⭐Tractor Supply Moves Closer, Feeling The Pinch

Issue #1019

Author

.George Sloane
19 Aug

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🏗️ Tractor Supply Moves a Step Closer to Ormond Beach

Ormond Beach could soon add Tractor Supply to its retail lineup after the Planning Board unanimously backed an amended plan for Tomoka Commerce Park at 90 N. U.S. 1. The proposal includes a 21,901-square-foot Tractor Supply store along with six buildings totaling 78,009 square feet for warehouse, indoor boat and RV storage, and light industrial uses. Board members praised the project's design while emphasizing landscaping along what could become a more prominent gateway into the city. Some nearby residents, however, raised concerns about noise, traffic and flooding, while the owner of Ormond Farm Supply worries the national retailer could take business from established local stores.

💵 Working Families Feel the Financial Squeeze

While development moves forward, many local households are facing a more immediate challenge: making ends meet. A new United Way ALICE report found that 44% of households in Volusia and Flagler counties — more than 102,000 households — fell below the threshold needed to comfortably cover basic expenses in 2024. Housing is a major pressure point, with many working families spending substantial portions of their income on rent and utilities. United Way estimates a family of four needs about $82,175 annually in Flagler County and $80,484 in Volusia just to cover essentials. The organization is responding through food-security initiatives and its 24/7 211 resource hotline.

Recent Deaths

  • Terry L Schaack, 80, of Ormond Beach, passed away on August 12, 2026.

  • Patricia Ann Quiney, 72, of Ormond Beach, passed away on August 11, 2026.

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Events for Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🏛️ Ormond Beach Planning Board Meeting, 6:00 PM
    Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
    Regular public meeting of the Planning Board discussing development and planning matters. Open to the public.

  • Event: 🎨 The World We Make Exhibit, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
    Explore the museum's featured exhibition, The World We Make, along with the Seward Johnson Sculpture Tour and John Wilton's Modular Art Panels during regular museum hours.

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🏓 Open Pickleball Play, Morning – Evening
    Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill
    Public courts, challenge courts, organized open play, lessons, and league activities are available throughout the day.

  • Event: 💪 Florida Health Care Plans Activity Center Programs, Various Times
    Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill
    Daily wellness classes, balance training, stretching, and social recreation programs for adults.

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🌊 Explore the Riverfront Esplanade, All Day
    Riverfront Esplanade, 249 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
    Enjoy the riverwalk, botanical gardens, public art, splash pad, dog park, and waterfront gathering spaces. No special Wednesday event is scheduled, but the park is open daily.

    Ormond Beach

    • Event: 🖼️ Third Thursday Docent Tour, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
      Enjoy a guided tour of the museum's current exhibitions, including The World We Make, led by an experienced docent.

    • Event: 🎨 Art of Healing Workshop, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
      Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
      A creative wellness workshop that combines art-making with mindfulness and personal expression.

    • Event: 🖌️ The World We Make Exhibition, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
      Explore the museum's featured exhibition along with the John Wilton Modular Art Panels and other ongoing gallery installations during regular museum hours.

    Holly Hill

    • Event: 🏓 Open Pickleball Play, Morning – Evening
      Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill
      Public courts, challenge courts, open play sessions, and league activities are available throughout the day.

    • Event: 💪 Florida Health Care Plans Activity Center Programs, Various Times
      Florida Health Care Plans Activity Center at Pictona, 1060 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill
      Daily fitness, balance, stretching, and wellness classes for adults held throughout the day.

    Daytona Beach

    • Event: 🌳 Riverfront Esplanade, All Day
      Riverfront Esplanade, 249 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
      Enjoy the waterfront promenade, public art, botanical gardens, splash pad, playground, dog park, and scenic Halifax River walking paths.

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