ORMOND BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 14, NO. 48
HISTORIC DISPLAY PAGE 6A
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For sale: Osceola Elementary
Ormond Beach expresses interest in purchasing the former school site for recreation, stormwater uses. PAGE 3A
Data center ban is coming Following 18-month moratorium vote, city outlines timeline for permanent ban. PAGE 6A INSIDE FLAT RATE
Facing property tax uncertainty, Ormond eyes budget cuts instead of tax hike. PAGE 4A
Q+A WITH LESLIE
Mayor Jason Leslie speaks about property tax reform impacts, the budget and what he’s learned as mayor. PAGE 8A
ENTREPRENEUR
Seabreeze student launches a journal business. PAGE 3B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 6B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 8A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Real Estate................. PAGE 5B
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Cool as a cucumber Pickleball event held by Ormond Beach Police Department is a community success. PAGE 1B Ormond Beach Police Community Outreach Officer Marc Pedevillano (right) plays pickleball with his son Salvatore at the second Open Court event at the Nova Community Center on Thursday, July 30. Photo by Michele Meyers
COMMUNITY TIES FOR VINCE Vince Carter Youth Basketball Academy highlights 29 years of family and friendships. PAGE 8B Vince Carter (right) helps a camper at his youth basketball academy. Photo by Michele Meyers
Welcome ‘bak’ Bavarian restaurant Mr. Dunderbak’s opens in new location, on Beach St.
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