Flagler
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GOVERNMENT: One of 67 counties that make up the
State of Florida, Flagler County is governed by a
Board made up of five County Commissioners. Each
commissioner is elected for a four-year term and is
required to maintain a residence in the district he or
she represents. The County has five additional
elected offices: Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax
Collector, Clerk of Court and Supervisor of Elections.
SERVICES: Flagler County provides county-wide
ambulance service, police and fire dispatch, jail,
court facilities, a bus system, libraries, social
services, economic development and veterans’
services. The County also funds the Sheriff’s
operations, Supervisor of Elections and, to varying
degrees, the offices of Property Appraiser, Tax
Collector and Clerk of Court.
POPULATION: As of December 2018, Flagler
County’s population was estimated at 105,000+. For
more information about demographics, see page 63.
TOTAL LAND AREA: 485 square miles (Note: This
figure includes lakes but not coastal waters.)
CITY POPULATION 2018 ESTIMATES:
Beverly Beach: 382
Bunnell: 2,976
Flagler Beach: 5,135
Marineland: 16
Palm Coast: 87,540
Source: GIS Planning, Inc
POLITICS: Total registered voters: 83,187
(As of November 2018)
Republican: 34,270
Democrat: 25,677
No party: 22,659
Registered with a minor party: 581
Source: www.flaglerelections.com
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rom business to beaches, Flagler
County has it all. This explains why so
many people visit for vacation, fall in
love with the area and ultimately move
here. From finding your home and moving
or starting your business, to getting a new
job and enrolling kids in school, this
resident’s guide is a handy reference tool
for current and prospective residents. If
you have questions or need additional
information, please call the Flagler County
Chamber at 386-437-0106.
PA L M COAS T
Community: Incorporated 1999, Palm Coast is
located on 70 miles of saltwater and freshwater
canals, the Intracoastal Waterway and minutes from
pristine Atlantic beaches. The City includes dozens
of beautiful parks, 125+ miles of connecting trails
and paths, fishing and boating, a year-round
Running Series, world-class tennis and golf and a
variety of special events. Designated as a Tree City
USA for more than a decade, Palm Coast has
historic oaks and towering pines as part of its native
landscape. Whether it’s bird watching at St. Joe
Walkway, spotting dolphins and seabirds at Long
Creek Preserve, or strolling along Waterfront Park,
more than 79,000 residents enjoy the city’s
“authentic Florida” experience, high quality of life
and convenient location.
A Little History: Developed by ITT Corporation in
1969, Palm Coast’s original plans included thousands
of home sites, paved streets, central water and sewer,
and an extensive water management system. In 1975,
the Flagler County Commission established the Palm
Coast Service District, which included almost 40,000
acres. The City of Palm Coast was officially
incorporated with a council/manager form of
government in December 1999.
PALM COAST HOME OVERLOOKING A SALT WATER CANAL
Photo Courtesy of Stratosfoto Aerial Photography & Video