Month: January 2018

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Polar Plunge

4th Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

 

On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. the 4th Annual Polar Plunge will take place in Flagler Beach.  Registration starts in Veterans Park at 9:00 a.m. and the actual “Plunge” into the Atlantic Ocean is set for 10:15 a.m. The purpose of the Polar Plunge is to bring together and unite community members toward the common goals of having fun while raising money for our local Special Olympics athletes.

 

“Special Olympics is near and dear to our hearts here at the Flagler Beach Police Department, as a member of our family is a Special Olympics athlete” said Flager Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney.  Doughney continued by saying “My Administrative Assistant Dee’s son Joe is 14 years old and he competes in swimming, bowling and track events. Joe is absolutely incredible! When you first meet Joe he’s an instant friend and helping Joe and other local athletes enjoy the spirit and competition of the Special Olympic is something we’re committed to here at the Police Department”.

 

The Polar Plunge has developed into a friendly team competition between participants over the past three (3) years. Teams dress in innovative, funny and sometimes outlandish costumes and prior to the actual plunge, teams compete for the “Best Dressed Team Costume” trophy.  Last year the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office took home the hardware dressed as “The Smurfs” and they beat the two (2) time defending champion Flagler Beach Fire Department.  Chief Doughney concluded by saying “the Team costume competition is a blast and carries with it bragging rights for the entire year. We look forward to competing this year and want to proudly display that trophy in the front lobby of the Police Department for 2018. We’re asking people to get involved in this year’s event and support a fantastic cause”.

 

Here’s how you can get involved and show your support:

  1. Grab some friends, family members or co-workers together and form your own team or just be a team of one (1) for the “plunge”. To register in advance please call Kim or Kerri at (386) 586-2655. Here’s a link for more information: www.flaglersheriffspal.org
  2. Come out to Veteran’s Park on February 3rd and cheer on Joe and the ‘Plungers” as they brave the cold water of the Atlantic Ocean!
  3. Activities in Veterans Park will also include a hot chocolate bar, music by D.J. Vern, face painting and more!
  4. For more information about Florida’s Special Olympics please go to: www.specialolympicsflorida.org

We hope to fill Veterans Park this year with “Plungers” and spectators alike and the goal is to help athletes like Joe fulfill their dreams.  If you have any questions regarding this year’s Polar Plunge, please feel free to contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2024

Our #1 Athlete Joe!

 

 

 

 

Joe participating in track

 

Joe proudly displays his Gold Medal in 2016

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Beach Access/Dune Crossovers Damaged

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Subject: Winter “Bomb Cyclone” – Beach Access/Dune Crossovers Damaged
Date: January 4, 2018

Last night’s high tides associated with the winter “Bomb Cyclone” severely damaged many of our City’s Beach Access/Dune Crossover locations. Earlier today City Staff conducted an inspection of all City Beach Access/Dune Crossover locations. Effective today, Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 12:00 p.m., the following Beach Access /Dune Crossover locations are open for public usage:

North of SR100 South of SR100
North 23rd Street Ramp between SR100 & South 2nd
North 12th Street South 2nd Street
North 8th Street South 3rd Street
North 7th Street South 4th Street
North 3rd Street South 5th Street
North 2nd Street South 6th Street
South 11th Street
South 21st Street
South 22nd Street
South 28th Street
South City Limits/Volusia County line

Our Beach is open and please remember the following:
 Please utilize the above Beach Access/Dune Crossovers only. Do not walk on or across the Sea
Dunes to prevent further erosion of the Dune system. City Ordinance 6-9 prohibits the
destruction, harm, molestation, cutting, harvesting, removal or eradication or cause of
destruction of any plant life on the Dune areas within the City, east of Highway A1A.

 Please do not attempt to utilize closed Beach Access/Dune Crossover locations. Closed locations
have clearly visible yellow “Caution” tape and wooden boards blocking access. These locations
have been deemed unstable and have hereby been closed for public safety.

 The City will be conducting a Beach Cleanup in the next couple of weeks. Please utilize caution
when walking on the Beach, as debris may wash up on shore.

 The Beach Cleanup will be similar to those conducted after Hurricane Matthew. The City will
announce the Beach Cleanup date as soon as possible and Volunteers are welcome!

We’d like to thank our residents and visitors in advance for their patience as we once again embark on repairing Beach Access/Dune Crossover locations in our City. Additional inspections of the Beach Access/Dune Crossover locations will be conducted in the next two (2) weeks and a schedule for repairs and/or replacement will be issued to the public once these inspections have been completed.

As a City we’re committed to repairing and/or replacing all of the damaged Beach Access/Dune Crossovers and City Staff will continue to work diligently in order to get this task accomplished. When additional Beach Access/Dune Crossovers are re-opened, a Public Service Announcement/Media Release will be issued.

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