- April 19, 2024
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Walter Lendsey prepares to bait his hook. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler Beach Pier reopened at 6 a.m. June 24. Photo by Paige Wilson
Ida McLendon, Walter Lendsey and Jessie Burt wait for the fish to bite. Photo by Paige Wilson
Danny Carter takes a look at the view from the pier. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler Beach Pier reopened at 6 a.m. June 24. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast resident Danny Carter checks to see if he got a bite. Photo by Paige Wilson
Jessie Burt attempts to reel in a fish, but it escapes before reaching the surface. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler Beach Pier reopened at 6 a.m. June 24. Photo by Paige Wilson
Adrian Puran patiently waits for the fish to bite. Photo by Paige Wilson
Mateo, Rey and Krys Parra fish on the pier. Photo by Paige Wilson
Fishermen and women flock to the pier. Photo by Paige Wilson
Rods and reels covered Flagler Beach Pier on Saturday, June 24, as it officially reopened at 6 a.m. today following nine months of closure to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016.
Palm Coast resident Danny Carter has been fishing on the pier since 2009, and while he normally rests during the weekend and lets others catch fish, today he made an exception.
"I just wanted to be out here for today — for the first day of it being open again," Carter said. "It's long overdue."
A grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the pier on Saturday, July 1 at 9 a.m.
Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney wants to remind surfers that it's the law to keep 150 feet away from either side of the municipal pier while surfing.
"Our historic pier is a cornerstone of our beautiful city, and we’ve all patiently waited for it to re-open," Doughney said in a press release.
The pier will be closed Sunday, July 2 at 11:59 p.m. to Wednesday, July 5 at 6 a.m. in order to secure the Fourth of July fireworks show. Access to the pier will be restricted during the closure.
For more information regarding the re-opening of the Flager Beach Pier, please contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2024.
