Palm Coast History

In January 1970, Palm Coast did not yet exist as a city, or even as a place someone could visit. It was still an idea, taking shape in the sand, pine flatwoods, and marshes of northern Flagler County. It would be nearly November before the first visitors found their way to Palm Coast, stepping into a sales office long before there was a town to match the promise. City Still ... | More ...

For more than two decades, SUN and SURF Magazine has chronicled life in Palm Coast and Flagler County, focusing on the people, places, and stories that define the community. Selected Magazine Articles Published quarterly and distributed throughout the area’s neighborhoods and gathering places, the magazine has long served as a local record—capturing everyday history ... | More ...

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 ...

Roads have always shaped how people move, settle, and imagine the future. From the colonial-era Old King’s Road to the planned streets of modern Palm Coast, transportation routes have reflected vision, ambition, and opportunity across centuries. This article explores how roads—both historic and modern—helped connect people to land, commerce, and community, and how those paths ... | More ...