- November 25, 2024
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+ Preferred Management celebrates 17 years
Preferred Management Services has reached 17 years of business in Flagler.
Having opened her company in 1995, Owner Lea Stokes now employs 13. Combined, staff has more than 50 years of experience in accounting and association management.
Stokes is also previous chairwoman of the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates board, president of the Flagler Beach Rotary, president of the Flagler Beach Chamber of Commerce and a board member on the Flagler Beach Historical Museum and the Florida Hospital Foundation.
“To look back on 17 years seems almost surreal,” Stokes said. “Time really does fly when you are having fun and love what you do.”
In April, Preferred Management Services entered a joint venture with RE/MAX Oceanside. Together, the firms purchased Commercial World Inc., a commercial-only real estate firm. RE/MAX provides the sales and leasing portion of the business, while Preferred Management Services handles the property management and accounting. Call 439-0134, or visit preferredmanagement services.net.
+ ‘Hair’ do you do?: Elan hires new stylist
Elan Hair Studeio, located at 99 Old Kings Road S., in Flagler Beach, has hired a new stylist, Angie Vakasy.
A two-year Palm Coast resident, Vakasy has been doing hair for 36 years. Call 693-4802.
+ Easter Seals wins Gold Seal Quality Care award
The National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs has announced that Easter Seals, Volusia & Flagler Counties has been nationally designated, giving the organization the Department of Children and Families’ “Gold Seal Quality Care” recognition.
The judging process included onsite observation and evaluations from administrators, staff and parents.
Easter Seals has been an established learning center for students with special needs for more than 60 years. Call 944-7818.
+ RE/MAX Flagstaff moves to Hargrove Grade
RE/MAX Flagstaff Broker Owners Jimmy Millhollin and Annette Gardinal have announced their move from Palm Coast Parkway and into new offices at 1 Hargrove Grade.
“There’s no better time to grow our office than now,” Gardinal said. “There are many opportunities that exist in today’s market, especially for first-time homebuyers. … The real estate market fluctuates with time, and right now, in Flagler County, it’s a great business to be in.”
Call 246-8585, or email [email protected].
+ Otolaryngologist Tucker joins Florida Hospital Flagler
Otolaryngologist, or ear, nose and throat doctor, Anthony Tucker has joined staff at Florida Hospital Flagler.
Tucker specializes in allergy testing and treatment; pediatric ear, nose and throat surgery; endocrine surgery; head and neck cancer surgery; nasal and sinus surgery; sleep medicine surgery; balance disorders; ear disorders; voice rehabilitation; and treatment of head and neck skin disorders.
Tucker earned his degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of South Florida. He also served in the Navy as an otolaryngologist.
His office is in the Florida Hospital Flagler Parkway Medical Plaza, at 120 Cypress Edge Drive. Call 586-4462.
+ Palm Coast Real Estate introduces new luxury division
Palm Coast Real Estate Co. has announced the opening of its Premier Properties Division, specializing in luxury real estate in the Hammock, Cinnamon Beach, Grand Haven and Palm Coast.
“As representative for both buyers and sellers in this upper-tier market, our objective is to offer a new and innovative approach to buying and selling real estate,” said Brenda Hudlow, Premier Properties Realtor and relocation director. The company is incorporating a new “Premier Savings Plan,” she added, which is designed to trim thousands of dollars from regular transaction costs.
Palm Coast Real Estate has been established since 1976. It developed both Ocean Hammock and Grand Haven
Call 445-0700.
+ Pro Sports Plus now accepting bikes for recycling
The ReCycle-BiCycle program at Pro Sports Plus is now open and accepting bicycles on consignment. Bikes must be in good working order and not rusted. Owners leave their bikes for up to 60 days and receive 70% of the selling price. Pro Sports is located at 1070 Palm Coast Parkway. Call 447-0405 or email [email protected]
+ Weichert, Realtors names top July producers
Weichert, Realtors — Hallmark Properties, at 9 Harbor Center Drive, has announced Bill Halsey as its top listing agent for July. Elena Ropalo earned the office’s top sales, top closed volume and top number of closings. Ken Aborn won top sales agent.
For more, call 445-1200 or www.weicherthallmark.com.
+ Watson Realty announced to June, July agents
Watson Realty Corp., at 1410 Palm Coast Parkway, has announced Husband and wife team Robert and Barbara Johanson as its top June sellers. Barbara Johanson was the top salespersona dn Robert was the top listing associate. The couple has a combined 30 years of sales experience.
Sherry White, with 23 years of realty experience, was the company’s top July salesperson. Richard DeCeglie, with 26 years, was July’s top listing agent.
For more, call (800) 922-4313 or visit http://www.WatsonPalmCoast.com.
+ Intracoastal Bank named one of America’s safest
Intracoastal Bank was recently namedone of the safest banks in America by MSN Money. Of 7,300 total banks in the country, Intracoastal was one of 359 listed, putting it in the top 5%.
MSN Money’s method for measuring a bank’s security was developed by Gerard Cassidy, of RBC Capital Markets, who used the formula to predict bank failures in Texas during the 1980s.
The closer the ratio gets to zero, the lower the bank’s risk of failure. Intracoastal was one of 359 banks given a perfect ranking.
Twelve Florida banks made the list. For a complete list, visit http://money.msn.com/personal-finance/the-359-safest-banks-in-america-investinganswers.aspx .
Intracoastal Bank is located at 1290 Palm Coast Parkway. For more, visit www.intracoastalbank.net.
PALM COAST BUSINESS ACTIVITY
According to Palm Coast’s Business Assistance Center, the following companies were issued business tax receipts between Aug. 2 and Aug. 8:
• Florida Gold Exchange is located at 1000 Palm Coast Parkway.
• Digna Lynch Beautifying Service is a home-based cosmetologist.
• Landscaping by Serafim Anes is a home-based landscaping service.
• Resume Writing Career Services is a home-based business.
• Thomas Allport Maintenance & Handyman Services is a home-based company.
PALM COAST PERMITS
The following is an update for permit activity in the city from Aug. 2 through Aug. 8:
Total number of all permits issued: 127
Commercial permits issued:
• P&S Paving Inc. was issued a $476,000 permit for site development of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, at 160 Cypress Edge Drive.
• Perry Roofing Inc. was issued a $462,946 permit for the reroofing of Walmart, at 174 Cypress Point Parkway.
Occupancy permits issued:
• Adult Family Care claimed occupancy at 1 Rylee Place.
• Realty Executives Sales Office claimed occupancy at 2 Office Park Drive.
• Massage Therapy claimed occupancy at 9 Pine Cottage Drive.
Commercial certificates of occupancy issued:
Anthony Craig Guccione was issued a commercial certificate of occupancy for Florida Gold Exchange, at 1000 Palm Coast Parkway.
Commercial permit applications submitted:
The city of Palm Coast submitted a $154,000 permit application for landscaping and irrigation services to the concrete median through Belle Terre, Whiteview Parkway and Ponce DeLeon Drive.
Residential permits issued:
• Palm West Home Builders was issued a $335,000 permit for a single-family residence, at 11 Cottonton Court.
• Skyway Builders Inc. was issued a $295,000 permit for a single-family residence, at 6 Scarlet Oak.
• Paytas Homes Inc. was issued a $237,000 permit for a single-family residence, at 190 Arena Lake Drive.
• Saltwater Homes Inc. was issued a $212,000 permit for a single-family residence, at 143 Florida Park Drive.
• Jose Motos was issued an $11,000 permit, for an addition to 36 Westbrook Lane.
• Waterside Pools was issued an $11,000 permit, for an addition to 29 New Water Oak Drive.
• Southern Accent Development was issued a $9,000 permit, for an addition to 6 Palmyra Lane.
• A Certified Screen was issued a $7,500 permit, for an addition to 191 Willow Oak Way.
• Budd Severino was issued a $5,800 permit, for an addition 86 Southlake Drive.
