Stunning Flagler Beach, County Plans to End Paying Its Half of Lifeguard Costs, Endangering Program's Future

Stunning Flagler Beach, County Plans to End Paying Its Half of Lifeguard Costs, Endangering Program's Future

Flagler County Administrator Heidi Peito wants to end the county’s annual grant to Flagler Beach that for years has paid for half the cost of the city’s lifeguard program. Without that money, the city may have to either shrink its 15-block zone of lifeguard-covered shoreline or space out its lifeguard towers further, increasing response times in drowning or distress incidents. At least one city commissioner is questioning whether the city could …