⭐ Law, Legislation, Lights in the Sky, and a Legendary Chef

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24 Mar

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Law, Legislation, Lights in the Sky, and a Legendary Chef

Erum Kistemaker; Courtesy Photo

🏆 Local Law Firm Earns Statewide Recognition

Ormond Beach’s Kistemaker Business Law Group is celebrating a golden moment—literally. The firm recently earned the Gold Readers' Choice Award from Florida Community Association Journal in its March issue, recognizing standout professionals across the state. Leading the charge is Erum Kistemaker, managing attorney and shareholder, whose expertise in condo, construction, HOA, real estate, and business law has positioned the firm as a legal leader. Kistemaker has played a major role in shaping Florida's evolving condo laws and frequently shares insights through state webinars and panels. Her work on legislative task forces, including as co-chair of the education subcommittee, shows her commitment to both law and community education. “It means so much to be recognized...for our legal services within this very important category,” she said in a statement.
Source: Ormond Observer

🛸 Strange Sighting Has Residents Looking to the Skies

From legal matters to the out-of-this-world, some Green Cove Springs residents did a double take last Saturday when a shape-shifting object floated silently through the sky. Described as black and morphing—sometimes resembling a turtle shell, other times a spacecraft—it was spotted hovering west of U.S. 17. The object made no sound and moved slowly, baffling onlookers. Coincidentally, Naval Air Station Jacksonville had just begun a round of training exercises 15 miles north of the sighting, but the object didn’t match any typical aircraft behavior. While some wonder if it was a stealth drone or balloon, others aren’t ruling out a UFO. The mystery remains... for now. More recently, a number of Daytona Beach residents have reported strange orb like lights the last few nights over the ocean. Some speculate they are seeing SpaceX launches or the moon.

🐾 Parents Push for Change After Tragic Dog Attack

Back on solid ground, an emotional story unfolded in Tallahassee as Michael and Tiffani Millett, parents of 8-year-old Michael Millett who was killed in a dog attack near DeLand, spoke publicly for the first time. Joined by Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, the family urged lawmakers to pass House Bill 593, also known as the “Pam Rock Act.” The bill proposes tougher regulations for owners of dangerous dogs, including insurance mandates, secure confinement rules, and a statewide registry. The measure passed its first subcommittee unanimously. “Every morning, it’s like having to relive it,” said Michael Millett. The bill is a step toward justice—not just for their son, but for all Floridians.
Source: WFTV.com

🍽️ Chef Costa Dishes Stories and Sweets in Ormond

And now, a palate cleanser of a different sort: Chef Costa Magoulas brought culinary charm and a few good laughs to the Volusia Reads Together event at the Ormond Beach Regional Library. The longtime host of Daytona State College’s local PBS cooking segments shared behind-the-scenes stories (including the time he sliced his finger on air), discussed the evolution of kitchen knives, and answered audience questions. A Greek-American with deep roots in the culinary world, Chef Costa recalled childhood memories of chefs and brandy bottles in Charleston. The event wrapped up with a delightful bread pudding made with Krispy Kreme donuts—because what’s a good story without dessert?
Source: Hometown News

  • 1603 – Queen Elizabeth I of England dies; James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England, uniting the crowns.

  • 1765 – The British Parliament passes the Quartering Act, requiring American colonies to house British troops.

  • 1882 – German scientist Robert Koch announces the discovery of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.

  • 1898 – The first recorded sale of an automobile takes place in the United States.

  • 1900 – Groundbreaking for New York’s subway system begins.

  • 1920 – The first U.S. coast-to-coast radio broadcast takes place from Washington, D.C.

  • 1934 – U.S. Congress passes the Tydings–McDuffie Act, setting the Philippines on a path to independence.

  • 1944 – German troops kill 335 Italian civilians in the Ardeatine massacre in Rome.

  • 1958 – Elvis Presley is drafted into the U.S. Army.

  • 1976 – A military coup in Argentina overthrows President Isabel Perón, beginning a brutal dictatorship.

  • 1989 – The Exxon Valdez oil tanker spills 11 million gallons of crude oil in Alaska’s Prince William Sound.

  • 1998 – A school shooting in Jonesboro, Arkansas, leaves five people dead and ten injured.

  • 1999 – NATO begins bombing Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War.

  • 2008 – Bhutan holds its first-ever general election as it transitions to a democracy.

  • 2015 – Germanwings Flight 9525 crashes in the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board.

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NOTE: Event information is gathered from online sources without verification. Readers are advised to check with the venue or other sources to confirm info

  • Mon Mar 24

  • Event: 4th Quarter Begins — Calvary Christian Academy, 8 AM
    Calvary Christian Academy Athletic Department, 1681 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Special Magistrate Hearing, 10 AM
    Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Authentic Gemstone Jewelry Class, 1 PM – 3 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Semi-Private Training (1-day Session 2pm-4pm), 2 PM – 4 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Housing Authority, 3 PM
    Events Center at Ormond Beach, 1437 US-1 STE C1, Ormond Beach

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

  • Event: Extreme Midget Wrestling, 7 PM – 11 PM
    Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Tue Mar 25

  • Event: Networking Group 3, 12–1 PM
    Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, 165 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Semi-Private Training (1-day Session 2pm–4pm), 2–4 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: ZCA Varsity Baseball @ CCA, 4:00–5:45 PM
    Calvary Christian Academy Athletic Department, 1681 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Esh x Schief: 31 Supper Club, 5–9 PM
    31 Supper Club, 31 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Vinyasa Flow, 6–7 PM
    Sol Wellness Yoga Studio, 725 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Art Talk: The Late 19th Century Symbolists
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

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

  • Event: Outdoor Nature Yoga
    Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Wed Mar 26

  • Event: Volusia County Farm Bureau Farmers Market, 7 AM–2 PM
    Volusia Farmer's Market, 3050 E New York Ave, Deland, FL

  • Event: Spring Bird Walks with Joan Tague, 8 AM
    Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Site Plan Review Committee, 9 AM
    Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Site Plan Review Committee, 9 AM
    10X Ormond Beach Apartments, 600 Crowne Commerce Ct, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Leadership Ormond Beach XXI, 12–7 PM
    Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N Beach St, Ormond Beach, F

  • Event: Semi-Private Training (1-day Session 12pm–2pm), 12–2 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Mixed Media Night Light or Suncatcher Class, 3–5 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Wednesday 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: The 40 Days to Personal Revolution Program, Mar 26–27
    400 Parque Dr, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Spring Pictures (Out of Uniform) — Calvary..., 8 AM–3 PM
    Calvary Christian Academy Preschool, 1681 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

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

  • Event: Myles King Savage Big Band Orchestra, 3:00pm
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

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