ORMOND BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 5, NO. 34
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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017
Ormond Crossings gets a kick start City Commission OKs economic incentives for 285 jobs in a milestone for the development. PAGE 5A
Let’s talk about Ormondby-the-Sea Dunes, other topics to be addressed at community meeting. PAGE 4A INSIDE GRANDDAUGHTER REMEMBERS FIRST LIBRARIAN
Rendering of Latitude Margaritaville courtesy of Minto Communitiies
Why worry about Margaritaville?
City commissioner Rick Boehm: “It is not a matter of if but when the impact of 6,900 homes greatly increases the already heavy traffic on Granada.” PAGE 2A
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CALENDAR Earth Day picnic on the plaza When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 20 Where: Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 S. Beach St. Cost: Free Details: Environmentally friendly, giveaways, exhibits, and information. Food and drinks available for purchase. Live entertainment.
For more events, see Page 15A
Not a sp-eggtator sport First Masonic Easter event egg-ceeds egg-spectations.
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HOME + GARDEN
Do it yourself ... if you dare
Missy Neuman and Devon Dorato’s remodeling project landed them on HGTV. PAGE 6B
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Find out who won the Observer’s DIY contest Spoiler alert: The winner now has an awesome backyard that doesn’t require a lawnmower. PAGE 3B