A Wealth of Local Knowledge and History; Bob Pickering Named October Positive Person of the Month
Bob Pickering’s first day on the job at Marineland was June 8, 1983 at the age of 16. During his eleven years at Marineland, he worked as a Custodian, Playport Attendant, Guide, Ticket Taker, Diver, Dolphin Trainer, Announcer and Lab Technician. After leaving...
Operation 22 Inc: A Lifeline for Veterans
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this interview is unverifiable at this time. Operation 22 Inc. is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to bringing the veteran community together to raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. They...
Stella Finds a Home: An ‘Unbeelievably Pawsitive’ Story With a Happy Ending
A post was made in the Flagler Beach For Friends Facebook group regarding an abandoned dog named Stella who was in dire need of a home. The owner decided to move and left Stella behind. Dee Deegan's neighbor took Stella in. However, the apartment complex where Dee and...
Old Glory Service Dogs: Helping Veterans and First Responders Obtain Service Dogs
Old Glory Services Dogs 4 Veterans is a local not for profit organization out of Bunnell. The entire goal of this organization is to help veterans and save animals. Old Glory works to pair veterans with animals and help them work through the time and training to turn...
Flagler County Residents Band Together to Find Owner of Missing Kiteboard
Thanks to the actions of two Flagler County residents, the owner of the missing board that washed up in front of Beach Front Grille on Labor Day has been found! Lee Leone posted the following to several Facebook groups after finding an abandoned board near 25th Street...
Transforming Lives: Dorothy Currie’s Impact as a Flagler County Guardian ad Litem Volunteer
For an impressive span of sixteen years, Dorothy Currie has dedicated her time and passion to being a Guardian ad Litem volunteer in Flagler County. Her remarkable journey took her on a mission to advocate for countless children, including one special individual named...
Giovanni’s Pizza and Pasta Owner Miguel Angel Berrios Named August ‘Person of the Month’
Miguel Angel Berrios, owner of Giovanni’s Pizza and Pasta located at 220 Moody Boulevard in Flagler Beach, is our August 2023 Positive Person of the Month. Miguel was nominated by several community members for the positive and uplifting lifestyle that he lives out on...
The Story Behind Grace Food Pantry, The Million Dollar Foodathon, and Their Future
We sat down with Pastor Charles Silano who was instrumental in the creation of this organization. Grace Food Pantry has come a long way since its inception in a garage serving maybe 30 families, to where it is now, on Education Way serving 4,700 families a month. In...
Mouthwatering Food and Gorgeous Views of the Intracoastal Waterway Make Captain’s BBQ a Must Visit
Captain's BBQ is not your typical order table side restaurant. Upon entering the establishment, you are able to place your order at the counter and pick up your food at the pickup station once your food is cooked and your name is called out over the loudspeaker. Food...
Good Vibes: High Tides at Snack Jacks
High Tides at Snack Jacks has been a Flagler Beach staple since 1947. The quaint seaside eatery is home to the 'Shrimp Special' on Mondays and Tuesdays, which is a pound of peel and eat shrimp for only $12. If you are a fan of shrimp, it's definitely worth the stop!...