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More housing coming?

Welcome back As Volusia returns to school, communication is paramount to make families comfortable, one principal says.

Developer is proposing 60-unit townhome project. PAGE 2

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INSIDE VOLUSIA COUNTY GRANTS MATTER Ormond Beach Historical Society president explains why he believes ECHO should be renewed PAGE 6

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The Jewish Federation distributed 7,400 backpacks for students. PAGE 9

YOUR TOWN VOLUSIA’S SOAA AWARD RECIPIENT Tomoka Elementary’s School Way Café manager was recently recognized as Volusia County Schools and the FUTURES Foundation’s 2020 Superintendent’s Outstanding Achievement Award school-based recipient. Robyn Trosan greets each student in the cafeteria and becomes a positive part of their day, said Tomoka Elementary Principal Dr. Julie Roseboom when nominating Trosan, according to the press release. Trosan has worked for VCS for 27 years.

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Josie Stumpf still has cutouts of her face that her colleagues used to cheer for her when she was named Volusia’s 2020 Teacher of the Year. Now, she said, the cutouts can remind her students what she looks like behind the mask.

Gun sales up

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Customer Joe Colmone, with Larry’s Guns and Ammo owner Larry Beighle and Manager Kirk Chong, at the shop in Bunnell.

Monday, Aug. 31, marked the start of a new school year for Volusia students. “Xavier Guerra is excited to start fourth grade at Ormond Beach Elementary using Volusia Live. “OBE is the place to be,” said his mother, Vanessa Sterbenz.

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Townhome development coming soon?

The Ormond Memorial Art Museum has received $400,000 of grant funding from the Volusia County ECHO program to help fund the museum’s renovation and expansion project, according to the museum’s September newsletter. ECHO’s renewal is slated to be in the 2020 November ballot for voter approval.

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Rain cause of effluent discharge

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of students were registered to attend classes in traditional brick-andmortar schools.

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The 1.4 acre parcel proposed for the Ormond Grande project is located just south of Ormond Lakes.

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completion status for the Latitude Margaritaville Beach Club in Ormondby-the-Sea, to which the city is providing utilities.

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estimated personal protective equipment supply kits were assembled through the Volusia County Chamber Alliance for distribution to local businesses last week. Email jarleene@ ormondbeachobserver. com.

A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, to discuss a new townhome development near the Ormond Lakes subdivision. The Ormond Grande project, which is being developed by Parker Mynchenberg, seeks to build a 3,600-square-foot industrial building and 60 townhome units in a 1.4 acre lot off North U.S. 1 and south of Ormond Lakes Boulevard, according to the meeting notice.

The meeting will be held at the Plantation Oaks of Ormond Beach Clubhouse, located at 2380 Chretien Drive. A brief presentation on the project will be given, and the developer is inviting the community residents around the proposed development to attend. The project will need to go before the city’s Planning Board and the City Commission for approval. Most of the property is zoned R-5 (Multi-family

medium density) with the land closest to U.S. 1 zoned for light industrial use. As of Friday, Aug, 28, the Ormond Grande project was the only one under review by the city’s site plan review committee, according to the weekly staff report. This is the fourth residential project in the works for the city, and Mychenberg’s second at the moment; he is also the developer of Plantation Oaks.

Last week, the city discharged a total 16.8 million gallons of treated wastewater into the Halifax River, a figure that has increased weekly since the start of August, according to city staff reports. “The rainy weather has resulted in excess produced beyond current demands,” said Public Works Director Shawn Finley in an email. The city stopped discharging effluent in the river sometime mid-March, with the exception of an instance the week of June 26 when 0.01 million gallons of wastewater was deposited in the river. Ormond is permitted to discharge 6 million gallons per day, Finley said.

Denys named to Space Caucus Volusia County Councilwoman Deb Denys has been named to the Florida Space Caucus by State Sen. Tom Wright. The group advocates for Florida’s role in space exploration.

“I think that’s why I’m alive. It’s my mission to do this — to help the community.” GLORIA MAX, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties on Operation Backpack. See Page 9.

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Mask up! Volusia Schools prep for students’ Aug. 31 return

STUDENT TEMPERATURE CHECKS

BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

The following is Holly Hill School’s protocol for temperature checks:  Students have their temperature scanned as they enter campus at one of our scanning stations.  Students with a normal temperature will proceed onto campus.  Students with a temperature 100.4 or higher will remain at the scanning station for 5 minutes to be rescanned. Student information will be logged on a Temperature Tracking Form.  When temperature is rechecked and the temperature is normal, they will be sent to the appropriate area.  If temperature is still at, or above, 100.4 the scanner will call to have student brought to isolation room 115.  Nurse will do an evaluation on the students and the district health services coordinator will be contacted for next steps.

hen the pandemic forced an early closure of school buildings in the spring, Holly Hill School teacher Josie Stumpf said she kept in close touch with her students via phone and video chat, which forged deeper relationships than ever. And yet, she said with tears in her eyes, “They didn’t get the best of me.” Many teachers try to make the end of the school year special, and Stumpf had planned a campingthemed unit to bring together everything her fifth- and sixthgrade language arts and social studies students had learned throughout the year. That unit remained in storage. That’s why this year, despite the health risks of teaching students in person, Stumpf is thrilled to return to the classroom Aug. 31. The masks, social distancing and plexiglass dividers at desks help her to feel that the administration is supportive. “It’s not frustrating,” Stumpf said. “It’s a little overwhelming, a little emotional.” She has helped to communicate the protocols to her students’ parents, whose concerns she shares because she is a parent, too. She

also doesn’t want to catch anything that she could then transmit to her own parents, who live next door, in Ormond Beach. Stumpf said she usually has 20 students in the classroom. This year, she’ll have 13 in person for half the day; the other half, she’ll conduct an online version with students who opted for remote learning. In total, Holly Hill School had about 1,100 pre-kindergarten to eighth-grade students last year; this year it will have 850 in classrooms, according to Principal Jason Watson. The flexibility of the remote learning option, called Volusia Live, could prove useful if COVID-19 cases climb. Students to have to quarantine but are well enough to participate in classes could do so easily if they are already enrolled in Volusia Live, he said. They would then come back academically “unscathed.” COMMUNICATION IS KEY

Charlise Robinson teaches seventh- and eighth-grade math.

During a media tour Aug. 27, while wearing a jacket with his “house” insignia, a Harry Potter-inspired system to keep students engaged,

Each desk is equipped with a plexiglass divider.

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Amanda Thompson is one of many teachers who put a lot of work into transforming their classrooms at Holly Hill School.

Watson explained that the school had spent considerable time to communicate the new protocols. “We really cannot overcommunicate to our families and stakeholders,” he said. In addition to putting the protocols on the school website and adding a demonstration video, the school also conducted parent sessions and scheduled a drive-thru event to distribute schedules and answer more questions. Meet-theteacher flyers included QR codes that linked to mini biographies of the teachers. “It’s going to be a great year, even though it’s going to look a little differently,” he said. Watson said the school has also tried to adjust to feedback. For example, one parent pointed out that the demonstration video depicted a staff member taking a student’s temperature by aiming a gun-like thermometer at the student’s forehead and pulling the trigger. “It wasn’t an ideal image,” he said. Now, the staff will direct the thermometer at the student’s wrist. MASK REQUIREMENT

Wherever social distancing is not possible, masks are required in Volusia County schools. School buses, hallways and many classrooms will require masks because desks may not be 6 feet apart. “When in doubt, mask up,” Watson said. So far, there is no penalty for not wearing one. Teachers are to direct the students to an administrator, who will then immediately get the parents involved to find a resolution. “A lot of times, those decisions

Teachers have gotten creative with their sanitizer stations.

“It’s going to be a great year, even though it’s going to look a little differently.” JASON WATSON, Holly Hill School principal

aren’t theirs — it’s their parents telling them, ‘You don’t have to wear a mask,’” Watson said. “ … We want to make sure we aren’t turning this into a disciplinary issue.” The cafeteria will encourage social distancing by only seating students on one bench per table. Food will be distributed in a grab-and-go style, and masks will still be required when a student is done eating. Masks will not be required during recess, but playground equipment will be off limits. Teachers will be given a supply of masks, along with other personal protective equipment including sanitizer. “A comfortable teacher typically translates into a comfortable student,” Watson said. Email Brian McMillan at editor@palmcoastobserver.com.

Students are instructed to walk on the right side of the hallways.

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LOCAL GALLERY HAS NEW COLLECTION Ocean Art Gallery hired a new staff member earlier this year, and now after seven months of work, she is introducing her oil dry brush collection, titled “Splashparencies,” in the gallery. Cherree Mallette has been drawing and painting since she was 5 years old, and always knew she wanted to be a professional artist, according to a press release. While at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, she won many “Best of Show” awards, including a threemonth scholarship to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in New York City. She later moved to Florida, where her artwork was exhibited in galleries such as the Reef Gallery in Key Largo and Snap! in Orlando. Mallette met Ocean Art Gallery owner Frank Gromling last November, the press release states. Gromling was looking to hire an additional art consultant and an experienced framing consultant. Now, the

press release stated her art is attracting collectors from near and far, “many of whom also are engaging her to enhance their art collections with her creative framing style.” Mallette and Gromling are also planning a major art program to raise funds for water quality research projects. Mallette’s “Splashparencies” and the art of two other waterthemed artists will be coupled with expert speakers to form “Water Is Life,” coming soon. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Those wishing to meet the artist may do so TuesdayFriday or call 386-317-9400 for a personal appointment.

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Intracoastal Bank has recently hired a new vice president and portfolio manager. Chuck Ellis will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the bank’s loan risk management function, according to a press release. Prior to joining the bank, Ellis was a commercial underwriter with First National Bankers Bank, and has more than 25 years of experience in banking. He is also a veteran of

the Marine Corps. Ellis graduated from the University of Phoenix with a bachelor’s in accounting and is pursuing a master’s degree in business administration at the University of Central Florida.

LOCAL BUSINESSES WIN GRANTS Three local Ormond businesses will receive $1,500 marketing grants as a result of a marketing seminar sponsored by Ormond Beach MainStreet and the TD Charitable Foundation, a press release recently announced. The winners are Frame of Mind Custom Framing and Art Gallery, located at 23 W. Granada Blvd.; Secret Attic Thrift Store, located at 32 N. Ocean Shore Blvd.; and Thays Art Gallery and Studio, located at 154 W. Granada Blvd. A total of 22 businesses attended the free day-long seminar back in March, and each of them were assigned a mentor to work with over the next month. The businesses were asked to develop and submit an annual marketing plan to compete for the grants, and while the coronavirus pandemic put the application process on hold, plans were submitted to the judging panel in late July, the press release announced. Send story ideas and press releases to Associate Editor Jarleene Almenas at jarleene@ ormondbeachobserver.com.

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Trigger point Pandemic and race riots lead to ‘unprecedented’ gun sales Elite Warrior Firearms owner Todd Glaczenski said it’s been difficult to keep guns in stock. “There’s been times where I’m almost a gunless gun store,” he said. BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

wo sisters, each over 60 years old, walked into Elite Warrior Firearms in Ormond Beach recently, and each bought an AR-15 with several magazines of ammunition. “They’re scared,” said Todd Glaczenski, owner of the gun shop. “They were buying them for protection.” Glaczenski, who opened his shop at 1360 N. U.S. 1, Suite 104, in February, just before the pandemic took hold in the United States, said interest in guns is so high, in fact, that he is having a difficult time keeping inventory in stock. More than half are firsttime gun buyers. About 14 miles north, at Larry’s Guns and Ammo in Bunnell, Manager Kirk Chong tells a simi-

lar story. He said he was teaching about 30 people per month in concealed-carry classes last summer; this summer, he’s been teaching more than 500 people per month. “Everybody says the same things,” Chong said. “We hear it every day: ‘I’m a new gun buyer.’

BY THE NUMBERS Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly reported on Aug. 28, during WNZF’s “Free For All Friday,” that guns are playing a bigger role in crimes in Flagler County. Percentage of aggravated assaults involving a firearm are up:  2019: 16%  2020: 38%

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I must have heard, ‘This world’s getting crazy,’ about 10 million times a day. They want to get their own gun to protect themselves.” For the most part, Chong said he’s been out of inventory also. He bought 30,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition recently, assuming it would last 90 days. It was gone in 10 days. “We are currently experiencing unprecedented volume,” a recorded voice says when you call the phone number to another gun shop, Florida Gun Exchange, at 1050 S. Nova Road, in Ormond Beach. Why are so many people buying guns? LOCKDOWNS AND LOOTING

Both Elite and Larry’s had similarly big sales numbers when the government began talking about locking down society in March,

and then again when they saw looting and riots during police brutality protests in June. “People were concerned that other people would get stupid and try to rob and loot,” Chong said. “We were sold out; there was such a rush on it. … We get calls 10 times a day from people looking for 9 mm, double-ought buck. But there’s just nothing out there at the moment.” Chong called it “panic buying.” “When the pandemic started, people were coming in, thinking, ‘We should get a handgun,’” Glaczenski said. “But the moment you saw those riots — I had three older guys from Palm Coast standing at my door. By noontime, every AR-15 was gone. I sold 16.” Glaczenski added: “I don’t want to be Mr. Extremist Crazy Guy here, but you’ve watched it take place in major cities — people being assaulted, people’s livelihoods being destroyed, looting, the votes to defund police — it scares people. The biggest reason why these first-time gun buyers are buying guns is because they’re scared and they want to be able to protect themselves.” SECOND AMENDMENT THREATS

When he goes into local gun shops, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said during Aug. 21’s “Free For All Friday on WNZF, “it looks like the supermarket before a hurricane. They have very few guns left. … You see this at every presidential election because of threats made by some political parties against the Second Amendment.” Glaczenski agrees. “Whereas there used to be a happy medium with firearms, now all the talk you’re hearing from one political party is they’re going to take away our guns,” he said. “You’re hearing a lot of political rhetoric.” The Second Amendment states: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Putting guns in the hands of the people is essential to our security, Glaczenski believes. Meanwhile, a 2019 Gallup poll showed that 64% of those

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SECOND AMENDMENT A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

surveyed preferred stricter federal gun laws. By comparison, in 2009, the same poll showed that 44% wanted stricter gun laws. PROTECTION AND SPORT

Glaczenski has heard the arguments against high-end guns before: Why would anyone need an AR-15? “Why do you need a car that exceeds the speed limit?” he said. In reality, the AR-15 is lighter than a hunting rifle and is a good choice for protecting your home, he said. “I don’t think anyone buys any of these weapons in hopes that they have to use them for anything other than enjoyment, but it gives them peace of mind,” he said. Many of Glaczenski’s customers who buy guns for protection end up falling in love with the sport of shooting. “I certainly enjoy shooting,” he said. “It’s fun. I think it’s jewelry for guys, the pride of owning rare weapons, high-end guns.” Despite the camouflaged gun and the deer on the wall at Larry’s in Bunnell, Chong said he doesn’t sell guns to many hunters — only for those who shoot for sport and who want guns for self protection. Many are retirees from northern states that have more restrictive gun rules, he said. Bunnell resident Joe Colmone stopped into Larry’s on Aug. 28 as a customer. He said he owns multiple guns and has given advice to many of his friends who have been looking into buying their first. “They want to protect themselves,” he said. “The news puts the fear in people.” Email editor@palmcoastobserver.com.

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y colleagues and I at the Ormond Beach Historical Society are thankful for the ECHO grant, which the city of Ormond has received from Volusia County to renovate and preserve the exterior of the historical MacDonald House located beachside in museum row next to the Casements and nearby the Ormond Beach Memorial Art Museum. The county provides ECHO grants to finance “acquisition, restoration, construction, or

improvement of facilities to be used for environmental, cultural, historical, and outdoor recreational purposes.” Since 2000, it has provided grants to numerous institutions that make Ormond Beach a residence of choice and has had an enormous impact on the whole area at times when limited resources have been available for such purposes. In challenging times, such as the current pandemic and resulting economic decline, the funds given by the state of Florida and the federal government for cultural and historical purposes are often eliminated or severely cut back. That is the case this year, which makes the county’s grant programs more essential than ever. Unfortunately, cultural and historical facilities, education-

City should OK Biketoberfest permits Dear Editor: Permits for Biketoberfest should be allowed with the applicants knowing they may be revoked on very short notice if a public safety threat is an imminent issue. That will allow vendors and local businesses to plan and be extra cautious about their safety practices and implementation of safety policy procedures. Bikers will be coming to Ormond Beach regardless of permits that allow for outside spaces to be used or not. It would be in the interest of public safety to allow permits for outside, fresh air areas

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al programs, exhibits, events, and other activities are perceived as being “intangibles” by some government officials when, in fact, their results are very “tangible.” Indeed, they are demanded and appreciated by our residents and visitors because they add to their quality of life and contribute to the economic prosperity of the area. These facts are especially true during a pandemic when most people are seeking meaningful activities to mitigate the boredom of spending some much time at home. Many of our local organizations are providing virtual opportunities to view such programs on-line, including the Historical Society’s exhibits, such as “Women of Ormond,” the new Smithsonian traveling exhibit on women’s suffrage at the Mac-

Donald House and articles on History Happenings about the rich history of our city. Later, as the virus subsides, they will be able to attend in-person once again the very popular Saturday morning lectures and social events at the Anderson Price Memorial Building. For all of the above reasons, we urge you, the citizens of Volusia County, to raise your voices for ECHO and also the county’s Cultural Community Grant that provides operational funds required for keeping our organizations alive during lean times. Vote for the renewal of ECHO is November! Jerry Lampe is president of the Ormond Beach Historical Society.

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falling asleep at times, before sitting up and giggling.” The man also refused to submit to a breath test. The man fell asleep in his holding cell and had to be woken up to be transported to jail.

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Peter Cerreta has public collections in both the U.S. and in Europe.

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an art heal? A current exhibition of contemporary art by the seasoned artist group, Beaux Arts of Central Florida, at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach explores that theme through works in a variety of mediums aiming to inspire thought and relief from daily stressors. A stroll through the gallery showcases artwork by Beaux Arts’ 50 professional artists, several of which are local to Volusia and Flagler County. According to a press release by the museum, the exhibition “might be a welcome antidote for these times of physical and mental stress.” For abstract artist Peter Cerreta, of Palm Coast, art gives him the means to illustrate the emotions he feels are existent today: love, fear, hate and anger. Though he was trained as a realist painter at the Pratt Institute in New York, he discovered that an abstract approach to art allows him the ability to capture feelings with greater latitude through the use of distortion. He paints women most of the time; he attributes this to the death of his mother and a couple of years ago, the death of his daughter. “Healing, is quite honestly a look into yourself — as an artist, as a person — and it’s a relief of

On display at MOAS is his art piece titled, “Volto Musica,” illustrating a Venetian carnival mask. The piece was supposed to be displayed at Stetson University this summer, but due to COVID-19, that exhibition was canceled. He’d been working on it for a while, having always wanted to paint something like it. When Beaux Arts was scheduled to display art at MOAS, he knew this was the piece he wanted to exhibit. This exhibit is one of the highlights of Beaux Arts’ schedule, Shirk said. The artists all put their best artwork on show.

“A Perfect Day” by Barbara Perkins, of Ormond Beach.

frustrations,” Cerreta said. “It’s a relief of your immediate concerns and your fears.” One of his paintings on display at MOAS, located at 352 S. Nova Road, is titled “A Young Woman,” and depicts a coming-of-age scene with a woman with flaming red hair. If a person can identify with something in an art piece, they will project their feelings onto the piece of work, he said. Oftentimes, it is not what the artist intended, but to Cerrata, it is interesting nonetheless. He enjoys talking about art, and holds degrees in both art and psychology. “They parallel each other beautifully, because it gave me the ability to understand better human behavior, especially the emotions expressed by human

beings,” he said. ‘IT’S LIKE RUNNING’

Art can generate all sorts of emotions, said Ormond Beach artist Robert Shirk. For artists, creating pieces can be calming. Shirk creates figurative paintings with layered plexiglass, and because of the detail involved, sometimes he finds himself going into a meditative state in the process. It’s like running, Shirk said. “If you’re a runner or a distance swimmer, you hit that wall and once you hit that wall, things just become easier and your mind kind of wanders, and you don’t feel a lot of the stress and the pain of enduring that physical activity,” Shirk said. “I think the same thing can happen with art, with creating art.”

Instead of tubes of paint, Port Orange artist Jane Jennings has over 3,000 pieces of fabric in her studio. “Whereas a painter would have tubes of paint, those are like my tubes of fabric,” Jennings said. She works with Indonesian cotton batik fabrics and most recently, created a new technique for her art: digitally printing images on cotton and silk organza. One of her pieces created this way is on display at MOAS, titled “The Shadow Caster.” Jennings said she was impressed by the choice of title for the exhibition. Art has always been an outlet for her, though she can’t put into words what it makes her feel like. She learned how to paint at 6 years old from her father. He set up a small easel next to his, she recalls. The Beaux Arts group is comprised of exceptional art professionals, she said, and she believes the exhibition could be a great diversion for people to escape from the current feelings of fear, depression and isolation due to the coronavirus. “I’ve always believed in the healing power of art, whether it’s the creator or the viewer,” Jennings said. “I think that art is such a very powerful mode of communication.” The exhibition will run through Nov. 22.

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Pool home on a river gets $1.2 million

John Anderson Drive house was the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea for the week of July 26 to Aug. 1 in the Multiple Listing Service. Theresa Wahl, of Ormond Beach, sold 130 John Anderson Drive to Antonio and Mirella DeLuca, of Ormond Beach, for $1.2 million. Built in 1955, the house is a 3/3 and has a fireplace, swimming pool, boat dock, boat house and 2,425 square feet. Following is a partial list of the weekâ€™s other sales.

Alicia and Jeffrey Heller, of Ormond Beach, sold 610 Riverside Drive to Julia Seraphin, of Ormond Beach, for $725,000. Built in 1953, the house is a 3/3 and has a fireplace and 2,215 square feet. It sold in 2001 for $450,000. Ryan Pollard, of Ormond Beach, sold 77 Kent Drive to Gary and Linda Weaver, of Miami, for $315,000. Built in 1960, the house is a 3/2 and has two fireplaces and 1,872 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $153,800.

Waylan and Dinah Smith, and Brandon and Marie Smith, of Ormond Beach, sold 131 Chrysanthemum Drive to Theodore and Joan Weeks, of Ormond Beach, for $305,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,940 square feet. It sold in 2007 for $270,000.

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William and Erika Jones, of Holly Hill, and William Jones Jr., of Ormond Beach, sold 12 Talaquah Blvd. to Andrew and

Eric and Kira Blum, of Ormond Beach, sold 723 Luna Drive to Michele and James Taber, of Ormond Beach, for $323,000. Built in 1962, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 1,445 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $161,000.

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Gertie Keller sold 1303 Village Lane to Joseph Barstow, of Ormond Beach, for $148,500. Built in 1989, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 1,304 square feet. It sold in 2007 for $98,000. Frank and Carmen Zambrana sold 453 S. Atlantic Ave., Unit 306, to Sandra Peters, of St. Johns, for $85,000. Built in 1987, the studio condo has a bathroom and 297 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $65,000. Breakaway Trails Rindy and Chriya Nong, of Palm Coast, sold 32 Black Pine Way to Frederick Rehbein, of

Chelsea Place CP and SP Residential Land LLC, of Daytona Beach, sold 436 Nottinghill St. to Donald and Theresa Berich, of Ormond Beach, for $420,000. Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,039 square feet. Halifax Plantation Lorraine Albanese, of New York, sold 3409 Rexford Circle to Mark Gardner and Margaret Pierce-Gardner, as trustees, for $430,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,633 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $350,000.

Dream Finders Homes LLC, of Jacksonville, sold 3277 Bailey Ann Drive to Robert and Kathleen McKittrick, of Ormond Beach, for $314,536.94. Built in 2020, the townhouse is a 2/2 and has 1,721 square feet. Tymber Creek Richard and Heather Vick, of Ormond Beach, sold 6 Creeksbridge Court to Michael DeGrande, of Ormond Beach, for $192,000. Built in 1977, the house is a 4/2 and has a fireplace and 1,720 square feet. It sold in 2008 for $215,000.

Tymber Crossings Brian and Gloria Donley sold 77 Grey Dapple Way to Sara Caldwell, as guardian, for $320,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,196 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $223,000.

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA Brett and Karen Valentine, of Gainesville, sold 1137 John Anderson Drive to William Smith, of Orlando, for $280,000. Built in 1955, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,508 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $218,000. Gary and Elizabeth Hohman sold 16 Dolphin Ave. to Courtney Fisher, of Ormond Beach, for $249,900. Built in 1956, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,144 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $205,000. Amitav Acharya and Ying Dai, of Bethesda, Maryland, sold 2730 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 1030, to Julie and Edward Cowan, of Ormond Beach, for $165,000. Built in 1990, the condo is a 2/2 and has 871 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $129,000. John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.

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Lori Patton, as trustee, sold 34 Oak Ave. to Luis Lopez and Kari Edwards, of Ormond Beach, for $180,000. Built in 1974, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,632 square feet. It sold in 1974 for $43,000.

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Courtney Bernett, of Ormond Beach, for $410,000. Built in 1995, the house is a 3/3 and has a swimming pool and 2,985 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $360,000.

Melissa Devriese, of Ormond Beach, sold 1205 Overbrook Drive to Richard Escandon, of Ormond Beach, for $255,000. Built in 1981, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 1,586 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $119,000.

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Lucas Hill, of Ormond Beach, sold 85 Banyan Drive to Thomas and Debra Spear, of Ormond Beach, for $282,500. Built in 1964, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 1,538 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $205,000.

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