D & A Window Tinting Opens Up Shop In Bunnell, Brand New To Flagler County From Maryland
July 21st, 2024, D & A Window Tinting held its grand opening in Bunnell. David and Andrea recently relocated to Palm Coast from Maryland, "There's no shoveling snow here, none of that, it's awesome" David said when asked why they relocated from Maryland to Palm...
3rd Times a Charm; Rescued Dog Hershey Find Furever Home Thanks to SMART After Two Failed Attempts at Adoption
Hershey is a dog who years ago was surrendered to the local shelter. She soon became a volunteer and staff favorite before being adopted out. When she was originally surrendered, she was unable to stop crying and shaking, and Caroline Johnson, spent two hours holding...
Local Veteran, Mortgage Broker and Palm Coast Resident Brings Positivity and Growth to Flagler County’s Veterans
Meet Stephen Swarner, local Palm Coast resident, mortgage broker, non-profit founder and veteran, and this month's feature for Positive Person of the Month. We sat down with Swarner to talk about his story, his ups and his downs and what he hopes to inspire in the...
Overcoming Obstacles: Flagler Warrior Alaya Sets Sights on Optometry After Beating Cancer
Alaya is 15 years old loves to play volleyball, and would love to one day have a dog. Alaya was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2; she had cancer in her eye called retinoblastoma. She had a hard time as a kid because she could not see like everyone else did. Alaya...
Stormi Named Pup of the Month by SMART Animal Rescue; Making Headway with Her Recovery
Stormi is a newer addition to the SMART family, one who has suffered terribly with medical issues due to being dumped in a rural area and left to fend for herself. Stormi was diagnosed with demodectic mange, secondary skin infections, ear infections, open bleeding...
Seniors Helping Seniors: How One Organization is Bringing Compassionate Care to Seniors in Flagler County
Seniors Helping Seniors is an organization that spans the globe, and has 260 locations. The organization hires able bodied mature adults to take the role of care giver for seniors who need assistance. We met with Mike Walters, with Seniors Helping Seniors, and one of...
Who Cracked My Egg? LLC Rise Above the Violence Start Summer Program to Work with Flagler County Youth
Carmen Gray's foundation, LLC Rise Above the Violence, was founded shortly after the loss of her son to gun violence right here in Palm Coast just a few short years ago in 2019. After the loss of her son, Carmen started her foundation to help ensure that this tragedy...
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa Provides Valuable First-Hand Experience; Shares Best Practices in Gaining Talent Through Hospitality Program Internship
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, an oceanfront luxury resort just south of St. Augustine, announces its internship program with Florida State University’s Dedman School of Hospitality as a successful way to gain hospitality talent while providing hands-on...
Melissa Fulling, Founder of Live Like Cameron, Chosen as Flagler County’s Positive Person of the Month
Melissa Fulling is the founder of Live Like Cameron here in Flagler County. Many know her as a positive person always bringing hope and positivity wherever she goes. Positive vibes were not always easy for her however, as she has suffered one of life's hardest...
SMART’s Pup of the Month Nelly Faces Long Road to Recovery After Long Life of Neglect
Meet Nelly, a sweet dog who was brought to a vet office for euthanasia due to severe skin issues and a mass on her back. The Shores Animal Hospital chose to reach out to SMART before euthanizing, to see if this dog could be helped. Since SMART has become involved,...