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 […]
Construction progress supports September opening provided we have enough rain. Palm Coast, Florida – March 13, 2009 – At the Tuesday, March 10 workshop of the Palm Coast City Council, it was decided that a recommendation be made at the March 17 City Council meeting to award the management contract for Palm Harbor golf course […]
Only 34% of GoToby.com visitors are from the Flagler/Volusia area. Where are the others? Palm Coast, Florida – March 9, 2009 – After 28 months, GoToby.com continues to grow. But where are GoToby.com readers? You might be surprised. Only 34% of all visits originate in the Flagler and Volusia area. 41% are from outside Florida. 890 […]
New in Florida, People’s Trust Insurance Company is under fire from Department of Financial Services for using unlicensed personnel to sell insurance. Palm Coast, Florida – March 9, 2009 – Some Floridians are finding that their present insurance company is going to cease doing business in Florida. Others are finding out that their present carrier […]
The initial reverse mortgage article spawned the expected responses; some based on bitterness toward lenders and some weighed down with misconception. Here’s chapter two. Palm Coast, Florida – March 7, 2009 – After the sub prime meltdown and Wall Street scandals, the mortgage and banking industries suffered a decline in prestige (intentionally understated). People, including […]
Bloomberg.com calls Credit Suisse loan to Ginn-LA the boldest of all its resort loans. It included a planned $333 million distribution to Ginn-LA (return on capital) from proceeds of loan. Palm Coast, Florida – March 6, 2009 – Credit Suisse loaned millions to resort developers, collected huge fees, and then sold the debt to syndicated […]
An age old battle which property owners seem to be losing. Following its Ryan’s Landing loss, the City of Palm Coast government doesn’t seem to have learned its lesson. Palm Coast, Florida – March 5, 2009 – Fresh off its concession to Seagate in the Ryan’s Landing debacle (Politics is Like Theater), the City of […]