CITY OF PALM COAST
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
PRESS RELEASE/PUBLIC NOTICE

June 22, 2009
Contact: Marsha Lidskin
Community Relations Coordinator
City of Palm Coast
386-986-3708

PALM COAST TO GREET JULY 4TH . . .'BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT'

The City of Palm Coast invites the entire community to gather for the celebration of the birth of our nation. On Saturday, July 4th at 8:00 a.m., the public will gather at Heroes Park to commemorate "By the Dawn's Early Light". This annual observance will bring citizens together to honor our nation's patriotism in a spirit of freedom and justice. Heroes Park is located on Palm Coast Parkway West, approximately 1/2 mile west of the Flagler County Library. Share this glorious holiday at Heroes Park with of your Palm Coast neighbors . . . 'By the Dawn's Early Light'. For more information, please contact Marsha Lidskin, Community Relations Coordinator at 386-986-3708.

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In conjunction with the Belle Terre Parkway 4-Laning Project, Bird of Paradise Drive will be closed at the intersection of Belle Terre Parkway starting Tuesday, July 7, 2009 and will last approximately 14 days.

Traffic will be detoured to Burroughs Drive and detour routes will be posted. Thru traffic along Belle Terre Parkway will remain open. Please use caution and drive safely.

Your patience, understanding, and cooperation during the construction period are appreciated. Should you have any questions or would like additional information, please call the Project Hotline at (386) 845-9303. Thank you.

CITY OF PALM COAST
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
PRESS RELEASE/PUBLIC NOTICE

July 1, 2009
Contact: Darryl Lovett
Recreation Manager
City of Palm Coast
386-986-2309

CLASSIC BLUES RESOUNDS ACROSS CENTER STAGE

If you enjoy contemporary blues, mark your calendar for the City of Palm Coast's upcoming Center Stage Concert. Tony O, Classic Blues will entertain guests with the sweet, mellow sound of the blues on Friday, July 10th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Daytona State College Amphitheater located on Palm Coast Parkway and Colbert Lane. Admission is free and sheltered seating is available. Individuals with limited abilities are encouraged to participate. Center Stage performances are offered to the community, thanks to a partnership program between the City of Palm Coast Recreation and Parks Department and the DSC Palm Coast Campus. For more information, please contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 986-2323.

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Please be advised that Westwind Contracting, Inc. will have a single lane closure on Town Center Blvd at Town Court beginning Wednesday, July 8th at 7:00 am through Sunday, July 12 at 5:30 pm.

It is the intent of this contractor to cause the residents in this area as little inconvenience as possible.

Your patience, understanding, and cooperation during the construction period, is appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns you may contact John Kent at (904) 219-8547. Thank you.

CITY OF PALM COAST
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NEWS RELEASE/PUBLIC NOTICE

June 25, 2009
Barbie Bembry
Permitting Supervisor
City of Palm Coast
386-986-3785

TAKE 90% OFF YOUR NEXT BUILDING PERMIT FEE

In these tough economic times, price reductions on goods and services are welcome and necessary. Residents look to local businesses, government and corporations for help with easing the strain on family budgets.

The City of Palm Coast is currently helping citizens save more money while assisting with adding value to community homes or businesses. Local homeowners and builders can now take 90% off standard administrative, plan review and inspection permitting fees for a variety of construction and renovation projects. Rollback prices, offered for 2-1/2 years, for permits issued from Wednesday, June 17th through January 1, 2012 are designed to stimulate the local economy.

Residential samples include:

Commercial samples include:

This is an ideal time to update and renovate your property or build the new home or business of your dreams! Take advantage of tremendous City permit discounts and stop by City offices at 160 Cypress Point Parkway to learn more. You may also contact Barbie Bembry, City of Palm Coast Permitting Supervisor at 386-986-3785 for more information.

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Traffic will be shifted to the new alignment of Belle Terre Parkway from Matanzas Woods Parkway to the Belle Terre Elementary School starting Thursday, July 2, 2009. Traffic will be shifted utilizing advance warning signs, barrels, pavement markings and a reduced speed limit of 35 mph. Access to all businesses and schools will remain open.

This work is required to reconstruct the new northbound lanes of Belle Terre Parkway in the above referenced area. Please use caution and drive safely.

Should you have any questions or would like additional information, please call the Project Hotline at (386)845-9303. Thank you.

CITY OF PALM COAST
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NEWS RELEASE/PUBLIC NOTICE

June 25, 2009
Contact: Max Basin
Facilities Manager
City of Palm Coast
386-986-4741

SUMMER SWIM LESSONS OFFERED

Keep cool this summer, practice your swimming skills or learn how to swim at the City of Palm Coast's new summer swim classes. Preschoolers, school age children and adults are invited to enroll in quality swim lessons that begin on Monday, July 6th and continue through Friday, July 24th at the Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool. Half hour sessions, geared to specific age groups and skill levels, cost $35 per session with a one-time $20 administration fee. Individual class listings and session times are posted on the City's website at www.ci.palm-coast.fl.us.

The Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool is located at 339 Parkview Drive, behind the Wadsworth/Buddy Taylor School complex. You may also call the swimming pool at 986-4741 for registration information.

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In conjunction with the Belle Terre Parkway 4-laning project, Bud Hollow Drive (South) will be closed at the intersection of Belle Terre Parkway starting Wednesday, June 30, 2009 and will last approximately seven (7) days.

Traffic will be detoured to Buffalo Bill Drive and detour routes will be posted. Thru traffic along Belle Terre Parkway will remain open. Please use caution and drive safely.

Should you have any questions or would like additional information, please call the Project Hotline at (386) 845-9303. Thank you.

CITY OF PALM COAST
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NEWS RELEASE/PUBLIC NOTICE

June 18, 2008
Contact: Claudia Peisel
Facilities Coordinator
City of Palm Coast
386-986-2322

CITY'S CULTURAL ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM SEEKS APPLICANTS

With the goal of the Palm Coast Cultural Arts Grant Program designed to provide support for activities, programs and performances that increase understanding, exposure and awareness of the arts in the City, the Palm Coast City Council and staff is encouraging local organizations to make application for grant monies.

The City of Palm Coast's Recreation & Parks Department will award a maximum of $5,000 to qualified organizations submitting application for eligible cultural arts-related projects. Individual grant funds are dependent on the number of eligible applications.

To qualify, programs/projects must directly benefit the City of Palm Coast and Palm Coast residents, occur within the City limits, support artistic and cultural activities, programs and performances, be open to the public and take place between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010. Organizations applying for grants must be non-profit and hold Federal tax-exempt status, be headquartered (with a physical address) in Palm Coast and retain a governing body.

Application packets and guidelines for the Palm Coast Cultural Arts Grant Program are available at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE or on the City's website at www.ci.palm-coast.fl.us. The deadline for this year's application is Saturday, August 1st at 5:00 p.m. Applicants will be notified of their award status no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2009. For more information, please contact Claudia Peisel, Facilities Coordinator at 386-986-2322.

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