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VOLUME 16, NO. 15
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When can City Council say no to a developer? Feeling that the city is ‘overburdened,’ the City Council wants to review its options during the process. PAGE 3A
On residential streets, slower is better. Except when it’s not.
One giant leap Flagler County Education Foundation leads scholarship drive for Class of 2025 PAGE 1B
Study shows speed cushions work, but C Section residents don’t like them. PAGE 2A INSIDE I, ROBOT
AdventHealth unveils a third robotic surgical system in Flagler County. PAGE 5A
HETTY JOINS TRAIL
Turtle sculpture ‘Hetty,’ will replace stolen ‘Quilty’ on the Flagler County Turtle Trail. PAGE 8A
WORLD STAGE
Buddy Taylor Middle School SeaPerch team to compete at internationals. PAGE 3B
Above: Matanzas’ Corina Vogel, who is heading to the University of Florida, caught some air and did the Gator champ after receiving five scholarships on May 7 from the Flagler Tiger Bay Club, Hispanic American Cultural Society, Palm Coast Lions Club, Rotary Club of Flagler Beach (Sam and Shirley Newton Memorial Scholarship) and Rotary Club of Flagler County. Photo by Don Foley/Flagler Schools Left: Flagler Palm Coast High School’s Kayleigh Philips celebrates her scholarships with family and school leadership: She received the Alter Family Leadership, Principal Award, and Student Government Association scholarships. Courtesy photo
SPEED THRILLS
Matanzas freshman Peyton Cerasi grabs silver in 3,200-meter run. PAGE 5B
Lady Pirates win playoff game in walk-off fashion PAGE 6B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 4A Calendar..................... PAGE 4B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 8A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports......................... PAGE 5B Tributes ...................... PAGE 3C Real Estate..................PAGE 7A
Bigger and better Matanzas High School expands.
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Career plan Matanzas’Emma Guldan gets early start in construction management. The Pirates celebrate their win over Middleburg in the Region 1-5A semifinals.
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