People - Palm Coast Magazine

Palm Coast People: Rabbi Merrill Shapiro can’t say no to people in need

Rabbi Merrill Shapiro describes his family as entrepreneurial. His grandfather hung wallpaper for a living so Merrill’s father could manufacture and distribute wallpaper. Each...

Palm Coast People: A lifetime in radio brought David Ayres to Palm Coast

The lifelong broadcasting journey of David Ayres started when he was a child in Cleveland. Day and night, he listened to the stations on...

Palm Coast People: Greg Hansen’s “retirement” in Palm Coast

Greg Hansen originally moved to Palm Coast to retire, but instead he is spending his time serving as the Flagler County Commission Chairman and...

Palm Coast People: Jim Keegan raises breast cancer awareness in men

Breast cancer isn’t just found in women. This year, approximately 530 men will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society.Like many...

Palm Coast People: Dr. Alvin B. Jackson is still being a leader

Every day could be “another great day” for Palm Coast resident Dr. Alvin B. Jackson, Jr. He practices the principals of positive thinking and...

Palm Coast People: Greg Blose advocates for business and community

Thanks to the efforts of Greg Blose II, Flagler County’s business community has a local voice advocating for its interests. Blose has been building...

Palm Coast People: Cathy Heighter keeps trying to help veterans

In July 2003, Cathy Heighter heard a knock at the door. A knock that no military family ever wants to hear. She opened the...

Palm Coast People: Tracy Farmer goes beyond first aid

For Tracy Farmer, being a first responder has taken a social service type of turn.She still responds to emergencies, but instead of solely stabilizing...

Palm Coast People: She Is All About Christmas Joy All Year Long

It’s the first part of December and Kerri Henderson is long past putting up her Christmas tree, decorating the inside and outside of her...

Palm Coast People: Volunteers make Palm Coast history come alive

She’s dedicated to making sure locals know that Palm Coast has its own historical society.With a jokingly perplexed yet determined voice, Elaine Studnicki said,...

Palm Coast People: A volunteer helping the arts scene

In the past 15 months of publishing Palm Coast magazine we’ve been fortunate enough to meet some highly qualified people who are helping various...

Palm Coast People: A faithful public servant with a heart of gold

Flagler County Master Deputy Crista Rainey was named the 2022 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.Sheriff Rick Staly said when she received the award,...

Palm Coast People: Continuing her husband’s legacy

Meet Teresa Rizzo, the new executive director of the Flagler County Education Foundation.It’s not a position she wanted less than six months ago.She was...

Palm Coast People: An Opportunity to Learn About the City’s Trail System

His job is to get residents of Palm Coast out and about enjoying the city’s numerous parks and trails through hosting community gatherings.“My goal...