www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Opinionhttps://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/opinion/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Opinionen-usMon, 22 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500Letter: Multiple flags should be displayed on separate poles of equal height https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/letter-multiple-flags-should-be-displayed-on-separate-poles-of-equal-height/What are your neighbors talking about this week?GuestMon, 22 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/letter-multiple-flags-should-be-displayed-on-separate-poles-of-equal-height/Civics lesson: What services are offered by the city of Palm Coast vs. Flagler County? https://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/New year, new me (the pottery extraordinaire) 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/With no senior center, does the city of Palm Coast have any programs for seniors? 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/My response to the Flagler Home Builders Association’s plea that I vote 'no' 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/Why the Flagler Home Builders oppose a proposed moratorium on infill home construction 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/Tonight’s the night when we forget about the deadlines 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/'This semester, let your imaginations soar': Superintendent Moore welcomes Flagler Schools back from break 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/Will They/Won't They 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/2 letters: Don't miss the Planning Board meeting for the Tomoka Oaks golf course https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/02/2-letters-dont-miss-the-planning-board-meeting-for-the-tomoka-oaks-golf-course/What are your neighbors talking about this week?GuestTue, 02 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/02/2-letters-dont-miss-the-planning-board-meeting-for-the-tomoka-oaks-golf-course/Ormond Beach, are we ready for 2024? https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/31/ormond-beach-are-we-ready-for-2024/Thanks for letting the Ormond Beach Observer be a part of your year.Jarleene AlmenasSun, 31 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/31/ormond-beach-are-we-ready-for-2024/Never change, ya filthy animals 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/Here's where Palm Coast will add new turn lanes in 2024 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/Here's why Palm Coast moved the Starlight Parade back to Town Center 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/Letter: We don't need a new police station in Ormond Beach https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/11/letter-we-dont-need-a-new-police-station-in-ormond-beach/What are your neighbors talking about this week?Observer StaffMon, 11 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/11/letter-we-dont-need-a-new-police-station-in-ormond-beach/Forget me not 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/Here's how Palm Coast is planning to deal with the water demands of a rising population 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/Letter: Questions to consider about Tomoka Oaks golf course development https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/04/letter-questions-to-consider-about-tomoka-oaks-golf-course-development/What are your neighbors talking about this week?GuestMon, 04 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/04/letter-questions-to-consider-about-tomoka-oaks-golf-course-development/Response to hatred? Kindness, says Palm Coast’s Rabbi Levi Ezagui 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/LETTERS: Flagler Beach leaders should have promptly denounced antisemitic vandalism 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/