PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 17, NO. 12
PATSULA TO STATE PAGE 8B
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Preserving the Old Brick Road As area continues to develop, Flagler officials voice support to protect local portion of historic road. PAGE 3A
Remembering FPC teacher Joe Burbrink
Footsteps for the fallen Tunnels to Towers 5K raises money for heroes and their families.
Three weeks after showing symptoms, Burbrink died of cancer. PAGE 3A
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INSIDE MY VIEW
Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri: Keep housing decisions local — let the free market work. PAGE 10A
DECADE OF SERVICE
Vincent’s Clubhouse celebrates 10 years, raising over $39K at anniversary gala. PAGE 3A
SPIKES IN THE SAND
FPC beach volleyball taking off in third season. PAGE 8B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill presented the Follow the Footsteps Award to the family of Robert MacDonald: daughter Courtney, grandson Nathan and wife Carole. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Going once ... Fair and Youth Show culminates with livestock auction. PAGE 6B
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Grayson Norton-Henry. Photo by Shauna McIntosh
ON YOUR DRIVEWAY.
Encore Parade Event
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TOUR AWARD-WINNING HOMES AT YOUR OWN PACE Take it all in, your way. Revisit our Parade of Homes entries and explore beautifully designed models at your own pace.
SUNDAY 4/26 | 1PM - 4PM
New program for the blind Whispering Meadows Ranch partners with Conklin Davis Center for equine-assisted learning for the visually impaired.
PAGE 9A THE ESTATES AT BROWNS LANDINGS
• The Monaco |1829 Adrian Creek Blvd, Port Orange FL
MOSAIC
• The Costa Mesa | 696 Mosaic Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL
PLANTATION BAY
• The Egret | 256 Stirling Bridge Dr., Ormond Beach, FL
THE CONSERVATORY AT HAMMOCK BEACH
• The Avina II | 806 Loblolly Court, Palm Coast, FL
WOODHAVEN
• The Santa Maria | 6400 Highfield Village, Port Orange, FL
VERONA
• The Sand Dollar | 19 Marden Drive, Ormond By the Sea, FL
VERANDA BAY
• The Vista Costera | 85 Coronado Road, Flagler Beach, FL
Volusia Residential Construction, LLC 2379 Beville Rd., Daytona Beach, FL 32119 CBC#1262114
SCAN TO VIEW INVENTORY HOMES