DAYTONA BEACH
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VOLUME 1, NO. 34
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A two-year U.S. Army Corps of Engineer study finds no easy solution to fix chronic flooding in Midtown. PAGE 6A
Decades of Daughters Capt. James Ormond Chapter of the DAR celebrates its 60th anniversary. PAGE 3A INSIDE PARK EXPANSION
Volusia County to purchase 14 acres in Ormond-by-the-Sea to expand Highbridge Park. PAGE 5A
Chamber celebrates grand opening of The Eleanor The Eleanor Daytona Beach is a ‘build-to-rent’ apartment community of single family homes, at 1901 N. Williamson Blvd. OBSERVER STAFF
The Eleanor Daytona Beach, a new luxury apartment neighborhood, celebrated its grand opening on May 14. The neighborhood is located at 1901 N. Williamson Blvd. in Daytona Beach. According to its website, The Eleanor is a “build-torent” community of single-family
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DEGREES AWARDED Daytona State College graduates more than 4,000 students in 2026. PAGE 3B
Business..................... PAGE 5B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 9A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 6B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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The Eleanor-Daytona Beach, a luxury apartment home neighborhood, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its grand opening on May 15. Photos courtesy of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
hospitality, and exciting opportunities to our region.” The grand opening and ribbon cutting for The Eleanor Daytona Beach was attended by community leaders, Chamber members, and guests, the post said. The Eleanor was not the only ribbon cutting the Daytona chamber hosted. Salty Dog Vacations, owned and operated by a local woman, is a long term rental property man-
Volusia County Schools aids in transition for girls served by local Pace Center. PAGE 3B
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homes with amenities like a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center with 266 homes of varying floor plans. The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Eleanor team on May 14, as the neighborhood opened for leasing. The Eleanor Daytona Beach “blends comfort, style, and the coastal charm visitors and locals love,” a Chamber Facebook post said. “On behalf of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, thank you for being a valued Chamber member and part of our thriving business community,” the post said. “Your investment in Daytona Beach brings new energy, elevated
agement business that opened its doors on May 14. Salty Dog’s passion for creating “unforgettable vacation experiences along Florida’s beautiful coast brings excitement, hospitality, and opportunity to the Daytona Beach area,” a Daytona Chamber post said. Salty Dog Vacations is located at 1426 S. Atlantic Ave.
World Showcase International Fest celebrated culture and diversity. PAGE 12A Festival attendees, along with other performers, enjoy the live music. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Stage presence Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in Ormond Beach.
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