🌱 How Ormond Beach horses are transforming life skills for blind students
Ormond Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Ormond Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Ormond Beach horses are transforming life skills for blind students
- Beloved Ormond Beach sports bar closes suddenly after owner’s unexpected passing
- Which Ormond Beach restaurants aced — or failed — recent health inspections?
Also on today's calendar: Daytona Beach Clean Up | In Honor of Earth Day and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Whispering Meadows Ranch partners with Conklin Davis Center for equine-assisted learning for the visually impaired (observerlocalnews.com) — A unique equine-assisted learning program is now running at Whispering Meadows Ranch in Ormond Beach, giving visually impaired students from the Conklin Davis Center hands-on time with horses to build confidence and independence. Funded by a $10,000 grant, the pilot lets students groom, halter, and walk horses, while local organizers hope to expand the heartwarming partnership right here in the community. 
• Ormond Beach restaurant shuts down following beloved owner's passing (news-journalonline.com) — A longtime Ormond Beach favorite, OB Sports Corner Bar & Grill on South Nova Road, has closed immediately following the unexpected passing of owner David Ruiz. The family-owned sports bar had been a popular spot for comfort food, live music, and karaoke since 2016. Friends and customers are asked to watch the restaurant’s Facebook page for memorial service details and further updates.
• Rodent droppings, sewage on floor in 4 Daytona, Flagler restaurants (news-journalonline.com) — Health inspectors recently reviewed several Volusia and Flagler County restaurants, including multiple spots in Ormond Beach such as Las Brasas Grill and Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar. The report highlights which local eateries passed with zero violations and which faced serious issues like improper food temperatures, pests, or temporary closures, helping you decide where to dine with confidence.
📸 Around Ormond Beach
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Daytona Beach Clean Up | In Honor of Earth Day
611 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
8:00 am
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Free Estate Planning Workshop
30 S Beach St , Ormond Beach
10:45 am -
Leads Group I
Copperline Coffee , 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 , Port Orange
8:00 am -
Leads Group IV
Miller's Ale House , 907 Taylor Rd , Port Orange
12:00 pm -
Widow/Widower Support Group
THE BLAKE AT LPGA , 1635 N Williamson Blvd , Daytona Beach
3:00 pm -
I HRT Broadway: A Broadway Review
City of Ormond Beach Calendar , 399 N. US1 , Ormond Beach
7:00 pm -
Special Magistrate Hearing
City of Ormond Beach Calendar , Commission Chambers 22 S. Beach St , Ormond Beach
10:00 am -
Networking Group 1
Ormond Beach Chamber , 165 W. Granada Blvd , Ormond Beach
7:30 am -
Leads Group III
Copperline Coffee , 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 , Port Orange
8:30 am -
Leads Group II
McKenna's Place , 3781 S Nova Rd , Port Orange
12:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Site Plan Review Committee
City of Ormond Beach Calendar , 22 S. Beach Street , Ormond Beach
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Job Fair - For High School Students & The Public
The REC , 4655 City Center Circle , Port Orange
4:00 pm -
Leads Group I
Copperline Coffee , 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 , Port Orange
8:00 am -
Leads Group IV
Miller's Ale House , 907 Taylor Rd , Port Orange
12:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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💬 Chatter
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- Chicken Salad Chick posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Ormond Beach. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Manager In Training in Ormond Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ormond Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Daytona Beach
- Newest Florida Publix opening soon in Palm Beach County. What to know (palmbeachpost.com)
- What Are the Benefits of Is the Z4 a Good Car Worth Your Attention? and the Impact of Another (thedetroitbureau.com)
- South Iredell High Marine Corps JROTC Drill Team preparing for national competition (iredellfreenews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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