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Happy Friday, Palm Coast. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! In today’s edition: Affordable housing pivot, holiday market, tree lighting ceremony, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Erosion prompts next steps: After a late-September nor’easter eroded Flagler’s newly rebuilt 2.8-mile beach, the Army Corps invited the county to seek fully federally funded emergency renourishment, with a letter due by Dec. 12 — get all the details.
Marineland weighs fiscal future: Marineland braces for a budget hit as Marineland Dolphin Adventure will shift to nonprofit ownership, ending property tax payments and cutting town revenue by one-third in the next budget year — learn what the sale means.
Major affordable housing pivot: Flagler County Housing Authority will raze 132 Bunnell duplexes and rebuild Carver Village as 272 Section 8 units after rezoning approval, relocating residents with vouchers over five to ten years — see what’s planned next.
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.
Scams are rampant: Last week, my step-dad got a call from someone pretending to be his grandson, all beat up and asking for bail money. They knew his grandson’s name, how old he is, and what city he lives in. How? Data brokers. They sell your info to anyone willing to pay for it (yup… anyone). Incogni removes your info from all of those sites so scammers can’t use it against you. Annual plans are 55% off until Sunday — check it out here.
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🫶 We got your back
Commission resolves salary question: Flagler Beach finally gave City Manager Dale Martin a raise, approving 4% to $171,620 after forgetting last year. Despite mixed evaluations (a B then a C) and Martin suggesting a smaller bump, commissioners unanimously settled on 4%. He didn’t ask for it, but said he loves the job and moved on. See how the vote unfolded.
Utility costs and control: Palm Coast tip: skip the $1.95 processing fee by paying your utility bill via E-Check online (or AutoPay from a checking account), by phone using bank info, by mail, or in person with cash or check. With rates climbing 31% over three years, the vice mayor also wants tougher rules to make it harder to privatize the utility. See how to avoid fees.
Spin-worthy treasure trove: Feeling algorithm fatigue? Tonevendor Records keeps it analog with one of Northeast Florida’s biggest vinyl selections, 20,000+ titles across genres, plus CDs, turntables, and supplies. Fresh stock lands daily. They also present the St. Augustine Record Fair, so consider this your cue to flip through something new.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🎷 Jazz Poetry Cafe @ Willie Galimore Community Center | Friday (11/28) at 7:00pm – Craving something smoother than your inbox? Slide into a cabaret-style night where jazz musicians trade riffs with poets, and the room does that hushed, candlelit thing. Expect tight grooves, sharp words, and the kind of crowd that actually listens, then buys another round.
🎸 Shay Lynn Band @ Colonial Oak Music Park | Friday (11/28) at 7:00pm – Nothing beats live music under the Oak, especially when it’s free, family friendly, and dog approved. The Shay Lynn Band brings the toe-tappers, bars pour craft beers and St. Augustine Distillery favorites, and St. Augustine Seafood Company keeps plates happy, so you bring good company.
This weekend
🎄 Holiday Market @ Flagler County Fairgrounds | Saturday (11/29) at 10:00am – If your holiday list still says ‘panic later,’ this big Bunnell market is your nudge. Over 100 vendors, tasty food trucks, a DJ, and a Santa cameo, plus free entry. Shop local, let the kids burn energy, and skip the mall migraine.
🖌️ Resin Art “Glasster-piece” Workshop @ Sherry’s Art Studio | Saturday (11/29) at 11:00am – Take a break from the gift-buying grind and make your own “Glassterpiece” at Sherry’s Art Studio Palm Coast. You’ll craft an 8×10 framed resin artwork, pick your beachy or coastal Christmas design, and even embed personal mementos. Supplies included, seats scarce, bragging rights plentiful.
🎄 Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Palm Coast Central Park | Saturday (11/29) at 6:00pm – Holiday season calls for city tree lighting, complete with Santa rolling in on a Palm Coast fire engine, because of course. Expect food trucks, Santa’s Village, letters to Santa, kids’ crafts, photos with Santa, and a 25th anniversary ornament, while supplies last.
🏚️ A Great Rosy Glow: The Story Of Bulow Plantation Ruins @ Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park | Sunday (11/30) at 1:00pm – Trade the beach crowd for Old Kings Road and dig into the story of Bulow Plantation Ruins, the sugar mill, the people who lived and labored there, and the fire that changed it all. Thoughtful history, shaded paths, and mosquitoes with opinions.
🎭 “Ordinary Days” a Musical @ Limelight Theatre | Sunday (11/30) at 2:00pm – If you want a city fix without airport security, catch Flagler Theater students in a witty musical about young adults navigating love, rent, and roommates in the Big City. Sharp songs, dry laughs, and the kind of heart that keeps local theater buzzing.
🎵 Blistur @ Arnold’s Lounge | Sunday (11/30) at 4:00pm – Remember Blistur? They are back at Arnold’s in St. Augustine, slinging big guitars, sing-alongs, and that glorious small-bar energy we secretly prefer to festival chaos. Grab a stool, order something cold, and let your inner 25-year-old handle the chorus.
Next week
🧦 $20 Coastal Christmas Stocking Workshop @ Sherry’s Art Studio | Monday (12/1) at 12:00pm – Make It Take It Mondays at Sherry’s means crafting a coastal stocking with real coquina shells and resin starfish, then leaving with something you actually want to hang. For $20, you make it, you take it, you skip the big-box glitter aisle. Seats vanish, reserve.
🚢 Cruise For A Cause ~ Nights of Lights Fundraiser| Tuesday (12/2) at 5:00pm – Skip parking roulette and trade the sidewalk shuffle for a Nights of Lights boat ride. Every ticket sends 100% to Florida Water Warriors, and you get 3D glasses, hot cocoa, a guided cruise, holiday music, and your choice of family-friendly or adults-only.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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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: Andy Kalcounos (Coastal Gateway Real Estate Group)
Waterfront luxury in gated Marina del Palma, a custom pool home built for coastal ease. Open layout with LVP floors, plantation shutters, and hurricane-impact windows. Chef’s kitchen stacks gas cooking, wine fridge, farmhouse sink, bottle washer, an island, and walk-in pantry. Stacked-stone gas fireplace and Habitech surround sound. Main-level owner suite with water views, spa bath, and oversized closet, plus two more bedrooms. Upstairs adds a guest suite and bonus space.
Screened pool with waterfall, covered lanai and custom outdoor kitchen, sunset views, party lighting. Generac generator, EV plug, epoxy garage, propane. Concierge marina, clubhouse, resort pool, fitness, tennis.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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