At 19 years old, Caleb Hathaway has lived his entire life in Flagler County. He is currently a student at the University of North Florida, majoring in Environmental Science. He has written two historical-fiction novels centered on Florida’s rich history and holds a deep appreciation for the local heritage and environment. His goal is to learn, educate, and protect as much of it as possible. His first novel, The Gunrunners Gambit, is an action/drama that takes place at the outbreak of the Second Seminole War in 1836. His second, The Soil of Sugar—an epic drama set in the years before the Second Seminole War— follows a family as they carve out success in the untamed Florida wilderness. In addition beyond writing, Caleb enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors, where he continues to find inspiration for both his studies and his stories.  

Tue Nov 4 at the Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd.

Doors open at 6:00 PM. All are welcome!

Emergency Management Director, Jonathan Lord, will provide an update on hurricane season preparedness and expectations.

County Commissioner Greg Hansen will attend to answer questions.

Tue Oct 7, 6:30 PM at the Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd. 

Doors open at 6:00 PM. All are welcome

Learn about the UF Whitney Lab in Marineland with Dr. Hinman

6:30 PM at the Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd.

Dr. Veronica Hinman took the reins as head of Whitney Laboratory in January 2025. Previously, Dr. Hinman headed Carnegie Mellon’s biology department since 2019 and served at the university since 2006.  She earned her bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and zoology in 1989 and 1994, respectively, from the University of Queensland in Australia, and her doctoral degree in zoology in 2000 from the university’s Department of Zoology and School for Marine Science. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the California Institute of Technology in 2006. Dr. Hinman is the first woman to lead the Whitney Laboratory.

Doors open at 6 pm. All are welcome

We are taking a break until September 9. Stay tuned for updates on our newsletter as we schedule speakers for future meetings.

Commander Mike Lutz presents, How to protect yourself from becoming a victim to Frauds and Scams.

Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Road

Doors open at 6 pm. All are welcome

Greg Peugh from the Hammock Dunes Community Development District will give us an update on the Hammock Dunes Bridge lane expansion and other things that the CDD does.

Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Road

Doors open at 6 pm. All are welcome

Jen Jakush is a volunteer with Flagler Turtle Patrol and has been conducting sea turtle nesting surveys since 2008

Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd.

Doors open at 6 pm

Flagler County Commissioner Hansen will answer your questions after the featured speaker.

Join us as we go back in time to 1938 for the grand opening of the world's first oceanarium and underwater film studio. We'll follow Marineland's impact on our local community, the scientific community, the Florida tourism community, and the filmmaking community from the very beginning through to today.

6:30 PM at the Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd

Doors open at 6:00 PM - All are welcome

Becky will speak about her writing journey to create Joyride: A Soulful Adventure Along A1A and the importance of preserving our small-town community's way of life. 

 Becky Magnolia is the owner of Magnolia Moonrise Publishing and the author of Joyride: A Soulful Adventure Along A1A, plus fourteen other titles, and the creator of the intuitive card game “The Unbound Adventure”. With a passion for storytelling and a gift for delving into the depths of the human experience, Becky also helps people on their own self-publishing journeys, encouraging new authors to share their most human truths. www.This-Magical-Life.com

6:30 PM at the Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd

Doors open at 6:00 PM - All are welcome

Tue Jan 7 - HCA Meeting 6:30 PM
at the Hammock Community Center
79 Mala Compra Rd

• Election of Board Members, Officers

• Who we are

• What we've accomplished

• Upcoming challenges

• How you can help

• Q & A with Commissioner Hansen

Doors open at 6:00 PM. All are welcome.

Join us for a presentation by Terran McGinnis, Marineland Dolphin Adventure's resident marine biologist will bring us up to date on the status of the North Atlantic Right Whales who come to our coast to give birth each year. The talk is open to the public with FREE admission.

Hammock Community Center - 79 Mala Compra Rd

Doors open at 6 pm.

Tue Nov 12, 6:30 PM - Doors open at 6:00 PM
Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Road

 Jonathan Lord, Emergency Management Director, and Hamid Tabassian, County Engineer, will speak about what went well and what might be improved in pre and post hurricane management. See the questions and comments we submitted so far.

We will also give you an update on HCA initiatives.

We are skipping the October meeting to prepare for Nov 12. See below.

Stephen Flanagan, Director of Palm Coast Utilities, will give us an update on progress and what to expect when sewer comes to the Hammock. He will be joined Jorge Salinas, Chief of Staff, from Flagler County. Our list of questions is available HERE.

Doors open at 6 PM. Meeting starts at 6:30 PM. All are welcome!

Primary candidates for three Flagler County Commissioner seats will introduce their platforms, explain why they are running, and why the Hammock is important to them. The primary election is August 20 with early voting starting August 10. We currently have a UPC...

What is a Universal Primary Contest (UPC)?
A Universal Primary Contest (UPC) occurs if all candidates for an office have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the general election. In a UPC, all qualified voters regardless of party affiliation may vote in the primary election for that office.

See flaglerelections.com for more info. Candidates and their statements are available HERE.

6:30 PM on June 4 at the Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd.

Doors open at 6:00 PM. All are welcome.

Commander Ryan Emery, our district commander, will answer our questions. Sheriff Rick Staly is also attending.

6:30 PM at the Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd. Doors open at 6:00 PM. All are welcome.

REMINDER: This meeting is on a MONDAY this time.

Maeven Rogers, the Cheif Sustainability and Resiliency Officer of Palm Coast, will tell us what it means and why it is important to us. Hint: promoting environmental, social, and economic sustainability?

Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd
Doors open at 6:00. The public is welcome.

Don’t miss it. Al Hadeed, prior president of the Flagler Historical Society, presents History of the Hammock

6:30 at the Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd

Doors open at 6 pm. All are welcome.

6:30 PM at the Hammock Community Center
79 Mala Compra Road

The speakers will be  Lt. Nathan Turner from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Jeffrey Turner, Master Deputy Sheriff Marine/Beach Unit. They will be addressing their concerns for boater and marine life safety and discussing the different options for getting the limit lowered on the ICW in the Hammock.
The current speed restriction maps in Flagler County are available at https://myfwc.com/media/7297/flaglermpz-bramaps.pdf.

Please send any photos, questions, or comments on this topic to Info@TheHammock.org

Doors open at 6:00 PM

County Commissioner Greg Hansen
6:30 pm at the Hammock Community Center
79 Mala Compra Rd

1. Beach renourishment plans from Jungle hut north with coquina rock.

   • Methodology – dredge and pile up sand, then move it.

   • Funding gap, survey, and options

2. Expanded beach access to accommodate folks who won't pay for parking in Flagler Beach

   • Where would people go? How much parking is required? What about lifeguards?

   • Proposed annexation of Mala Compra, community center and part of Bings Landing by Palm Coast.

3. Stormwater completion and Sewer Plans

If you have other specific questions, please email to info@thehammock.org

If time allows, we can give you an update on local developments we are tracking.

Doors open at 6 pm.

Have a great summer. Our next HCA meeting will be Sep 5.

BEACH CLEANUP

Wednesday, July 5, 8:00 - 10:00 AM

In support of the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup please help us clean up our beaches in the Hammock. Locations will be assigned by Elayne based on how many volunteers we have and will contact you directly. 

If you plan to volunteer, please email elaynebyrd@msn.com 

Scott Simon from Code Enforcement will tell us about Short Term Vacation Rental regulations and code enforcement.

Commissioner Greg Hansen will also be present to answer your questions.

Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd.

Doors open at 6 pm and meeting starts at 6:30 pm

Saturday May 27. 7:30 - 9:00 AM
A1A CLEANUP

We can use your help. Collect your equipment and assignments at the North entrance to Bings Landing between 7:30 AM to 9 AM. Plan on no more than an hour of work. In case of rain the cleanup will be rescheduled.

Please RSVP to Joyce at joyceskaff@outlook.com

Future A1A cleanups: 8/26, 11/25
Beach cleanups: 7/5, 9/16

Jonathan Lord, Emergency Management Director, will tell us how to prepare for evacuations and emergency events on the barrier island, including wildfires.

Commissioner Greg Hansen will be available for questions after the presentation.

Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Road.

Doors open at 6 pm and the meeting starts at 6:30 pm.

Nancy Crouch, Executive Director of the Palm Coast Arts Foundation will present the artistry of the turtle trail and the future plans for the arts in Flagler County.

Commissioner Greg Hansen will be available for questions after the presentation.

Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Road.

Doors open at 6 pm and the meeting starts at 6:30 pm.

Flagler County during WWII

Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Road. Doors open at 6 PM and the meeting will start at 6:30 PM

James Fiske of the Flagler Historical Society will present the history of Flagler County during WWII, including U-boat patrols on the Old Coast Guard Road, watchtowers along the beach, and much more.

Commissioner Greg Hansen will answer a few questions at the end of the meeting.

Feb 7 - Palm Coast Sewer is coming to the Hammock. We ask the questions:

1. Where will it be run? When? What about driveways?

2. Where will the lift stations be located?

3. Who will be required to hook up? How much will it cost?

4. What will be the monthly charge by Palm Coast Utilities - by water usage?

5. What will be its effect on development and new businesses in the Hammock?

Tuesday, Feb 7 at the Hammock Community Center.

Doors open at 6:00 PM. Meeting starts at 6:30 PM

Guest speakers are County Administrator Heidi Petito and Steve Flannigan from Palm Coast Utilities.

6:00 pm – Doors open. Meet and socialize with your Hammock neighbors.

6:30 PM - Board Nominations and Elections

Featured Speaker: Gretchen Smith on the roles and responsibilities of the St. Johns Water Management District (SJWMD). This includes Water Quality, Water Supply, Flood Protection, and Natural Systems, permitting for stormwater, wells, etc.