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VOLUME 15, NO. 14
Three ways to support your local journalism: 1) scan the code, 2) call 386-447-9723, or 3) visit observerlocalnews.com/subscribe. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024
Debating your next tax rate now Ed Danko proposes no increase in tax collections. Theresa Pontieri says the city can’t afford rollback. PAGE 2A
Before the sentencing Complaint filed for teen who attacked paraprofessional. Plus, Brendan Depa’s education in jail. PAGE 3A INSIDE NEW BUILDS TO WAIT Flagler Beach extends building application moratorium. PAGE 4A
ORGANIC JOE
Debra Jean’s in the Hammock is Flagler County’s newest organic coffee cafe. PAGE 8A
NEW REALTY OFFICE
Palm Coast opens new franchised branch of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty. PAGE 9A
SCIENCE FAIR SWEEP The Bulldogs’ girls 4x800 relay runners pose with FPC’s district championship trophy. Bella Tarsitano, Cassidy De Young, Madison Lagarde and Arianna Slaughter broke the school record with a time of 9:39.43. Photo by Brent Woronoff
We are the champions Relays help FPC win the girls district track and field championship. PAGE 5B Old Kings Elementary School students win top three prizes at fifth grade science fair. PAGE 3B
SURGERY MILESTONE First thoracic robotic surgery performed at AdventHealth Palm Coast. PAGE 6A
Taste of art
Themed restaurant takes Shape (of Water) in Palm Coast
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ELECTIONS 2024
Candidates file for County Commission, Palm Coast City Council District 1 seat. PAGE 4A
Happy 100 years BES Teacher of the Year Melissa Atkinson-Brock helps celebrate school’s centennial.
GREAT KIDS AWARD
Three Flagler County students recognized by Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly for helping others, being role models. PAGE 6A
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INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 4B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A McMillan....................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 8B Sports......................... PAGE 5B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A Veterans....................PAGE 10A
District action Matanzas softball team heads to district final; season ends for Pirates and Bulldogs baseball teams. Organic shapes abound on the property, including this work-in-progress Medusa. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
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