The Kids are alright

The Kids Are All Right: Palm Coast’s New Generation of Hope

Palm Coast has always been a community of resilience, hard work, and neighbors helping neighbors. That spirit is alive and well in our younger generation—full of promise, fortitude, and a heart for service.

This is not a generation to be criticized or dismissed. These young people carry the same grit that built Palm Coast—and bring something more: a deeper understanding of one another, less prejudice, and a growing commitment to caring for our shared environment. With better tools, broader education, and community support, they’re writing a brighter future right here at home.

Darryl: Building a Future with Purpose

Darryl graduated from Flagler Palm Coast High School and saw Palm Coast not just as a place to live, but as a community to nurture. With unwavering determination, he earned a Master’s degree in Applied American Politics and Policy from Florida State University in 2018. While many classmates looked outward toward bigger cities, Darryl stayed grounded in his hometown. Today, he serves at an elder care facility that specializes in dementia—caring for those who once carried the torch for all of us.

Brandon: A Business Mind with a Local Heart

Brandon has called Palm Coast and Flagler County home for more than 30 years. A proud Flagler Palm Coast High graduate, his passion for both business and community led him to co-found a local roofing company. Instead of chasing opportunity elsewhere, Brandon built it here—creating jobs, strengthening homes, and adding to the fabric of our local economy.

Anthoney: From Matanzas to Management

Anthoney has lived in Florida for 32 of his 34 years—mostly in Palm Coast—and was among the early graduating classes of Matanzas High School. Today, he is a manager at a popular Flagler County restaurant. His story reminds us that success isn’t only measured in titles—it’s also leadership, responsibility, and building places where neighbors gather and feel welcome.

Matilda: A Bright Tomorrow

Matilda is in her senior year at Flagler Palm Coast High. An honor roll student, swimmer, and part-time team member at a Palm Coast ice cream shop, she embodies the energy and optimism of our future. With her drive and dedication, she’s already setting an example of balance, perseverance, and joy in contributing to her community.

A Community of Promise

Darryl, Brandon, Anthoney, and Matilda are just four names among many. Their stories remind us that the kids truly are all right. They show that Palm Coast’s future is in capable hands—hands that will build businesses, care for our elders, lead with compassion, and inspire with achievement.

Let’s be warm, proud, and supportive. For every young person we encourage, we plant another seed of hope. Palm Coast isn’t just a city—it’s a living, breathing community of generations helping each other. And with this new generation rising, our future is bright.

Locals Helping Locals—that is who we are, and who we will always be.