Category: Local Color

Local Color: Scott Spradley…Photographer Extraordinaire in the making…

In the days when Flagler Beach was actually the iconic fishing village seasoned locals reminisce about, Scott Spradley would periodically visit from the hills of North Carolina with his grandparents. Now fifty years later Scott is a beach-side resident and business…

Flagler Spotlight: Creative Works and Events

  Come visit Flagler Surf at the first Holiday Handmade Market- just in time for Christmas… Over 25 crafters offering original works including soy candles, vegan bath & beauty products, handbags, jewelry & accessories, framed photography & services, greeting cards, graphic…

Naturally Cool…If life is food- Artistic Expression is the Spice.

In the last five years I have experienced several life defining moments…one day I will share them with you. Today however was full circle as I played host to the Flagler County Chamber Leadership Class Art & Culture Day.   Two…

Spontaneous Tuesday…trip down memory lane.

Over the last several years I have strived to camouflage my lackluster writing by interviewing interesting folks I know…I started calling my little segments Flagler’s Finest and then later switched the name to Local Color.  I will probably change things…

Flagler Spotlight: Flagler Beach Gift Shop

Sometimes the fun part of cruising around Flagler Beach is discovering the treasure tucked away in the corner – Flagler Spotlight introduces Flagler Beach Gift Shop, located in the plaza at Finn’s Beachside Pub. It’s the bright green storefront behind…

Flagler Spotlight: Down to Earth Pottery

When a new business opens up in town something about it usually catches your eye…for me this time it was the pretty potted flowers welcoming you at the door. Down to Earth Pottery’s doors have been wide open since December…

Flagler Spotlight: Flagler Fine Art Festivals

Flagler Beach is celebrating our very best and most amazing artisans every third Sunday of the month, at Veterans Park in Flagler Beach.  The festival starts at 10:00am  and carries on through the day until 4:00 pm with entertainment and…

Flagler Spotlight: Sweet Pea…Vintage and Urban Findings

When your little town is only 6 miles wide it’s hard to not notice when there’s a new kid in town… I’m stoked to announce December Flagler Spotlight… Sweet Pea is owned by lovely women named Doreen who refers to herself…

Flagler Spotlight: Flagler Video

I am proud to announce the first Flagler Spotlight since the recent hostile takeover… Flagler Video  Flagler Video is about as iconic as the “Jiffy Cup” for us townies, but more than movies it has been a place that you…