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The Florida House directory lists Sam Greco (R) for the 2024–26 term and gives the county coverage as Flagler and Part of St. Johns.
District map · 2022 House plan
¶ Geography and communities
- Boundary Overview: Situated along the First Coast and Upper East Coast of Florida, encompassing the entire Atlantic coastline of Flagler County and southern St. Johns County. Bounded to the north by northern St. Johns County (District 18), to the west by the St. Johns River (Putnam County/District 20), to the south by Volusia County (District 28 and District 30), and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
- Incorporated Municipalities:
- Flagler County (Full Coverage): City of Palm Coast (largest municipality by population; master-planned community), City of Flagler Beach (historic coastal pier and beach community), City of Bunnell (county seat; inland agricultural and commercial hub), Town of Beverly Beach, Town of Marineland (coastal marine science and tourist enclave spanning the Flagler–St. Johns line).
- St. Johns County (Partial Coverage): City of St. Augustine (county seat; nation's oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement, major cultural and historic core), City of St. Augustine Beach (island beach municipality on Anastasia Island).
- CDPs, Historic Enclaves & Unincorporated Communities: Anastasia Island, Crescent Beach, Butler Beach, Elkton, Hastings (historic agricultural potato and cabbage farming center), Armstrong, Espanola, Dupont, Painters Hill, Hammock Dunes, The Hammock, and Grand Haven.
- Transportation & Logistics Corridors:
- Highways & Arterials: Interstate 95 (primary north-south expressway passing through Palm Coast, Bunnell, and St. Augustine), US Highway 1 (historic federal highway linking Bunnell to Downtown St. Augustine), State Road A1A (scenic coastal highway running the barrier islands along Flagler Beach, Anastasia Island, and St. Augustine Beach), State Road 100 (east-west corridor linking Flagler Beach and Bunnell toward Palatka), and State Road 207 (connecting St. Augustine southwest to Hastings and Palatka).
- Intracoastal & Rail: Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Matanzas River, Tolomato River, and Halifax River cuts) and the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) freight corridor.
- Environmental & Conservation Assets: Matanzas River estuary, Pellicer Creek Aquatic Preserve, Princess Place Preserve, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, Anastasia State Park, Faver-Dykes State Park, Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area, Bulow Creek State Park, and historic coquina formations along the coast.
¶ Population and electorate
- District Apportionment Target: ~179,754 residents (2020 Census Florida House district apportionment standard).
- Voting Age Population (VAP) by Race/Ethnicity (District Specific Estimates):
- Non-Hispanic White: ~78.0%–81.0%
- Hispanic / Latino: ~8.5%–10.0%
- Black / African American: ~6.5%–8.0%
- Asian / Multi-racial / Other: ~3.5%–5.0%
- Socioeconomic Indicators:
- Median Household Income: ~$66,000–$75,000 across Flagler and southern St. Johns, reflecting mixed economic sectors:
- High-wealth oceanfront enclaves and golf communities along A1A (The Hammock, Anastasia Island, Flagler Beach) contrast with working-class agricultural communities in Hastings and rural Bunnell.
- Master-planned residential growth in Palm Coast features a high concentration of retirees, remote workers, and Northeast transplants.
- Educational Attainment: ~31.0%–35.0% Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Veteran & Military Community Density: ~14.0%–16.5% of adult residents (anchored by proximity to regional military installations in Jacksonville and high veteran retirement migration).
- Demographic Reference: Florida Senate District 19 Demographic Profile.
¶ Elections and political context
- Voter Distribution (Active Voters across District Footprint):
- Strong Republican advantage. Across Flagler County and southern St. Johns County, active voter registration sits at approximately 48% Republican, 26% Democratic, and 26% No Party Affiliation (NPA) / minor party registrants.
- Partisan Lean: R+16 to R+20 (Solid Republican; conservative strength in Palm Coast, Bunnell, and St. Johns suburban precincts consistently offsets more moderate or progressive pockets in historic Downtown St. Augustine).
- Voter Resources & Election Inquiries:
- Recent General Election & Primary History:
- 2024 General: Sam Greco (R) def. Adam Morley (D).
- 2024 Republican Primary: Sam Greco def. Darryl Boyer in an open primary to succeed term-limited House Speaker Paul Renner.
- 2022 General (Prior incumbent Paul Renner): Paul Renner (R) def. Adam Morley (D).
- Primary & Factional Dynamics: General elections consistently favor the Republican nominee. Political competition centers in the Republican primary, balancing corporate development and tourism interests against grassroots conservative and coastal environmental preservation factions.
¶ Economic and civic anchors
- Historic Heritage, Tourism & Coastal Hospitality:
- Historic St. Augustine tourism ecosystem: National historic sites, museums, and hospitality infrastructure driving millions of annual visitors and significant Tourist Development Tax (TDT) receipts.
- Flagler Beach and Anastasia Island coastal tourism: Oceanfront hospitality, recreational fishing, and beach recreation.
- Higher Education & Cultural Hubs:
- Healthcare Systems & Hospital Campuses:
- Agriculture & Agribusiness:
- Tri-County Agricultural Area (Hastings / Elkton / Bunnell): Historic agricultural belt leading Northeast Florida in commercial potato, cabbage, sod, and Asian vegetable cultivation.
- Light Manufacturing & Aviation:
- Northeast Florida Regional Airport (SGJ) at St. Augustine (aerospace manufacturing and maintenance operations, including Northrop Grumman aircraft modification facilities).
- Flagler Executive Airport (FIN) in Bunnell (corporate aviation, pilot training, and industrial airpark expansion).
¶ People and organizations to map
- People and organization leads:
- Representative Sam Greco & Executive Endorsement Networks: Successor to former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner; endorsed during his initial campaign by Governor Ron DeSantis, then-Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Michael Waltz, and Speaker Paul Renner.
- The Renner Legislative Network: Former Speaker Paul Renner maintains significant political and fundraising influence in Palm Coast and St. Augustine business communities.
- Law Enforcement & Constitutional Officers: Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly and St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick represent visible law enforcement leaders who coordinate closely on regional public safety initiatives.
- AdventHealth & UF Health Regional Networks: Major healthcare networks that maintain direct engagement on hospital facility expansions and regional certificate-of-need policies.
- Civic & Political Research Leads:
- Research Lead (Flagler Beach Pier & Coastal Engineers): Coastal engineering and marine construction contractors executing beach renourishment and pier rebuilding projects following Hurricane Ian, Nicole, and subsequent storm surges.
- Research Lead (Palm Coast Master Developers & Homebuilders): The Flagler Home Builders Association and commercial developers managing large residential tracts (such as Town Center at Palm Coast) engaging on school concurrency and impact fees.
- Research Lead (Hastings Agricultural Restoration Coalitions): The St. Johns County Farm Bureau and agricultural drainage cooperatives working with the St. Johns River Water Management District on water table management and nutrient reduction rules.
- Strategic Cultural & Infrastructure Landmarks:
- Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: 17th-century Spanish stone fortress commanding the Matanzas River in St. Augustine.
- Flagler Beach Municipal Pier: Iconic coastal fishing pier and community focal point.
- Marineland Dolphin Adventure & Whitney Laboratory: Historic marine oceanarium and marine biotechnology research campus on the barrier island.
- Historic Downtown St. Augustine & St. George Street: Walkable pedestrian commercial and historic tourism corridor.
¶ Representation and legislative work
- Incumbent: Sam Greco (R - St. Augustine)
- Chamber Role: Serving as a freshman member in the 2024–2026 legislative term.
- Standing Committee Assignments:
- Health & Human Services Committee
- Human Services Subcommittee
- Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Government Operations Subcommittee
- Security & Threat Assessment Committee
- Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee
- Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
- (Verified via the Florida House Official Committee Directory for Rep. Greco).
- Key Policy Focus Areas & Legislative Priorities:
- Veterans & Military Affairs: Navy JAG Corps background informs work on military family licensing reciprocity, veteran mental health programs, and active-duty legal protections.
- Coastal Resiliency & Shoreline Protection: Securing state funding matches for dune restoration, A1A seawall stabilization, and Intracoastal flood mitigation across Flagler Beach, Summer Haven, and Anastasia Island.
- Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Support: Service on the Criminal Justice Subcommittee and Security & Threat Assessment Committee prioritizing statutory support for county sheriff operations and public safety infrastructure.
- Transportation & Infrastructure Appropriations: Leverages position on the Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee to address capacity improvements along Interstate 95, State Road 100, and US-1 corridors.
Research text: Gemini browser session, 2026-10-04. Officeholder and county coverage: Florida House directory. The graph keeps these leads separate from the reference office record.