⭐ Volusia County to Charge Beach Visitors for Off-Beach Parking

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17 Jul

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Volusia County to Charge Beach Visitors for Off-Beach Parking Starting 2025

Starting January 2025, Volusia County will charge visitors for parking in `off-beach lots, with fees set at $20 for a day pass and $100 for an annual pass. The county council has awarded a $1.5 million contract to PCI Municipal Services, LLC, to manage the five-year program, expected to generate $6 million annually. Residents, property owners, and college students will park for free by registering their vehicles. The ordinance, effective October 1, 2024, will enforce payments from January 1, 2025, with fines of $50, increasing to $100 for non-payment within 14 days. Payment options include an app, text-to-pay, NFT payments, and kiosks. The program aims to cover beach maintenance costs through visitor fees, relieving residents of additional financial burden. Councilman Troy Kent and Chair Jeff Brower advocate for eliminating beach tolls for residents, emphasizing that existing taxes already fund beach upkeep. (See Full Story at Ormond Observer)$

Army Corps Seeks Daytona Beach Input on Flood Management Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held two meetings on Tuesday to seek feedback from Daytona Beach residents about flooding in the Midtown area. Part of the Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study, these sessions focus on a region prone to severe flooding, notably during Hurricane Ian in 2022. The study covers an area from Beville Road to Orange Avenue and Nova Road to Ridgewood Avenue, housing over 8,000 people. Residents like Navy veteran Bob Glass recounted significant flood damage to their homes. Project manager Jim LaGrone stated the study aims to propose economically and environmentally feasible flood mitigation strategies, with a final report expected by January 2027. The Corps is also launching a public website for community updates. Long-time resident Bill Leszewski, who has taken extensive measures to flood-proof his home, expressed hope for solutions to alleviate the ongoing storm anxiety among his neighbors. (See Full Story at MyNews13.com)

Ormond Beach Former Assisted Living Facility Eyed for Hotel Conversion

A former assisted living facility at 1050 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach, is being considered for redevelopment into a hotel with 45-50 rooms. Property owner Jay Patel discussed the plan with the Ormond Beach Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) on July 10. The facility, previously Seaside Manor, closed in 2023 after license renewal denial. Rezoning is required for the property, currently zoned B-1 "Professional/Office." Patel plans to improve the building's curb appeal, landscaping, and parking. City officials suggested a neighborhood meeting to address local concerns about increased traffic, particularly from Plaza Drive residents. The SPRC meets weekly and is open to the public. (See Full Story at Ormond Observer)

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15 Favorite Slang Words in Florida

Here in Florida we have a few sang words unique to our lifestyle and here they are:

  • Snowbird - Northern folks who migrate south for winter, filling our beaches but boosting our economy.

  • Pub Sub - The crown jewel of Publix supermarkets - a sandwich so good it's practically Florida cuisine.

  • Jitney - South Florida's answer to quick, local transportation. Cheaper than a cab, more fun than walking.

  • Gator - Our scaly neighbors and UF's mascot. Found in swamps, lakes, and occasionally, backyards.

  • The 305 - Miami's area code and unofficial brand. If you're reppin' it, you're pure Magic City.

  • Florida Man - The star of outlandish headlines that make us shake our heads and chuckle simultaneously.

  • No-See-Ums - Microscopic beach vampires that leave you scratching and wondering what just bit you.

  • Conch - Keys natives and their namesake seafood. Both are tough on the outside, tender on the inside.

  • Hurricane Party - Our unique way of thumbing our noses at Mother Nature. BYOB (Bring Your Own Batteries).

  • The Keys - Florida's own slice of paradise where flip-flops are formal wear and time is merely a suggestion.

  • Panhandle - The Redneck Riviera - where Southern charm meets Florida beaches.

  • Lovebugs - Amorous insects that plague our windshields twice a year. Florida's version of biblical plagues.

  • Mango Season - When trees droop with nature's candy and Floridians go mad for the golden fruit.

  • Ybor - Tampa's Cuban heart. Come for the cigars, stay for the nightlife. Remember, it's "EE-bor."

  • Floriduh - Our self-deprecating nod to the weird and wacky that seems to happen only here. Because if you can't laugh at yourself...

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