🌱 Why Takeya’s iconic Williamson Boulevard location just went dark
Ormond Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Ormond Beach! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Takeya’s iconic Williamson Boulevard location just went dark
- How did your favorite Ormond Beach spots score on health inspections?
- What new candidate wants to change in Ormond Beach’s Zone 4 race
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-shower, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Ormond Beach's Takeya Japanese Steak House closes (observerlocalnews.com) — A longtime favorite, Takeya Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar on North Williamson Boulevard in Ormond Beach has closed after more than 40 years in business. Owners say they’re stepping back to let new entrepreneurs reimagine the iconic building, making Takeya the latest restaurant in the Williamson corridor to shut its doors following Applebee’s in March. 
2. Daytona restaurant briefly closed when rodent droppings found on shelf (news-journalonline.com) — Recent state health inspections show several Volusia-Flagler restaurants, including Frozen Frog on West Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach, passed with zero violations, while others in Daytona Beach and nearby cities received warnings or temporary closures. The report highlights issues like rodent droppings, improper food temperatures, and licensing problems, giving local diners a timely snapshot of current restaurant safety.
3. New Planning Board member files for Ormond Beach City Commission Zone 4 (observerlocalnews.com) — A longtime Ormond Beach resident and newly appointed Planning Board member, Amber Bobak, has joined the race for City Commission Zone 4, challenging incumbent Harold Briley and former planner Barry du Moulin. She’s focusing on traffic, development, and stronger environmental protections, including ideas to preserve wetlands and support Tomoka State Park. Bobak’s campaign grew from neighborhood concerns over a new gas station and broader worries about divisiveness in the city.
4. Andy Romano Beachfront Park: City staff estimates new seawall, ramp to be complete in early August (observerlocalnews.com) — Andy Romano Beachfront Park in Ormond Beach is expected to fully reopen in early August, as the city finishes a $2.5 million seawall rebuild and new ADA-compliant concrete beach ramp. FEMA is covering most of the cost, and a separate project will replace playground shade structures without closing the park. City leaders are also preparing a paid parking program there, with Ormond Beach residents parking for free.
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Leads Group I
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Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
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Leads Group IV
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Widow/Widower Support Group
THE BLAKE AT LPGA, 1635 N Williamson Blvd, Daytona Beach
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Planning Board →
City of Ormond Beach Calendar, 22 S. Beach Street, Ormond Beach
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Swing into Spring - Mini Concert Series →
City of Ormond Beach Calendar, 25 Riverside Dr., Ormond Beach
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General Employees' Pension Board →
City of Ormond Beach Calendar, 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
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POSTPONED Legislative Welcome Back Breakfast & Update
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Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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Site Plan Review Committee →
City of Ormond Beach Calendar, 22 S. Beach Street, Ormond Beach
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Opening Bid 2026-22 Andy Romano Beachfront Park Shade Structures Replacement Project →
City of Ormond Beach Calendar Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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Chamber Golf League 2026
Cypress Head Golf Club
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City of Ormond Beach Calendar, 399 N. US1, Ormond Beach
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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