⭐ Choosing a Contractor Post Hurricane Milton

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14 Oct

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Choosing a Contractor Post Hurricane Milton

As Volusia County residents recover from the Hurricane Milton, property owners are cleaning up, repairing and rebuilding their homes and businesses. Officials from Volusia County’s Emergency Management and Building and Code divisions urge residents to be extra careful when hiring unknown contractors.

Residents should be especially alert for door-to-door solicitors who promise to speed up the permit process or ask for large cash deposits or advance payments in full. Look first to licensed local contractors who have performed well in the past. If they cannot help you, ask them to recommend another reputable contractor.

Most contractors in the building industry are honest, but disasters attract scam artists. Residents should hire contractors who are licensed by the state and/or the county. If a contractor is not properly licensed, the homeowner could be sued if he or she is injured on the job. Most homeowners’ insurance policies will not pay a claim if the homeowner has contracted with an unlicensed individual. Additional tips include:

  • Use reliable, licensed contractors. To find out if a person is locally licensed or state certified, call Volusia County’s Contractor Licensing Office at 386-736-5957, option 2, or visit the county’s Connect Live site at www.connectlivepermits.org and choose the contractor tab.  You can also search for state-certified or registered contractors by clicking on the “Verify a license tab” at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr. 

  • Get a written estimate. Compare services and prices before making a final decision. Read the fine print. Some contractors charge a fee for a written estimate, which may be applied to the price of subsequent repairs they make.

  • Check references. Contractors should be willing to provide the names of previous customers. Call former customers who had similar work done to make sure they were satisfied with the job.

  • Ask for proof of insurance. Make sure the contractor carries general liability insurance and workers' compensation. If the contractor is not insured, the homeowner may be liable for accidents that occur on the property.

  • Insist on a written contract. A complete contract should clearly state all the tasks to be performed, all associated costs and the payment schedule. Never sign a blank contract or one with blank spaces. Make sure the contract clearly states who will apply for the necessary permits or licenses. Have a lawyer review the contract if substantial costs are involved, and keep a copy for your records.

  • Get guarantees in writing. Any guarantees made by the contractor should be written into the contract. The guarantee should clearly state what is guaranteed, who is responsible for the guarantee and how long the guarantee is valid.

  • Obtain a local building permit. Permits may be required for site work, demolition and reconstruction. For permit information, call Volusia County’s Permit Center at 386-736-5929, option 5, or visit www.volusia.org/permitcenter.

  • Have work inspected. If excavation work is being performed, make sure a city or county building inspector examines the work before it’s hidden from view to avoid future problems.

  • Make final payments when the work is completed. Do not sign completion papers or make the final payment until the work is completed to your satisfaction.

To report unlicensed contracting in unincorporated areas of Volusia County, call the Contractor Licensing Office at 386-736-5957, option 2. You can also report unlicensed activity by clicking on the “Report unlicensed activity” tab on the left side of the screen at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr.

Do You Need Help With Storm Damage?

Volusia County residents who were impacted by Hurricane Milton can now apply for federal assistance, as FEMA has officially declared the county a disaster area. This declaration unlocks individual and public assistance, as well as hazard mitigation, to help in recovery.

Residents can submit their applications online at www.disasterassistance.gov, through the FEMA mobile app, or by calling 800-621-3362.

Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Division of Emergency Management activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Milton. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Milton. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Milton recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of impacted businesses.

Businesses can complete the survey online by visiting FloridaDisaster.biz and selecting “Hurricane Milton” from the dropdown menu.

The City of Ormond Beach has many disaster recovery resources for Ormond businesses. You can find more information here: OrmondBeach.org/Milton

Museum of Arts and Sciences Plans New Building to Bolster Visibility

Courtesy of MOAS-Daytona

The Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS) in Daytona Beach has unveiled plans to build a new "Wow Building" along Nova Road, addressing concerns that the main museum is currently too hidden. The 60,000-square-foot facility will feature rotating galleries, a black-box theater, and spaces for traveling exhibits. Cici and Hyatt Brown, longtime museum benefactors, announced a potential $150 million donation toward the project, including $75 million for construction and a matching challenge to boost additional fundraising efforts. Early contributions to the museum’s Crown Jewel Campaign have already reached $3.5 million. The project will also involve renovating the existing main building, adding new educational spaces and modernizing exhibits. Some collections will move to the new building, while others will remain in place. Construction is slated to begin in 2026, marking a significant step toward revitalizing MOAS and enhancing its visibility along a key Daytona Beach corridor.

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  • Event: Recipes and Reads Culinary Lab: Basic Cooking, 2 – 3 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St

  • Event: Biketober Fest, 6 PM
    Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1

  • Event: October Educational Dinner (Bonus Educational), 6:30 – 9:00 PM
    Stonewood Grill & Tavern, 100 S Atlantic Ave

  • Event: Healing Breathwork | Accelerate emotional and..., Oct 14 – 28
    Easy Does It Club, 266 N Yonge St Suite B

  • Event: School’s Out For Art: All Things Pumpkin, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd

  • Event: Monday Karaoke at Grind Gastropub, 6 – 10 PM
    Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd

  • Event: Let's Keep the Party Going with Atomic Cherry, 6 – 10 PM
    Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1

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    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd

  • Event: Peer Cafe Meeting – Hybrid, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
    Volusia Recovery Alliance, 454 S Yonge St unit a

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  • Event: Private Training: 1 Day, 10 AM – 12 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd

  • Event: City Commission Meeting, 7 PM
    Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 S Beach St

  • Event: Monthly ALL WELCOMBED Club Meeting, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
    Fraternal Order of Eagles #3800, 190 S Nova Rd

  • Event: LIVE MUSIC @ Grind Gastropub (Ormond Beach), 6 – 10 PM
    Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd

  • Event: Historic Preservation Board Meeting, 10 PM
    301 S Ridgewood Ave

  • Event: Pride In Recovery, 10 – 11 PM
    454 S Yonge St

  • Event: Live Music at Saints & Sinners Pub, 6 – 10 PM
    Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1

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    Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1

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  • Event: LIVE MUSIC @ Grind Gastropub, 6 – 10 PM
    Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Ormond By The Sea Lions Club Meeting, 6:30 PM,
    Alfies Restaurant, 1666 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach
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    Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

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    The Other Place, 1040 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

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    Ormond Beach Sports Corner Bar and Grill, 709 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Live Music at Saints & Sinners Pub, 6 – 9 PM
    Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: City Commission Meeting, 10 PM
    301 S Ridgewood Ave, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Private Training: 1 Day, 10 AM – 12 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Triketoberfest & Biketoberfest, Oct 10 – 19
    Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson Dealership and Showroom, 1637 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: BIKETOBERFEST AT THE IRON HORSE SALOON, 8 – 10 PM
    Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Leaving The Lights On, All Day
    Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Teddy Morse's Destination Daytona Biketoberfest®, All Day
    Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson Dealership and Showroom, 1637 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

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