7th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes Ormond Beach   Sunday December 15, 2013   Ormonds most prestigious homes will be featured by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. Tours begin at the historic Anderson Price Memorial Building, 42 N Beach St., where refreshments will be served. Shuttle buses will transport visitors to the homes.   Reservations are limited and tickets usually sell out in advance.   Tickets: general admission $25 OBHS members $22 day of the event $30 (if available) Tours are timed to spread out the visitors and begin at 1:00, 1:30 or 2:00pm Tickets may be purchased at the OBHS Welcome Center 38 E Granada Blvd Tues-Sat 10:00am-3:00pm 386-677-7005 Mastercard, Visa or Discover For more info: ormondhistory.org   11/22/2013

Home for the Holidays Nighttime Parade in Ormond Beach Florida 2013 The City of Ormond Beach Department of Leisure Services proudly presents the 23rd Annual Home for the Holidays Parade Saturday, December 14th, 2013 at 6:30PM. The parade route runs along Granada Blvd east to City Hall.   The city of Ormond Beach will hold its 23rd annual Christmas parade at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. The theme of the 2013 edition of the parade is "Holiday Sweets". Thousands of spectators are expected to line the approximately 1.5 mile parade route that begins at US Route 1 and Division Avenue. The Home for the Holidays Parade then turns north to Granada Boulevard and then turns east to South Beach Street and passes City Hall and the Review stand. Also, at 6:00PM Ormond Mainstreet will present the “Ci... 11/29/2013

The Birthplace of Speed Antique Car Show and Gaslight parade 2013   56th Annual   On Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving, Ormond Beach Florida will once again salute the automobile and the city's substantial place in its evolution.   The fall event encompasses two activities: the Birthplace of Speed Antique Car Show held the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend in Fortunato Park in Ormond Beach, Florida and the Gaslight Parade the night before (Friday), also in Ormond Beach with a route that begins at the historic Casements. The date of the parade this year will be November 29th, 2013 and starts at 7PM  and the show the next day will be Saturday, November 30th, 2013 from 8AM-3PM The Gaslight Parade begins from the Casements and goes East along Granada Blvd. to A1A then South to Harva... 11/23/2013

The Casements Guild Presents The Casements Centennial Christmas 2013 Friday Dec 6th : 6pm-9pm         Saturday Dec 7th: 10am-4pm            Sunday Dec 8th: 12pm-5pm   Special Events:   Friday :Tree Lighting and Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Social sponsored by Hershey's Ice Cream of Ormond Bceachh 6-8:30pm   tickets $3.00   Saturday : Wine and hors d’oeuvres Wine donated by ABC Fine Wine & Spirits/Catering  by  Ambers Jewel 5-7pm  tickets $15.00   Sunday : Holiday Tea Party The Anniversary Tea Party / Two Seatings 1-2pm and 3-4pm  tickets $ 15.00   Gift Shoppe~Craft Boutique~Holiday Music Gourmet Shoppe~Tree Gallery~Carriage Rides Santa and Mrs Claus   Tickets are available and MUST be purchased in advance Call: 386-256-7577   The Casements 25 Riverside Dr Ormond Beach, FL 386-676-3216 the... 11/16/2013

Casements Centennial Celebration in Ormond Beach FL   October 2013-2014   This Year marks 100 years since the former winter home of John D. Rockefeller was erected in 1913! October 19, 2013 -  Centennial Celebration, dedication of Centennial Gazebo and unveiling of the 100 year  Timeline. 2PM to 4PM (This will be the kickoff to a year filled with activities and events to honor and commemorate the 100 years of The Casements in Ormond Beach.)   November 10, 2013 - The Casements Ball and Silent Auction at The Oceanside Golf and Country Club.   November 11, 2013 - The Rockefeller Open Golf Tournament at The Oceanside Golf and Country Club.   December 6,7,8, 2013 - The Casements Centennial Christmas Celebration.   January 10, 2014 -  Starry Starry Night at The Casements.   February 8, 2014 -... 10/14/2013

Humane Society Thrift Store Reopens in Ormond Beach The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on September 19th by the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the new location, which is now located at 333 W Granada Blvd Suite 250.   The thrift store accepts in-kind donations of all varieties. Twice weekly, the store does donation pickups within the community for large items, free of charge. In addition, 84 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to the shelter to aid in its animal welfare programs.   Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm closed Sundays   For more information call 386-322-7717 or visit the Humane society web site at http://www.halifaxhumanesociety.org/ 11/18/2013

  John Anderson Drive work starts   Construction began this week on a $3.4 million project on about 2 miles of John Anderson Drive north of Granada Blvd to improve storm water drainage in the area, as well as resurface the scenic beachside road. In addition, three-way stop signs will be placed at the intersections of John Anderson Drive and Neptune Avenue, Amsden Drive, Standish Drive and North Halifax Drive. Construction will be done in two phases, is expected to last about 280 days and construction will generally take place from 7a.m. to 4p.m. All of the work being done is within the city limits of Ormond Beach.   Expect delays in the construction areas. 09/19/2013