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VOLUME 15, NO. 12
Three ways to support your local journalism: 1) scan the code, 2) call 386-447-9723, or 3) visit observerlocalnews.com/subscribe. THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
Friction escalates on School Board
Cheryl Massaro won’t run for reelection. She publicly criticizes Will Furry. Christy Chong lashes back. PAGE 5A
Searching for a firm to search for the next city manager
Show of support Flagler County Fair and Youth Show brings community together to celebrate showmanship — and to help one family. PAGE 1B
PAGE 4A INSIDE PROBLEM SOLVERS The future is now: At Indian Trails Middle School, Future Problem Solvers thrive PAGE 3A
CELEBRATING PCUMC 25 years in the making: Palm Coast United Methodist Church hosts grand opening PAGE 3B
BOM TRABALHO!
Antonio Amaral Foundation presents $30,000 in scholarships to local Portuguese students PAGE 1B
City gives final plats for four developments But council members remind public that no additional homes were added with the vote. PAGE 2A SPORTS
Crosstown win Matanzas Pirates edge Flagler Palm Coast 8-7 for its first boys lacrosse district tournament win in three years.
PAGE 5B INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 4B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 8B Sports......................... PAGE 5B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A Veterans....................PAGE 10A
Cash Copsy, 9. Photo by Jake Montgomery
YOUR TOWN Hammock Dunes Cares donates $100,000 to the Flagler Free Clinic Hammock Dunes Cares has donated $100,000 to the Flagler Free Clinic. The funds were raised at the Hammock Dunes Cares’ Rally Auction. During a two-week period in February Hammock Dunes Cares held a series of fundraising events, including tennis, croquet, bocce, a creek porch party, live music, and pickleball, a press release from Flagler Free Clinic said. Through continued support and involvement, the Flagler Free Clinic hopes to sustain and enhance its impact on the Flagler and Volusia County residents in need, the press release said. This donation will allow the Flagler Free Clinic to continue its mission to provide essential medical care to those in need within the community, the press release said. The check was handed to the clinic in March. “We are thrilled to announce this significant donation to the Flagler Free Clinic,” said P.J. Conniff,
The Hammock Dunes Cares board Jack Leckie, Mary Betsill, Bob Bagdon, P.J. Conniff, Ray Zukowski, Frank Ligon and Terri Belletto (center), Flagler Free Clinic’s executive director. Not pictured: Mark Larmore, Trish Thomas, and Nancy Yule. Courtesy photo
President, Hammock Dunes Cares. “This contribution reflects our deep-rooted dedication to enhancing the well-being of our community members. We commend
the invaluable work of the Flagler Free Clinic and are honored to play a role in advancing their critical healthcare initiatives.” For more information on the Fla-
gler Free Clinic’s services, how to donate, or to become a volunteer, please visit FlaglerFreeClinic.org or email lwest@flaglerfreeclinic.org .