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VOLUME 12, NO. 46
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Visitors to pay to park in off-beach lots County estimates the new fees will bring in about $6 million in revenue. PAGE 8A
Speed Campaigning returns: Pages 1B-5B BRIAN MCMILLAN PUBLISHER
If the dozens of election signs along the sides of the roads have you feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. But, the Observer has you covered. In this edition, at a glance, you can see where candidates stand on key issues, thanks to our Speed Campaigning approach, which begins on Page 1B. After you read the responses, we’d love to know: What did you learn? Send letters to the editor to jarleene@observerlocalnews.com for a chance to be published. In past years, the Observer has endorsed candidates, but after my wife, Hailey, and I took the reins last September, we decided to discontinue that practice. Our commitment to you is unbiased, objective news reporting, treating candidates equally every week in print, and every day online. We trust you, the readers, to make up your own minds. Thanks to all voters — and candidates — for being engaged in making this community a great place to live, work and play.
INSIDE LOAF OF LOVE
Uncommon Grain now open in downtown Ormond Beach. PAGE 8A
MORE STORAGE
Mini-rental storage units proposed for Plantation Oaks commercial property. PAGE 5A
TRUMP TRAIN
Volusia, Flagler Republicans back Trump as presidential candidate, seek unity after assassination attempt. PAGE 8A
Junior lifeguards take on the beach
Volusia County hosts annual junior lifeguard regional championship. PAGE 3A
Top four girls 9-11 year-old division distance swimmers — Volusia County junior lifeguards Riley Holt, Juliet Eby, Auburn Lester and sister Aspen Lester. Photo by Michele Meyers
REDEVELOPMENT
Former assisted living facility in Ormond Beach could be turned into hotel. PAGE 4A
FINE ARTS
City leadership Ormond Beach names Shawn Finley as new assistant city manager.
Kiersten Hawkins’ work to be on display at OMAM. PAGE 9B
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ATHLETES ON TOP
Hydro4 Swim Team members are named top Volusia County swimmers. PAGE 10A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 9A Comics ....................... PAGE 8B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A The Fine Arts.............. PAGE 9B Public Notices............ PAGE 9B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A
All aboard the Adventure Club PAGE 6-7B
Odyssey Adventure Club marks 17 years of summer camps.
Odyssey Adventure Club surfer Luke Gildon. Photo by Michele Meyers
Cadet Brown Police Explorer Kipton Brown graduates from Central Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Academy
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