ORMOND BEACH
Observer
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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 13, NO. 14
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024
County stormwater fee to increase? Volusia County Council delays decision to identify priority projects and try other funding approaches PAGE 4A
Single-family homes in lieu of multifamily
Holiday premiere The Casements Guild to present 46th annual Christmas Gala, Hollywood style. PAGE 3A
City Commission approves amendment for Ormond Crossings PAGE 2A INSIDE NEW RESTAURANT
Thirsty Turtle Seagrill coming to The Trails Shopping Center. PAGE 4A
SHOOTING
Man killed by Volusia Sheriff’s Office sniper after firing 200 rounds at Ormond-by-the-Sea condo units on Thanksgiving. PAGE 6A
PROJECT AWARDED
City awards almost $2.5 million bid to local company for Cassen Park redesign. PAGE 2A
YOUR TOWN ALL RIDERS IMC TO HOST NINTH ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS RUN On Sunday, Dec. 7, All Riders IMC will host its ninth annual Toys for Tots Run, which will begin at Daytona Beach Motos in Ormond Beach. The event features a two-hour scenic ride to Seminole Harley Davidson in Sanford, where lunch will be provided. The motorcycle ride will be escorted by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement agencies. The event is sponsored by Daytona Beach Motos, at 430 S. Yonge St. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and runs through 8:45 a.m. Entry fee is one unwrapped gift valued at $20 per person, or a $20 donation per person. Raffle tickets cost $5 each, three for $10 or eight for $20.
Susan Barry helps decorate the Christmas tree for The Casements Guild’s 46th annual Christmas Gala. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Candles for Chewie
Ormond Beach Police pay tribute to late Cpl. Michael Bakaysa.
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INDEX
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Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ........................PAGE 7B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices........... PAGE 11B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A
Volusia Basket Brigade delivers over 4,500 Thanksgiving Day meal boxes.
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Soccer champs! DCS celebrates national women’s soccer championship. The Ormond Beach Police Department holds their candles in the air in memory of Cpl. Michael Bakaysa on Monday, Dec. 2. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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