• Ormond Local Pulse
  • Posts
  • ⭐ Ormond Beach Eyes Wooded Property for Flood Control and Green Space

⭐ Ormond Beach Eyes Wooded Property for Flood Control and Green Space

Issue #478

Author

.
21 Feb

NOTE: Sometimes Gmail will cutoff the end of the newsletter. You can always view online. Also if missing check the “Promotions’ and “Spam” folders and drag to inbox. 👇👇👇👇👇

Today’s Forecast

Tropical updates will resume on June 1.

Swipe Temperature Grid To See More Days

Ormond Beach Eyes Wooded Property for Flood Control and Green Space

Photo: Volusia County Property Appraiser

A 20-acre property at Wilmette Avenue and North Center Street has caught the attention of Ormond Beach city commissioners, who are considering buying it for preservation. With a $2 million price tag, the land’s proximity to Thompson Creek could help mitigate local flooding issues, according to sources. Commissioner Travis Sargent introduced the idea during a Feb. 18 meeting, pointing out the property’s wet conditions and limited buildable space, suggesting it could be better suited as a recreational area.

Commissioners Kristin Deaton and Lori Tolland supported exploring the purchase, with Tolland noting it aligns with the city’s upcoming stormwater workshop. City Planning Director Steven Spraker mentioned that a similar property was previously purchased through the Volusia Forever program, and staff could evaluate more properties for future preservation. While no decision has been made, the property’s potential for both flood control and community use has sparked interest across the board.

Should the City of Ormond Beach purchase the Wilmette Ave property for flood mitigation and green space purposes? (Please leave a comment after voting. Results tomorrow)

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

Volusia County Readies for Sand Dredging Project with USACE Pipeline Delivery

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to begin delivering and installing a temporary dredge pipeline starting on or near March 10 as part of a partnership with Volusia County and the Florida Inland Navigation District. This project will facilitate the dredging of approximately 900,000 cubic yards of sand from Ponce Inlet and the nearby Intracoastal Waterway navigation channels. The objective of this project is to maintain the navigation channels while using the dredged material to repair erosion damage from past storms.

To accommodate the pipeline installation, temporary adjustments to some beach access points will be necessary beginning on March 3. At this time, County contractors will begin modifications to the existing boardwalk near the control tower at Lighthouse Point Park in preparation for the arrival of the Army Corps contractor. Temporary pedestrian detour signage will be placed within the park to provide alternative points of access while work is underway.

Starting around March 10, the Beach Street vehicle access ramp in Ponce Inlet will be closed for approximately five days to provide a safe work environment for the initial installation of the dredge pipe. Additionally, during this period, pedestrian access from the park’s parking lot will be redirected to a nearby walkway. The jetty deck will also remain closed until further repairs are completed.

To maintain safety at the construction site, the public is urged to follow all signage and closures. This will help prevent accidents and ensure the efficiency of the ongoing improvements.

Volusia County Launches $7.7M Beach Restoration: How You Can Share Your Input

Volusia County is rolling out major beach restoration projects, backed by $7.7 million in funding. Locals are invited to weigh in on long-term shoreline solutions during open-house sessions on Feb. 25 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach and Feb. 26 at Daytona Beach Shores Community Center. Each session runs from 5-7 p.m. and offers a chance to chat with staff, explore shoreline trends, and learn about beach improvements.

Restoration work kicks off in April, with Halifax Paving trucking sand from a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers storage site north of Ponce de Leon Inlet to nearby properties with county-approved easements. A second project, set for June or July, will use sand from Rattlesnake Island to restore beaches south of Sapphire Road in New Smyrna Beach. Both efforts aim to replenish sand lost during recent hurricanes, with funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and support from key partners.

The Cays Brings Tesla, Fresh Market, and Hyatt House to Daytona Beach

City of Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach area residents, get ready—Tesla is rolling into town! Soon, you’ll be able to buy the latest Tesla models, including the Cybertruck, and get your EV serviced without leaving the city. The Daytona Beach Planning Board is set to review plans for the new dealership on Feb. 27, but land clearing has already begun at the northeast corner of Williamson Boulevard and Mason Avenue.

The dealership will be part of The Cays, a new retail center featuring a Fresh Market grocery store, a Hyatt House extended-stay hotel, and several restaurants. Sources confirm Tesla’s involvement, with construction plans showing a 35,373-square-foot building equipped with a showroom, service and parts departments, conference rooms, and a customer lounge. Outside, there will be parking for 124 vehicles.

Developed by Paradigm Development Partners, The Cays is part of “Project Oasis Phase Two,” a larger mixed-use community by Hines that includes rental cottages and multifamily units. Stay tuned—Daytona Beach’s shopping and driving scene is about to get a major upgrade!

Recent Arrests

Volusia County Sheriff's Office

• Chase N. Smith, 34, Ormond Beach, arrested Feb. 8, aggravated assault. No bail.
• Rick B. Berg, 61, Ormond Beach, arrested Feb. 9, witness tampering. Bail: $2,500.
• John A. Day, 46, Ormond Beach, arrested Feb. 10, grand theft, fraud scheme. Bail: $30,000.
• Jeffrey T. Severino, 42, Ormond Beach, arrested Feb. 12, witness tampering, battery, false imprisonment. Bail: $15,000.
• Tyler E. Matthews, 34, Ormond Beach, arrested Feb. 13, domestic battery (strangulation). No bail.

⭐ Today's Meme ⭐

Digital coupons for local businesses and their services.
Visit the Dealz page and get a great deal.

⭐⭐Local Business Directory⭐⭐
Please Patronize Your Local Businesses!

Ormond North Beach Cam at Ormond Lifeguard Station
Ormond South Beach Cam at Cardinal Drive
Ormond by the Sea East Beach Cam

Temporarily Unavailable

Ponce Inlet NE Cam

Wed Feb 19

  • Event: Ormond By The Sea Lions Club Meeting, 6:30 PM,
    Alfies Restaurant, 1666 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach
    All Are Welcome!  More info at (386) 441-4421Event: Private Training: 1 Day, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Jordan Redding, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    31 Supper Club, 31 W Granada Blvd Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Cody Criswell, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Wednesday Karaoke at the OB with HARRYOKE!, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Ormond Beach Sports Corner Bar and Grill, 709 S Nova Rd Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Yael Zaza Flamenca: Rockefeller's Wine & Elegance, 7:00 PM
    Rockefellers Ormond, 142 E Granada Blvd STE 7 Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Wednesday is BINGO Night at Kava Kula, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Kava Kula Kava Bar & Lounge, 142 E Granada Blvd #213/214 Ormond Beach, FL

Thu Feb 20

  • Event: Ormond Beach Farmers Market, 8 AM – 1 PM
    Ormond Beach Farmer's Market, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Thursday Night with Hayfire!, 6 – 9 PM
    Clarion Inn Ormond Beach at Destination Daytona, 1635 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Datenight With Friends 2.0, 6 PM
    Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina, 794 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Daytona Beach Gator Club - Gator Nation Giving Day, 6 – 8 PM
    Ormond Brewing Company, 301 Division Ave UNIT 15, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Chamber. Coffee. Connect., 9 – 10 AM
    Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, 165 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Exhibit Opening Reception: Artifacts of Transformation, 5 – 7 PM
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Third Thursday Docent Tour, 4 – 5 PM
    78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Kids Club, All Day
    1464 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: News Channel 6 Live Broadcast, All Day
    49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Trivia Night at Kava Kula, 8 – 10 PM
    Kava Kula Kava Bar & Lounge, 142 E Granada Blvd #213/214, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Camp Pictona, All Day
    1082 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FL

Fri Feb 21

  • Event: Steel Oak Coffee - Free Friday Tastings, 2 AM
    Steel Oak Coffee, 187 S Yonge St, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Pension Boards Meeting, 8:30 AM
    Events Center at Ormond Beach, 1437 US-1 STE C1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: DB Pickles Fundraiser Fridays’ – February 21, 2025, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
    400 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Friday Karaoke at the OB with HARRYOKE!, 6:30 – 10:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Corner Bar and Grill, 709 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Open Bezel Jewelry Class by Janie, Feb 21 – Mar 21
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

Sat Feb 22

  • Event: Second Light Band, 6:15 – 10:15 AM
    Loyal Order of Moose, 601 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Future City Music Festival, All Day
    25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach

  • Event: First Annual Ormond's Finest Car Show, 10 AM – 3 PM
    Nova Community Center, 440 N Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - Ormond Beach Bounty Bonanza, 1 – 10 PM
    22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Digital Photography Basics, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Small Group Saturdays-K, 9 – 11 AM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: SEAGLASS ANGEL Mixed Media Class, 1 – 3 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Turtle Tote Acrylic Painting Class, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: American Revolution Experience, All Day
    Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Debby Bird "Portraits and Beyond: Exploring the Figure," All Day
    Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Online Auction, All Day
    Public Storage, 610 S Yonge St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: FOXTROT - Group Dance Classes, All Day
    Dance-ology Studios, 533 N Nova Rd Suite 105, Ormond Beach

  • Event: WEST COAST SWING CLASSES - ALL LEVELS, All Day
    JJ's Dance Fusion, 298 S Nova Rd STE D, Ormond Beach

  • Event: A BOLD Palette — FLORIDA WOMEN'S ART ASSOCIATION, All Day
    Art Spotlight, 67 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: US Senior Pickleball North American Championship, All Day
    Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill

Sun Feb 23

  • • Big Engine!!, 1 – 5 PM
    Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

    • Future City Music Festival, All Day
    25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach, FL

    • Sunday Semi-Private: FG/KO, 10 AM – 12 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

    • Jessica Delacruz @River Grille, 1 – 7 PM
    RiverGrille on the Tomoka, 950 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

    • US Senior Pickleball North American Championship, All Day
    Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FL

Do you have an event you’d like to have posted? Submit Your Event Here

NOTE: Event information is gathered from online sources without verification.

Our goal is to provide Ormond Beach readers with news that's relevant to our area. The BIG news sources don't always reach to the "micro-level", so we need your help! We welcome your input for news of local happenings that would be of interest to Ormond readers. Neighborhood news, events, etc., are all welcome. Got photos? Great! If you fancy yourself a writer we'd welcome your participation.

You can enter event information on this form, or for important, urgent news items feel free to text us at 386-444-2002 or email [email protected] with information about your news. We will get back to you for details.

We Want To Spotlight Your Business!

We ❤️ Local Businesses!


Our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you're a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! "Ormond Local Pulse" is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our town. Let's collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special. Send us a message, and let's celebrate the spirit of Ormond Beach together!

⭐ Own a local business? ⭐
⭐ We WANT to spotlight YOUR business!! ⭐

❤️ Love a local business? Nominate them.

We could use your help!

We’ve got big plans as we get up to speed! But we need your help!
One huge way that you can help us is to spread the word for us.
Know somebody who lives in the Ormond Beach, Ormond-By-The-Sea, or Holly Hill areas that would benefit from being kept in the know?

Do you fancy yourself a writer? We’d love to feature articles from our neighbors and readers. If you’d like to contribute let us know HERE

Please share Ormond Local Pulse with your friends! Have them scan the QR code or send them the link below.. 👇👇👇👇

https://bit.ly/ormondlocalpulse

😊😊😊😊😊 Have A Great Day

TECH NOTE: Some readers using the Edge browser have reported getting warning messages that they are attempting to access an unsafe site. This is a glitch in the Edge browser. If you switch to Chrome, Firefox or Safari you should have no problems. Rest assured our site IS SAFE
OUR NEWS POLICY: Our goal is to provide synopses of locally relevant news and articles for Ormond residents. This may include local issues, county and state news affecting Ormond Beach, and other matters such as health, technology, pets, etc.. We hope to provide something of interest to all readers. We welcome your feedback here

Reply

or to participate.