ORMOND BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
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VOLUME 11, NO. 21
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023
Council to discuss beach tolls County Councilman Troy Kent wants to explore free beach driving for Volusia County residents. PAGE 5A
Home to office? West Granada home slated to become office space. PAGE 2A INSIDE BEACH RESTORATION Volusia County to receive $37.6 million state allocation for beach restoration. PAGE 7A
LUKE’S DREAM
A tiny fistful of dollars. PAGE 12A
ART DONATION
Cici and Hyatt Brown donate 485 paintings to their namesake collection of art at MOAS. PAGE 12A
PHOTO SHARING
Men in black
LUXURY CAR SHOW
Five former Wendelstedt Umpire School students have been promoted to full-time major league status.
Holly Hill Preservation Society vice president launches Facebook group. PAGE 12A
Art of Speed to return to One Daytona. PAGE 12A
YOUR TOWN GRANADA GRAND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS TO RETURN TO ORMOND The ninth annual Granada Grand Festival of the Arts heads back to Ormond Beach on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the festival returns to New Britain Avenue between Beach Street and Ridgewood, where event-goers will find artists, crafters, a chalk art competition, music, food, beer and wine and more. This free festival continues to expand this year, with more than 80 artists and crafters, along with new activities for the whole family. Visual artists and art demonstrations will line the street. Visitors can stop by the “Pop-up Plaza” for musical performances, a chalk art competition sponsored by ArtHaus, food from local restaurants and an opportunity to be part of this year’s community art project. Go to ormondbeachmainstreet. com for more information.
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A base umpire and players play a simulated game at the Wendelstedt Umpire School.
City plants live oak at EDC
Photo by Brent Woronoff
Ormond Beach celebrates Florida Arbor Day. PAGE 3A
INDEX
Business....................PAGE 10A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A The Fine Arts.............. PAGE 3B Letters.......................PAGE 12A McMillan....................PAGE 12A Public Notices............ PAGE 8B Real Estate................. PAGE 6B Sports......................... PAGE 4B
‘She’s home’ Soccer player Ericka Dane’s mother speaks on Ericka’s memorial bench, which was installed at the Sports Complex on Jan. 9. Children help plant a tree at the Environmental Discovery Center.
Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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