on Friday, Aug. 21, the Bulldogs also won the JV game against the Pirates on Thursday, Aug. 20, at Matanzas. FPC’s Alex Keiser threw a touchdown pass to JJ Miller and the Bulldogs added a 2-point conversion to take a 20-14 lead with 3:25 left in the game. With the Pirates driving in the final minute, the Bulldogs clinched the victory with Elijah Washington’s interception in the end zone. –OBSERVER STAFF

Matanzas quarterback Carter Ascone gets set to fire a pass. Photos by Keishia McLendon

FPC’s King Neesmith (32) gets an arm around a Matanzas’ Jalen Patton.

FPC quarterback Alex Roberts (15). Linemen Elijah Robinson (55) and Dom Miller (56).

FPC’s Braylyn Hancock carries the ball as Matanzas’ DJ McMillon gives chase.

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Flagler Palm Coast’s Logan Jacobelli, Will Roberts, Jordan Haymon and Mikey Najpaver received their state championship rings on the field at the Potato Bowl on Aug. 21. They won the 4x400 boys relay final at the Class 4A track and field championships last spring. Photo by Keishia McLendon

SIDELINES FPC track relay champs receive their rings at the Potato Bowl

Four Flagler Palm Coast state champs received their championship rings before a packed stadium during the Potato Bowl football game on Aug. 21. Logan Jacobelli, Will Roberts, Mikey Najpaver and Jordan Haymon won the boys 4x400 relay title at the Class 4A state track and field championships last spring. Roberts, Najpaver and Haymon have all graduated but returned for the ceremony wearing FPC T-shirts, while Jacobelli, a wide receiver playing in the game, was dressed in his football uniform. Boys track coach David Halliday presented the athletes with their rings after the first quarter of the game. A total of eight FPC athletes won state championships in 2026, including weightlifters Nya Williams, Cody Strawser and Matt McFall and track and field triple jump champ Karina Marcelus.

Matanzas wins season-opening girls golf match against FPC Matanzas High School’s girls golf team won its seasonopening match 180-189 against Flagler Palm Coast High at Palm Harbor Golf Club on Monday, Aug. 24. Matanzas junior Mary Grace Seward shot 4-over-par 40 to win individual medalist honors. FPC’s Ivey Tsouklaris was second with a 41. “I’m happy I can come out for my team and win,” Seward said. “Everyone played really well.” Seward shanked her tee shot into the woods on the par-5 No. 3 but scrambled out and recovered for a bogey. She finished with four pars on four of the last five holes (Nos. 5, 6, 8 and 9). The Pirates’ other scorers were McKenzie Harrington and Scarlett MacKenzie, who each shot a 46, and Willa

Mary Grace Seward hits an approach shot. Photo by Brent Woronoff

Furnari, who shot a 48. FPC’s other golfers included Sydney Adams and Lilah Cool, who both shot a 49, and Taci Cook, with a 50. “We have two rookies on the team,” said Matanzas coach Bryan Schewitz. “But we have a good anchor in Mary Grace.”

Bulldogs win first bowling matches FPC’s bowling teams opened their season on Aug. 17 with a 6-1 boys win and a 6-0 girls win over Pine Ridge at AMF Bowling Lanes in Orange City. FPC’s Cole Brummer had the high boys game with a 221. Destiny Bonvouloir had high game for the girls with a 193.

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Flagler Palm Coast coach Duane Hagstrom’s club weightlifting team won the boys AAU state championship

for the third year in a row and the girls state championship for the second year in a row. “I couldn’t be more proud of every athlete who competed and contributed to these championships,” Hagstrom said.

FPC soccer player picks Georgia Southern Flagler Palm Coast junior Emma Scott has committed to play intercollegiate soccer at Georgia Southern University, an NCAA Division I team. Scott, a midfielder/winger, transferred from Richmond Hill, Georgia, in March after the high school soccer season. She will begin her first season with the Bulldogs in November. Scott picked Georgia Southern over multiple Division I offers. She plays ENCL soccer for Sporting Jacksonville.

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FPC’s top five runners at the Spikes and Spurs all finished among the meet’s top eight places: Dylan Ciardi (third overall), Enzo McGovern (seventh), Douglas Seth (first), Mateo Almeida (fourth) and Owen Stackpole (eighth). Photos by Brent Woronoff

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Flagler Palm Coast boys cross country team Spikes competition Douglas Seth won the Spikes and Spurs individual title and the Bulldogs won the team title — both firsts. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Flagler Palm Coast sophomore Douglas Seth said he believes the Bulldogs’ boys cross country team will surprise some people this year. So far, FPC is off and running. The Bulldogs won the Spikes and Spurs Classic at the Flagler County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 22, with Seth winning the individual championship. FPC had never won the boys team or individual title before in the 15-year history of the meet. “That’s wild that it’s the first time, but there’s a first time for everything,” Seth said. “It’s great confidence for our guys. I think a lot of people don’t realize how good we are. We’re just going to keep rolling with that.” The Bulldogs took three of the top four places and five of the top eight to squash the competition with a phenomenal score of 23 points. Ponte Vedra finished second with 54

points. Seth was the first runner to finish with a time of 15:59.5 seconds. He is the first FPC runner to finish in under 16 minutes at the meet. It was his second fastest time behind a 15:47 at last year’s regional meet. FPC’s Dylan Ciardi (16:47.1) placed third behind Ponte Vedra’s Luke Ross. The Bulldogs’ other top-eight finishers were Mateo Almeida (fourth place in 16:50.4), Enzo McGovern (seventh place in 17:03.1) and Owen Stackpole (eighth place in 17:19.2). Seabreeze placed 10th with Joseph Davis leading the Sandcrabs with a 21st-place finish in 18:04.6. “The kids are excited,” FPC coach David Halliday said. “They think they can be really successful this year, and not just be at the state meet, but finish high, high up, and I think that’s a very real possibility.” The team has been bolstered by the additions of Matanzas transfers Ciardi and McGovern. “Dylan and Enzo, they both have been great,” Seth said. “We all push each other every day. People ask us who’s the fastest, and we just say it changes every day. It changes every workout. We just have joy in improving each other, not just as runners, as men.

That’s kind of our motto.” FPC is a young team. Three of its top seven runners at the meet are sophomores (Seth, Ciardi and Brayden Murray who placed 34th out of 199 runners), and only two are seniors (McGovern and Evan Johnson who was 20th). “We’ve been working together in practice, but it’s something really good to see out there on the field,” said Almeida, who was not among the leaders after the first mile but steadily moved up. “I just saw my teammates, and I’m like, ‘I have to go catch them. I can’t let them down.’” SETH’S STAR CONTINUES TO RISE

Seth finished his freshman cross country season as an All-State runner placing 13th at the Class 4A state championships. In the first meet of his sophomore season, he showed how far he has progressed by beating Ponte Vedra’s Ross for the first time. “I’ve looked up to him forever,” Seth said of Ross, who ran 16:04.9. “When I was in sixth grade and he was in eighth grade, he was the fastest. So it was really cool to race him today. He’s a great runner, and I think he’s going to have a big year.” Halliday thinks the Bulldogs can have a very big year. “This is definitely one of the

deeper teams we’ve had, and very young,” he said. “And I think we’ll just continue to see big improvements, not just out of those top five, but there’s about 20 of them doing some good stuff. It’s the first step. We’ll see in two weeks [at the Horse Park Invitational in Ocala], how we do with a little bigger competition, a few more teams. But we feel like we can hold our own.”

In the Spike and Spurs 3K middle school run, Imagine School At Town Center’s club team placed first for both boys and girls, while Indian Trails Middle School placed second in both. Mia Kopcikova of Imagine won the girls title in 12:13.6. Imagine’s Aidan Moylan won the boys title in 11:04.9.

GRIGORUK, FPC PLACE 3RD IN GIRLS RACE

Matanzas junior Peyton Cerasi had a strong start to the season on Friday, Aug. 21, with a 13th-place finish in the Elite Girls Division at the Cecil Field Summer Classic in Jacksonville. Competing in a field of 340 top distance runners from Florida and Georgia, Cerasi navigated the crowded course to finish in 19:07. Matanzas’ other runners competed in the Varsity B races. Noemi Malinowski placed 22nd in the Girls Varsity B race in 22:37. Rena Carlton was 48th in 23:37. Liam Yanasheski ran 20:54 in the Boys Varisty B race. Father Lopez competed in the Jim Ryun Invite at Holloway Park in Lakeland. The Green Wave’s girls team placed 15th with Lucy Fulton leading the way in 23:25 for 34th place. Liam Harman led the boys team with time of 20:05.

The FPC girls placed third at the Spikes and Spurs with 65 points. Ponte Vedra won the girls title with 37 points, while Oviedo Hagerty was second with 55 points. Seabreeze finished ninth. Senior Ana Grigoruk led the Bulldogs with a third-place finish in 20:02.5. FPC freshman Avery Wisniewski placed fifth with a time of 20:47.0. Ponte Vedra’s Piper Ross (19:39.7) and Savannah LaVasser (19:52.6) finished first and second. “I’m a little disappointed because I came here expecting to go sub-20,” Grigoruk said. “But I was close to hitting my goal, so I’m just trying to see the positive in it, continue on and improve throughout the season.” Grigoruk led at the 1K split, but the Ponte Vedra duo passed her before the 2-mile

CERASI 13TH IN CECIL FIELD ELITE RACE

FPC freshman Avery Wisniewski placed fifth in her first high school cross country race.

point. “I knew those two girls from Ponte Vedra were going to be up there,” she said. “So I wanted to stay with them, but I kind of fell off. I tried to catch second place towards the end, but I think [LaVasser] had a pretty good kick.” FPC’s Everly Mucciolo (21:40.8) placed 12th, Audrey Bowman (21:52.1) was 13th and Hailey Brennan (23:47.3) was 42nd. Karly Rybicki led the Sandcrabs with a 46th-place finish in 24:08.4.

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FLAGLER COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Created Media Co., located at 12 Rivera Ln, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated 8/19/2026. Jake Schroeder 7763-357004 Aug. 27, 2026 Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of The Dove Doughery, located at 6350 Mahogany Blvd, in the City of Bunnell, Flagler County, FL 32110, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated 8/21/2026. Chelsea Dove 7763-357251 Aug. 27, 2026 Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Pink Ribbon Mahjong, located at 31 Reverie Dr. N., in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated 8/24/2026. Jill Joslyn-Foss 7763-357419 Aug. 27, 2026 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CFFICUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CITY OF FLAGLER BEACH, FLORIDA, A FLORIDA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ARTEDI CORTEZ, AN INDIVIDUAL; WELHELMINA CORTEZ, AN INDIVIDUAL. DEFENDANT(S). CASE NO. 2025-CA-000600 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Default Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 5, 2026 (the

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name: AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatrics at Palm Coast Parkway, Located at: 120 Cypress Edge Dr., 102, Palm Coast, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to the provisions of the Fictitious Name Act, Chapter 865.09, Florida Statutes. The party interested in said business is: Florida Hospital Healthcare Partners, Inc. Palm Coast, Flagler County, Florida Dated: 08/14/2026 August 27, 2026 26-00275G

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45, FLORIDA STATUTES IN THE COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 CC 000252 WINDSONG AT FLAGLER BEACH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. CARIN C. MITCHELL, et al., Defendant. Notice is given that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 10, 2026, in Case No.: 2025 CC 000252 of the Court in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein WINDSONG AT FLAGLER BEACH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., is the Plaintiff and CARIN C. MITCHELL, et al., is the Defendant. The Clerk of Court for Flagler County, Florida will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on September 25, 2026, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Parcel 5C: A portion of Lot 5C and Lot 5D, Windsong Subdivision, as recorded in Map Book 26, Pages 39 and 40, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northeast corner of Lot 5A; thence South 23 degrees 19’ 26’’ East 69.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 23 degrees 19’ 16” East 25.00 feet: thence South 66 degrees 40’ 34” West and parallel to the East line of Lot 5C 103.33 feet; thence North 23 degrees 19’ 26”’ West 25.00 feet to the West Line of Lot 5C; thence North 66 degrees 40’ 34” East along said West line of Lot 5C 103.33 feet to the Point of Beginning. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. DATED: August 20, 2026 By: /s/Frank J. Lacquaniti Frank J. Lacquaniti, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 26347 ARIAS BOSINGER, PLLC 280 W. Canton Avenue, Suite 330 Winter Park, Florida 32789 (407) 636-2549 Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00276G

"Final Judgment") entered in Civil Case No. 2025-CA-0006000 of the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein, City of Flagler Beach, Florida is Plaintiff, and Artedi Cortez and Welhelmina Cortez are Defendants, Clerk of Court, Tom Bexley, shall sell the Property at a public sale by electronic sale at https://flagler.realforeclose.com, to the highest bidder or bidders for cash beginning at 11:00 a.m. on October 2, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 10, AND THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF LOT 9, BLOCK 18F, FUQUAY SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 26, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, section § 45.031, if you are a person claiming a right to funds remaining after the sale, if any, you must file a claim with the Clerk no later than the date that the clerk reports the funds as unclaimed. If you fail to file a timely claim, you will not be entitled to any remaining funds. DATED: this 7th day of August, 2026 /s/ Abigayl M. Osborne-Liborio, Esq. Abigayl M. Osborne-Liborio Florida Bar No.: 1063226 Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A. 2300 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 100 Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 622-1772 Attorney for Plaintiff If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, County Legal Aid Office of Community Legal Services Of Mid-Florida, Inc., 128-A Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-4310, Phone (386) 255-6573, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 7763-356675 Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 2026 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE $217,467.22 in U.S. Currency was seized for forfeiture by th Flagler County Sheriff 's Office on or about July 16, 2026, following an investigation into a sophisticated real estate wire fraud scheme. The Flagler County Sheriff 's Office is holding the above-described property pursuant to a pending forfeiture action, Case No. 2026 CA 000554, in the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Flagler County,

Florida. 7763-357027 Aug. 27, 2026 GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WORKSHOP MEETING Notice is hereby given that a workshop meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Grand Haven Community Development District (the “District”) will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Grand Haven Village Center, Grand Haven Room, 2001 Waterside Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32137. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss matters brought to the board. Copies of the agenda may be obtained from the District Manager, Vesta District Services, 250 International Parkway, Suite 208, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, Telephone (321) 263 0132, Ext.193. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. The meeting may be continued in progress without additional notice to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when Staff and/or Supervisors may participate by speaker telephone. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the meeting is asked to advise the District Manager’s office at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting by contacting the District Manager at (321) 263-0132, Ext. 193. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711, for assistance in contacting the District Manager’s office. A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, is advised that a record of the proceedings is needed and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Grand Haven Community Development District David McInnes, District Manager (321) 263-0132, Ext. 193 7763-357339 Aug. 27, 2026 NOTICE OF FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT Pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners hereby gives notice of a proposal to adopt the following Ordinance titles similar to: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2026 CA 000333 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF HARRIET R. CALLAHAN AKA HARRIET PAULEY AKA HARRIET PAULEY CALLAHAN AKA HARRIET CALLAHAN, DECEASED, et al., Defendants TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF HARRIET R. CALLAHAN AKA HARRIET PAULEY AKA HARRIET PAULEY CALLAHAN AKA HARRIET CALLAHAN, DECEASED 50 FERNWOOD DRIVE, PALM COAST, FL 32137 UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. CALLAHAN, JR. AKA WILLIAM CALLAHAN, JR., DECEASED, AS A POTENTIAL HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF HARRIET R. CALLAHAN AKA HARRIET PAULEY AKA HARRIET PAULEY CALLAHAN AKA HARRIET CALLAHAN, DECEASED 50 FERNWOOD DRIVE, PALM COAST, FL 32137 SAND LAND AND WATER CO., A DISSOLVED CORPORATION 1093 A1A BEACH BLVD # 153, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32080 AND TO: All persons claiming an interest by, through, under, or against the aforesaid Defendant(s). YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an

action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property located in Flagler County, Florida: LOT 16, BLOCK 8, SUBDIVISION MAP FLORIDA PARK - SECTION - 1 PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 5, PAGES 79 THROUGH 85, INCLUSIVE, AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 35, PAGE 528, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action, on Greenspoon Marder, LLP, Default Department, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Trade Centre South, Suite 700, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, and file the original with the Clerk within 30 days after the first publication of this notice in Business Observer, on or before 30 DAYS AFTER THE 1ST PUBLICATION, 2026; otherwise a default and a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. IMPORTANT If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305 DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT on this day of 8/11/2026. Tom Bexley As Clerk of said Court By: (SEAL) Amy Perez As Deputy Clerk Greenspoon Marder, LLP (954) 491-1120; gmforeclosure@gmlaw.com (25-000635-01) Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00280G

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OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP BY AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF A TOTAL OF 119.08 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN SECTIONS 28 AND 29, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, FROM AGRICULTURE AND TIMBERLANDS AND COMMERCIAL LOW INTENSITY TO MIXED USE HIGH INTENSITY; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE FLAGLER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADDING A PARCEL SPECIFIC LIMITATION RELATIVE TO THE PERMITTED DENSITY AND INTENSITY ON THE 119.08 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The proposed Ordinance includes adoption of a parcel-specific limiting policy to the Future Land Use Element similar to: FLUM Application Project #2025080073 limits residential development to an average of no more than seven (7) residential dwelling units per acre and limits nonresidential development to a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.2. Being both parcels as described in Official Records Book 2988, Page(s) 746748 (Inclusive), approximating a total of 119.08 acres. Project No. 2025080073 / Applicant: Richard Smith / Owner: MPC Lots LLC Public hearing on the above-captioned matter will be held as follows: FLAGLER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – Adoption Hearing – September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Flagler County Government Services Building, Board Chambers, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2, Bunnell, Florida, 32110. Information relating to this matter is available for inspection at the Planning and Zoning Department located at 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Bunnell, Florida during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All interested parties may attend any and all of the public hearings or may express their opinion in writing to: Simone Kenny, Senior Planner 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Bldg 2 Bunnell, FL 32110 (386) 313-4009 Email: planningdept@flaglercounty. gov PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105 OF FLORIDA STATUTES, IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 CA 000305 SERVBANK, SB Plaintiff(s), vs. THE CITY OF PALM COAST; MICHAEL A. THOMAS; SHA TAN Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to Plaintiff ’s Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on August 10, 2026 in the above-captioned action, the Clerk of Court, Tom Bexley, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash www. flagler.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 18th day of September, 2026 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure or order, to wit: LOT 15, BLOCK 13, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF FLORIDA PARK, SECTION 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGES 43 THROUGH 53, INCLUSIVE, AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 35, PAGE 528, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property address: 30 Fitzgerald Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. Pursuant to the Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.516, the above signed counsel for Plaintiff designates attorney@padgettlawgroup. com as its primary e-mail address for service, in the above styled matter, of all pleadings and documents required to be served on the parties. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS AN ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO ACCESS COURT FACILITIES OR PARTICIPATE IN A COURT PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. TO REQUEST SUCH AN ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CONTACT COURT ADMINISTRATION IN ADVANCE OF THE DATE THE SERVICE IS NEEDED: COURT ADMINISTRATION, 125 E. ORANGE AVE., STE. 300, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114, (386) 2576096. HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED, PLEASE CALL 711. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Steven G. Hurley PADGETT LAW GROUP STEVEN G. HURLEY, ESQ. Florida Bar # 99802 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203 Tallahassee, FL 32312 (850) 422-2520 (telephone) (850) 422-2567 (facsimile) attorney@padgettlawgroup.com Attorney for Plaintiff TDP File No. 25-004347-1 Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00278G

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THAT, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE MEETINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT (386) 313-4009 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. 7763-357366 Aug. 27, 2026 NOTICE OF REZONING Pursuant to Section 2.07.00, Flagler County Land Development Code, and Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners hereby provides notice of consideration of the Second Reading of Project No. 2025080074 submitted by Applicant Richard Smith, on behalf of property owner, MPC Lots LLC, and possible adoption of an Ordinance titled similar to: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A TOTAL OF 119 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LYING IN SECTIONS 28 AND 29, TOWNSHIP 12, RANGE 31 EAST; BEING ALL OF PARCEL NUMBER 28-12-31-0000-01010-0000 AND 2912-31-0000-01010-0000, FROM AC (AGRICULTURE) DISTRICT TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT; ADOPTING A PUD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND PUD SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public hearings on the above-captioned matter will be held as follows: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – Second Reading – September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Flagler County Government Services Building, Board Chambers, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2, Bunnell, Florida, 32110. All interested persons are urged to attend these public hearings and be heard. Anyone wishing to express their opinion may attend, telephone 386-3134009 or write to: Flagler County Planning Department, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Building 2, Bunnell, FL 32110 or email to planningdept@ flaglercounty.gov. Copies of the proposal, supporting data and analysis, staff reports and other pertinent information

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2026 CP 000392 DIVISION: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF DEBORAH M. GIBSON LOPRESTI a/k/a DEBORAH GIBSON LOPRESTI a/k/a DEBORAH G. LOPRESTI, Deceased. The administration of the estate of DEBORAH M. GIBSON LOPRESTI a/k/a DEBORAH GIBSON LOPRESTI a/k/a DEBORAH G. LOPRESTI, deceased, whose date of death was May 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd, Building 1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 27, 2026. Signed by: /s/ Brandon C. Lopresti Brandon C. Lopresti, Personal Representative 6 1st Avenue Palm Coast, FL 32137 /s/ Fred B. Share FRED B. SHARE, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 256765 1092 Ridgewood Avenue Holly Hill, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 253-1030 Fax: (386) 248-2425 E-Mail: Fred@FredBShare.com 2nd E-Mail: Beth@FredBShare.com Attorney for Personal Representative Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00279G

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are available for review at the Flagler County Planning & Zoning Dept., 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Bldg, 2, Bunnell, Florida 32110. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING, A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS MAY BE NEEDED AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. 7763-357369 Aug. 27, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Please take notice Go Store It - Flagler Beach located at 4601 E. Moody Blvd. Suite A7, Bunnell, FL 32110 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of household goods and other personal property stored in the following units: 8 Elias Armstrong 21 Elias Armstrong 77 Monique Scott 145 Lewis Wertman 152 Xiondra Williams 415 elias Armstrong Sale will be held September 8, 2026 at 11:30am via storagetreasures.com. Pursuant to Florida Statute § 83.806. 7763-355050 Aug. 20, 27, 2026 LEGAL NOTICE $17,285.23 USD was seized via search warrant by the Flagler County Sheriff 's Office pursuant to a search warrant issued on July 16, 2026. The funds originated from victim located in Flagler County, and were taken fraudulently and under false pretenses on or around April 30, 2026. 7763-356114 Aug. 20, 27, 2026

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2026 CA 000453 LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC, Plaintiff vs. MICHAEL L. SMITH AKA MICHAEL SMITH AKA MICHAEL LEROY SMITH, et al., Defendants TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF TARA SMITH AKA TARA LOUISE SMITH, DECEASED 9 BURNE PL PALM COAST, FL 32137 AND TO: All persons claiming an interest by, through, under, or against the aforesaid Defendant(s). YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property located in Flagler County, Florida: LOT 10, BLOCK 20, MAP OF PALM COAST, BELLE TERRE - SECTION 35, PALM COAST PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGES 2 THROUGH 26, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action, on Greenspoon Marder, LLP, Default Department, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Trade Centre South, Suite 700, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, and file the original with the Clerk within 30 days after the first publication of this notice in Business Observer, on or before 30 DAYS AFTER THE 1ST PUBLICATION, 2026; otherwise a default and a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. IMPORTANT If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305 DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT on this day of 7/31/2026. Tom Bexley As Clerk of said Court By: (SEAL) Amy Perez As Deputy Clerk Greenspoon Marder, LLP (954) 491-1120; gmforeclosure@gmlaw.com (26-001466-01) Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00281G

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under fictitious name of High Tyde Media, located at 36 Columbus Ct, in the County of Flagler, in the City of Palm Coast, Florida 32137, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Flagler, Florida, this 21 day of August, 2026. Driftwood Media, LLC August 27, 2026 26-00282G

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.2026 CP 000373 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARYANN MAZZELLA, Deceased. The administration of the estate of MARYANN MAZZELLA, Deceased, whose date of death was April 22, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for FLAGLER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd. Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other people having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is August 27, 2026. GINA MAZZELLA FUREY, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott R. Bugay, Esquire Florida Bar No. 5207 2501 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 206 Hollywood, FL 33020 Telephone: (954)767-3399 Fax: (305) 945-2905 Primary Email: Scott@srblawyers.com Secondary Email: genesis@srblawyers.com Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00283G

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026-CA-000448 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, v. DANIEL E. SPROUSE, et al., Defendants. TO: Daniel E. Sprouse 29 Blackport Lane Palm Coast, FL 32137 Unknown Spouse of Daniel E. Sprouse 29 Blackport Lane Palm Coast, FL 32137 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property in Flagler County, Florida: LOT 11, BLOCK 18, BERNARD MEADOWS SECTION 81 PALM HARBOR AT PALM COAST, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGES 23 THROUGH 40, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Anthony R. Smith, Esquire, the Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 1201 S. Orlando Ave, Suite 430, Winter Park, FL 32789, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this Notice, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; or a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said Court at Flagler County, Florida, this day of 8/13/2026. Tom Bexley as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Flagler County, Florida (SEAL) By: Amy Perez DEPUTY CLERK Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. 1201 S. Orlando Ave, Suite 430 Winter Park, FL 32789 Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00284G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION 48 File # 2026 CP 405 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF SANDRA K. VINCIGUERRA, Deceased. The administration of the Estate of Sandra K. Vinciguerra, Deceased, whose date of death was May 4, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg. 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s Estate on whom a copy of this Notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Thomas Blackwell, 10423 Kirkhall Dr., Houston, TX 77089 The first publication of this notice is August 27, 2026. /s/ Andrea Burns ANDREA BURNS, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 1031966 Geiger Law, PLLC Post Office Box 352951 Palm Coast, FL 32135 (386) 264-6937 telephone Attorney for Personal Representative andrea@386lawfirm.com Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00285G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION 48 File # 2026 CP 450 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PETER JOHN TRUBEK, Deceased. The administration of the Estate of Peter John Trubek, Deceased, whose date of death was July 2, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg. 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s Estate on whom a copy of this Notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Virginia Trubek, 569 Princeton Ave., Brick, NJ 08724 The first publication of this notice is August 27, 2026. /s/ Andrea Burns ANDREA BURNS, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 1031966 Geiger Law, PLLC Post Office Box 352951 Palm Coast, FL 32135 (386) 264-6937 telephone Attorney for Personal Representative andrea@386lawfirm.com Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00286G

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CA-000605 MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN and GAYLE ZIMMERMAN, Plaintiffs, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST VICTOR CLAVIZZAO, DECEASED; JACQUELINE A. CLAVIZZAO; FLORIDA PACE FUNDING AGENCY; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2, Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 18, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2024-CA-000605 in the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida wherein Michael Zimmerman and Gayle Zimmerman, are Plaintiffs, and the Unknown Heirs, Beneficiaries, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and All Other Parties Claiming by, through, under, or against Victor Clavizzao, deceased; Jacqueline A. Clavizzao; Unknown Tenant No. 1, and Unknown Tenant No. 2, are Defendants, the Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://flagler. realforeclose.com, the Clerk’s website for on-line auctions at 11:00 a.m. on the 18th day of September, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to wit: Lots 6 and 7, Block 23, Pine Grove – Section 25 Palm Coast, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Pages 1 through 19, Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. Street address: 1 Pennsy Place, Palm Coast, Florida 32164. Respectfully submitted, BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiffs 1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Telephone: (954) 987-7550 Facsimile: (954) 325-4966 jpolenberg@beckerlawyers.com ydaneshfar@beckerlawyers.com tfritz@beckerlawyers.com cgellman@beckerlawyers.com tprice@beckerlawyers.com CourtMail@beckerlawyers.com By: /s/ Rayaan A. Hossain Jon Polenberg, Esq. Florida Bar No. 653306 Yasin Daneshfar, Esq. Florida Bar No. 105092 Rayaan A. Hossain, Esq. Florida Bar No. 1049400 32053285.v1 Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00287G

NOTICE OF ACTION Constructive Service of Process IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2026-CA-000317 Honorable Judge: UPCHURCH, SANDRA C PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC Plaintiff, vs. STANLEY MOLTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF STANLEY MOLTON; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT #2; Defendants, TO: STANLEY MOLTON and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF STANLEY MOLTON. Last Known Address: 32 ROYAL OAK DRIVE, PALM COAST, FL 32164. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to Foreclose a Mortgage on the following property, commonly known as 32 ROYAL OAK DRIVE, PALM COAST, FL 32164, and more particularly described as follows: LOT 23, BLOCK 23, PALM COAST, MAP OF ROYAL PALMS - SECTION-32 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, PAGE(S) 57, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. TAX ID #07-11-31-7032-002300230 has been filed against you and you are required to serve of a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Matthew T. Wasinger, Esquire, the Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 605 E. Robinson Street, Suite 730, Orlando, FL 32801, 30 DAYS AFTER THE 1ST PUBLICATION, but not less than 30 days from the first proof of publication of this Notice, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. DATED ON: 8/18/2026. Tom W. Bexley Flagler County Clerk of Court and Comptroller (SEAL) Margarita Ruiz As Deputy Clerk Matthew T. Wasinger, Esquire the Plaintiff ’s attorney 605 E. Robinson Street, Suite 730 Orlando, FL 32801 Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00288G

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. 2026-CP-000398 IN RE: ESTATE OF ROLAND BRUCE MCCORKLE A/K/A ROLAND B. MCCORKLE A/K/A BRUCE MCCORKLE, Deceased. The administration of the estate of Roland Bruce McCorkle, a/k/a Roland B. McCorkle, a/k/a Bruce McCorkle, deceased, whose date of death was April 9, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg 1 Bunnell, FL 32110-0787. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse

is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 27, 2026. Personal Representative: Robert Ryan McCorkle 6326 Harrison Ootelwah Road Harrison, TN 37341 Attorney for Personal Representative: FAMILY FIRST FIRM Counsel for Petitioner /s/ Christopher F. Torchia Ryan J. Saboff, Esquire Florida Bar Number: 1010852 Christopher F. Torchia, Esquire Florida Bar Number: 270120 1030 W. Canton Ave., Suite 102 Winter Park, FL 32789 Telephone: (407) 574-8125 Fax: (407) 476-1101 E-Mail: ryan.saboff@familyfirstfirm.com E-Mail: chris.torchia@familyfirstfirm.com Secondary E-Mail: probate@familyfirstfirm.com Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 2026 26-00277G

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000087 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF ARMANDO HERMAN GARCIA Deceased. The administration of the estate of ARMANDO HERMAN GARCIA, deceased, whose date of death was January 14, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Building #1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 20, 2026. Personal Representative: CHARLES E. GARCIA 600 Palisade Avenue Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Attorney for Personal Representative: PAUL A. MARTIN, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1000375 4015 Calusa Lane Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 361-3567 Fax: (386) 487-2140 E-Mail: Paul.A.Martin.Esq@gmail.com Secondary E-Mail: Paul@MartinEstateProbateLaw.com August 20, 27, 2026 26-00271G

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 CA 000462 CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC DBA ONETRUST HOME LOANS, Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS RICHARD MARLETTE; KIMBERLY ANN MARLETTE; DONALD J. FREER, JR.; SALINAS SHELL CONTRACTING, LLC; WATERSIDE HOMES RENOVATIONS AND DESIGNS INC., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on August 7, 2026, in Case No. 2025 CA 000462 of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC DBA ONETRUST HOME LOANS, is Plaintiff, and THOMAS RICHARD MARLETTE, KIMBERLY ANN MARLETTE, DONALD J. FREER, JR., SALINAS SHELL CONTRACTING, LLC, WATERSIDE HOMES RENOVATIONS AND DESIGNS INC, are Defendants, the Office of Tom W. Bexley, Flagler County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash beginning at 11:00 AM on-line at www.flagler.realforeclose. com on September 18, 2026, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 15, ARMAND BEACH EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 21, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as: 9 SWEETBAY DR, PALM COAST, FL 32137 together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. Dated this 12th day of August 2026. SOKOLOF REMTULLA, LLP Counsel for Plaintiff 1800 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 302 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: (561) 507-5252 Facsimile: (561) 342-4842 Primary e-mail: mshapanka@sokrem.com Secondary e-mail: pleadings@sokrem.com By: /s/ Matthew Shapanka Matthew Shapanka, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 52874 August 20, 27, 2026 26-00265G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 357 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF LEONARD J. MOSCO Deceased. The administration of the estate of Leonard J. Mosco, deceased, whose date of death was March 19, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 20, 2026. Personal Representative: Leonard R. Mosco 100 Bella Harbor Court, Unit 108 Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Attorney for Personal Representative: Diane A. Vidal Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1008324 CHIUMENTO LAW 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 Telephone: (386) 445-8900 Fax: (386) 445-6702 E-Mail: DVidal@legalteamforlife.com Secondary E-Mail: proserv@legalteamforlife.com August 20, 27, 2026 26-00266G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000425 IN RE: ESTATE OF NANCY ALANA RICKS, Deceased. The administration of the estate of NANCY ALANA RICKS, Deceased, whose date of death was June 1, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for FLAGLER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd. Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other people having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is August 20, 2026. RICHARD RICKS, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott R. Bugay, Esquire Florida Bar No. 5207 2501 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 206 Hollywood, FL 33020 Telephone: (954)767-3399 Fax: (305) 945-2905 Primary Email: Scott@srblawyers.com Secondary Email: genesis@srblawyers.com August 20, 27, 2026 26-00268G

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION 48 File # 2026 CP 148 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PATRICK JOSEPH FLEBOTTE, Deceased. The administration of the Estate of Patrick Joseph Flebotte, Deceased, whose date of death was November 29, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg. 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s Estate on whom a copy of this Notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Leah Flebotte, 62 Piedmont Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32164 The first publication of this notice is August 20, 2026. /s/ Andrea Burns ANDREA BURNS, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 1031966 Geiger Law, PLLC Post Office Box 352951 Palm Coast, FL 32135 (386) 264-6937 telephone Attorney for Personal Representative andrea@386lawfirm.com August 20, 27, 2026 26-00273G

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000363 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF LAWRENCE MICHAEL ROKHVARG Deceased. The administration of the estate of Lawrence Michael Rokhvarg, deceased, whose date of death was December 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Blvd. Building 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 20, 2026. Personal Representative: Marina Rokhvarg 695 Peach Tree Lane Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd. Suite 101 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Primary Email: service@upchurchlaw.com Secondary Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com August 20, 27, 2026 26-00274G

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000443 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM JOSEPH LONG aka WILLIAM J. LONG Deceased. The administration of the estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH LONG also known as WILLIAM J. LONG, deceased, whose date of death was April 7, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, Florida 32110-0787. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: August 20, 2026. Signed on this 17th day of AUGUST, 2026. /s/ Steven J. Long STEVEN J. LONG Personal Representative 36 East Diamond Drive Palm Coast, Florida 32164 /s/ R. Kevin Korey R. KEVIN KOREY Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 89108 Korey Law, P.A. 595 W. Granada Blvd., Suite A Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: 386-677-3431 Email: Kevin@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: dwargo@koreylawpa.com August 20, 27, 2026 26-00272G

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