🎃 Who's Ready to Jump Into Fall? 🎉

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• Good Eats

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NEWS BITES

PC City Council Approved $425M Budget & Tax Rate 🗳️

Palm Coast City Council approved a $425 million budget and announced a small reduction in the property tax rate effective October 1. The city’s budget for 2025 is an 17.9% increase over the 2024 budget.

The 2025 millage rate was set to 4.1893, or $4.1893 per $1,000 of taxable property value. Most homeowners with homesteads will see only minor fluctuations in their city tax bills

While the total budget is substantial, much of it derives from self-sustaining funds like utility, stormwater, and garbage collection, which function independently from the general fund. The general fund, which totals just $61 million or 17 percent of the overall budget, covers essential services such as police, fire, and parks.

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Graham Park Boardwalk Closure to End October 4th 🚴🏿

Deteriorated Boardwalk Repairs for safety reasons should be completed by 10/04/24.

“We understand how popular Graham Swamp is among our residents and how important it is to keep this space accessible,” said Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Brittany McDermott. “That’s why our dedicated parks and trails team will complete these essential repairs as efficiently and quickly as possible, prioritizing the safety of our community.”

Palm Coast City encourages residents and visitors to plan alternative routes. there are other trails and parks nearby, find here: https://www.palmcoast.gov/parks-and-recreation/facilities

Massive Veranda Bay Beach Development met by angry Flagler Beach area residents 😡

During a special workshop meeting on September 24, Flagler Beach residents expressed a clear message to their commissioners regarding the proposed Veranda Bay development:

“We don’t want to be like Winter Park.” Resident Matt Hathaway emphasized that, in his 15 years in the area, he has never encountered anyone wishing to emulate Orlando's lifestyle. Community members voiced their concerns over the 900-acre development, which is seeking to annex into Flagler Beach.

Vacation Rentals: A Nightmare for Palm Coast Residents 🤯

The Canal Community Coalition, initially formed in the C Section, has expanded to nearly 100 members, all of whom live near short-term vacation rentals.

Over 900 properties in Flagler County are listed as short-term rentals on Airbnb, including some in nearby areas. Registering a short-term rental costs $400 in Flagler County, with Palm Coast proposing to implement the same fee.

Residents report ongoing issues related to these rentals, including excessive noise, litter, obstructed streets, and confrontational behavior from both owners and guests.

In response, Palm Coast is developing regulations for short-term rentals. Coalition members advocate for higher registration fees to fund adequate enforcement, as well as restrictions on occupancy, parking, and noise regulations. They also emphasize the need for safety measures, particularly regarding reckless behavior by renters, such as speeding in “no wake” zones and swimming during lightning storms, raising concerns about potential injuries.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Ken’s Comics and Collectibles ✨

Palm Coast’s One and Only Comic and Collectible shop. They have it all even for the kids. The gifty season is right around the corner, time to start thinkin’ gifts.

Ken’s Comics and Collectibles is here to provide you with amazing collections of all your favorite comic books, Funko POPs, figures, statues, and trading card games.

City Market Place - 160 Cypress Point Pkwy #A209 Palm Coast, FL 32164

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THE TEA

Costco SNAPS! Back at P Diddy’s Bulk Baby Oil Orders 🎥

Costco gets all mad at Mr. Comb’s Lawyer statement about buying baby oil in bulk there for his reported "“Freak-Off Parties." Costco claims none of their US stores carry the product.

Hmmmm… “the product”, they didn’t say baby oil so maybe they do not carry the Named Brand but they have it in bulk in other brands.

WEEKLY GOINGS ON

Color Pencil Society of America, Palm Coast Art Exhibit 🎨

Art Exhibit 10/06/24 thru 11/16/24 at Grand Living Realty 2298 Colbert Lane

The art of colored pencil in northeast Florida! We have members from all over the US and internationally. Our meetings are held on Zoom the 3rd Sunday of every month except July and August, with some in person meetings added as well. See our website: CPSA117.org for meeting dates and times as well as information on our many exhibits and activities

Pet Portrait Day with Santa 📷

SATURDAY , OCTOBER 5TH. 11:00-3:00 PM at Suite B-110 in City Market Place at 160 Cypress Point Pkwy in Palm Coast. https://www.communitycatspc.org/photo-with-santa

For a $20 Donation you will receive a digital copy of your pet’s photo, perfect for sharing on social media or printing holiday greeting cards!

Pets must be well behaved and remain on leash or wait in a carrier until their turn to meet Santa!

Maze Daze Fall Festival 🎃

10/4-11/3 Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm at Cowart Ranch and Farms 8185 W Highway 100, Bunnell. https://cowartranchandfarms.com/maze-and-fall-festival/

Fall festival with corn maze, hayride, pumpkin patch and much more!

Pink on Parade 5k Run/Walk PET-FRIENDLY 🏃🏽

The City of Palm Coast is proud to join AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation for the 13th Annual Pink on Parade 5K Run/Walk (aka Pink Army) & the 1-mile Pet-Friendly Fun Walk/Pink Out Your Pet Contest (sponsored by the Flagler Humane Society). Proceeds stay in Flagler County to assist qualified individuals with early detection screenings, cancer-related education, materials, and cancer diagnostic testing. https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PalmCoast/pink5k

THEATER - “Up the Down Staircase” - Matanzas High School 🎭

10/03 & 10/04 - 7pm. & 10/05 - 2pm & 7pm at Pirate Theater at Matanzas High School. Tickets $10. BUY TIX HERE

19th Annual Creekside Festival at Princess Place Preserve 🎸

10/05 & 10/06 - 10am to 4pm. 📍Princess Place Preserve | Live Country music, arts & crafts, food and family fun all in one gorgeous setting. Info: flaglerbroadcasting.com/events

Charity Rummage Sale - St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

10/04 & 10/05 - 8:30am to 1pm. Located by the soccer field.

GRINDS MY GEARS

“To the person who passed me on old Dixie, highway with water over the road. You are the reason that there will be unnecessary accidents. Tomorrow and Friday from whatever rain we get from Hurricane Helene. Can we all play nice and just take an extra second to get where we're going, so there's no unnecessary accidents.”

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SURF REPORT 🏄

Eh brah! Victory at Sea last week with the BIG Storm. The seas are calm this week.

Check out the Report: https://www.surfguru.com/flagler-beach-surf-report

WEATHER REPORT ☁️

The storm has passed and now back to our normal weather. Oh shoots! There’s another big one headed our Saturday.

10 Day Forecast: https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-forecast/10-day-weather/palm-coast-fl-32164

SPORTS

MATANZAS HIGH SCHOOL

Football Lost to Mainland 0-43. Now 3-3, 0-1 in district

Girls Bowling Won against Seabreeze 5-2.

Girls Volleyball - Lost Tocoi Creek 3-1.

10/02/24 - 3:30pm Girls Golf vs Mainland

FLAGLER PALM COAST HIGH SCHOOL

Football Won - Zepyhrhills Christian Academy 50-3. Now 4-2, 0-1 District.

Football Lost - University 19-34.

Girls Volleyball Lost to Father Lopez. 3-1 (12 and 5 overall)

Girls Volleyball Won St Joseph Academy. 3-2

Girls Volleyball Won - First Baptist 3-0.

Girls Bowling Won over Palatka 4-3. Remain. Undefeated.

Boys Bowling Won over Palatka 7-0

10/01/24 - 4pm Boys Golf vs Spruce Creek

10/02/24 - 7pm Girls Volleyball vs Atlantic

10/02/24 - 3pm Girls Bowling vs Spruce Creek

10/02/24 - 3pm Boys Bowling vs Spruce Creek

GOOD EATS

PORTUGAL WINE BAR and Grill - 5 Palm Harbor Village Way W, Palm Coast. 🍷https://portugalwinebarandgrill.com

Locally serving since 2105. Inspired by the culture and gastronomy of Portugal, our dining experience is itself a destination. The Octopus Salad and Portuguese Steak were fantastic.

FROM AROUND THE INTERWEBS

“FaceTiming me is for platinum membership only.”

“I’m not a marriage counselor but have you tried taking her to Starbucks and then Home Goods to look at the fall decorations.”

NEWS of THE WEIRD

Gator Takes a Stroll Through a Crap Pipe

A sewer crew in Oviedo, Florida found a 5 FOOT ALLIGATOR cruising in a sludge-filled pipe. Most gators could care less about us and have zero interest.

We reached out to Mr. Alli Gator but he had no comment or interest in us.

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