Entries by Toby Tobin

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. […]

American Village Brings Housing Choice to 55+ Living

This new gated community off Pritchard Drive in the ‘P’ Section features 45 single-family homes and will later add 96 one- and two-bedroom condominium suites; all for 55+ residents PALM COAST, FL – July 23, 2019 – Hammock Real Estate Development is bringing a new choice of living to Palm Coast’s aged 55+ residents. Developer, […]

Gov. DeSantis Considering Impact and Permit Fee Bills

Two real estate-related bills landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk and await his signature to become law. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – June 17, 2019 – Two real estate-related bills landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk and await his signature to become law. CS/HB 207 CS/HB 207 affects impact fees, which are often imposed on developers by […]

U.S. Pending Home Sales Trail Off 1.5 Percent in April

Pending home sales declined in April, a modest change from the growth seen a month before, according to the National Association of Realtors®. WASHINGTON – May 31, 2019 – Pending home sales declined in April, a modest change from the growth seen a month before, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Only one of the four […]

Palm Coast Population Grows to 87,607

No longer the country’s fastest growing city and county, Palm Coast and Flagler County have grown by 1.8% and 1.9% respectively. Marineland population stalled at 11. PALM COAST, FL – May 24, 2019 – The U.S. Census Bureau yesterday announced the latest population estimates for incorporated entities (towns and cities). That release along with last […]

Matanzas Golf Course Sold to Local Developer

Once the crown jewel of Palm Coast’s original four golfing venues, the long-dormant Matanzas Woods Golf Course has been sold. Future development is anticipated. A reopened golf course is not. PALM COAST, FL – May 18, 2019 – A local developer has purchased the long-dormant Matanzas Golf Course for a reported $600,000. The seller was […]