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⭐Taste of Ormond Nov 1, Tommy Tant Surf Returns, Early Voting Starts Tomorrow
Issue #1079
.George Sloane
18 Oct
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🍽️ Taste of Ormond Moves to Nov. 1
Weather has pushed Ormond MainStreet’s 13th annual Taste of Ormond from Oct. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 1.
The “Roaring ’20s” theme remains, along with unlimited tastings from local restaurants, live entertainment and a silent auction. Participating favorites include Ormond Garage, Fugu, Rivergrille, 63 Sovereign and Pumphouse BBQ.
General admission is $100; VIP tickets are $125. Food tastings are included, with beer and wine sampling from S.R. Perrott and additional drinks available for $6.
Details: ormondbeachmainstreet.com.
Source: Ormond Observer
🏄 Tommy Tant Surf Classic Returns
Up the coast, the 24th annual Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic runs Oct. 23–25 just south of Flagler Beach Pier.
The weekend includes professional and amateur competition, plus a Saturday aerial demonstration featuring local professionals Ryan Huckabee and Robbie McCormick.
Festivities begin Friday at 7 p.m. at Craeft Surf Studio, 404 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., with auctions, refreshments and live music. A memorial paddle-out and awards ceremony conclude Sunday’s activities.
Fundraising supports local student scholarships and Fellows Program grants, continuing the event’s community-minded tradition.
Source: NewsDaytonaBeach
🗳️ Early Voting Starts Monday
Meanwhile, Volusia County early voting runs Oct. 19–31, daily from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Voters may use any county early voting site.
Nearby locations include Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St.; Cherry Cultural & Education Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach; and Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway.
Ormond’s Zones 2 and 4 and Daytona’s Zones 1 and 3 have commission races, open only to voters in those respective zones. Both cities’ voters can vote in the county’s at-large council race.
Source: Ormond Observer
Fire & EMS Calls
October 17, 2026. Times are approximate, based on 7:59 p.m. EDT. Individual event links were unavailable; titles link to the Ormond Beach dispatch page.
12:59 p.m. — Extended stay medical call at Ormond Beach apartment
10:59 a.m. — Medical emergency near King Drive crossroads in Ormond Beach
5:59 a.m. — Injury crash on southbound I-95 near Avenue D
3:59 a.m. — Fire alarm at Huntington Place residence
3:59 a.m. — Fire alarm at oceanfront condo in Ormond Beach
3:59 a.m. — Person fell at residence on W. Granada Boulevard
3:59 a.m. — Person falls at apartment complex in Ormond Beach
2:59 a.m. — Person fell near North Center Street in Ormond
2:59 a.m. — Person reported sick in Ormond Beach at Willowdale Circle
1:59 a.m. — Non-emergent medical call at skilled nursing facility
Source: CrimeRadar–Ormond Beach. Listings reflect dispatch alerts and are not verified official reports.
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Events for Sunday, October 18, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🛶 Kayaks & Communion, 9–11:30 AM; arrive by 8:45 AM — Tomoka Outpost, Tomoka State Park, 2099 North Beach Street, Ormond Beach. Outdoor worship followed by kayaking at 9:45 AM. Discounted rentals available; park admission applies. Advance signup requested. The Gathering Place
Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, 1–6:30 PM — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Browse pumpkins at the church’s annual fall patch. www.observerlocalnews.com
Event: 🍽️ Taste of Ormond, 4–7 PM; VIP entry at 3 PM — Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach. Restaurant tastings, live entertainment, and a silent auction with a Roaring ’20s theme. General admission $100; VIP $125. Tickets required. City of Ormond Beach
Holly Hill
Event: 🏍️ Biketoberfest at Le Duck Motorcycles, starting at 10 AM — Le Duck Motorcycles, 1533 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill. Stop by for rally activities, tattoos, and the cigar bar and lounge. Holly Hill, FL 32117
Event: 🫖 Trick and Treat Yourself Halloween Tea Party, 2 PM — Polly’s Tea Room at River Lily Inn, 558 Riverside Drive, Holly Hill. Enjoy a Halloween-themed afternoon tea party at the historic inn. Listed price $50; reservations required. River Lily Inn Bed and Breakfast
Daytona Beach
Event: 🏍️ Indian Motorcycle Demo Rides, 9 AM–2 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 Monday — Main Street Station, 316 Main Street, Daytona Beach. Live music, food vendors, motorcycle merchandise, and final-day rally festivities. mainstreetlive.com
Event: 😂 Comedy Class Alumni Show, 6–8:30 PM — Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Stand-up performances by Orlando Funny Bone comedy-class alumni. Tickets start at $17.59 including fees; two-item purchase minimum. tickets.bestofdaytona.com
Event: 🎤 Comedy Open Mic Night, listed for 8–9:30 PM — Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Free admission with a two-item purchase minimum. Confirm the start time: the preceding show is listed through 8:30 PM. Sunday Funny-day Open Mic Night!
Events for Monday, October 19, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🎨 Gallery Talk with Kevin Haran, 11 AM–noon — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Hear the exhibiting artist discuss his work in “Space In Between,” followed by questions. Free; registration requested. ormondartmuseum.org
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: 🖌️ Sumi-e “Birds & Bamboo” Japanese Ink Painting, 1–3 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Learn traditional ink-painting techniques with Fontaine Rodgers. Materials included; $65 members/$75 nonmembers. Advance registration required. ormondartmuseum.org
Daytona Beach
Event: 🧘 Yoga in the Rose Garden, 5:30–6:30 PM — Riverfront Esplanade Rose Garden, 255 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Join Renew Yoga Studio for a relaxing outdoor session along the riverfront. Registration and payment available online
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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