- June 1, 2026
Bombshells & Beards, a dual-concept salon, officially opened on Memorial Day weekend.
The salon, at 212 Central Ave. in Flagler Beach, offers high-end women’s styling and premium men’s grooming.
Bombshells & Bears is owned by Theresa Jones. According to a press release, the salon “combines the luxury of a modern women's salon with the timeless tradition of a men’s barbershop, delivering expert hair care, coloring, styling and grooming services.”
For more information, go to bombshellsandbeards.com or call or text 386-387-1312.
William Gray, “The Medicare Dude,” opened a Palm Coast office on June 1 at 4869 Palm Coast Parkway NW, first floor.
According to a press release, the expansion “is designed to provide greater access to Medicare education, retirement and healthcare planning,” for seniors in Flagler County, Daytona Beach and surrounding communities. Gray also has a Daytona Beach office at 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 100.
Gray has nearly three decades of experience helping Medicare beneficiaries navigate healthcare decisions, the press release said. Unlike agents who represent a single insurance company, Gray works as an independent Medicare broker, helping clients compare Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans and other retirement healthcare options from multiple carriers.
Gray also plans to expand community outreach through educational workshops, Medicare information sessions and retirement healthcare seminars.
“As more Floridians reach retirement age, many are finding Medicare increasingly confusing,” Gray said. “… Our goal is to simplify the process and help seniors make informed decisions with confidence.”
For more information, visit themedicaredude.com/florida/palm-coast or themedicaredude.com.
Flagler Cares has achieved national accreditation through COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current.
The nonprofit serves as a safety net and connects individuals and families in Flagler and Volusia counties with behavioral health services, basic needs and crisis support, resource navigation, youth development, and prevention services. Flagler Cares meets neighbors where they are while seeking alignment with health and human services providers.
Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services. COA Accreditation evaluated all aspects of Flagler Cares’ programs, services, management and administration.
The standards driving accreditation ensure that services are well-coordinated, culturally competent, evidence-based, outcomes-oriented and provided by a skilled and supported workforce.
To achieve accreditation, Flagler Cares first provided written evidence of compliance with the COA Accreditation standards. A group of trained volunteer peer reviewers confirmed adherence to these standards during a series of on-site interviews with trustees, staff and clients. Based on their findings, COA Accreditation’s volunteer-based Accreditation Commission voted that Flagler Cares had successfully met the criteria.
The City of Palm Coast will host SBDC Day at Palm Coast City Hall, 160 Lake Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 29. The event connects local entrepreneurs, startups and established business owners with free expert guidance and resources from the Florida Small Business Development Center Network.
Designed to support businesses at every stage of development, SBDC Day will provide Palm Coast business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs access to an experienced and credentialed local SBDC business consultant dedicated to helping businesses launch, grow and thrive.
Consulting expertise includes marketing, business plans, website design, access to capital branding and more.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Florida SBDC Network is the state’s largest network of small business consultants, providing access to no-cost consulting, affordable training, innovative tools and experienced business professionals. The network includes more than 220 consultants and specialists across Florida.
For upcoming registration details and more information, go to palmcoast.gov/events.
