Ormond by the Sea, Florida Post Office relocates

The post office in Ormond by the Sea, Florida has moved to the former Sunoco service station at 1342 Ocean Shore Blvd. The new location is across from the Tiffany Condos and is open until noon on Saturdays.

Washington Oaks State Park Becomes A Historic District

The Washington Oaks Gardens State Park off A1A in Flagler County recently was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Historic District for the period of 1937 to 1965. The Historic District encompasses 21 acres of the 389 acres National Park. During the recent celebration a new gift shop opened in one of the old re-furbished buildings. Marineland, in Northern Flagler County received the Historic designation in 1986. For more information about Washington Oaks Gardens visit the web site at http://www.floridastateparks.org/washingtonoaks/

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The Florida Tennis Center at Daytona Beach to host Youth Tournament

The Daytona Beach Tennis center will host the USTA Junior Team Tennis Summer Section Championship on August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010. This makes the first time this tournament is to be held at the 24 Court Tennis Center since it opened in 2001. Winners will compete in the National Tournament. For additional information about the Daytona Beach Tennis Center visit their web site at www.floridatenniscenterdaytona.com

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Palm Harbor golf club re-opens in Palm Coast, Florida

The City of Palm Coast bought the Palm Harbor Golf Club in 2007 and re-opened the course for play November 8, 2009. The course has seen many changes & improvements and is open to the public without club membership requirements. Palm Coast residents receive a discounted rate. The course originally opened in 1978 and closed in 2006 as the developer had financial issues. For additional information visit www.palmharborgolfclub.com

Improvements at the Daytona international Speedway for the Daytona 500

Construction has started to add an interactive fan area outside Turn 3 It is expected to be completed in time for the Daytona 500. Current plans call for a go-kart track, play area, Ferris Wheel, and a fan hospitality area.

Also under construction is phase one of the frontstretch renovation on the old dog track property behind the Keech and Lockhart Grandstands that will add two additional gate entrances and improved landscaping and lighting. Read the full story at the Daytona International Speedway web site at http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Articles/2009/10/Superstretch-renovation.aspx

November 1, 2009 Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condo Market Analysis

The inventory of condo for sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS) continues to be high with 108 condos for sale. There are 9 condos under contract pending closing. We have not seen a significant reduction in the inventory of condos for sale. Last year at this time there were 112, which was lower than the 130 for sale in 2007, but the numbers recently have stayed slightly over 100 condos for sale in Ormond By The Sea.
The lowest asking price is a 1 bedroom at the Ocean Shores Condo for $59,900 and the highest is the 4 bedroom at the Tiffany for $790,000. With one exception every condo (32) with an asking price of $250,000 is either directly on the beach or a 3 bedroom. More than half (60) of the condos for sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida have an asking price of $200,000 or lower, with 26 or those being under $150,000 and 11 of those have an ocean view.

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October 2009 Condo Sales in Ormond By The Sea, Florida

Through the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS) 4 condos sold in Ormond By The Sea Florida in October, 2009. That compares to 3 sales in both 2007 and 2008. None of the 2009 sales were foreclosures or short sales. At this rate of sales we have about 2 years worth of inventory of condos for sale in Ormond By Sea, Florida.

One sale was a 3 bedroom at Sand Dunes for $152,500 and the lowest sale was at Winchester manor for $82,000. There were 2 sales at $180,000, one at Seascape on the 5th floor and one at Ocean House on the 3rd floor. Both of those buildings feature secured entry, inside laundry, underground parking and more than 1150 sq. ft. of living area. Both units were in good condition and sold fully furnished.

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October 2009 home sales in Ormond By The Sea, Florida

There were 12 single family homes sold in Ormond By the Sea, Florida in October, 2009 through the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtor Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  Surprisingly, none of the sales were 2 bedroom 1 bath.  All had either 2 baths or 3 bedrooms.  The lowest sale price was $125,000 on Seaside Drive and the highest was $420,000 on Coquina Key Drive.  Five of the sales were under $150,000.  One sale for $270,000 was on the east side of A1A.  Nine of the 12 sales had at least 3 bedrooms.

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New Watering Restrictions

Beginning November 1, 2009 new watering restrictions take effect. Watering is only allowed before 10 AM or after 4 PM and when dayligh savings time ends watering is only allowed 1 day per week. Even number addresses may water only on Sunday and odd number addresses may water only on Saturday. For more details about restrictions on watering visit the St. Johns River Water Management District web site http://sjrwmd.com/wateringrestrictions/

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Corinthian Villa 104 For Rent in Ormond By The Sea,Florida

Year lease-$900.00 monthly

Meticulously maintained first floor condo with ocean view. Spacious 2 bedroom 2-bath unit with ceramic tile entry & kitchen. Berber carpet in the living areas. Fully furnished Beautifully updated and modernized kitchen with lighted dome ceiling and lots of cabinet space. In addition to your entry door and sliding door on the east wall, you also have windows on the north and west walls. Moreover, there is a walkway to the south of the unit so you have no common walls beside another unit. Ceramic tile patio off your slider conveniently located reserved parking space. There are two walk-in closets and a medicine cabinet in each bathroom. Both bathrooms have beautiful vanities. Lots of additional storage space in the large closet in the entry

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