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⭐ Taste of Ormond, New Ped Signals, MOAS Changes
Issue #710
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🌺 Taste of Ormond Moves To Fall With Island Flair
The beloved 12th annual Taste of Ormond is taking a seasonal turn — this year it’ll be held Sunday, Oct. 19 from 4–7 p.m. at Rockefeller Gardens (26 Riverside Drive), and it’s got a Hawaiian Luau twist.
Expect fire dancers, music and Polynesian flair from the troupe Polynesian Fire, and performances by Heather DeSantis. Local restaurants are contributing small plates for sampling — over two dozen in all.
Featured dishes include Alexander’s sirloin sliders, Novel Tea’s cupcakes and shortbreads, RiverGrille’s smoked ribs and pulled pork, Stonewood’s cedar plank salmon with jalapeño‑apricot glaze, and Good Vibes’s carrot cake. Tables will receive two complimentary bottles of wine; additional wine and craft beer options will be available, with a special wine/beer tasting area hosted by S.R. Perrott.
It’s the first time Taste of Ormond is happening in the fall (previously held in spring). New participating eateries this year: Alexander’s, Margarita Island, and Novel Tea Book Shop (with café).
This event is Ormond MainStreet’s only fundraiser — proceeds support marketing grants, community events, and district initiatives. Volunteer labor alone saves the organization over $150,000 annually.
Ticket costs: $100 per person, VIP: $125, tables (10 seats): $900, VIP table: $1,150.
Also available: Mixology Experience, $25 for three signature drinks (limited to 100 tickets).
Get yours at Tickettailor or call 386‑492‑2938.
Source: Ormond Observer
🚦 New Safety Signals on Granada Boulevard
Ormond Beach has activated the first of three pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs) along Granada Boulevard ( between U.S. 1 and State Road A1A). The first beacon at Washington Street is now live; two others (just west of Beach Street and east of Vining Court) will follow shortly.
These beacons stay dark until a pedestrian presses a button; once activated, they cycle through flashing yellow, solid yellow, then solid red (forcing vehicles to stop), then flashing red (drivers may proceed if clear). The system is designed to alert motorists and safer crosswalk use.
The PHBs are part of a broader safety‑improvement project along SR A1A. For more on how the signals work, visit alerttodayflorida.com/Pedestrian. Additional project details can be found at CFLRoads.com/447105‑1.
Source: Ormond Observer
🏛️ Daytona Museum Plans Bold Reinvention
Big changes are ahead for the Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) in Daytona Beach. Though official details won’t drop until December, the plan calls for a brand‑new building near the Nova Road entrance and a reimagined museum campus.
To prepare, both the main museum and the Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art will close at the end of March 2026. Only the planetarium may remain open for select events. The full re‑opening is expected in fall 2028. In the interim, programming will shift to community venues like the Ocean Center, Daytona Beach Shores Rec Center, Brannon Center, and Embry‑Riddle.
“The transformation is not just a new building,” said CEO Tabitha Schmidt. “It’s a campus expansion, rethinking exhibits, engagement, footprint.”
The project is backed by a major gift: a $150 million pledge from longtime supporters Cici & Hyatt Brown, combined with matching and additional donations. So far, they have contributed $104 million toward the total.
Some longtime exhibits have already been decommissioned; museum leadership says the future will feature more curated storytelling rather than displaying the entire collection.
Follow updates at MOASFuture.org.
Source: Daytona News‑Journal
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Sat Oct 11
Event: 🛍️Bear Creek Annual Craft Show, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bear Creek Village, 6 Bear Creek Path, Ormond Beach Shop for unique handmade items and crafts from local vendors at this annual community show.Event: 🎄Grinchmas Seaglass Tree, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Create your own festive, Grinch-themed sea glass tree in this fun and creative workshop.Event: 🎃Pumpkin Painting Party, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Happy Co Surf & Coffee, 1210 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Get into the fall spirit with a fun-filled afternoon of painting pumpkins for all ages.Event: 🥃Moonshiner's Master Distiller Tour, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Copper Bottom Craft Distillery, 998 N Beach St, Holly Hill
Go behind the scenes and learn about the distilling process with an award-winning master distiller.Event: 🎨Mimi's Original Art October Sip and Shop, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mimi's Original Art, 1385 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Browse local art, enjoy a beverage, and shop for unique pieces at this casual gallery event.Event: 😂Sit Down for Stand Up, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Enjoy a night of laughter featuring a lineup of talented stand-up comedians.Event: 🎵Esh x Schief: KONA TIKI BAR, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Enjoy live music from Esh x Schief in a relaxed tiki bar atmosphere.
Sun Oct 12
Event: 🧘yoga + connection, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
beach + vine, 1458 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Join a local yoga guru for a class followed by a light brunch and good conversation.Event: 🎨Light Up Seaglass Tree or Succulent Class, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Create your own light-up seaglass tree or succulent arrangement in this guided class.Event: 🍂2025 Fall Festival, 2:00 PM
County Line Family Farms, 77 Cir S Rd, Ormond Beach
Enjoy a day of fall fun with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and other farm activities for the whole family.Event: 🏃SoNapa Grille 5K Run and Walk, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SoNapa Grille, 324 N Nova Rd, Ormond Beach
Run or walk a 5K through the beautiful Trails neighborhood, followed by a happy hour after-party.Event: 🏍️Big Engine: Sunday Saints & Sinners, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Rock out with Big Engine at this classic biker pub.Event: 🏍️Biketoberfest, All Day
eddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson, 1637 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
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Mon Oct 13
Event: 🎸Ride In \ Rock Out Monday!, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
A full day of live music featuring Cheg and the Blake Free Band.Event: 🍸Clarity, Confidence, & Cocktails, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rose Villa Restaurant, 43 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
A professional networking event focused on empowerment and making connections.Event: 🤝Unity Night @ Kava Kula, Time Not Specified
Kava Kula, 142 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
A community gathering and social event at Kava Kula.
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