Tag: Ormond Beach

Ponce Inlet March 2026 Tide Report
Activities, Community, Events, Ormond Beach, Volusia

Paradise Pointe Hosts “Models & Milestones” — Raising $2,400 for the Alzheimer’s Association

A Celebration of Seniors, Style, and Community Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care recently hosted its highly anticipated Models & Milestones runway event, welcoming more than 150 guests for an afternoon of fashion, family, and philanthropy —and raising $2,400 for the Alzheimer’s Association. With standing room only, residents and their loved ones filled the room with energy and excitement as they cheered on this Read More » Continue reading Paradise Pointe Hosts “Models & Milestones” — Raising $2,400 for the Alzheimer’s Association

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Blog, Community, Events, Fashion, Ormond Beach, Volusia

Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Celebrates Three Years of Compassionate,Nurse-Led Care in Ormond Beach

Nearly three years ago, Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care opened its doors with a vision rooted not in trends or expansion plans, but in love, experience, and a deeply personal calling. As Paradise Pointe prepares to celebrate its third anniversary this February, the Ormond Beach community reflects on a senior living community born from one woman’s journey as both a nurse and a Read More » Continue reading Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Celebrates Three Years of Compassionate,Nurse-Led Care in Ormond Beach

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Blog, Local Updates and Information, Volusia

Sea Turtle Season: A Lesson in Respect

While walking on the beach with my daughter, I witnessed a rare sight at the Crawford Avenue beach approach in New Smyrna Beach: a massive leatherback sea turtle emerging from the ocean to nest. For several quiet moments, we stood together in awe as the beautiful creature slowly made its way up the sand— a once-in-a-lifetime experience Sea turtle nesting season is underway along Florida’s Read More » Continue reading Sea Turtle Season: A Lesson in Respect

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Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet

Beachfront Traditions

Beach Rentals & Refreshments of Volusia County: Local Legacy and Service on the Sand Volusia County’s beaches are known for their golden sands, warm surf—and for the friendly, familiar faces that have served locals and visitors alike for generations. Behind the umbrella-lined shorelines and food stands is Beach Rentals & Refreshments of Volusia County (BR&R), a locally operated organization that manages a network of 38 Read More » Continue reading Beachfront Traditions

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Community, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Holly Hill, Local Updates and Information, New Smyrna Beach, News, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Volusia, West Volusia

Elevate Florida program now accepting applications to strengthen homes against future storms

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is now accepting applications for its Elevate Florida program, which provides funding to help homeowners protect their properties from future flood damage. This program offers Volusia County residents a chance to elevate, rebuild, or strengthen their homes, potentially saving them thousands in repairs, lowering flood insurance premiums, and increasing home values. The program is available even if a property has not previously experienced Read More » Continue reading Elevate Florida program now accepting applications to strengthen homes against future storms

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Daytona Beach, Food & Drink, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Taste, Volusia, West Volusia

Beverage Trails in Volusia County

If you didn’t already know, the West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority has a “Cool Craft Beverage Trail” to help you discover unique drinks and their shops or restaurants throughout the west side of the county. You can find local breweries, coffee shops, and candy stores on their website, CoolCraftTrail.com, and social media sites. I love this resource and, while there may already be one for Read More » Continue reading Beverage Trails in Volusia County

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Blog, Community, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Volusia, West Volusia

Shuck & Share Program Reaches Million-Pound Milestone

The Marine Discovery Center’s Shuck & Share oyster recycling program reached a million-pound milestone earlier this year. Shuck & Share was launched in 2013 and the first oyster shells were collected at local restaurants in 2014. Restaurants participating in the program began holding discarded shells from diners’ meals to be collected for recycled use in shoreline restoration projects up and down the Indian River Lagoon. Read More » Continue reading Shuck & Share Program Reaches Million-Pound Milestone

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Blog, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Local Updates and Information, New Smyrna Beach, News, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Volusia, West Volusia

Volusia County Launches Social Services App

Do you need help finding social service agencies in Volusia County? There’s now an app for that! Volusia County has created Volusia Helps, a free app that provides up-to-date information in the palm of your hand. The app can help residents, social service providers, law enforcement, and medical professionals easily find needed resources. Users can search what they are looking for, or they can select Read More » Continue reading Volusia County Launches Social Services App

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Blog, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Inside Look, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Volusia, West Volusia

Bobby G Takes on Local Thrift Shops

It’s been a while since I last indulged in the joy of thrift shopping, relishing the adventure of mapping out a route to explore budget-friendly finds in our local thrift stores. What a delightful way to spend the day – browsing through second-hand treasures such as vintage clothing, home decor, furniture, appliances, toys and jewelry. But what really puts a smile on my face are Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Local Thrift Shops

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Blog, Community, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Events, Holly Hill, Local Updates and Information, New Smyrna Beach, News, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Volusia, West Volusia

Volusia County Schools Rezoning Rundown

My household has always felt a call to students: I teach high school science online, my husband and two housemates are on staff with a college campus ministry, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and my kids attend local schools. When we decided to move here just over 5 years ago, we specifically felt called to the students (VPK – college) and the rich history of the Midtown Read More » Continue reading Volusia County Schools Rezoning Rundown

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