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⭐ Stranded Shrimp Boat Update, Holy Week, School Zones and Start Times

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15 Apr

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⭐ Stranded Shrimp Boat Update, Holy Week, School Zones and Start Times

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🦐 A Shrimp Boat's Rough Landing-Updated Story


A Flagler Beach crowd gathered Monday morning for an unusual sight: the Miss Montie, a 50-foot shrimp boat, grounded on Beverly Beach. The vessel’s motor failed offshore Sunday, and when the anchor snapped, the boat drifted until it ran aground. Fortunately, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued the two crew members and their dog before the vessel hit land. Though the boat will need a new motor and propeller repair, Captain Corey Thomas says it’s salvageable. Locals snapped photos, but Thomas was less enthused, noting the incident adds to the ongoing struggles of local shrimpers facing economic pressure from cheap imports. Supporters may launch a GoFundMe to help.

Source: NewsDaytonaBeach.com

🎵 Sacred Seasons Converge: Christians Mark Holy Week as Jewish Communities Prepare for Passover

As Christians around the world observe Holy Week, a period marking the final days of Jesus Christ’s life, Jewish communities are simultaneously preparing for Passover, a major holiday commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. Though rooted in different histories and theologies, the two traditions share themes of sacrifice, deliverance, and renewal — and often coincide on the calendar.

Holy Week began with Palm Sunday, when Christians recall Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem. In churches across the globe, worshippers held palm branches in processions, symbolizing the moment when crowds hailed Jesus as a messianic figure. The week continues with Maundy Thursday, marking the Last Supper, followed by Good Friday, a solemn remembrance of the crucifixion. Easter Sunday concludes the week in celebration of the resurrection, the cornerstone of Christian faith and the promise of eternal life.

Meanwhile, Jewish households are preparing for Passover, or Pesach, which begins at sundown on April 22 this year and lasts eight days. The festival opens with the Seder, a ceremonial meal that includes storytelling, symbolic foods, and readings from the Haggadah, a text that recounts the Exodus narrative. Central to the meal is the matzah, or unleavened bread, recalling the Israelites’ hasty departure from Egypt.

Passover, like Holy Week, is both deeply spiritual and highly communal. Families gather to reflect on suffering, freedom, and the enduring importance of faith in times of hardship. For many Christians, particularly those who emphasize Jesus’s Jewish identity, the Last Supper is believed to have been a Passover meal — a historical and theological link between the two observances.

Though distinct in practice, Holy Week and Passover together mark a time of introspection and hope, a convergence of sacred traditions that speak to humanity’s longing for redemption and renewal.

Source: Ormond Local Pulse

🌉 Volusia and Flagler Students Can Now Cross Over

In a rare show of inter-county cooperation, Volusia and Flagler school districts have signed off on a new agreement that will allow a small number of students to attend schools in the neighboring county. Starting next school year, Volusia students who live near the northern border can enroll in Flagler's Old Kings Elementary, Buddy Taylor Middle, and Flagler Palm Coast High School. Meanwhile, Flagler students near the southeast edge will have access to Volusia’s Pathways Elementary, Hinson Middle, and Mainland High. The goal? Cut down commute times for families living at the outer edges. Around 93 students will be impacted initially, and parents must apply each year based on availability. The agreement will auto-renew for nine years.

Source: Ormond Observer

⏰ Snooze Button Incoming: Later School Start Times Delayed but Not Gone

Florida students won’t be sleeping in just yet. Although a 2023 law mandates later school start times by 2026—no earlier than 8 a.m. for middle school and 8:30 a.m. for high school—there's now a push to repeal it. Some lawmakers argue the change could strain district budgets and logistics. The repeal bill (SB 296) passed a Senate committee and is now in the House. So for now, nothing changes, but stay tuned. Meanwhile, school will still begin on Aug. 11 in both Flagler and Volusia counties for the 2025-26 school year—the earliest date allowed under Florida law. And yes, students still need to complete 180 days of school (with specific hourly minimums depending on grade level).

Source: Daytona News-Journal

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Tue Apr 15

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

  • Event: Private Training: 1 Day, 12–2 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: City Commission Workshop - Stormwater, 5:30 PM
    Events Center at Ormond Beach, 1437 US-1 STE C1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Watercolor & Mixed Media Birch Tree Painting Class, 5:30–7:30 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

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

  • Event: Tab Benoit "I Hear Thunder" Tour, 7:30–11:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Sierra Green, 7:30–11:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Sam Morrow, 7:30–11:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: PaddleFest, Apr 15–18
    Tomoka State Park, 2099 N Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: OBCS Cadet Meeting, Apr 14–15
    760 Airport Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: 2025 Mayor's Health & Fitness Challenge, Mar 29–Apr 26
    South Ormond Neighborhood Center and Park, 176 Division Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Art in Full Bloom — Art Spotlight, Apr 2–26
    Art Spotlight, 67 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Artifacts of Transformation, Apr 4–27
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Watercolor Workshop with Artist Bibi Gromling, Apr 1–19
    Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

    Wed Apr 16

  • 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) 441-4421

  • Event: 2025 Mayor's Health & Fitness Challenge, all day
    South Ormond Neighborhood Center and Park, 176 Division Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Art in Full Bloom — Art Spotlight, all day
    Art Spotlight, 67 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Artifacts of Transformation, all day
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Watercolor Workshop with artist Bibi Gromling, all day
    Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

    Thu Apr 17

  • Event: PaddleFest, 7:00 AM
    Tomoka State Park, 2099 N Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL
    A water-based recreational event for paddlers of all levels, held within the scenic Tomoka State Park.

  • Event: Ormond Beach Farmer's Market, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Ormond Beach Farmer's Market, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL
    Weekly open-air market offering fresh produce, artisan goods, and local specialties.

  • Event: Chamber. Coffee. Connect., 9:00 – 10:00 AM
    Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, 165 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Morning networking meetup for local professionals to connect over coffee.

  • Event: Daytona Beach, FL – Empower’s 2025 Road Show, 12:00 – 4:00 PM
    Rose Villa Restaurant, 43 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    A financial services event to explore retirement planning and investment tools.

  • Event: Wire Weave Bracelet Making Class, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Craft class where participants learn to create handmade wire jewelry.

  • Event: BEACHSIDE, 6:30 PM
    Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL
    Live entertainment event featuring food, drinks, and ocean views.

  • Event: Protoje, Time TBD
    The Pavilion at Destination Daytona, 1651 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL
    Jamaican reggae star performs live as part of his international tour.

  • Event: Trivia Night at Kava Kula, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
    Kava Kula Kava Bar & Lounge, 142 E Granada Blvd #213/214, Ormond Beach, FL
    A lively trivia game night featuring drinks and prizes in a laid-back lounge.

  • Event: Third Thursday Docent Tour, Time TBD
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Guided tour through the museum’s latest exhibits, led by volunteer docents.

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