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VOLUME 15, NO. 10
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024
‘A beautiful dream’ breaks ground
City of Bunnell and Flagler County officials break ground on connector of Commerce Parkway to US 1 PAGE 7A
Mutton bustin’ Cowgirls and cowboys compete at the 67th annual Flagler County Cracker Day PAGE 1B
Alston Boyd found out that mutton bustin’ is not for the faint of heart after he was rescued by a belt loop on his jeans by his dad, Jacob Boyd, while Colton Carter watches. Photo by Michele Meyers
REAL ESTATE REPORT
Will home prices drop? It’s complicated
SCHOOL NEWS
School health care center? Plus: Sorrentino finalist for florida school employee of the year PAGE 4A
JOHNSTON
MASTER PLAN
FAILED MOTION
INCREASE
‘I’m here to help however I can’: Acting City Manager Lauren Johnston adjusts to her new position. PAGE 5A
Attempt to place former county administrator as acting city manager fails. PAGE 2A
Flagler County Commission adopts first stormwater master plan. PAGE 5A
Flagler Beach passes first vote to add new, increase impact fees. PAGE 8A
MOTEL
Old Dixie Motel new site plan details 64-unit hotel with pool and restaurant. PAGE 10A
How does the National Association of Realtors settlement impact Volusia/ Flagler real estate industry? Local experts weigh in.
Bumped Upstart Flagler Palm Coast topples Matanzas in beach volleyball.
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PAGE 3A INDEX
Business....................PAGE 10A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ........................PAGE 7B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Real Estate................ PAGE 11A Veterans....................PAGE 12A
Gathered 4,000 Palm Coast residents celebrate Easter at Parkview Church’s new auditorium.. PAGE 9A Pastor Greg Peters (far right) and Parkview Church Palm Coast unveiled its new, 700-seat auditorium building for Easter services. Photo by Sierra Williams
Perfection! Matanzas pitcher Leah Stevens is extra perfect with an eight-inning, 21-strikeout perfect game.
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