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Flagler Beach's plea for more money got a cold and at times nearly derisive reception from the County Commission.

Second annual Flagler Beach event drew more than 50 canine competitors and an estimated 1,000-plus spectators.

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. - It’s not every time that you can tell when a local institution is becoming iconic, but it’s clear to see that’s what’s happening with Hang 8 Dog Surfing in Flagler Beach. The event was already more popular ...

The second annual Hang 8 Dog Surfing contest in Flagler Beach this morning drew spectators in the low thousands, triple last year's turnout.

The second annual Hang 8 Dog Surfing competition is set to return to Flagler Beach on Saturday, according to county officials.

The Hang 8 Dog Surfing event starts at 8 a.m. Saturday near the Fifth Street South dune walkover in Flagler Beach.

The meeting would be to address quality of life issues facing the county in light of its continued growth, the Flagler Beach interim city manager said.

Andrew Mintz, 34, is at the center of a three vehicle crash that narrowly missed several local officials and a child near the pier in April.

Flagler Beach City Commissioner Jane Mealy warned Eric Cooley of unspecified "consequences" over conduct at a special meeting last week.

This time the Hang 8 Surfing Contest's organizers in Flagler Beach are better prepared, with expectations of upward of 500 spectators.