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Happy Friday, Palm Coast. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Palm Coast Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
In today’s edition: Starlight Parade, Gratitude Tea Party, Fort Mose replica tour, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Shelter operations under scrutiny: Palm Coast approved a $125,000 contract with Flagler Humane Society and appointed Theresa Pontieri to quarterly talks, pressing for clearer data and an expansion plan after disputes — read the full story.
Seasonal spectacle returns: Applications are open for the Starlight Parade at Central Park in Town Center with glowing floats. Pre-parade festivities begin at 4 pm, and the parade steps off at 6 pm — get schedule and registration link.
Council weighs top contenders: Palm Coast City Council has narrowed its city manager search to two finalists, David Fraser and Michael McGlothlin. Both will travel for interviews on Nov. 13 before a final vote — see how the finalists were chosen.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🫶 We got your back
Firefighters deliver frightening fun: Hall of Terror returns to Palm Coast’s Fire Station 21 on Oct. 30-31, 7-10 pm, free and open to all ages. This 25th year transforms the station into Friday the 13th’s Camp Crystal Lake, marking the franchise’s 45th anniversary. A sensory-friendly walkthrough runs 6-7 pm. Watch the City’s Facebook Oct. 20-24 for daily fast-pass giveaways. Learn more here.
Palm Coast holiday tradition: Registration is open now for the Feet to Feast 5K on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27. The 7:45 a.m. run starts at Daytona State College’s Flagler/Palm Coast campus. Adults are $30 through Nov. 11 ($35 after); students $20. Expect a Green Bean finisher medal and a festive costume contest. Pre-register for shirts and smooth check-in. Get all the details.
Your midweek reset: Whether you’re overdue for a deep-tissue tune-up or crave an unhurried facial, Europa Salon & Spa delivers calm with thoughtful therapists, cozy rooms, and afternoon-friendly packages. Exhale, settle in, and let the week reset itself.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
Break up with debt for good: These guys can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a victory dance and happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🎸 Selwyn Birchwood @ Cafe Eleven | Friday (10/17) at 8:00pm – Modern electric blues hits The Original Cafe Eleven as Selwyn Birchwood rolls in with gritty guitar, a big voice, and road-forged stories. Skip the downtown parking circus, stay beachside, sip a real beer, and remember why live music still beats streaming and yard work.
🏍️ Sesame Plexer Rocks for Biketoberfest 2025 @ Finn’s Beachside Pub | Friday (10/17) at 8:30 pm – Gear up for a loud, rowdy night of rock right on the beach as Sesame Plexer storms Finn’s for Biketoberfest. Expect high-octane hits, salty ocean air, and a sea of chrome rolling down A1A. Grab a cold one, claim your spot, and let the guitars do the talking.
This weekend
🎃 Ocean Resin 3Ft Pumpkin/snowman @ Sherry’s Art Studio | Saturday (10/18) at 11:00am – Whether you’re Team Pumpkin or Team Snowman, Sherry’s hands-on workshop lets you build a 3-foot coastal showpiece that does both, with resin, sand, and coquina. All supplies included, spots are few. Because in Palm Coast, even our snowmen wear flip-flops.
🏰 1738 Fort Mose Replica Tour @ Fort Mose Historic State Park | Sunday (10/19) at 10:00am – Skip the trolley and step into 1738 at Fort Mose, touring the replica of the first free Black community in what’s now the U.S. It’s real history, not pirate kitsch, with rangers, palisades, and stories that actually happened here. Wear comfy shoes.
👻 Boo-tiful Ghosties Mixed Media Painting @ Coconut Barrel – The Artisan Market | Sunday (10/19) at 12:30pm – This hands-on class has you painting a boo-tiful 12-inch ghostie with acrylics and spackle on a wood panel. Hang it on the door, wall, or prop it on the counter, and pretend it is a boutique find. $40+, supplies included, registration required, space is limited.
🫖 Gratitude Tea Party @ G.W. Carver Community Center | Sunday (10/19) at 2:00pm – Pinkies up for a cozy afternoon of thank-yous, flavor flights, and feel-good vibes. Sip sunshine, swap stories, and wrap yourself in “liquid hugs” with every cup. Dress cute, bring a friend, and don’t miss this tea-riffic little escape from the grind.
🧘 Rest: A Hot Stone Restorative Experience @ Yoga Elements & Retreats | Sunday (10/19) at 4:00pm – Melt into restorative poses as warmed stones land on marma points and crystals do their chakra magic. Expect stress to evaporate, energy to flow, and you to float out 90 minutes later. Just 8 spots, $55 drop-in (member discounts)—pre-registration required.
Next week
🎠 Riding High: After Hours Tour with Keith Pariani @ Lightner Museum | Tuesday (10/21) at 9:00am – Prefer your museum fix with mystery and zero field-trip chaperones? Take an after-hours stroll through the Lightner with Keith Pariani as he riffs on stories, vintage bicycles, and cycling memorabilia, from penny-farthing quirks to race-day relics, no Lycra required.
🎻 Black Box Sessions with Ben Sollee – Presented by The St. Augustine Amphitheatre @ Limelight Theatre | Tuesday (10/21) at 6:30pm – Make it date night and slip into the Matuza Black Box for Ben Sollee, the cello-slinging charmer you caught at festivals before you needed reading glasses. The Amp and Limelight pack a nationally sized talent into a 100-seat, cabaret-style room. Intimate, gorgeous, very St. Augustine.
🌱 Master Gardener Horticultural Workshop @ Palm Coast Community Center | Tuesday (10/21) at 6:30pm – Master Gardeners are digging into a workshop on forensic botany, showing how plants can help crack crime cases. Think CSI, but with pruning shears, Latin names, and better hats.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 10/17 Sesame Plexer @ Finn’s Beachside Pub – 8:30 pm
- 10/18 Vibe-Rations Music Festival 2025 @ Vilano Beach – 10:45 am
- 10/18 Motown and Mo – Rocking Around the Clock @ Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center – 5 pm
- 10/19 Blistur @ 1405 Saloon – 2 pm
- 10/19 Drifting Roots and more @ Sarbez! – 6 pm
- 10/20 Phantogram @ The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – 7 pm
- 10/21 Ben Sollee @ Limelight Theatre – 6:30 pm
- 10/22 Dark and Stormy Night @ Limelight Theatre – 7 pm
- 10/23 Lecrae @ The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – 7 pm
- 10/24 Jazz Poetry Cafe @ Jazz Poetry Cafe – 7 pm
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🏠️ Price is right – Palm Coast edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Pavel Martynenko (FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE)
A modern duplex with double the options, 84 Buttonworth Dr pairs two identical 3 bed, 2 bath homes with open living tied to the kitchen and a covered lanai. Vaulted ceilings, tile floors, granite countertops, and wood cabinets keep things crisp, each side finished with a one car garage.
The fully fenced yard backs to Indian Trails Park for leafy privacy and everyday green views. Set for steady rental income or multigenerational living, this spot lands near highways, shopping, restaurants, and schools, with the beach minutes away in true Florida sun.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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