PALM COAST
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Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 16, NO. 27
Study shows vulnerability to flooding Assessment could help Palm Coast tackle concerns.
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Town hall, Norris style Palm Coast Mayor declines to participate in city’s town hall series, but hosts his own instead, drawing a big crowd at the VFW. PAGE 9A
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Should voters decide on the half cent tax? Flagler Beach wants a referendum on beach funding. PAGE 3A INSIDE SCHOOL BUDGET
Flagler School Board approves tentative budget, millage with voucher impact rising. PAGE 4A
A-FRAME PRICETAG
Flagler Beach postpones pier A-frame renovation project amid cost, design concerns. PAGE 6A
TY MILLER Q+A
Is our water and wastewater infrastructure sufficient to handle growth? City Councilman responds. PAGE 8A
RAMIREZ RULING
Florida Commission on Ethics rejects advisory opinion regarding Flagler School Board member Ramirez’s inquiries. PAGE 4A
FLAGLER HOCKEY
Hit the dek: Flagler Youth Hockey brings all heat, no ice. PAGE 6B
Mayor Mike Norris advocates for job growth before housing growth — and he hopes new homes will help with affordability. Photo by Brian McMillan
Dance event brings history to life
Timeless Gestures showcases the collaboration between photographer Barbara Morgan and Martha Graham.
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NEW COACH
All out effort
New Matanzas boys lacrosse coach honors fallen high school teammate. PAGE 5B
Flagler Palm Coast High School wins all three 7v7 summer soccer league championships
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Flagler School of Dance students (left to right) Kelsey Kling, Laney Kling, Alexa Gonzalez and Kerry O’Connell attend the Timeless Gestures event in support of fellow dancer Aria Reiter on Saturday, July 26. Photo by Michele Meyers
Flagler Palm Coast’s Kendall Bibla and Mariah Mills earn All-American honors at Fargo wrestling tournament
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