PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 15, NO. 45
PWFC GALA CELEBRATES WOMEN IN BUSINESS PAGE 1B
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City seeks balance on vacation rentals Palm Coast’s new policy passes first vote. Background checks remain in hands of online platforms. PAGE 2A
But is it even legal? Last-minute letter causes Flagler Beach to delay Veranda Bay vote, to examine enclaves. PAGE 4A INSIDE BOAT PARADE!
ARE YOU IN THE SPIRIT YET? Starlight, star bright: Holiday parade returns to Palm Coast after four-year hiatus PAGE 3A Avery of Girl Scout Troop 2413 and her mom, Hannah Kent, celebrate before the city’s annual parade. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Waterways aglow with Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade PAGE 3B
RAGGA TO CLOSE?
Ragga Surf Cafe must go as Flagler County faces noncompliance from FDEP for allowing cafe on River to Sea Preserve PAGE 7A
WATEROPOLIS
Palm Coast tries to educate residents on utility decisions — through a board game? PAGE 4A
OFF DUTY
Flagler Sgt. Paul DeSousa, performs CPR on young boy at Dollywood PAGE 6A
Toys and joys of Christmas
MCMILLAN
Shopping woes, from a husband’s perspective PAGE 8A
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and others help 125 children shop PAGE 3B
INDEX
Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 5B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters........................ PAGE 8A McMillan..................... PAGE 8A Public Notices............ PAGE 8A Sports......................... PAGE 6B Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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FPC roars back Anthony Hampton and Flagler Palm Coast rallies from 12-point deficit to knock off Matanzas
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FCSO’s RTCC manager Nikki North and Jazilyn pose with Santa Claus for Shop with a Cop. Photo by Sierra Williams