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⭐Mayor Leslie Gives State of OB, OB Cook Headed To Championships, Silver Beach Ramp Closing, City Presses Plaza Owner, Biketoberfest Is Here
Issue #1075
.George Sloane
14 Oct
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Mayor Leslie
🏙️ Ormond Celebrates Its Past and Future
Mayor Jason Leslie delivered Ormond Beach’s State of the City address Oct. 13, highlighting community partnerships, infrastructure projects and the decisions shaping the city’s future.
The event also recognized civic contributions by AdventHealth Daytona Beach, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach, Chick-fil-A Ormond Town Square, Bill Partington Sr., and Kevin and Chris Bowler of Daytona Beverages.
Under the theme “Honoring our past, defining our future,” Leslie emphasized preserving the qualities that make Ormond a welcoming home for residents and businesses.
Source: Ormond Observer
🍲 Ormond Cook Heads to World Championships
Another Ormond resident is earning recognition—this time in the kitchen. Mary Edwards won the People’s Choice award in the national “Get Wild with Wild Rice” recipe contest, securing a place at the World Food Championships in Indianapolis.
Her winning wild chili verde soup combines pork, salsa verde, corn and wild rice, with toppings including bacon, cilantro and cheese.
Edwards will present a new wild rice and bacon-flavored recipe at the championships beginning Oct. 15. That’s one delicious way to represent Ormond Beach.
Source: Ormond Observer
🏖️ Silver Beach Ramp Getting a Makeover
Meanwhile, Daytona Beach’s Silver Beach Avenue access ramp will close for renovations later this month, with reopening expected in early 2027.
Plans include rebuilding and reinforcing the concrete ramp, updating lighting and electrical systems, and adding family restrooms farther from the ramp’s bottom to reduce storm exposure.
New sidewalks, curbs and landscaping will round out the improvements. The county says residents have until Oct. 19 to use the access before construction closes it, so beachgoers should plan an alternate route afterward.
Source: NewsDaytonaBeach
🏨 City Presses Plaza Resort Owner for Progress
Elsewhere on Daytona’s beachside, city officials are demanding a clearer path forward for the Plaza Resort, vacant since the 2022 hurricanes.
Owner Jonathan Abraham Eid says some exterior work is complete, but engineering reviews are holding up additional progress. A definitive construction plan remains outstanding.
At the next hearing, scheduled for Dec. 8, the special magistrate expects permits and a concrete work plan. Unit owners continue expressing frustration over ongoing payments and inaccessible units. No new fines were issued at Tuesday’s hearing.
Source: ClickOrlando
🏍️ Biketoberfest Rolls In This Week
Looking ahead, the 34th annual Biketoberfest runs Oct. 15–18, with some festivities starting today. The rally typically attracts about 100,000 riders and fans for music, bike shows, racing and scenic rides.
Local highlights include Fall Cycle Scene at Daytona International Speedway and Friday’s Ormond Loop Ride for a Cause, departing Bailey Riverbridge Gardens at 11:45 a.m.
To see all the events download the Biketoberfest. It is available on the App Store and Google Play. To download the app, visit daytonabeach.com/biketoberfest/app/
The charity ride supports the Wrecked Rider Fund. Registration is $10 per rider and $5 per passenger, with free admission for members.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
Recent Deaths
Melvin Stone, 82, of Ormond Beach, passed away on October 1, 2026.
Regina Oxendine, 42, of Ormond Beach, passed away on October 7, 2026.
Nancy Elizabeth Boyette, 88, of Ormond Beach, passed away on October 6, 2026.
Phil Craig Jones, 37, of Ormond Beach, passed away on October 2, 2026.
Vera Larrison, 96, of Ormond Beach, passed away on October 4, 2026.
Fire & EMS Calls
October 13, 11:12 a.m. — Bleeding patient near North Parkside Drive
Medical emergency.October 13, 11:12 a.m. — Possible suicidal person reported on beach near US-1 condominiums
Medical emergency; report unconfirmed.October 13, 9:12 a.m. — Person found unconscious at cancer clinic in Ormond Beach
Medical emergency.October 13, 9:12 a.m. — Person fell near North Yonge Street in Ormond Beach
Medical emergency.October 13, 9:12 a.m. — Person with altered mental status near Ormond Beach
Medical emergency.October 13, 8:12 a.m. — Non-emergency medical call at skilled nursing facility
Non-emergency medical call.October 13, 8:12 a.m. — Non-emergency medical assistance near Ormond Beach
Non-emergency medical assistance.October 13, 8:12 a.m. — Person with non-emergent back pain in Ormond Beach
Non-emergency medical call.October 13, 6:12 a.m. — Response to medical request at skilled nursing facility
Medical assistance.October 13, 5:12 a.m. — Vehicle crash on Mayfield Terrace
Traffic incident.
Source: CrimeRadar–Ormond Beach. Listings reflect dispatch alerts and are not verified official reports.
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Events for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, noon–4:30 PM — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Browse pumpkins at the church’s annual fall patch. www.observerlocalnews.com
Daytona Beach
Event: 🏍️ Indian Motorcycle Demo Rides, 10 AM–5 PM — Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach, 290 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Test-ride the latest models for free. Riders must be 25 or older with a motorcycle endorsement and proper safety gear. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Event: 🎸 Biketoberfest Kickoff with Buzzards & Hairdaze, 4 PM–midnight — Main Street Station, 316 Main Street, Daytona Beach. Enjoy live rock from Buzzards and Hairdaze, plus $1 domestic longnecks from 6–8 PM. mainstreetlive.com
Event: 🎬 You Had to Be There, 4:15 PM — Cinematique Theater, 242 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. A documentary about the Toronto Godspell production that united future comedy stars. Admission: $12 general/$7 members. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Event: 🍽️ Gather for Good: Seabreeze High School Theatre, 5–8 PM — P.F. Chang’s at ONE DAYTONA, 1862 Victory Circle, Suite L100, Daytona Beach. Mention Seabreeze High School Theatre when ordering to support its programs; ONE DAYTONA will match the restaurant’s donation up to $500. ONE DAYTONA
Event: 😂 Dinner with Dean, 5–8:30 PM — Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 South Beach Street, Suite 100, Daytona Beach. Italian dinner from Via Canaletto paired with comedian Dean Napolitano. Dinner reservations required; ticket options start at $28.29 including fees.
Events for Thursday, October 15, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🎨 Docent Tour, 11 AM–noon — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Explore artwork, garden memorials, and historic Emmons Cottage, followed by tea on the terrace. Ormond Memorial Art Museum
Event: 🏍️ Willie’s Chopper Time Bike Show, 11 AM–4 PM — Willie’s Tropical Tattoo, 825 South Yonge Street, Ormond Beach. Custom motorcycles, live music, and barbecue benefiting the Veterans Support Fund. Free admission; bike-show entry $20. Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, noon–4:30 PM — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Browse pumpkins at the church’s annual fall patch. www.observerlocalnews.com
Event: 🖌️ Art of Healing Workshop, 2–3:30 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach. A relaxing creative workshop for ages 16 and older. All artistic skill levels welcome; advance registration required. ormondartmuseum.org
Daytona Beach
Event: 🏍️ Indian Motorcycle Demo Rides, 9 AM–5 PM — Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach, 290 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Free test rides on the latest models. Riders must be 25 or older with a motorcycle endorsement and proper safety gear. www.daytonabeach.com
Event: 🎸 Biketoberfest at Main Street Station, noon–1:15 AM Friday — Main Street Station, 316 Main Street, Daytona Beach. Live music, food vendors, motorcycle merchandise, and rally festivities at the historic garage bar. mainstreetlive.com
Event: 🔊 Bounty Battles Audio Competition, 6 PM; competitor registration 4–5:30 PM — Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach, 290 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Watch motorcycle audio systems compete head-to-head and check out custom builds. Spectators welcome. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Event: 🎵 Night Unplugged: Beatles & Stones, 6–8:30 PM — Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, 1 Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Jeremy and Andrea of Are Friends Electric perform acoustic versions of Beatles and Rolling Stones favorites. ONE DAYTONA
Event: 😂 Comedy Showcase, 7–8:30 PM — Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Enjoy a rotating lineup of stand-up comedians. Tickets $17.59–$28.29 including fees; two-item purchase minimum.
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