Ginn sur Mer update – a new lawsuit is filed, infrastructure construction continues, sales are suspended, and the Credit Suisse joint venture has not been finalized. Palm Coast, Florida – March 23, 2009 – Real estate developer Bobby Ginn and his financial partner, Lubert Adler continue to adjust The Ginn Company to the harsh realities […]
Over 80 properties are scheduled to be sold by the Flagler County Clerk of Courts through the end of April. Some high value properties are starting to show up on the list. Palm Coast, Florida – March 22, 2009 – When property owners are unable to work out a solution with their lender after defaulting […]
Reynolds Signature Communities (Linger Longer) will manage golf, club, and membership operations, while the Noble Investment Group will handle hospitality and rental management. Palm Coast, Florida – March 20, 2009 – Ginn Resorts is announcing to club members and employees today that two outside firms will take over day-to-day management of Ginn’s Reunion and Hammock […]
Palm Coast remains the 4th fastest growing city in the U.S. from ’07 to ’08. Flagler County is 54th in growth among counties. Palm Coast, Florida – March 20, 2009 – The U.S. Census Bureau announced its population estimates as of July 2008. Considered as a metro area (which included all of Flagler County) Palm […]
Northeast Regional Florida Council solicits feedback from residents on how we should grow as a region. Palm Coast, Florida – March 20, 2009 – Flagler County Commission Chair Milissa Holland invites you to participate in a very important project regarding the future growth of Flagler County and its municipalities. On Monday, March 23, the […]
In a West Palm Beach Courthouse yesterday, Ginn-LA owned Tesoro and Quail West properties were auctioned. Quail West was purchased for a reported $13.5 million. Palm Coast, Florida – March 19, 2009 – The Chapter 7 bankruptcy of Ginn-LA owned properties in Tesoro and Quail West resulted yesterday in the sale of the company’s assets at […]
City Council denied a developer’s appeal of an Engineering and Storm Water Department ruling. After the smoke cleared from the sham hearing, the city’s motive became clear. Palm Coast, Florida – March 18, 2009 – The results of yesterday’s 6-hour marathon hearing (part of the City of Palm Coast City Council meeting) over whether or […]
City of Palm Coast uses spurious arguments to deny a building permit. This could be another Ryan’s Landing fiasco where city residents foot the bill for unnecessary legal fees and more. Palm Coast, Florida – March 13, 2009 – March 5th, I published an article titled "Capricious Government Power vs. Property Owners’ Rights." It discussed […]
In honor of St. Patrick, some interesting data on Ireland’s contribution to U.S. demographics. Palm Coast, Florida – March 16, 2009 – My branch of the Tobin family heralded from County Cork, Ireland. My ancestors were transported to Peterborough, Canada on a British troop ship as part of the Robinson Emigration Act of 1825; a […]
Follow up on GoToby.com commentary reminding city council of its December 2nd promise. Palm Coast, Florida – March 14, 2009 – On February 28, GoToby.com sent a letter to Palm Coast City Manager Jim Landon (cc: council members) urging the city council to follow up on its promise to review the 10% franchise fee on commercial […]