DAYTONA BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 1, NO. 27
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Daytona’s $2.3M settlement offer rejected — again Avalon Park dispute continues, despite federal lawsuit, as Ormond officials reject proposal in 4-1 vote. PAGE 4A
‘A vital resource’ for health care
‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands
Rallies held in Daytona, Ormond Beach and Flagler County. PAGE 11A
Free clinic opens in Daytona Beach. PAGE 6A INSIDE VETERAN MEMORIAL Volusia County unveils new monument honoring Vietnam War veterans. PAGE 3A
BOOK CHAMPIONS
Mainland High School wins third at annual Battle of the Books competition. PAGE 4B
MOAS CLOSES
The Museum of Arts and Sciences has closed its doors to begin transformation into The Brown. PAGE 5A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 5B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 9A Public Notices............ PAGE 4C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 6B Tributes ...................... PAGE 8C Real Estate................. PAGE 6B
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Protest organizers in Daytona Beach estimate between 3,000 and 3,500 people attended the rally on Saturday, March 28. Courtesy photo
‘My Fair Lady’ Daytona Playhouse presents classic musical. PAGE 1B Chelsea Conrad sings as Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady.” Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Win for Bucs Mainland overcomes 13-point deficit to win Five Star flag football first round game against Atlantic.
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