Growing up? ‘Skate’ it ain’t so!
This would be the scene: A bunch of twentysomethings, strapping on blades and doing the Chicken Dance with a bunch of ten-somethings — and keep in mind, none of us were summer camp counselors.
Hang 'em high: the perils of Christmas lights
Every year when I was little, my brother, my father and I would repeat the same holiday ritual. Let me tell you about it ...
Today’s history lesson: Black Friday
It all started with the Pilgrims and Indians. This part of the story I’m sure you’ve heard before.
Sensory overload: Put a sock in it
You know those times you go out for some sock shopping but you get so frazzled by all of the gimmicks and run-around from sock manufacturers that you start feeling light-headed and, before you know it, you’re passed out on the floor and a stocking boy has to stuff you inside a cart and wheel you back outside for air?
All hail the king of Bicycletoberfest
As I drove home from work last Friday, though, on U.S. 1, all that changed. Engine roar replaced the usual peace and quiet. Where there used to be trees, now there were 50-foot-tall blow-up bottles of Jägermeister.
Farewell, Flagler: The 'Dear John' letter
It’s the moment you hoped would never come. The bitter end. A terrible way to start your Saturday morning.
Everybody dance now: Palm coast comes alive
Anybody who’s ever said that Palm Coast is a boring retirement town with nothing to do and zero nightlife (and I’ve never personally made these claims, of course …), wasn’t at the Euro¬pean Village last Friday night.
Cheers to the future: What's your wine shop?
Bob Goldstein, owner of Flagler Beach Wine & Cheese, didn’t know that he was going to be in the paper this week. And that’s what made him such a great interview.
Mock trial: My day in Flagler County court
After spending an hour in the Flagler County courthouse last week, I’m disappointed to report that our local justice system is a joke.
Demographics: In search of universal appeal
I went to a housewarming party last weekend where a girl repeated a compliment her grandmother once had about my writing.
About Mike Cavaliere | Staff Writer
Mike Cavaliere earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English/creative nonfiction writing from the University of Central Florida. He is a published author and editor, and is currently business editor for the Palm Coast Observer.
Tracks in the Sand: Sea Turtles and Their Protectors, his award-winning book about an eccentric group of conservationists in Volusia and Flagler Counties, was published in April 2010. He has also published several music columns.
He lives in Palm Coast, with a cactus.
Email him at mike@palmcoastobserver.com
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Tea Party: Vote no on June 7 School Board tax
05/22/13
"Adding back in the 45 minutes would require hiring a number of additional teachers, which would certainly be pleasing to the union, but how these 45 minutes would improve the quality of education has yet to be quantified." -
Sheriff: Approving June 7 tax will make Flagler safer
05/22/13
"Adding back 45 minutes to the classroom means that students would be released closer to 3:30 each afternoon, rather than being released in our community at 2:30 p.m., hours before most parents are home." -
BREAKING: After attack, three pit bulls to be euthanized
05/22/13
Three pit bulls involved in the May 5 mauling of a Flagler County woman were scheduled to be put down Wednesday, according to Diane Voigt, of the Flagler Humane Society. -
Prosecution: Miller fired 'slow, paced, methodical shots'
05/22/13
The trial for Paul Miller, the man accused of the murdering of Dana Mulhall, continues this week.
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