THE HAMMOCK
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 1, NO. 44
Serving our country PAGE 3B
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Flagler Beach hires new chief
Fern-damentals Earth Day, at Washington Oaks. PAGE 1B
Lance Blanchette promoted to lead police. PAGE 2A INSIDE CANDIDATE’S VIEW
Greg Feldman: Growth and heritage can coexist in Flagler County. PAGE 9A
JEARLYN DENNIE
Local pastor selected for nationwide Bible reading initiative, along with Trump, DeSantis, Rubio. PAGE 2B
TOP SALE
A house in Ocean Hammock sells for $3.25 million. PAGE 4B
Elayne Byrd, vice president of the Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, lives in Sea Colony. Photo by Brian McMillan
Region champs
Matanzas wins regional tennis title to advance to state tournament
PAGE 7B INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 6B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 9A Public Notices............ PAGE 6C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Above: Kelle Klevorn, Karen Leader (a resident of Matanzas Shores) and Susan Kelly, volunteers with the Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Right: The gardens are blooming at the park.
DISASTER READINESS AND RESPONSE FORUM MAY 5, 2026
DISASTER READINESS with Sheriff Rick Staly, Cmdr Emery, Jonathan Lord, and Fire Chief Michael Tucker When: 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6.
Where: Hammock Community
Center, 79 Mala Compra Road Details: All are welcome. Learn about disaster readiness and response, including fires, floods, and hurricanes.
OBSERVER 50 LEANNI WAY, UNIT C3 PALM COAST, FL 32137
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PALM COAST, FL PERMIT 175
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Coastal living by your coastal pros! Experience the perfect blend of privacy, space, and waterfront living in this home on over 1 acre along the ICW. Enjoy expansive natural surroundings creating a serene Old Florida setting. 2 / 2 / 1,170 sq. ft. LIST PRICE $1,399,999
Cambria #804
LISTED
4368 N. Ocean Shore Blvd.
13 Anastasia Court LISTED
LISTED Expansive walls of glass capture sweeping Atlantic views and fill the open-concept living and dining areas with natural light, seamlessly extending to an oversized covered balcony. 3 / 3.5 2,873 sq. ft. LIST PRICE $1,475,000
judy barnes
386.931.5707
Judy@HammockDunesFL.com
rich hottinger, sr.
386.503.0509
Rich@HammockDunesFL.com
krista libby
612.298.4040
Krista@HammockDunesFL.com
The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Prices, plans and specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification.
Enjoy refined coastal living in this home with over $800K in recent upgrades. Sits on an oversized cul-de-sac lot offering spectacular golf course and lake views. 4 / 4.5 - 4,652 sq. ft. LIST PRICE $2,199,000
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