⭐ Burn Bans, School Rumors, Bids For Locals, Mushroom Recall

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24 Apr

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⭐ Burn Bans, School Rumors, Bids For Locals, Mushroom Recall

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🔥 Total Burn Ban Now in Effect Across Volusia

Volusia County has implemented a countywide outdoor burn ban effective as of April 16, due to dangerously dry conditions. The ban applies to unincorporated areas and several municipalities, including Oak Hill, Lake Helen, Pierson. Residents may not burn yard waste, paper, or even light campfires—unless explicitly authorized by the Florida Forest Service. Contained gas or charcoal grills are still allowed (just skip the fire pit).

The Keetch-Byram Drought Index reached critical levels, prompting the decision, which will remain in place until conditions improve. Anyone caught violating the ban could face up to a $500 fine or even jail time. Fire Rescue officials are urging residents to stay alert and follow wildfire safety guidelines.

🏫 No Closure for Ormond Beach Elementary, Says Superintendent

Rumors that Ormond Beach Elementary might close have officially been put to rest. At an April 22 school board meeting, Superintendent Carmen Balgobin strongly denied any plans to shut down the historic school, calling the claims “irresponsible.” The rumors stemmed from a previous board meeting in which one member floated the idea—causing public confusion and concern.

Board member Krista Goodrich also chimed in, saying there’s “no place” for misinformation in the district. The school, currently overcapacity and holding an “A” grade, continues to attract families who value its legacy and performance. Officials emphasized the importance of focusing on student needs, not politics or hearsay.

🏛️ City Pushes for Local Options in Health Insurance Bid

The Ormond Beach City Commission is encouraging a fresh look at local businesses in its latest round of bids for city employee health insurance. Commissioners voiced concerns that current language in the request for proposals (RFP) could limit who qualifies, potentially excluding capable local firms.

Two commissioners recused themselves from the vote due to potential conflicts, while others pushed for adjustments—like changing “geographic” language to prioritize Florida-based experience. While the city can’t legally mandate local preference, staff agreed to tweak some terms to ensure broader participation.

The commission also approved two sidewalk improvement projects, one on Division Avenue and another on Military Boulevard, both aimed at increasing ADA accessibility.

🍄 Nationwide Enoki Mushroom Recall Over Listeria Risk

A nationwide recall of enoki mushrooms distributed by Harvest NYC Inc. is underway due to possible listeria contamination. The recall affects 200-gram green plastic packages with the barcode 6975730520101, sold between Jan. 11 and Jan. 31, 2025.

Though no illnesses have been reported yet, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes—a dangerous pathogen for vulnerable populations—was confirmed during lab testing. The FDA urges consumers to destroy the product or return it for a refund. Listeria can lead to severe health issues, including miscarriage, meningitis, or death in high-risk individuals.

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Tourist Dollar Poll Results

🚫🚫🚫 Definitely not. The revenue should be used only for tourist related projects.
“A TAX designated to help Tourism Development cannot be used for “something else”, just because County leaders need money elsewhere. THAT’S called lying. So if you want to create an increase in other line items that will result in higher taxes, be HONEST about that! But before you do that, you’ll need to explain why that increase is necessary, and why leaders can’t reduce other line items to make up the difference. To call it a Tourism Tax and use that revenue for something else, is false, and a lie, and subject to legal action.”

🚫🚫🚫 Definitely not. The revenue should be used only for tourist related projects.
“The tourist related budget should only be used for attracting tourists. I find that mixing the two budgets will encourage favoritism and moving money and stealing.”

✔✔✔ Yes, no problem.
“Locals put up with more traffic and less parking space so why not.”

✔✔✔ Yes, no problem.
“The area has to have appeal to attract tourist. With visitor wear and tear improvements are much needed and the funds are there. Marketing is different now compared to when the tax was established so those dollars can be better allocated. Staffing verses contracted agencies is also to be considered for savings with many local agencies.”

✔✔✔ Yes, no problem.
“Local roads and facilities are needed in order to make tourists safe and feel comfortable.”

✔✔✔ Yes, no problem.
“I look at those funds like all the other revenue funding. And the collective funds should be used equitably for the counties needs. Not just tourism growth.”

✔✔✔ Yes, no problem.
“Spend the money where it is best utilized, not just to fund frivolous things. Like the obstacle course road work that is going on in the area now!”

✔✔✔ Yes, no problem.
“A great community helps attract tourism. Using tax dollars to support local infrastructure and small businesses, for example, will pay off in more tourism.”

❓❓❓ Not sure, maybe in some cases or for emergencies.
“I think that tourists affect the citizens for good and bad so their tax dollars should also be able to be used for emergencies that are also caused by them.”

❓❓❓ Not sure, maybe in some cases or for emergencies.
“Could be used if helpful for both sides.”

❓❓❓ Not sure, maybe in some cases or for emergencies.
“Need more information on how it would be spent. Which projects exactly?”

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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

  

  • Thu Apr 24

  • Event: Board of Directors Meeting, 8:30 – 9:30 AM
    Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, 165 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Monthly board meeting discussing chamber updates and initiatives.

  • Event: Ormond Beach Farmer's Market, 8 AM – 1 PM
    Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL
    Weekly outdoor market with local produce, crafts, and food vendors.

  • Event: Private Training: 1 Day, 12 – 2 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Personalized athletic training sessions for youth and adult athletes.

  • Event: Women's Empowerment Event, 6 PM
    Bella G’s Beauty Lounge, 3760 Roscommon Dr, Ormond Beach, FL
    An evening of networking, inspiration, and empowerment for local women.

  • Event: HKFY, Thrull, Trash World & Flask, 6:30 PM
    Night Shift Merch, 400 Parque Dr Suite 3, Ormond Beach, FL
    Live music lineup featuring punk and indie bands.

  • Event: Swing Into Spring - Diego & Co., 6:30 PM
    The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach, FL
    Spring concert on the riverfront featuring Latin-inspired music.

  • Event: Celebrate 10 Years of Details Flowers Software, 8 – 10 PM
    307 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Anniversary celebration for a local floral tech company with drinks and networking.

  • Event: Jeep Audio Party, Apr 24 – 25
    301 Division Ave, Ormond Beach, FL
    Part of Jeep Beach Week; showcasing audio systems and mods.

  • Event: Pagano’s Pizzeria – Ormond Beach, 8 PM
    Pagano's Pizzeria Ormond Beach, 116 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Live music and dinner specials at this local pizzeria hotspot.

  • Event: Third Thursday Docent Tour
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Guided museum tour highlighting featured exhibits and garden history.

  • Event: Jeep Beach Tiki Party 2025, 7 – 11 PM
    Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL

    Fri Apr 25

  • Event: Café Roberto, 6:30 – 9:00 AM
    beach + vine, 1458 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
    Casual morning café event in a scenic beachside setting.

  • Event: Yoga Outdoors with Kim - Fridays in April, 10 AM
    Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach
    Outdoor yoga session in a natural park environment.

  • Event: 56th Annual Mayor's Golf Tournament, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Halifax Plantation Golf Club, 3400 Clubhouse Dr, Ormond Beach
    Annual community golf tournament hosted by the mayor.

  • Event: Weekend Music Fest, Apr 25 – Apr 28
    301 Division Ave, Ormond Beach
    Multi-day local music celebration with various acts.

  • Event: Crashrocket Live at Saints and Sinners Pub in Ormond, 6 – 10 PM
    Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1, Ormond Beach
    Live rock music from Crashrocket at a biker-friendly venue.

  • Event: Volusia Community Arts Symphony and Jazz Ensemble, 7 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach
    A night of live symphonic and jazz ensemble music.

  • Event: BEACHSIDE MUSIC, 6:30 PM
    Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach
    Evening gathering with food, drinks, and social vibes.

  • 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
    Community karaoke night hosted by Harryoke.

  • Event: CHA CHA + SALSA ON 2 with Tomas Guerrero, 7 – 10 PM
    Dance-ology Studios, 533 N Nova Rd Suite 105, Ormond Beach
    Latin dance class with a renowned instructor.

  • Event: Open Mic Night - Ormond Beach, 9 PM
    Green Turtle Kava Bar - Ormond Beach, 1474 W Granada Blvd # 410, Ormond Beach
    Open mic performances in a relaxed kava bar setting.

  • Event: Fletcher’s Irish Pub & Brewery – Holly Hill, 8:30 PM
    Fletcher's Brewery, 745 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
    Live music or entertainment at a local Irish-style brewery.

  • Event: BeatleBeat - A Live Tribute to The Beatles!, 7 – 9 PM
    Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
    Live Beatles tribute show in a community sports complex.

  • Event: JimmyAli at The Grind on Friday, 9:00 – 11:55 PM
    Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
    Late-night live music performance at a local tiki venue.

    Sat Apr 26

  • Event: Aberdeen Rummage Sale, 9am - 1pm
    Aberdeen Community Clubhouse, 50 Allwood Green Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Yoga Teacher Training, 8 AM – 5 PM
    Horizon House Yoga, 400 Parque Dr Suite 8, Ormond Beach, FL
    Explore the foundations of teaching and deepening your yoga practice in a full-day training session.

  • Event: Small Group Saturdays-P, 11 AM – 1 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
    A guided group fitness and play session for kids to build skills and teamwork.

  • Event: Open House - 11AM-2PM, 11 AM – 2 PM
    382 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach, FL
    Tour this scenic riverside home and explore its updated features and charm.

  • Event: Coastal Tote Bag Painting Class, 11 AM – 1 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Paint your own coastal-inspired tote bag in this fun, artistic workshop.

  • Event: VooDoo Dollz - Saturday Afternoon!, 1 – 5 PM
    Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL
    Enjoy a high-energy rock show with the VooDoo Dollz on the outdoor stage.

  • Event: Open House - 1PM-3PM, 1 – 3 PM
    341 Chelsea Pl Ave, Ormond Beach, FL
    Check out this beautiful property in the gated Chelsea Place community.

  • Event: Open House - 1PM-3PM, 1 – 3 PM
    729 N Flamingo Dr, Holly Hill, FL
    Step inside this cozy Holly Hill home during an open viewing window.

  • Event: Independent Bookstore Day at Novel Tea Book Shop, 3 PM
    Novel Tea Book Shop, 150 Tomoka Ave, Ormond Beach, FL
    Celebrate indie bookstore day with bookish fun, local authors, and tea.

  • Event: MADAM returns to River Grille, 5 – 8 PM
    RiverGrille on the Tomoka, 950 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL
    Live music with MADAM at the riverfront restaurant for a relaxing evening.

  • Event: Saturday Night Concert Series with Versvtile!, 6 – 10 PM
    Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL
    Enjoy a lively concert night with Versvtile bringing a mix of music styles.

  • Event: BEACHSIDE, 6:30 PM
    Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL
    Live music, food, and coastal vibes right near the surf.

  • Event: Salute to Israel starring Micha Biton, 7 – 10 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL
    A special concert event celebrating Israel through music and culture.

  • Event: KARAOKE KIDZ: A Wicked Good Time!, April 26 – 27
    615 S Yonge St, Ormond Beach, FL
    A lively, family-friendly karaoke event perfect for kids to show off their talent in a fun atmosphere.

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

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