Palm Coast, FL – Rockin’ the night away, from the lobby you’d think Aerosmith had taken over the stage at the Flagler Auditorium on Saturday night.
But upon closer inspection, the subtle differences were there. And while it wasn’t Steven Tyler belting out the hits that have made the Boston-based rockers a global name, Bobby Mann, lead singer for the tribute band “Last Child” pulled out all the stops to deliver an Aerosmith experience for audiences on the final show of their 2021 U.S. tour.
Aerosmith tribute band “Last Child” amps up the audience on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Flagler Auditorium.
With the amps cranked up, it wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for those who loved it, they really loved it.
James Fiske and wife Laura nabbed tickets for the show, enjoying the opportunity to hear some of their favorite classic rock songs.
Aerosmith tribute band “Last Child” amps up the audience on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Flagler Auditorium.
“Last Child – Aerosmith Experience had the Auditorium rocking last night,” said James Fiske on Sunday after the show.
“Bobby Mann did an excellent job with Aerosmith’s classic, “Dream On”. Michael Gallello and Pete Testa were great on guitars along with Mick James on bass. Tommy John absolutely killed it on drums. Great drummer!” he said.
Hailing from the north it was an opportunity for band members to get in a visit with family in Florida while closing out their tour according to Amelia Fulmer, director of the Flagler Auditorium.
Aerosmith tribute band “Last Child” amps up the audience on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Flagler Auditorium.
“They’re very excited because a lot of their parents live in Florida so they were excited to come down here and get their parents to come here to their show,” she said.
2021-22 Season Launches with a Bang!
After a season of community shows that kept Flagler audiences entertained, patrons of the arts are ready to head back the venue for the world class entertainment the Dennis Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center is known for.
The “Last Child – Aerosmith Experience” is the second show of season which launched with “Let’s Hang On!” on November 19th.
Photo: Let’s Hang On!/Flagler Auditorium, Amelia Fulmer
“It’s like all the other shows that we have here, they bring up great memories in your mind. They take you to a place before,” said Fulmer.
“It’s just like when you hear ‘late December 1963, oh what a night’, we had 850 people here for ‘Let’s Hang On!’. We had a wonderful evening. It was a great show, went off without a hitch, people were singing along. Well, now we’ve moved up maybe 10 years into the Aerosmith era,” she said.
Next up for the Flagler Auditorium is Oscar and Grammy Award winning vocalist Darlene Love, on December 11th at 7 p.m.
“We’re really excited about Darlene Love. It’s an incredible show,” said Fulmer, who says the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is traveling with an entourage including a full band, backup singers and soloists for her holiday performance.
Darlene Love. Photo courtesy Darlene Love
Love opened Sea World Orlando’s Christmas Celebration ‘Sounds of the Season Performance Series’ holiday events in November as the attraction lit the Christmas trees throughout the park.
“She’s only doing two shows in Florida in December. She’s stopping here and at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. She was on David Letterman for 29 years straight singing ‘Christmas, Baby Please Come Home’. She’s like the Queen of Christmas and we have her coming to Palm Coast.”
November 29, 2021 – It was the gentle nudge of his grandfather that pointed Michael Lagasse toward a career in Land Management after spending much of his early 20s working on shrimp boats, going to college sporadically, working in the restaurant industry, and surfing whenever he could.
“It’s not like we ever had long conversations about what he did, so it was a little bit by example,” Lagasse said of his late grandfather, “Papa” Bob Lagasse (1929-2010), who – following a Naval career as a cryptographer, a stint at Cape Canaveral as an agronomist, and a career as a real estate broker – worked as the senior land acquisition agent at the St. Johns River Water Management District from 1989 until 1997.
“He knew of my environmental consciousness,” said Michael Lagasse, who was recently promoted to Public Lands and Natural Resource Manager. “He knew I like to live, work, and play outdoors. He was trying to inspire me knowing who I am, so he suggested that I focus on college in an environmental field. He had seen the work the Water Management District did and figured I’d like that type of work.”
Michael Lagasse pays homage to his grandfather by prominently displaying in his office a poster created for his retirement – titled Lagasse’s Legacy – that depicts the properties he purchased within the St. Johns River Water Management District during his tenure. Though most of the 123,635 acres of property, development rights, or conservation easements the elder Lagasse purchased for the district are outside of Flagler County, he was involved with the acquisition of a portion of the county’s Haw Creek Preserve.
“During his time at the St. Johns River Water Management District, there was a bit of misunderstanding about its mission to acquire lands in service of protecting water resources,” Michael Lagasse said. “As I understand it, Papa had a unique ability to develop rapport and trust with landowners so that they and the district could agree on mutually beneficial arrangements when approaching a land deal.
“Sometimes the benefit to the landowner is keeping their livelihood on the land and simultaneously, the benefit to the district would be to pay the land owner for the development rights instead of fee-simple title to the land, he continued. “I have heard stories of how he would help a farmer to understand the benefit of selling conservation easements, which would allow them to continue to run their farm while preventing the transformation of the property to a housing development in the future. So many folks feel connected to their property, and are able to see the benefit of selling some of those rights away while keeping their core interests intact on the property. It really can be a win-win.”
When Michael Lagasse, who was born and raised in St. Augustine, headed off to college he thought ecology would be the focus of his study.
“You know, bugs and bunnies as they say,” he quipped. “I got sidetracked by an advisor from my ecological work, and ended up getting a degree focusing on environmental chemistry and pollution control in the Environmental Studies Department from the University of North Carolina at Asheville.”
It wasn’t a direct route that brought Michael Lagasse to Flagler County but a “nice circle” that landed him here in September 2011. Having worked in environmental consulting, ecotourism, and for the State of North Carolina, and for Alachua County in Florida, his experiences have been varied and useful for his position at Flagler County. It is beneficial to have a broad background in everything from pollution cleanup to ecological data collection, as well as public education.
“What I like best is developing capacity to effect change. A lot of our ecosystems – like at Princess Place Preserve – were in need of attention when I was hired. And, whenever we can, we pool our resources with outside agencies to best provide for the residents of Flagler County,” he said. “As a result, we have been able to build teams within the county, and with the assistance of outside agencies, to help manage the resource. Now that it’s been 10 years, it’s rewarding to see the effects of the work that we have spearheaded with the help of our partners.”
Michael Lagasse sees the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands as hugely important to Flagler County, and continues to pursue the identification and purchase of environmentally sensitive lands within the county.
“We work with a citizen advisory group (Land Acquisition Committee) to identify and categorize properties considered to be environmentally sensitive,” he said. “We also try to work with our partners to leverage the Environmentally Sensitive Lands funding that our citizens voted to make available for this purpose.”
The following information is being disseminated to proactively provide pertinent information to the public with regards to traffic detours associated with the upcoming “Holiday at the Beach” parade in Flagler Beach. This year’s parade is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021and the following detours will be in effect during the parade.
The parade will occur on SRA1A and detours will be in place on SRA1A at North 10thStreet and South 7th Street. Officers and Volunteers will be in place along the detour route to expedite traffic flow and we’re requesting that motorists utilize caution and exercise patience during the detour; which we expect to be approximately two (2) hours.
Eastbound traffic on SR100 will be afforded the opportunity to access businesses between Flagler Avenue and Central Avenue, but will not be afforded access to SRA1A. Eastbound traffic on SR100 that desires to travel north onto SRA1A toward Beverly Beach should turn left onto North Flagler Avenue and follow the detour route.
Eastbound traffic on SR100 that desires to travel southbound on SRA1A toward Ormond Beach should turn right onto South Flagler Avenue and follow the detour route. The established detours are designed to avoid eastbound traffic toward SRA1A to protect the parade route and its participants.
If you have any questions about the traffic plan for this year’s “Holiday at the Beach” Parade, please contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2024.
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) observed a speeding vehicle in the area of State Road 100 West and County Road 45. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop when the vehicle continued to accelerate speeds of up to 108 miles per hour. Once the vehicle slowed down, deputies were able to successfully conduct a traffic stop where three subjects, identified as Jimnirable Curry (DOB: 6/12/2000), Keyshawn Davis (DOB: 6/7/2002), and Ernest Hall (DOB: 7/9/2000) were found to be in possession of drugs, firearms, and over $15,000 cash.
Upon deputies approaching the vehicle, Hall was recognized by deputies and the other occupant advised he did not have any identification on him. Curry provided deputies with his ID which had white powder residue on it that tested positive for cocaine.
Deputies recovered marijuana on Hall and Curry and during a search of the vehicle a black drawstring bag containing $15,270 cash bundled in a typical drug dealing style, a container of marijuana, and two firearms hidden in the rear seat. One of the firearms was reported stolen from Flagler Beach in 2017. Curry stated the cash was his and claimed it was “made by rapping and performing at shows” and that “not a lot” of the money was from selling dope.
“Drugs, cash, guns, and felons are a recipe for danger to our deputies and the community,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Curry qualifies for a dumb criminal of the year award after handing a Deputy Sheriff his ID coated in cocaine! I was on a Saturday night patrol with our team this holiday weekend and observed first-hand the phenomenal job our deputies did during this traffic stop. Their proactive policing led to multiple felony charges and repeat offenders off our streets and back in jail where they belong. I only wish the bonds were higher or even better yet no bond for Hall since he violated his probation but we don’t set the bond amounts.”
Hall is a convicted felon with a criminal history that dates back to 2018 in Flagler County. He’s previously been arrested for Fleeing and Eluding Law Enforcement, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Burglary, Driving While License Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, and Reckless Driving.
Curry has a criminal history dating to 2018 in Flagler County. He’s previously been arrested for Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Oxycodone, Shoplifting, Burglary, Possession of Marijuana, Loitering or Prowling, Resisting Officer without Violence, Trespassing, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and Driving While License Suspended.
Davis is also no stranger to law enforcement. He’s been arrested for Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell, Unlawful Use of a 2-Way Communication Device, and Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid Drivers License.
All three subjects were arrested and transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility.
Hall was arrested for two counts of Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Grand Theft of a Firearm, two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Marijuana 20g or Less, and Violation of Probation. He’s being held on a $20,500 bond.
Curry was arrested for Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana 20g or Less, and Violation of Probation. He’s being held on a $3,000 bond.
Davis was arrested for two counts of Carrying a Concealed Firearm and Grand Theft of a Firearm. He’s being held on a $7,500 bond.
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists in Volusia County can expect a three-day continuous closure of the ramp onto Interstate 95 (I-95) southbound from westbound LPGA Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The ramp will be closed for roadway reconstruction and striping work from 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2. A detour will be in place and traffic will be directed by electronic message boards and other signage.
During the ramp closure, motorists traveling west on LPGA Boulevard will be directed to turn left onto Tomoka Farms Road, then turn left again onto International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92) to access the I-95 southbound exit. See attached map for the detour route.
The ramp closure is part of an FDOT project to resurface I-95 from Dunn Avenue to Airport Road in Volusia County. Work also includes new roadway markings, highway signs, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) components to improve safety, mobility, and efficiency.
Please note that construction schedules may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Updates are available on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Central Florida Roads web page for this project at www.cflroads.com.
Please follow the detour signage, avoid distractions, and drive cautiously in the construction zones.
Tapping into the $24 billion luxury pre-owned brand market as a young entrepreneur, Mckenzi Lyn Flis is making a name for herself with her online designer upscale resale shop and giving locals a chance to live the glamourous life on a budget. It’s the ideal time to nab the perfect gift as the Christmas holiday approaches.
Tell readers a bit about yourself.
My name is Mckenzi Lyn Flis and I am the founder and CEO of Old Trends New Trends, an online secondhand luxury shop. I am a Flagler Beach native, Matanzas High School graduate, and current student at Stetson University. I have a love for race cars and assist with the social media side of my family’s business, Flis Performance as well. Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve had a major passion for fashion and entrepreneurial spirt. I have now combined the two to create my company Old Trends New Trends!
What inspired you to start Old Trends New Trends?
I began selling on eBay at the age of 11 and have always loved passing items down to a new owner to start a new life. I’ve realized that the increase in fast fashion is becoming detrimental to society and I can help slow down and elongate the life cycle of goods. Already having knowledge in Louis Vuitton from starting a small collection of my own, I decided to focus my studies on the brand and their products. Selling preowned Louis Vuitton items were the beginning of my company.
What kind of high quality products can shoppers find in your store and how does this differ from other virtual shopping experiences or purchasing brand new?
At Old Trends New Trends, you can find a diverse selection of luxury goods, majority being handbags and small leather goods. Brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci are our focus at this point in time but we are always branching out to learn more about other brands! When you shop with us, you can purchase with confidence, knowing that all of our items are 100% authentic. All items go through a rigorous authentication process before being listed for sale. We do not participate in the sales of counterfeits. Purchasing secondhand has so many perks, I could go on about them for days! Many items we carry are vintage and/or extremely rare, meaning you definitely won’t see the same bag carried by anyone at the local grocery store. Most importantly, you are saving the planet. The production and waste of items is slowed exponentially because of the secondary market.
What has been the most exciting thing for you as an entrepreneur watching your product line grow and sell?
The most exciting thing for me so far has been all of the amazing clients I have met, that I can now call my friends……but I will also say that getting to play with pretty bags on a daily basis is also a mega perk! It’s a blessing to be able to do what I do.
What’s in the future? Do you have plans to expand your product line, move to a brick and mortar or is this a side hustle?
To be completely honest, this is only the very beginning for Old Trends New Trends! I believe that e-commerce is the future of shopping and that will continue to be our main focus, but my goal is to one day open a brick and mortar boutique in New York City. I am a full time student in a hurry to complete my degree as quickly as possible to have more time to focus on my store as it is my dream job and I feel like the luckiest gal in the world to have found it so early in life!
Visit Old Trends New Trends for a look at the inventory here.
Nothing warms the cockles of your heart quite like comfort food on a cold day. Warming up from the inside out may we recommend a warm apple cider while preparing this favorite recipe? When picking a glaze, we’ve tried the lemon glaze and it was lovely.
Taken from the Southern Living catalogue, this Apple Cider Pound Cake is sweet and filling, perfectly paired with a cup of decaf coffee to end the day, while snuggled under a soft, fuzzy blanket.
Ingredients
Directions
Where to Find It: The recipe originally appeared on MyRecipes.comand was republished by Southern Living, where we discovered it!
Palm Coast, FL (November 27, 2021) It’s the official, unofficial kickoff to the holiday season in Flagler County, and one of the first sightings of Santa each year.
Bringing together residents and visitors for the City of Palm Coast’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony where dignitaries enjoy the opportunity to help flip the switch and light up the night, it’s a moment when people put aside their differences and just enjoy being neighbors in the community.
An unforgettable moment as 6-year old Lucy Sabatini does the honors alongside Palm Coast City Councilman Eddie Branquinho and Mayor David Alfin, flipping the switch to light the City of Palm Coast’s Christmas Tree during the ceremony and helping to kick off to the 16th annual Fantasy Lights in Central Park, Town Center on Saturday evening. November 27, 2021.
Serving as the event’s emcee, Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin’s enthusiasm flowed through the microphone as he welcomed the community and gleefully announced the arrival of the evening’s most distinguished guest, Santa Claus.
Arriving via fire truck courtesy of the Palm Coast Fire Department, waves of excitement could be felt as the kids in the crowd strained for a look. One lucky young lady, 6-year old Lucy Sabatini was “super excited” to be selected to help Santa do the honors of lighting up the Christmas tree and turning on the 53 animated displays as part of the 16th annual Fantasy Lights celebration in Central Park.
Proud moment for mom Shannon Martin and daughter Lucy Sabatini after the lighting of the City of Palm Coast’s Christmas tree during the kick off to the 16th annual Fantasy Lights in Central Park, Town Center on Saturday evening. November 27, 2021.
“I’m so happy for her,” said mom, Shannon Martin. “She’s a little shy but I can guarantee you, every time we turn the tree on at the house she has to be the first one to do it. She wants to plug it in, so I know this is all she is going to be talking about all December is how she lit up the big tree.”
Fantasy Lights has become a part of a holiday tradition for families across the region.
Sponsored by local businesses, clubs and residents and managed by the Rotary Club of Flagler County, Fantasy Lights is one of the only free large scale displays of it’s kind in northeast and central Florida, and offers a welcome opportunity for families to spend time together at no cost, during what can be an expensive holiday season.
“This is a signature event for Palm Coast and the Rotary has been very proud and very happy to bring this to our community every year,” said club president Vincent Lyon. “It’s wonderful to see everyone out again and know that things are on the upturn.”
Santa gets the scoop from youngsters ready to share their Christmas wishes with the jolly old elf during the City of Palm Coast’s annual tree lighting ceremony and 16th annual Fantasy Lights hosted by the Rotary Club of Flagler County this holiday season in Central Park, Town Center, on November 27, 2021.
Launching the season with a food experience, Rotarian and Taste of Holidays organizer Charles Barbel was thrilled by the response from those looking for an evening snack or to enjoy dinner out with the family during the celebration.
“This year’s 2021 Taste of Holidays introduction to food trucks on site was a huge hit and success to our community on opening night,” said Barbel. “What a great way to provide a variety of tastings to state the season’s festivities for the holidays.”
While strolling through the park with their Taste of Holidays treats, guests could enjoy new displays like the touching tribute to longtime Palm Coast resident, beloved soccer coach, former Palm Coast City Councilman and Flagler County Commissioner Frank Meeker, who passed away in 2016, and the spectacular display showcasing the Flagler Executive Airport, added in 2020.
A wonderful tribute to a beloved community member, Frank Meeker, was among the 53 displays in the 16th annual Fantasy Lights hosted by the Rotary Club of Flagler County this holiday season in Central Park, Town Center.
“We are here tonight to welcome all of our neighbors, families and friends to come together to celebrate the holidays in peace and happiness,” said Mayor Alfin.
The annual event is also a chance for elected officials like Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly to show their festive side, and in a not-so-ugly sweater, Staly chatted with attendees about upcoming holiday plans and public safety.
“You don’t want to end up in The Green Roof Inn because you’ll end up on the naughty list,” said Staly with his trademark humor.
A fun and festive sweater conveys Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly is in the holiday spirit during the city’s tree lighting ceremony and kick off to the 16th annual Fantasy Lights in Central Park, Town Center on Saturday evening. November 27, 2021.
“Fortunately we have a pretty safe community to begin with but we don’t want outsiders preying on our community as they’re celebrating the holidays. We increase patrols, we have a zero tolerance, and our citizens can help by doing some very basic crime prevention – locking your car doors, don’t leave anything visible in your car, put it in the trunk, be aware of your surroundings. Most important, if you see something that doesn’t look right, call us at 386-313-4911 and let a deputy check it out. Might not be anything but then again, you might prevent a crime.”
As Flagler County begins to emerge from the pandemic, this year’s theme was built around appreciation for the community’s healthcare workers. Festive student art displays at the entrance were provided by schools from around the district to offer up thanks to the frontline workers according to Fantasy Lights co-chair Bill Butler, and a new element within Santa’s Village ties directly into the theme.
“We have a new thing in the village this year, it’s an Angel Wing display, a little photo op where they can all pretend like they’re angels,” said Butler. “Tis the season that we thank our healthcare angels. So when you look at all those boards coming in, that’s the theme,” he said.
The Fantasy Lights display runs nightly November 27 – December 30, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend, and donations are accepted under the Rotary Arch.
For more information on Santa’s visits and the entertainment schedule visit Fantasy Lights here.
Paying homage to healthcare workers, it is a season of appreciation from students artists that will adorn the entrance to Central Park and was on display for residents to enjoy starting with the City of Palm Coast’s annual tree lighting ceremony and 16th annual Fantasy Lights hosted by the Rotary Club of Flagler County this holiday season in Central Park, Town Center, on November 27, 2021.
The most wonderful time of the year for families across Flagler County kicks off tonight in Town Center with plenty of free holiday cheer. Plan ahead and enjoy dinner in the park before the ceremony!
City of Palm Coast Tree Lighting Ceremony and Arrival of Santa at 6 PM
Hyping the kids and even some adults up, the world’s most famous elf – Santa helps usher in the holidays during the ceremony with the help of the Palm Coast Fire Department, and the countdown begins to Palm Coast’s Mayor and City Council flipping the switch and lighting up the city’s tree.
Rotary Club of Flagler County’s Fantasy Lights
The night also heralds in the opening night for Fantasy Lights. One of the very special projects overseen by the Rotary Club of Flagler County, it’s become a tradition for Flagler County families to enjoy the animated lights display throughout Central Park during the month of December. Sponsored by local businesses, clubs and families, the free lights display is one of the most memorable events hosted in Flagler County for the holiday season.
Taste of Holidays
Coinciding with the opening of Fantasy Lights on November 27th is the Taste of Holidays. Families can enjoy a variety of food truck offerings and food for purchase before the lighting ceremony and throughout the evening on opening night.
The American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers released the following on social media after news of the the passing of Stephen Sondheim broke this evening.
“Tonight we mourn the passing of legendary ASCAP lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim, whose words and music for such shows as “Sweeney Todd,” “Company,” “Follies,” “A Little Night Music” and “Into the Woods” and lyrics for “West Side Story” and “Gypsy” elevated the Broadway musical for more than 60 years. ASCAP President Paul Williams said, “The magnitude of Stephen Sondheim’s contribution to American musical theater is immeasurable and matched only by his immense generosity in influencing and mentoring new generations. We are forever grateful for his groundbreaking work, which truly evolved the art form of the Broadway musical, and for his support to the ASCAP Foundation to expand the possibilities for young people to experience the magic of the Broadway musical.”
“Every vital human endeavor is dominated by giants, Stephen Sondheim stands among them. His legacy of brilliant innovation and remarkable genius spans more than 6 decades from the lyrics of West Side Story to the outrageous creations of Sweeny Todd and Into the Woods. Sondheim is American Musical Theatre,” said Palm Coast’s City Repertory Theatre co-founder and artistic director John Sbordone.
