Palm Coast Local Fourteenth Business Insider Features Shawn Griffith with Home Seal, LLC
From Foster Care to Finding His Way: A Story of Wildlife, Redemption, and finding his way to Palm Coast.

Some stories don’t begin with a plan or an idea, they begin by living in the moment.

Shawn Griffith grew up in the shadows, navigating the chaos of foster care with no roadmap and few constants. But even in those early years, moments of quiet connection with stray animals and the rhythms of nature gave him a sense of calm in a world that often felt anything but.

Palm Coast Local 13th Business Insider Features Tony Dahm with Asap Pro Services Plumbing and Drain Cleaning.

Many of you may know Tony—maybe you've seen him on a job site, shared a round of golf, or called on him during a plumbing emergency. But what you may not know is the journey that brought him here to Palm Coast. His story isn’t just about pipes and fittings—it’s about grit, growth, and the bold decision to break away from the expected. It’s about walking away from a path laid out by circumstance and instead carving a new one toward purpose and passion.

This is the story of how Tony found his way—not just to a career he loves, but to a life he's built from the ground up.

Palm Coast Local’s Twelfth Business Insider Features Kristy Craigle – Longtime Resident, Loving Mom & Children’s Book Author

We first met Kristy Craigel during the Washington Oaks Earth Day celebration back in April 2025. She caught our eye as she strolled past our table, gently pushing a stroller with purpose in her step.

Kathleen Rivera: A Life of Compassion Built in Family and Service

Her journey began in the Bronx, where she was born and raised. After graduating high school, she stepped into the world of nursing, driven by an instinct to help others. It was during this early chapter of her career, while working at a local nursing home, that she met Ray—her future husband and someone who shared her dedication to care. Their connection blossomed in the hallways of compassion, and in 1995, Kathleen and Ray were married.