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Kathy Reichard-Ellavsky

An Unlikely Spokesman

09/10/2023 by Kathy Reichard-Ellavsky

In the 1980s, Palm Coast’s national advertising campaign took an unexpected turn. Long before social media or influencer marketing, a familiar comic strip character helped introduce the community to millions of readers around the world. A Community Chosen by a Comic Strip Icon Palm Coast can proudly claim a unique relationship with America’s lazy, lovable feline Garfield. ... | More ...

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Located at James F. Holland Memorial Park,
18 Florida Park Drive,
Palm Coast FL

Open Wednesday and Saturday, 1pm - 3pm.

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Palm Coast Historical Society
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

James F. Holland Memorial Park
18 Florida Park Drive North
Palm Coast, Florida

(386) 283-5929

Mailing Address:
PO Box 352613
Palm Coast, FL 32135

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