PALM COAST, Fla. — The Palm Coast-Flagler Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual legislative update today, providing local business leaders and residents a comprehensive overview of the key outcomes from the 2025 Florida legislative session. State Senator Tom Leek and Representative Sam Greco were on hand to discuss significant legislation impacting Flagler County, including measures on property insurance reform, infrastructure funding, and economic development. The discussion highlighted how decisions made in Tallahassee will directly impact the business climate and quality of life for both businesses and residents in Flagler County.
More than 130 local business leaders and government officials gathered at the Hammock Dunes Club for a town-hall style event on the morning of August 7. Following opening comments by both Sen. Leek and Rep. Greco, the two legislators took questions from the audience for approximately 45 minutes. Questions and comments from the audience addressed topics including infrastructure projects, public safety, support for mental health, funding for education, access to capital for small businesses, the impact of SB-180, support for local tourism, and many more.
“Senator Leek spent the majority of his time speaking to the political infighting that occurred during the last legislative session. He surmised that, when personal attacks and political infighting take center stage, as it did in Tallahassee last year, the real work suffers,” shared Flagler County Commission Chairman Andy Dance.
“My takeaway is that we have to work harder locally to avoid that same trap. Here in Flagler County, the Commission has a clear mission, vision, and strategic plan — and our residents expect us to work together to achieve it. We owe it to the public to set aside the recriminations, focus on solutions, and restore trust by showing that their local government can lead as a team,” he said.
Leadership and management consultant Dr. Joe Saviak praised the event and ability of the lawmakers to succinctly communicate a busy 2025 session to constituents.
“It was an excellent opportunity to hear directly from State Senator Tom Leek and State Representative Sam Greco and receive a valuable briefing on all the important public policy issues which defined the 2025 regular session of the Florida Legislature,” said Saviak.
“They have proven to be highly effective lawmakers and influential advocates for Flagler County. The questions and answers were definitely illuminating. This was a stellar event for the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce. The feedback from attendees was very positive.”
Next up on the Chamber’s schedule of events is a Meet & Greet with U.S. Congressman Randy Fine, which is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13 at 4 p.m.
For more information about that event, or to register for that event, please visit the Chamber’s website at: Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce.
