- October 18, 2024
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The city of Flagler Beach will now sponsor up to 10 tables for local Flagler Beach businesses at the monthly First Friday events in Veteran’s Park.
At its Jan. 11 City Commission meeting, the commission unanimously approved to amend the city’s First Friday agreement to include $200 for each sponsorship and a $500 reimbursement per event to help with entertainment costs, according to the meeting documents. The sponsorships are available to local businesses with a permanent Flagler Beach address and a city business tax receipt, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
First Friday is run by Vern Shank, owner of 97.3 FM Flagler Beach Radio. Shank said the number of tables at the First Friday events varies, with just under 30 tables registered during the peak season and 11 at the last month.
“The main intention is to get Flagler Beach-based [businesses] involved,” Shank said. “We want Flagler Beach businesses here.”
The city will only pay sponsorships for tables that are used each month.
The City Commission initially agreed to sponsor local businesses at the monthly event at its Nov. 9 meeting, as a way to support local businesses during the 18-month construction of the Margaritaville hotel.
“I see big things, if everybody participates, that Flagler Beach businesses will prevail,” Shank said.
