ORMOND BEACH
Observer
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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 13, NO. 1
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
FDEP to pave road at Tomoka State Park The project was first proposed in 2012. Twelve years later, the $1.5 million project was put out for bid. PAGE 3A
Council takes another swipe at ENRAC A vote to disband the environmental committee failed by way of a tied vote. PAGE 4A INSIDE FUEL FARM SILENCE With project in limbo, Volusia County manager sends letter to Belvedere Terminals CEO. PAGE 2A
TEACHER SALARIES
Volusia County Schools and Volusia United Educators Instructional settle contract. PAGE 4A
ONGOING EDUCATION
Robert Profeta (center) prepares to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of his business, Profeta’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria. Photo by Michele Meyers Firefighter Cannon Tarnow. Courtesy photo
Ormond Beach firefighters train for aerial operations. PAGE 5A
New italian restaurant now open
COUNTY BUDGET
Profeta’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria celebrates its grand opening. PAGE 6A
SAFER ROADS
Defending champs fall to 0-2
Volusia approves 2024-2025 tax rate on first reading. PAGE 2A
Ormond Beach Police aims to boost pedestrian and bicycle safety with new initiative. PAGE 5A
Mainland loses to No. 2 Cocoa PAGE 8B
INDEX
Feeling whole
Business..................... PAGE 6A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ........................PAGE 7B Cops Corner................PAGE 5A Letters.......................PAGE 10A McMillan....................PAGE 10A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports......................... PAGE 4B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A
Former teacher opens holistic wellness shop in Ormond Beach
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Ocean Art Gallery to feature stained glass artist Pat Conway Mainland players (left to right) Antonio Wilson Jr., Myron Shafer and Christian Hudson tackle Cocoa running back Malachi Coney at Daytona Stadium. Photo by Michele Meyers
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