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⭐ New Lion's Leaders, Brokers Battle, Cat Culture, High Surf Coming
Issue #654
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🦁 New Leadership for the Lions Club
The Ormond-by-the-Sea Lions Club has welcomed a fresh slate of leaders for the 2025-2026 term. During their July 2 meeting, Volusia County Tax Collector Will Roberts officiated the installation of the new officers, including President Lion Aleta Dick and First Vice President Lion Jean Cerullo.
The group wasted no time getting involved—on July 4, they filled 100 welcome bags for dignitaries attending the 107th Lions International Convention in Orlando. Community service remains central to the club’s mission, and members continue to meet twice monthly to plan events and outreach efforts.
For more information or to get involved, locals can contact the club directly. Whether it’s a service project or stuffing welcome bags, the Lions are roaring into the new year with purpose.
This Lion Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. For more information, call 386-441-4421.
Source: Ormond Observer
🏛️ Broker Battle in Ormond Beach
The Ormond Beach City Commission hit pause on picking a new broker to manage employee benefits, pushing the decision to Sept. 3. The city must choose between Brown and Brown, offering a flat $50,000 fee, and Foundation Risk Partners, proposing nearly double at $99,102. Both companies promise the same services—rate negotiations, claims analysis, and employee advocacy—but commissioners debated whether the higher fee could lead to long-term savings.
The decision was further complicated as two commissioners—Travis Sargent and Lori Tolland—abstained due to ties with Foundation Risk Partners. Others voiced concern about value vs. cost, noting Brown and Brown's deep local ties but questioning the shift from commission-based compensation to a flat fee.
With no urgency to decide immediately, commissioners opted to gather more data, including scorecards and service comparisons. The big question remains: Stick with familiarity and lower cost, or gamble on potential savings with a higher fee?
Source: Ormond Observer
🐱 Cat Couture and Cuddles at the Ocean Center
Cat lovers, mark your calendars! The Daytona Beach Cat Show returns Sept. 13-14 at the Ocean Center, featuring over 100 competing cats, a feline agility course, and an irresistible cat costume contest. Hosted by the Cat Fanciers’ Association and the Cat Club of the Palm Beaches, this fur-filled weekend blends competition with cuddly adoption opportunities.
Expect judging in five rings, showcasing everything from championship breeds to lovable household pets. Last year’s winners included a bicolor Persian named Bailey and an Exotic short hair dressed like a sunflower.
Beyond the competition, attendees can adopt a new feline friend from local rescues. Tickets range from $10–$15, with family bundles and free entry for kids under 4. Just don’t forget to vote in the costume contest—because who doesn’t want to see a cat in a pirate outfit?
Source: Volusia County
🌊 Erin Brings Heat and High Surf
As Hurricane Erin powers up in the Atlantic, forecasters are warning of dangerous rip currents and high surf along the Daytona and Flagler coastlines starting Monday, Aug. 18. While Erin is expected to stay offshore, its swells will bring surf up to 8 feet through midweek.
The National Weather Service has also issued a heat advisory for Friday, with heat index values topping 100 degrees. Officials urge beachgoers to stay hydrated, avoid solo swims, and only enter the ocean near staffed lifeguard towers.
Erin is projected to become a powerful Category 4 storm, with winds reaching up to 130 mph. Even if the skies are blue, don’t let your guard down—those waves could be deceptive and deadly.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
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Sat Aug 16
Event: 👙Ormond Beach - Bikini Company, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Fountain Square Shopping Village, 142 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Pop-up event featuring swimwear and beachwear specials.Event: 🎸Saturday Concert Series - Out of the Blue!, 6 – 10 PM
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Live classic rock performance under the stars.Event: 🏍Saturday Lunch Rides with Terry, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
430 S Yonge St, Ormond Beach
Group motorcycle ride followed by lunch at a local spot.Event: 🎲3rd Annual Casino Night Luau, 6 – 10 PM
S.R. Perrott, Inc., 1280 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Tropical-themed casino night with food, games, and prizes.Event: 💃Pole Workshops w/ Mariia Diachkina, 5:30 PM
443 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach
Special pole dance fitness workshops by guest instructor Mariia.Event: ☕sober Café, 7 – 10 PM
Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Evening hangout with coffee, music, and sober vibes.Event: 🎶BEACHSIDE, 6:30 PM
Salty D’s Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach
Enjoy live beachside music and a laid-back evening.Event: 🎸Old School Banditz - Saturday Afternoon!, 1 – 5 PM
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Afternoon of live old school rock and great drinks.Event: 🎨Whale Watercolor Painting Class, 11 AM – 1 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Create a serene whale painting guided by a local artist.Event: 🧠Anxiety Breakthrough Blueprint Workshop Series, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
New Journey Chiropractic, 292 N Nova Rd, Ormond Beach
Strategies and tools to manage and reduce anxiety.Event: 🎸Aaron Esposito, 6 – 9 PM
Ormond Garage, 48 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Live solo acoustic set in a vibrant local garage pub.Event: 🍹Mommy Meet Up: Mommies & Margaritas, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Margarita Island - Ormond Beach, 24 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Fun social evening for moms with margaritas and mingling.Event: 🧘♂️Small Group Saturdays-Kids, 9 – 11 AM
Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach
Kids' small group activities focused on movement and fun.Event: 🖼Gallery Talk with Channing Gray, 11 AM – 12 PM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Join Channing Gray for insights on current exhibits.Event: 🎨Sandpiper Wall Hanging Rack - Acrylic Painting Class, 11 AM – 1 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Create a decorative sandpiper-themed wall rack.Event: 🧃Flamingos & Turtles! - Wine Glass Painting Class, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Paint your own beach-themed wine glass designs.Event: 🎶FREE Saturday Summer Music Series with Beartoe, Aug 16 – 17
Fletcher's Irish Pub, 393 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Live music with Beartoe—no cover charge!Event: 🌴Another Day In Paradise Saturday Summer Series, Aug 16 – 17
Fletcher's Irish Pub, 393 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Weekend-long summer vibes and music series.Event: 🏓ADVENT HEALTH Sundown Showdown Team Pickleball, Aug 16 – 17
1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
Competitive pickleball tournament under the evening lights.Sun Aug 17
vent: 🏛️Ormond Beach – Ormond Beach Regional Library, 8 – 10 AM
Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach
Community gathering or program at the regional library.Event: 🎸Big Engine: Saints & Sinners Sunday, 1 – 5 PM
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Live performance by Big Engine in a lively pub setting.Event: 🎶Tunes for Texas, 12 – 8 PM
Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson Dealership and Showroom, 1637 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Charity music event supporting Texas causes.Event: 🌿Light Up Seaglass Tree or Succulent Class - 8/17, 1 – 4 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Creative arts and crafts class featuring unique decor pieces.Event: ⚽Sunday Semi-Private: FG/KO, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach
Focused sports training session at the local sports complex.Mon Aug 18
Event: 🎾 Adult Tennis Boot Camp, Mon, Aug 18 – Fri, Aug 22
100 Plantation Bay Dr, Ormond Beach, FL
A fun and intensive tennis training experience for adults of all skill levels.Event: 🍵 Unity Night @ Kava Kula, Mon, Aug 18 – Tue, Aug 19
142 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
An evening of connection, kava, and community at this vibrant local spot.Event: 🏛️ Historic Landmark Preservation Board, Mon, 4 PM
10X Ormond Beach Apartments, 600 Crowne Commerce Ct, Ormond Beach, FL
Public meeting focused on preserving Ormond Beach’s historic landmarks.
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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