Flagler Beach, Florida Flagler Beach Scenic view of Flagler Beach Pier Location in Flagler County and the state of Florida Location in Flagler County and the state of Florida Flagler Beach is positioned in the US Flagler Beach - Flagler Beach Flagler Beach is a town/city in Flagler and Volusia counties in the U.S.
Since its incorporation in April 1925, Flagler Beach has advanced as a unique seaside community.
It is home to six miles of uncrowded beaches, many great fishing spots including the Flagler Beach Municipal Pier, restaurants with oceanfront dining, gift shops and a whole host of recreational facilities. Flagler Beach is part of the Deltona Daytona Beach Ormond Beach, FL urbane statistical area.
It is titled for petroleum tycoon and Florida barns developer Henry Flagler, who was a key figure in the evolution of East Florida as resort and vacation destinations.
4 Flagler Beach Historical Museum Flagler Beach is positioned at 29 28 27 N 81 07 37 W. The Ocean Palm Villas South subdivision east of the Intracoastal Waterway is the only portion of Flagler Beach in Volusia County. Florida State Road A1 - A travels through Flagler Beach along an approximate north-south axis.
Flagler Beach was a finalist in the 2013 Budget Travel Magazine contest for "Coolest Small Town".
"Twenty miles north of Daytona Beach on A1 - A, Flagler Beach couldn't be more different from its party-hardy neighbor to the south.
Flagler Beach was ranked by Where to Retire periodical as one of the top retirement destinations in Florida.
Flagler Beach Historical Museum The Flagler Beach Historical Museum's permanent compilation is entirely dedicated to Florida history, featuring Flagler Beach and Flagler County.
The latter has an exhibit with items provided by NASA astronauts, including space food and the Flagler Beach town/city flag, which was sent to orbit the earth aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Displays feature four Flagler Beach "first families" who purchased territory and assembled what was once considered a seaside resort.
Other display items from the early 1900s include memorabilia from early town/city government, the county's Old Brick Road, the Flagler Beach Hotel, World War II items, the A1 - A highway, Marineland, and early advertising brochures.
Representations of small-town organizations from 1925 forward are represented in displays featuring the Flagler Beach Fire Department, Boy Scouts of Flagler, and Flagler Beach schools.
The Flagler Beach Fire Department was established in 1926 by the Town of Flagler Beach's Commission.
Currently, Flagler Beach has a populace of roughly 5,500 year-round inhabitants and its fire department responds to approximately 1,000 calls a year.
The City of Flagler Beach is served by a full-time experienced staff on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to furnish immediate response 365 days a year.
"Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Flagler Beach city, Florida".
City of Flagler Beach Official Zoning Map, April 10, 2014 "America's Coolest Small Towns: Flagler Beach, Florida", Budget Travel Magazine, 2013 "Flagler Beach titled top retirement destination".
City of Flagler Beach official website Flagler Beach Historical Museum Flagler Beach Chamber of Commerce Flagler County / Flagler Beach Tourism Office Municipalities and communities of Flagler County, Florida, United States
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Populated coastal places in Florida on the Atlantic Ocean - Cities in Flagler County, Florida - Cities in Volusia County, Florida - Populated places established in 1925 - Cities in Florida - Beaches of Flagler County, Florida - Beaches of Volusia County, Florida - Beaches of Florida
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