https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/palm-coast/opinion/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Opinionen-usMon, 22 Jan 2024 13:18:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/civics-lesson-what-services-are-offered-by-the-city-of-palm-coast-vs-flagler-county/A common question asked by new residents.David Alfin, Palm Coast mayorMon, 22 Jan 2024 13:18:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/civics-lesson-what-services-are-offered-by-the-city-of-palm-coast-vs-flagler-county/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/new-year-new-me-the-pottery-extraordinaire/Determined to grow as a person in 2024, Observer columnist Mike Cavaliere ventures to learn a new skill that — get this — doesn’t involve a computer screen.Mike CavaliereThu, 18 Jan 2024 07:05:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/new-year-new-me-the-pottery-extraordinaire/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/with-no-senior-center-does-the-city-of-palm-coast-have-any-programs-for-seniors/Here are four free programs, and a response, from Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin.David Alfin, Palm Coast mayorTue, 16 Jan 2024 07:35:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/with-no-senior-center-does-the-city-of-palm-coast-have-any-programs-for-seniors/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/14/my-response-to-the-flagler-home-builders-associations-plea-that-i-vote-noto-a-temporary-moratorium/City Council member Theresa Pontieri has proposed a temporary moratorium on Palm Coast infill lot home construction.Theresa Pontieri, Palm Coast City CouncilSun, 14 Jan 2024 22:02:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/14/my-response-to-the-flagler-home-builders-associations-plea-that-i-vote-noto-a-temporary-moratorium/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/14/why-the-flagler-home-builders-oppose-a-proposed-moratorium-on-infill-home-construction/Palm Coast's possible moratorium would harm the economy, HBA says.Annamaria Long, FHBA executive officerSun, 14 Jan 2024 21:59:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/14/why-the-flagler-home-builders-oppose-a-proposed-moratorium-on-infill-home-construction/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/11/tonights-the-night-when-we-forget-about-the-deadlines/Raining a little? Better than raining a lot, Luke says.Brian McMillanThu, 11 Jan 2024 04:10:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/11/tonights-the-night-when-we-forget-about-the-deadlines/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/05/this-semester-let-your-imaginations-soar/LaShakia Moore's message to Flagler families: "Your involvement is integral to our mission."LaShakia Moore, Flagler Schools superintendentFri, 05 Jan 2024 17:27:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/05/this-semester-let-your-imaginations-soar/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/04/will-theywont-they/For Observer columnist Mike Cavaliere, the new year is a time for rebirth, renewal, recollections — and reviewing the terms of his last will and testament.Mike CavaliereThu, 04 Jan 2024 07:55:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/04/will-theywont-they/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/21/never-change-ya-filthy-animals/Observer columnist Mike Cavaliere attempts to calculate the mile-high cost of just a few items on his child’s Christmas list (while huffing into a brown paper bag to keep from passing out).Mike CavaliereThu, 21 Dec 2023 08:25:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/21/never-change-ya-filthy-animals/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/21/heres-where-palm-coast-will-add-new-turn-lanes-in-2024/Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin is answering questions in a weekly column in the Observer. To send a question, email it to Managing Editor Jonathan Simmons at jonathan@observerlocalnews.com.David Alfin, Palm Coast MayorThu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/21/heres-where-palm-coast-will-add-new-turn-lanes-in-2024/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/14/heres-why-palm-coast-moved-the-starlight-parade-back-to-town-center/Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin is answering questions in a weekly column in the Observer. To send a question, email it to Managing Editor Jonathan Simmons at jonathan@observerlocalnews.com.David Alfin, Palm Coast MayorThu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/14/heres-why-palm-coast-moved-the-starlight-parade-back-to-town-center/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/07/forget-me-not/Acclimating to a loved one’s Alzheimer’s forces a Palm Coast family to reassess their roles — and forces columnist Mike Cavaliere to consider a life in competitive hot dog eating.Mike CavaliereThu, 07 Dec 2023 06:50:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/07/forget-me-not/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/07/heres-how-palm-coast-is-planning-to-deal-with-the-water-demands-of-a-rising-population/Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin is answering questions in a weekly column in the Observer. To send a question, email it to Managing Editor Jonathan Simmons at jonathan@observerlocalnews.com.David Alfin, Palm Coast MayorThu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/07/heres-how-palm-coast-is-planning-to-deal-with-the-water-demands-of-a-rising-population/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/04/response-to-hatred-kindness-says-palm-coasts-rabbi-levi-ezagui/'The Jewish community has been through a lot. And we are not afraid.'Brian McMillanMon, 04 Dec 2023 09:50:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/04/response-to-hatred-kindness-says-palm-coasts-rabbi-levi-ezagui/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/30/letters-flagler-beach-leaders-should-publicly-denounce-antisemitic-vandalism/Former Flagler Beach City Commissioner Ken Bryan says the commission should have let the community know that it opposes such hateful behavior.GuestThu, 30 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/30/letters-flagler-beach-leaders-should-publicly-denounce-antisemitic-vandalism/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/30/heres-whats-next-for-the-old-kings-road-widening-project/Also: Palm Coast considers options for preventing new residential construction from causing drainage problems.David Alfin, Palm Coast MayorThu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/30/heres-whats-next-for-the-old-kings-road-widening-project/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/23/letters-utility-rate-hike-would-be-unfair-to-current-residents/Also in Letters to the Editor: District was right to keep the Bible in schools.GuestThu, 23 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/23/letters-utility-rate-hike-would-be-unfair-to-current-residents/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/23/thank-you-trauma/A vacation-turned-funeral proves that life isn't like the movies. But holidays happen whether your head is in them or not. So what are you thankful for?Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:35:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/23/thank-you-trauma/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/16/heres-why-palm-coast-is-moving-the-starlight-parade-out-of-town-center/The city will also hold the annual parade in the morning this year but plans to return to an evening parade next year.David Alfin, Palm Coast MayorThu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/16/heres-why-palm-coast-is-moving-the-starlight-parade-out-of-town-center/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/16/aisles-to-go-before-i-sleep-grocery-shopping-with-luke/To my 5-year-old son, Luke, the aisles of Walmart seem to be designed to be experienced with all five senses.Brian McMillanThu, 16 Nov 2023 04:40:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/16/aisles-to-go-before-i-sleep-grocery-shopping-with-luke/