ORMOND BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 14, NO. 28
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Tomoka Reserve gets first yes City Commission reluctantly approves 254 homes for shuttered Tomoka Oaks golf course in 4-1 vote. PAGE 3A
Volusia Forever review dropped
Next gen artists
County Council stops discussion before it begins. PAGE 4A
Volusia Students Create exhibit on display at Ormond Memorial Art Museum.
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NEW LAW COMING
School Board member’s Bill of Rights passes in the Florida House and Senate. PAGE 5A
LEGISLATIVE AID
Business owners seek help for ‘drive-by’ ADA lawsuits. PAGE 9A
PEACE GARDEN
Prince of Peace celebrates dedication of Mary’s Peace Garden, 60th anniversary. PAGE 6B
CAMPAIGN PREP
Chamber of Commerce to host free virtual campaign training. PAGE 6A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters....................... PAGE 11A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Ormond Beach Elementary fifth grader Miranda White stands with her sister in front of her painting titled “Nature’s Calling.” Photo by Sydney Tevin
HUM holds Empty Bowls The annual fundraiser serves to raise awareness about food insecurity. PAGE 1B Grant Administrator Donna Dooley, President and CEO Roy F. Young II, Marketing Manager Nicole Campon and volunteer and silent auction coordinator Betsy Rider of Halifax Urban Ministries during the Empty Bowls 2026 event. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Black and White The Casements Camera Club presents its 33rd annual “Ebony & Ivory” show, at The Casements.
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