Entries by Toby Tobin

Why Doesn’t Palm Coast Have a Costco?

Commercial and residential density. Palm Coast allows multi-family developers to build only 12 residential units per acre. Jacksonville allows up to 60 units while Daytona Beach allows up to 40 units. PALM COAST, FL – October 10, 2019 – The single most asked questions I’ve heard over the 13-plus years of publishing GoToby.com is, “When […]

Palm Coast Targeted for UNF Medical Nexus

UNF, City of Palm Coast, AdventHealth, Daytona State College, Flagler Schools, and Allete Properties have joined forces in a proposal to develop a UNF Medical Nexus in Palm Coast’s Town Center PALM COAST, FL — September 24, 2019 — A story that has been percolating under the covers for some time was broken first by […]

Mid-September Commercial Construction Update for Flagler County

I took a drive around town with my camera, so you won’t have to. Airport Commons, Central Landings, Dollar General, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Sherwin Williams, Texas Roadhouse and more. PALM COAST, FL – September 18, 2019 – I case you haven’t been paying attention, there is a lot of commercial development going on in Palm […]

Flagler Health+ Announces Plans for Palm Coast Health Village

The multi-million-dollar capital investment by this extension of St Augustine-based Flagler Hospital will create 70+ jobs with an average wage of approximately $60,000/year. ST AUGUSTINE, FL. – September 09, 2019 – Flagler Health+, an extension of St Augustine-based Flagler Hospital, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase a four-acre property at […]

Palm Coast Wawa and More – Recent Commercial Building Permits

Wawa has pulled a revised building permit for its first Flagler County gas station, convenience store, food market, and coffee shop. PALM COAST, FL — September 7, 2019 — Commercial construction is on the rise in Palm Coast and Flagler County. The area's first Wawa (fuel, convenience store, food market, and coffee shop) store will be coming […]

Discovery World Furniture Consolidation to Flagler County to Bring 50+ Jobs

Project Columbus revealed. Discovery World Furniture has chosen to consolidate its operations in Flagler County, bringing jobs and further strengthening the regional economy. PALM COAST, FL — September 6, 2019 — Discovery World Furniture, previously known as “Project Columbus” by the Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity, has chosen to consolidate its operations in Flagler County, bringing […]

Evacuations Stalled as Hurricane Dorian Shifts Again – Both Bridges Remain Open

Hurricane Dorian shifted further east Saturday improving the outlook for Flagler County. Evacuation plans are postponed until Monday. Bridges will not close until winds reach a sustained 45 mph. PALM COAST, FL — August 31, 2019 — Hurricane Dorian shifted further east Saturday improving (at least temporarily) the outlook for Flagler County. Evacuation plans are postponed until Monday. […]