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VOLUME 15, NO. 20
Three ways to support your local journalism: 1) scan the code, 2) call 386-447-9723, or 3) visit observerlocalnews.com/subscribe. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024
Should we slow down to 25mph? Dropping from 30 to 25 mph on residential roads would cost $1.6 million. Speed bumps instead? PAGE 2A
New formula proposed for funding beach renourishment ‘It’s too much [to do],’ Pennington said. ‘This should have been coming to us back in November.’
Riders on the storm Crowds descend on Flagler Beach for third annual Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza. PAGE 1B
SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
The Flagler County Commission has tentatively narrowed the beach management funding plan to the county’s barrier island communities, but the commissioners are concerned the plan won’t be approved for another year. Any plan the commission goes with will need to be approved by the local municipalities it involves, among other steps. The beach management plan will take an estimated $10 million to fund, but after state and federal funding, the county will SEE BEACH PAGE 5A
INSIDE LIVE LOCAL
Palm Coast Council members call Live Local a step in the right direction PAGE 3A
COACHING SHAKEUP Matanzas High School wrestling to have new coach after entire staff resigns PAGE 8B
HALLIDAY HONOR
Flagler Palm Coast’s David Halliday finalist for National Boys Track Coach of the Year PAGE 9B
STATE TITLES
Flagler Palm Coast’s Joslyn Johnson and Alisha Vilar win freestyle state wrestling titles PAGE 9B
“Ocean” puts the toes to the nose. Photo by Jake Montgomery
A time to dance
Mia Bella Academy celebrates spring recital showcasing 250 student performers. PAGE 6B
35-FOOT PLUS?
Flagler Beach looks to decrease height for building exceptions PAGE 5A
Remembered Flagler Beach restaurateur ‘Rocky’ DiBella remembered for love of family, community
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Flagler Tiger Bay Club’s 2024 Candidate Meet and Greet is set for June 27 at the Palm Coast Community Center PAGE 10A
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INDEX
Calendar..................... PAGE 5B Comics ........................PAGE 7B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A The Fine Arts.............. PAGE 3B Letters.......................PAGE 10A McMillan....................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 9B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A Veterans....................PAGE 10A
Summer soccer High school 7v7 league underway. The Teen Contemporary dance group poses for a photo before their show with two members of the Teen Hip Hop class. Photo courtesy of Mia Bella Academy of Dance
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