PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 17, NO. 31
FPC IMPROVES TO 2-0 PAGE 9B
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Landfill approved, west of Bunnell But, the Bunnell PZA’s decision can be appealed. City Hall was packed with opposition to Project Butterfly. PAGE 5A
We need a second animal shelter, officials say
Grace notes Community Chorus preps for Christmas concerts. PAGE 1B
Palm Coast, Flagler County move ‘furward’ with plans. PAGE 3A INSIDE CUE NOTE EXPANDS Billiards to open in Ormond. PAGE 6B
WE NEED A RAISE Support staff union asks Flagler Schools for more. PAGE 4A
AFTER THE TRAGEDY GoFundMe launched to help Palm Coast mother, child after deadly shooting. PAGE 2A
Director Sydney LeDuc directs the Community Chorus of Palm Coast during rehearsal. Photo by Rachel Mills
Dig it! Teams win
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Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 14A McMillan....................PAGE 13A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Analise Smith serves for the Pirates in a match against Father Lopez. Photos by Brent Woronoff
Arneaud, Taylor lead Matanzas, FPC, respectively, to volleyball victories. PAGES 11-12B
Picking up the pieces Matanzas will try to find the right mix when it hosts Deltona on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Ship.
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Flagler Palm Coast’s Grace Taylor hits over the net in three-set win against Atlantic.
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