06/18/2026
This is so awesome! If you know, you know!😄
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Did you know Palm Coast was the only community in the world licensed to use Garfield as a promotional mascot? 🐱🌴
From 1985 to 1989, America's favorite lasagna-loving cat helped market Palm Coast to prospective homebuyers across the country. More than 130 Garfield billboards like this one directed visitors to the Palm Coast Welcome Center, where they could tour model homes, explore the canals, and experience the Florida lifestyle firsthand.
As part of the campaign, cartoonist Jim Davis even created custom artwork featuring Garfield boating, golfing, fishing, and enjoying life right here in Palm Coast. At the time, Garfield was one of the most recognized characters in the world, appearing in thousands of newspapers and reaching millions of readers.
Who remembers seeing these Garfield billboards along the highway? Did the marketing work??
👇 Share your memories in the comments!
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