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⭐ Grow Smarter, Volusia Goes Green, School Budgets, and Healthcare in the Spotlight

Issue #526

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10 Apr

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⭐ Grow Smarter, Volusia Goes Green, School Budgets, and Healthcare in the Spotlight

🌺 Learn How to Plant Like a Floridian

From thirsty turf grass to invasive exotics, Florida yards often need a landscape makeover. Luckily, ReGrow Volusia is offering a free workshop to help residents garden the native way. Join sustainability manager Samantha West at the Ormond Beach Regional Library on Tuesday, April 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. to learn how to protect local waterways while beautifying your yard.

Participants will explore the pros and cons of native vs. non-native plants and learn how to use beautyberry—a native plant—for homemade insect repellent. There’s even a live demonstration. All ages are welcome, but space is limited, so reservations are encouraged.

Green thumbs and curious beginners alike will leave ready to transform their slice of Florida into a sustainable oasis.

🌿 Green Volusia Launches Recognition Program

Green Volusia is rolling out the green carpet—literally—for local businesses aiming to reduce their environmental footprint. The county’s new recognition program is designed to spotlight companies making measurable strides in sustainability. To qualify, businesses must attend educational workshops, adopt at least a dozen energy- and water-saving best practices, and host a site visit from Green Volusia staff. Once approved, they’ll receive a certificate, official logo, a listing on a community map, and a free waste and energy audit.

It’s a win-win: recognition for eco-conscious efforts and real cost savings. Green Volusia, founded in 2008, continues to champion responsible practices with long-term benefits for the planet and our pocketbooks.

📉 Volusia Schools District Faces $25 Million Budget Deficit

It’s budget season for Volusia County Schools, and the numbers are sobering. With a $25.8 million shortfall in the general operating fund, school leaders are rolling up their sleeves. Contributing factors include a drop in state funding and lower student enrollment, which drives up per-student costs.

To turn things around, the district is launching an enrollment campaign and reevaluating staff ratios. Board members remain optimistic—but realistic—about the tough decisions ahead. “We’re starting the conversation,” said Board Member Krista Goodrich, “and we’re looking at all the options before making any cuts.”

District leaders are urging the community to advocate for better school funding and highlight the importance of investing in public education. For now, it’s all about finding smart, sustainable solutions without closing doors—literally or figuratively.

Source: MyNews13.com

🏥 AdventHealth Daytona Reaches Expansion Milestone

It’s full steam ahead for AdventHealth Daytona Beach’s major expansion. On April 7, the hospital marked a significant construction milestone with a “topping-out” ceremony—where the final steel beam was hoisted into place. The $220 million project is the largest since the hospital opened in 2009 and is set to wrap in fall 2026.

The expansion will add 104 new beds, four surgical suites, and more than 240,000 square feet of space. “It’s like building an entirely new hospital,” said Dr. David Sinclair, the facility’s recently appointed president and CEO.

The upgrade reflects the area’s booming population—particularly around the LPGA corridor—and a rising demand for comprehensive healthcare. Once complete, AdventHealth Daytona will have 466 total beds and room to grow even more in the future.

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  Thu Apr 10

  • Event: Ormond Beach Farmers Market, 8 AM – 1 PM
    David Hood Plaza, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Halifax Genealogical Society Presentation, 1;:30PM-3:30PM
    Ormond Beach Public Library, 30 Beach Street, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Semi-Private Training (1-day Session 2pm-4pm), 12 – 2 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Big Beautiful Birds of the Loop, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Tila Bracelet Set (3) - Jewelry Class, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: A Window Between Worlds – In Person Only, 7:30 – 9:00 PM Volusia Recovery Alliance, 454 S Yonge St unit a, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Ribbon Cutting - Beachside Cafe!, 8 – 9 PM
    Beachside Cafe, 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

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

  • Event: Third Thursday Docent Tour
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

    Fri Apr 11

  • Event: Café Roberto, 6:30–9:00 AM
    beach + vine, 1458 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Semi-Private Training (1-day Session 2pm-4pm), 12–2 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Sunset & Full Moon Island Bonfire - Ormond, 6:00–9:30 PM
    Seabridge Riverfront Park, 3570 John Anderson Dr, Ormond Beach

  • Event: KICK-OFF Party!!!! River Scramble PAR-TEE on the..., 6:00–10:00 PM
    Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • 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

  • Event: CHA CHA + SALSA ON 2 with Tomas Guerrero, 7:00–10:00 PM
    Dance-ology Studios, 533 N Nova Rd Suite 105, Ormond Beach

  • Event: -Jimmy Ali - Live Friday's at "The Grind", 9:00–11:59 PM
    Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: One-Year Anniversary Beach Bonfire, Apr 11–Apr 12
    301 Cardinal Dr, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Fletcher’s Irish Pub & Brewery – Holly Hill, 8:30 PM
    Fletcher's Brewery, 745 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill

    Sat Apr 12

  • Event: Color Me Ericka 5K, 9 AM – 12 PM
    Dog-Friendly Beach Access Ormond Beach, 301 Cardinal Dr, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Small Group Saturdays-P, 11 AM – 1 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Easter Bunny Bash, 11 AM – 4 PM
    Tomoka Town Center, 1401 Cornerstone Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Ormond Beach - Bikini Company, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Fountain Square Shopping Village, 142 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Easter Jam, 1 PM
    1687 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Paint-a-Pelican Class!, 2 – 4 PM
    Gather 2 Grow with Terri, 94 Dunlawton Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: EASTER PARTY AND EGG HUNT, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
    1000 Old Tomoka Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: How to Buy a New Construction Home & Take..., 3 – 4 PM
    1383 Fountain Vw St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: U.S. Law Shield: Self-Defense & the Legal System, 5 PM
    1050 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Live Music with Mark Chirico, 6 – 9 PM
    beach + vine, 1458 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: BEACHSIDE MUSIC, 7 PM
    Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Karaoke Kidz: Spring Into Song!, Apr 12 – 13
    615 S Yonge St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Ormond Beach Celtic Festival, Apr 12 – 13
    Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Oncology Yoga Training for Certified Yoga Teachers, Apr 12 – 13
    224 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Ormond Beach

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