Subject:
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Resolution supporting the honorary designation of County Road 1, from State Road 586/Curlew Road to Tampa Road, as First Sergeant Nicholas A. Flowers Memorial Road.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adoption of the resolution supporting the honorary designation of County Road 1 (CR 1), from State Road 586/Curlew Road (Curlew Road) to Tampa Road, as First Sergeant Nicholas A. Flowers Memorial Road.
• On April 5, 2018, Nicholas A. Flowers died in a traffic crash in Orlando while serving in the United States (U.S.) Army.
• Mr. Flowers was an Army Intelligence Specialist that served in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan, born and raised in the County and a graduate of Palm Harbor University High School.
• Adoption of the resolution supports honorary designation of CR 1, Curlew Road to Tampa Road, as First Sergeant Nicholas A. Flowers Memorial Road recognizing his service and dedication to U.S. citizens.
• Per the Honorary Renaming Rights Policy, revised in November 2025, the Board of County Commissioners, can correct or alter street names.
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Strategic Priorities:
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Summary:
Summary
On April 5, 2018, Mr. Flowers died in a traffic crash in Orlando while serving in the U.S. Army. Adoption of the resolution supports the honorary designation of CR 1, from Curlew Road to Tampa Road, as First Sergeant Nicholas A. Flowers Memorial Road. This action recognizes his service and dedication to U.S. citizens. Markers identifying First Sergeant Nicholas A. Flowers Memorial Road will be placed along CR 1 between Curlew Road and Tampa Road.
Per the Honorary Renaming Rights Policy, the Board can correct or alter street names. The Honorary Naming Rights Policy was clarified and revised by the Board on November 18, 2025, per Resolution Number 25-133.
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Background Information:
Nicholas A. Flowers was born and raised in the County and a graduate of Palm Harbor University High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 2003 and served for fifteen (15) years. Section 336.02, Florida Statutes, empowers the Board of County Commissioners to name roads and streets in unincorporated areas.
Fiscal Impact:
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Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
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Attachments:
Resolution
Project Location Map
Honorary Naming Rights Policy
Adopted RES 25-133
Resolution 06-27