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Flagler Beach approves first reading of Ocean Palm Golf Course sale; buyers pledge financing contingent on ordinance
Summary
City commissioners approved on first reading the sale of the Ocean Palm Golf Course after buyer representatives said they were pursuing roughly $6 million in financing and city staff confirmed escrow and a reversionary clause in the declaration that could return the property to the city if terms are violated.
Flagler Beach's commission approved on first reading an ordinance (2025‑28) authorizing the sale of the Ocean Palm Golf Course, concluding a contentious discussion about transparency, financing and protections for the city. The vote passed on a narrow margin, after buyer representatives outlined a financing plan and city staff described contractual protections.
What passed and why it matters: the city had previously approved a purchase and sale agreement and required that a formal ordinance be adopted to complete the sale. The buyer deposited an escrow amount (recorded as $40,000 in the…
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