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⭐An Ormond Couple Plants Seeds for Education, Assisted Living Residents Craft Puppy Love, and a Beachside Restaurant Says Goodbye

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15 Apr

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💰When the state's main school choice scholarship program ran out of capacity for their own children, Mitch and Sarah Adams didn't just move on — they built an alternative. The couple recently launched Good Soil Scholarship Fund, a Ormond Beach-based Christian nonprofit that will provide financial assistance for K-12 families pursuing private schooling, homeschool curricula, co-ops, tutoring, and other education-related costs. The gap they're filling is real: Florida's Step Up program has grown so popular that demand now exceeds available funding, leaving qualified families without support. Sarah's background in finance and operations gave the couple a practical framework to build on; Mitch is developing the application platform, which is expected to launch this summer. The fund operates out of their home for now, with five kids of their own as daily motivation. Applications, once open, will direct approved funds straight to the school or provider. Learn more at goodsoilfund.org.

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🐩🐩At Paradise Pointe Assisted Living in Ormond Beach, residents recently turned a craft afternoon into something that ended up in the hands of newly adopted shelter animals. In honor of National Puppy Day, residents decorated treat bags and filled them with chew toys, tennis balls, dental sticks, and dog treats during a community activity. A few weeks later, the bags were delivered to Halifax Humane Society — arriving just as the shelter was running a half-price adoption event. Each family that took a pet home that day also received one of the handmade bags as a welcome gift. It's the kind of small gesture that lands exactly right: residents with something meaningful to contribute, animals getting a warm send-off into their new homes, and a community connection made from scratch.

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🍴🍴A short but notable farewell: Gili's Kitchen, the kosher restaurant that opened on Ormond Beach's beachside at 188 E. Granada Blvd. in July 2023, has permanently closed. The announcement came quietly on the restaurant's Facebook page Sunday, with the owner expressing gratitude to the customers who supported the location during its nearly three-year run. The owner continues to operate the original Jacksonville location at 126 W. Adams St. It's always a loss when a distinctive restaurant closes — particularly one offering something as specific and community-oriented as kosher dining. The beachside corridor on Granada will be a little different without it.

Sources
"Ormond Beach couple launch Good Soil, a scholarship fund for Christ-centered education" — Ormond Observer, April 14, 2026
"Paradise Pointe residents in Ormond Beach donate treat bags to Halifax Humane Society" — Ormond Observer, April 14, 2026
"Gili's Kitchen closes in Ormond Beach" — Ormond Observer, April 14, 2026

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  • Ormond By The Sea Lions Club Meeting, 6:30 PM,
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    • Location: Ormond Beach Regional Library (30 S Beach St)

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  • Economic Prosperity Hour

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    • Time: 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM

    • Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (1060 Ridgewood Ave)

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    • Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    • Location: DAV Chapter 84 (605 8th St)

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  • Wednesday on the Courts @ Pictona

    • Get over the mid-week hump on the courts! Pictona is open for its standard open-play schedule. It is a great Wednesday to drop in for a few games or hang out in the Osprey Room for cards and indoor games at the "Club Hub."

    • Time: Open daily (typically 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

    • Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (1060 Ridgewood Ave)

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  • Daytona Tortugas vs. St. Lucie Mets

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    • Time: First pitch at 6:35 PM

    • Location: Jackie Robinson Ballpark (105 E Orange Ave)

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  • Business After Hours at the Hard Rock Hotel

    • The Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting their rescheduled April Business After Hours event down the road in Daytona! Connect with the local business community in a relaxed setting right on the beach.

    • Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    • Location: Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach (918 N Atlantic Ave)

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    • Time: 6:00 PM

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  • Ormond Beach Farmers Market

    • It's Thursday, which means it is time for the weekly farmers market! Stroll through the City Hall Plaza to shop for fresh regional produce, baked goods, local honey, plants, and handcrafted items.

    • Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Location: City Hall Plaza (22 S. Beach St)

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  • Third Thursday Docent Tour at OMAM

    • Join a guided tour by the amazing docents at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum! This one-hour experience explores the Malcolm Fraser Permanent Collection and the historic Emmons Cottage, ending with complimentary tea on the terrace and beautiful rooftop views.

    • Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    • Location: Ormond Memorial Art Museum (78 E Granada Blvd)

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    • Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

    • Location: Ormond Beach Regional Library, Children's Area (30 S Beach St)

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  • Thursday on the Courts @ Pictona

    • Head over to the 49-court facility for a great day of open-play pickleball. If you prefer indoor games, the "Club Hub" in the Osprey Room is open for cards, Mahjong, and socializing. Don't forget to grab lunch at their on-site restaurant, The Kitchen.

    • Time: Open daily (typically 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

    • Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (1060 Ridgewood Ave)

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  • After-School Tutoring & Study Time

    • The Holly Hill Public Library acts as a quiet afternoon hub for local students and homeschool groups utilizing the space for reading, study, and tutoring before the weekend begins.

    • Time: Afternoon

    • Location: Holly Hill Library (8423 Old State Rd)

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  • Daytona Tortugas vs. St. Lucie Mets

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    • Time: First pitch at 6:35 PM

    • Location: Jackie Robinson Ballpark (105 E Orange Ave)

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  • Little Mania Midget Wrestling

    • Looking for a wild, high-energy Thursday night out? Little Mania hits Daytona Beach for a 16+ night of nonstop action, characters, and comedy wrestling right at New York Pizza & Subs!

    • Time: Doors at 5:00 PM, Show at 6:30 PM

    • Location: New York Pizza & Subs (637 N Grandview Ave)

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  • High Hand Promotion at the Card Club

    • Test your skills at the poker tables! The Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club is hosting their High Hand Promotions and bad beat jackpots all day long.

    • Time: All Day

    • Location: Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club (960 S Williamson Blvd)

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