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Controversial Solitude Development on A1A Moving Toward 14 Three-Story Condo Units Instead of 16 Houses
On the drawing board for almost 20 years, the controversial Solitude at Matanzas Shores development proposed for 3.9 acres of beachfront property on A1A just south of the Surf Club condominiums is now moving toward construction as 14 three-story condominium units in an L-shaped pair of buildings rising 35 and 36 feet. Each unit would have a pool deck.
United Autosports Confirmed for Two LMP2 Entries in 2025 WeatherTech Championship
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – United Autosports is confirmed to return with a pair of Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) entries in the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The team debuted this year with the No. 2 and No. 22 ORECA LMP2 07s for the full season. Highlights thus far have included the No. 2 winning the Motul Pole Award in LMP2 qualifying for the Rolex 24 At Daytona and taking the class victory earlier this month at Road America. The No. 22 ORECA has qualified second three times already with a season-best race finish of third place in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Cadillac.
Trex exceeds ambitious recycling goals
The decking giant seeks community support to tackle plastic waste. Bridging Trex’s community-based Recycling Challenge and large-scale Commercial Recycling Partnerships, the Grassroots Movement extends the benefits of Trex recycling to organizations that may not meet the volume criteria for the commercial program. Organizations approved for participation serve as drop-off locations where local community members can recycle PE plastic film materials that qualify to be recycled by Trex. These include everyday items like grocery/retail bags, produce bags, sandwich bags, case overwrap from paper towels and toilet paper, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaner bags, bubble wrap and flexible shipping pouches. Partners can also recycle shrink wrap, pallet wrap and other flexible plastic materials used in their operations. A full list of qualifying materials can be found at www.NexTrex.com.
Two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip visits Flagler Beach restaurants
Flagler Beach was met with a surprise guest earlier this month when a two-time Daytona 500 winner stopped by for lunch. Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael Waltrip was photographed at Next Door Beach Bistro Aug. 17. The Kentucky native, who's said to now reside in North Carolina, is one of only a...
FloridaCommerce launches Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Debby survivors
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Florida business owners and residents who are or were unable to work because of Hurricane Debby will be able to apply for assistance through FloridaCommerce. FloridaCommerce said on Monday that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to business owners and workers whose employment or self-employment...
AAA: Safety first, stay alert while driving in school zones
TAMPA, Fla. — With students back in class, AAA is urging Florida drivers to be extra cautious on the roads. Traffic is expected to increase significantly. AAA spokesperson Mark Jenkins advises drivers to budget an extra half-hour for their morning commute to avoid rushing, which can lead to dangerous driving behaviors.
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