Palatka celebrates new businesses

  • Palatka city officials and building owner Charlie Douglas, fifth from left, celebrate Douglas Law Firm’s new location on Second Street with a ribbon-cutting this week.
    Palatka city officials and building owner Charlie Douglas, fifth from left, celebrate Douglas Law Firm’s new location on Second Street with a ribbon-cutting this week.
  • Palatka city officials celebrate new Second Street business the Parlor on 2nd with a ribbon-cutting this week.
    Palatka city officials celebrate new Second Street business the Parlor on 2nd with a ribbon-cutting this week.
  • A crowd gathers as the ribbon is about to be cut to celebrate the opening of Hometown Comics & Collectibles, which is also located on St. Johns Avenue in downtown.
    A crowd gathers as the ribbon is about to be cut to celebrate the opening of Hometown Comics & Collectibles, which is also located on St. Johns Avenue in downtown.
  • Business officials, as well as family and friends, celebrate the opening of Office Share, located on St. Johns Avenue in downtown Palatka.
    Business officials, as well as family and friends, celebrate the opening of Office Share, located on St. Johns Avenue in downtown Palatka.

City and business officials in Palatka recently celebrated new and expanding businesses as the area strives for a boost in economic development.