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Port Orange residents Irene and Bill Beck began rescuing koi fish eight years ago when they built their garden ponds.

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This stegosaurus is still standing, but the T-Rex recently crumbled at Sugar Mill Botanical Garden.

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TREE TO TABLE Conference table made from historical trees gets permanent home in Port Orange City Center. See WWW.PORTORANGEOBSERVER.COM

New Lopez coach Father Lopez Athletics Director Scott Drabczyk recently hired Chad Hathaway as head coach of the baseball team.

Hathaway was most recently an assistant coach at University HIgh School, where he oversaw the pitching staff. Before that, he served as the head coach at Warner Christian Academy from 2016 to 2018, where he helped rebuild the baseball program and in his final season guided the Eagles to a 17-10 record and a Class 2A regional appearance.

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Despite City Council unanimously approving a trespassing ordinance in Port Orange at its meeting on Tuesday, July 16, Mayor Don Burnette was not satisfied.

It was the second reading of the “Trespassing on Public Property” ordinance, and Burnette told the council he needed to vent. He asked the council members whether they prioritize keeping Port Orange “safe and clean,” to which the council responded yes, but then he asked if they prioritized the panhandling problem.

“I’m frustrated with the results, because the results I’m seeing with panhandling in our city is still going backwards,” he said.

Councilman Scott Stiltner emphasized that the ordinance aims to improve quality of life.

Burnette noted that in the Port Orange citizen survey, people mentioned not feeling safe running at night.

“Every day at lunch for the past week, I’ve driven up and down Dunlawton, down to the river, and I see just as many, if not more, panhandlers working our streets than I did a month or six weeks ago,” Burnette said, later saying more needs to be done.

City Manager Jake Johansson emphasized the importance of a giving culture, but he begged for the money handouts to stop.

“If you want to stop this from happening, stop giving them money,” Johansson said. He

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Do not give money to panhandlers, Port Orange’s police chief says.

“The City of Port Orange has initiated a campaign to address panhandling, which is heavy on education,” Police Chief Tom Grimaldi said in a press release. “This is due to an increase of panhandlers we have experienced since Daytona Beach implemented a new ordinance prohibiting panhandling.”

Twenty-five “No Panhandling” signs were pur-

chased for $1,000 from the Department of Public Works sign account. The signs are meant to educate the public to not give directly to the panhandlers.

“It is our belief that if our citizens don’t contribute directly to the individual panhandlers, those panhandlers will stop asking for donations,” Grimaldi said. “If our citizens want to contribute, we encourage them to contribute to the United Way, The Salvation Army, or some other organization.”

encouraged people instead to donate to nonprofits that will help.

Brendan Galbreath, owner of Aunt Catfish’s on Ridgewood Avenue, said at the meeting: “Great ordinance, great start, but doesn’t accomplish what I need, doesn’t accomplish what my customers need, doesn’t accomplish what my employees need.”

Stiltner relayed that the legal process may be what is hindering progress. He encouraged Galbreath to seek out help from his regular customers if they needed to file police reports against panhandlers.

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Former ‘Bongoland’ T-Rex falls at Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens in Port Orange.

ALYSSA WARNER STAFF WRITER

Earlier this month, the Tyrannosaurus Rex statue at the Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens crumbled and fell. The Port Orange community immediately took to Facebook to respond to the news, posting photos and writing “RIP.” As for myself, it was a shock. I mourned the loss for the gardens and that my son would never get to see the T-Rex. It holds a soft spot in my heart because my husband took me to see the dinosaurs and explore the Sugar Mill as one of our first dates. We went back multiple times over the last few years to take photos and reminisce but never got around to taking our son, who will be 2 later this year. It’s sad how time catches up to you; it’s a great reminder to not take it for granted.

“The loss of the T-Rex is sad,” said Jennie Taylor, vice president of Botanical Gardens of Volusia Inc., the company that maintains the Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens. “The county came by and picked up the pieces.”

From about 1948 to 1952, Dr. Perry Sperber leased out the property from J. Saxon Lloyd for a theme park. This theme park consisted of a replica Seminole village, a miniature train that took visitors around the park, and “prehistoric monsters” constructed out of chicken wire and concrete that were made by Dr. “Manny” Lawrence.

These creatures were made in Holly Hill by Lawrence, a concrete sculptor/cement worker from Museum of Natural History Models. He constructed the 42-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex, 30-foot Stegosaurus, 25-foot Triceratops, and 8-foot Dimetrodon for the opening of “Bongoland.”

The former theme park known as Bongoland was owned by Sperber, the first dermatologist in Daytona Beach, and was named after Bongo, a large baboon that lived on the property.

The park operated until 1952, when it closed due to “lack of public interest,” according Taylor.

In 1963, Lloyd landscaped the site, retained the dinosaurs, and

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Uniforms debate continues

T-rex topples

Should Volusia students be forced to wear uniforms to school?

TANYA RUSSO STAFF WRITER

Photo courtesy of Keith Warner

Keith and Alyssa Warner pictured in front of the T-Rex, November 2016.

donated it to Volusia County in hopes to preserve the historic ruins and landmarks. You can see what remains can be seen as you walk through the old Sugar Mill and Botanical Gardens.

The reason the T-Rex fell is unknown, possibly due to age; however, there was a heavy rain the day it fell, Taylor explained.

There are currently no plans to put the T-Rex back together as it is beyond repair, although there has been some interest in recreating it by Daytona Rocks, according to Taylor.

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Now that a new school year is around the corner and parents are saving up to buy clothes and supplies for their children, the Volusia County School Board has been in great debate about what is and is not appropriate for students to wear to school.

The end result of the discussion was the current policy remains in place, with Interim Superintendent Tim Egnor in charge of making sure his principals and teachers are consistent with enforcing the Level 1 discipline violation.

“It is very difficult for people to deliver what you want to have happen, if as a group, you can’t agree on what you want to have happen,” Egnor said.

Data will be gathered about the degree to which teachers and principals are addressing violations, and presented to the board.

This will be used to determine when and how a different policy could be created, possibly by Jan. 1, 2020.

“The policy in place has to be the policy the school year starts, with the expectation it could be enforced to a similar degree as in the past, maybe with a greater emphasis on the dress code aspect of it,” Egnor said.

Board members Ida Wright and Jamie Haynes were in support of school uniforms because they have parents who support the concept.

Wright said students need to know how to dress appropriately for job and career interviews.

“I have been on campuses where the kids wore pajamas to school,” Wright said. “I went to the principal who told me, ‘I’d rather have them in school.’ Well, where is he or she gonna get a job interview with pajamas?”

Haynes said that appropriate dress is a responsibility of the parents and the main problem with the dress code policy is enforcement. The board can pass as many policies as it wants, but if what is in place is not enforced, it does not matter.

Board member Linda Cuthbert had the opposite opinion. She said she has always been against school uniforms because she is in favor of everyone having individual choice and creativity. Her one caution was about safety. She was emphatic about elementary and middle school students wearing closed-toed shoes.

Board member Ruben Colon said a change in dress code would not affect the high schools as much because so many changes have all ready been implemented for that level.

He was in favor of eliminating uniforms because he has spoken with assistant principals who told him too much of their time has been spent with uniform code violations. He did, however, vote to support the continuation of this year’s policy until a different policy can be created throughout the school year.

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Tree clearing begins at Riverwalk Starting July 22, the Halifax River Partners began clearing trees and vegetation around its portion of Riverwalk in efforts of restoration.

The clearing of the River District area will be followed by 4 feet of fill dirt, to meet code elevation. The extent and amount of fill necessary to meet development requirements makes it unlikely that the trees would survive after disruption around the trees’ roots. According to the agreement, the Halifax River Partners are exempt from paying the $44,120 mitigation payment (or adding 130 trees within the project area) because of the amount of fill necessary to begin development.

The tree clearing paves the way for a new Riverwalk development.

Phase 1 of the Conceptual Development Plan will be completed by September 2019, and the new restaurant on the point and other site improvements, like landscaping, will be completed

by September 2020, according to the Community Development department. Two new condominium buildings will follow; then the marina expansion.

The clearing will have little to no impact on traffic and quality of life in the coming months, the department stated. The clearing will operate under normal construction hours and measures have been taken by Port Orange to ensure eroded soil stays in an on-site location.

So far, one gopher tortoise burrow has been located near the construction site; it is protected by a fence, as authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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The ordinance does not implement a fire assessment fee, but it gives the council authority to do so at a future time.

“I’m voting yes to put this tool in the toolbox, but I have no appetite to do that this year,” Mayor Don Burnette said. “If the time is right, I want [the council] to be able to do it.”

Ford asked why the council would approve an ordinance that it doesn’t plan to use in the upcoming year anyway.

“The public has told us, with the defeated sales tax, they don’t want any more tax,” Ford said. “So, to say we have this in our back pocket — it’s the wrong thing.”

Councilmen Scott Stiltner looks at the fire assessment fee as a way to rebalance the “imperfect system” in the future.

Although Tramont recognizes the merit behind the ordinance, he still seconded Ford’s motion.

“I just don’t want to put a tool in the box when I have no intention of using it,” Tramont said. “I just fear we’re getting ourselves in a situation where we’re fighting more for opportunities to generate revenue as opposed to fighting more to prioritize our spending a little better.”

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Q+ A TIM EGNOR, VOLUSIA’S INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Trust, transparency, student achievement TANYA RUSSO STAFF WRITER

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im Egnor has a deep sense of loyalty to the Volusia County School District.

He started out as a high school social studies teacher at Spruce Creek High School. His wife is a Florida native, and his children graduated from Volusia County schools. He has worked in the district for almost 30 years in various positions, the last 12 of which as the principal at Spruce Creek High School.

Egnor was also the first coordinator for the IB program at Spruce Creek. He said he wants to bring trust and transparency to his position as interim superintendent.

The Port Orange Observer spoke with Egnor on July 10, and this what he had to say about his new position.

Tim Egnor

Q: What experience, strength, and hope will you bring to this position?

A: I think to some degree

where I have been successful is establishing strong, trusting teams. When I try to build a team, I make sure they clearly understand that the priority is student learning. We have to really push away all the drama and the other factors that get in the way and reduce the politics as much as possible.

I tend to be able to prioritize things in a manner that pushes student achievement. Student achievement is not an accident, especially when you’re working with students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, traditionally the non-learners for one reason or another. They have to believe you’re on their side and your mission’s pure, and this is a place where they want to be.

If you’re not an honest broker, or you’re not trustworthy or any of the other things that work against that mission, it really hurts student learning. I take the mission very seriously and tend to bite into something and shake it until it works loose. That’s the kind of attitude I have about making sure our kids learn.

Q: How would you address community distrust, and how would you change that perception?

A: One of the things I have

already started to institute is greater transparency. We have a lot of information on our website, but I have instructed several of the departments, including budget, over time, to increase our transparency that is readily available to the public.

Once I have that on track at the district level, I will be reaching down to the schools to institute some type of transparency program there.

The idea of transparency has more to do with not surprising people than it does anything else. It also has to do with access to information.

Sometimes when you’re in an atmosphere of mistrust, people are hesitant to be forthcoming.

They don’t feel like it will be a civil discussion. They feel like they’ll be attacked. If we reduce the drama, increase the trust, then the dialogues will be more rich and people will be less suspicious. That’s the atmosphere that I am going to promote.

Q: What are some of the challenges facing the schools?

A: Re-establishing trust. One of

the ways to do that is to review our line and staff structures and the way we do business in such a manner that we are more responsive, our communications are improved, even internally,

how we work within the district.

We are about to re-structure the whole curriculum department.

It’s a plan that was put in motion a few months ago. That will create a situation much easier to address priorities and there will be better communication. That’s the approach that I want to take.

Q: What would you like students, parents and staff to understand about the schools?

A: For those who have

misgivings, I hope to foster a sense they really can trust the schools. We work in the best interest of their students.

Schools are places of learning and that is the highest priority.

Even if we disagree or make a mistake, it was good intentions behind the mistake. We will own up to it and make corrections as best we can. I hope all voices will be heard.

Q: Are you going to apply for the permanent superintendency?

A: I would never say never. I

genuinely have no intension of doing so, frankly, because I believe in the interim process.

Right now, I have a unique opportunity to walk into the situation which has some issues which need to be resolved. I can be the correction agent at this time. If I can contribute to making the environment a little better, then that means that the board can have superstars applying for the permanent position.

Q+ A TAMARA HOPKINS, SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

Being part of the bigger picture, every day CAROLINE SMITH CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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weetwater Elementary School Principal Tamara Hopkins was recognized as the 2019 Elementary Principal of the Year for Volusia County by the Volusia County School District and the FUTURES Foundation, which offers matching grants to schools for new technology or tutoring programs.

Hopkins began her teaching career as a second-grade teacher in Marion County in 1982 after receiving her elementary education degree from Indiana University.

She also received her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Florida. After she became an assistant principal in Marion County, Hopkins helped open the Villages Charter School. In 2005, she moved to the Volusia County School District and became an elementary school principal.

Hopkins recently spoke with the Port Orange Observer about her career, and why she’s passionate about her job.

Tamara Hopkins

Q: Have you always worked with elementary age children?

A: No. I worked in elementary all

of my career at Marion County but when I moved over to The Villages, I started out as the elementary principal because that was the only school we had open. But then the following year, they opened the middle school and I went to the middle school as the principal and then I was their executive director for two years over all of the facilities that they were building there.

And then when I moved here,

to Volusia County, then I was an assistant principal at Hinson [Middle School] — I helped open that — then I was a middle school assistant principal at Creekside, assistant principal at Deltona High School, and then I came to Sweetwater Elementary as a principal.

Q: What age group do you like working with the best?

A: I prefer elementary. When

Volusia County asked me what was my preference when they were getting ready to name me as a principal, I told them that I started in elementary and I wanted to finish my career in elementary.

Q: What made you decide to get into administrative work instead of continuing with teaching?

A: It felt like I could have input

into what was going on at a school for its entirety, not just within my classroom. Although I enjoyed every moment of working with children individually within my classroom, I just really wanted to be a part of the bigger picture of what was going on within the whole school and help change the quality of education in every classroom.

I feel very blessed that I chose education as my career. I’ve never had a day that I didn’t want to come to work. I love what I do, and

I owe that to my own second grade teacher because she instilled in me a love of learning, and once I went through her class, I wanted to be a teacher. There was never another career for me. I always knew I wanted to be in education.

I love working with children, I love working with their parents, and I love working with teachers. I am very fortunate here at Sweetwater because I have a lot of teachers who truly could be leaders but they still want to be in the classroom. It’s amazing.

Q: You were awarded Volusia County Elementary Principal of the Year. How does it make you feel to get that recognition?

A: Humbled, because there are a

lot hardworking principals across this district who are very dynamic, so it was an honor to be chosen among those principals and to be recognized for the effort that you do put out in your own personal school with your teachers and your students.

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‘Triathlon is a lifestyle’ TANYA RUSSO STAFF WRITER

Christine Martindale has a passion for health and wellness.

In addition to her full-time duties as the public information officer for the city of Port Orange, Martindale is an athlete who competes in triathlon events. And she’s not alone in her passion. Her husband, Jeff Martindale, is also an avid triathlon competitor.

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Christine and Jeff Martindale are avid triathlon competitors who have participated and won several races around the country.

petes in three areas: swimming, biking and running. There are many different triathlon competitions, with the Ironman brand competition being one of the most famous. To participate in a full Ironman competition, the athlete has to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles.

“For me, triathlon is not just about a race,” Jeff Martindale said. “Triathlon is a lifestyle.

It’s a healthy lifestyle of keeping your body physically fit, mentally fit and also nutritionally fit. You have to have all of those together for it to really work well.”

Christine Martindale participated in her first full Ironman race in Texas in May 2012. She has completed three full Ironman competitions since, and Jeff Martindale has completed four.

“The biggest Ironman that people love to qualify and go to is in Kona, Hawaii,” she said. “If I do 12 total Ironman races, I am

“Triathlon is a lifestyle. It’s a healthy lifestyle of keeping your body physically fit, mentally fit, and also nutritionally fit.

You have to have all of those together for it to really work well.”

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automatically in the one in Kona.”

Jeff Martindale competed in the Jacksonville Triathlon, an olympic distance race that’s part of race management company DRC Sports. He was one of the top five competitors, which qualified him to compete for Nationals in Cleveland, Ohio, in August.

Olympic triathlon competitions consist of 0.9-mile swim, 24.6-mile bike and 6.2-mile run.

“We have done countless of all the other distances,” Jeff Martindale said. “Triathlon isn’t a one distance thing. There’s short, medium, long legs. We’ve done them all, as Chris’ medals show.”

One of the most memorable races for the couple was The Challenge, a half Ironman competition held in Lake Placid, New York, in 2018. The couple participated together. Despite different start placements, Jeff Martindale caught up with his wife during the last half-mile, and they finished at the same time while crossing the finish line holding hands.

Christine Martindale started swimming at 10 years old and hasn’t stopped since. She belongs to a group of master swimmers who get up at 5 a.m. and work out at the Port Orange YMCA, where they swim laps until after the sun comes up.

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Making strides in education Take a look into the active lifestyle of Flagler Schools Superintendent James Tager.

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James Tager runs on the Graham Swamp Trail.

was hired as the Flagler Schools Superintendent after spending 35 years in the Volusia County School District.

As he transitioned into higher administrative roles, his running hobby became even more important to him.

“Particularly in my job, you get very busy and your mind gets busy, and it’s a great kind of release — just kind of a way to forget about everything,” James

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Tager said. “So, I really enjoy that part of it, and I always have.”

He said he believes that he should be as visible as possible for students, faculty and staff in his role as superintendent. He’s ran in a number of Flagler Schools races since starting in the district, including two at Rymfire Elemetary, two at Wadsworth Elementary, one at Flagler Palm Coast High and one at Belle Terre Elementary.

After lacing up his sneakers, which he wears through about every six months, James Tager runs about four to five times a week, for a total of about 20-25 miles — unless he’s training for a marathon, in which case he runs about 40 miles a week. His pre-race routine is fairly simple: He eats pasta the night before and maybe a bagel in the morning if it’s a longer race. While he doesn’t listen to music during

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James Tager started running track and cross-country in high school in Ohio and never looked back. Now, at age 59, he’s completed two marathons and countless other races.

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his trail runs, he enjoys hearing the pump-up songs played in the bigger city races he’s done, like the Savannah Marathon and Jacksonville Marathon.

“For me, it just totally shuts everything else down; you can think about your faith, you can think about your family,” he said.

“It’s just, work is gone for an hour to two hours, whatever it is. I love my job, don’t get me wrong. I think if you don’t have a way to kind of get away from the hustle and bustle and everything that you do, you won’t last at your job that long. And this is going to be my 38th year. You have to have some kind of relief.”

His passion for running is so contagious that his wife of two years now caught the bug.

“His belief in running and health made me think that I could be the same,” Jodi Tager said. “So, he motivated me. We ran on the beach. I started off with a mile, then went to two miles … Everyone struggles in the beginning; you can’t always run a mile without stopping. You have to start somewhere, and, now, I can do a half-marathon.”

James Tager said that starting in small increments is the best way to get more comfortable being a runner.

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TAGER’S TOP TRAILS IN PALM COAST: 1. The Graham Swamp Loop 2. The Lehigh Trail IN FLAGLER BEACH AND VOLUSIA COUNTY: Running on the beach during low tide FOR MORE TRAILS SEE: https://www.palmcoastgov. com/trek-it-out

James and Jodi Tager share a passion for running.

“Particularly in my job, you get very busy and your mind gets busy, and it’s a great kind of release — just kind of a way to forget about everything.”

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want,” he said.

In Palm Coast, he enjoys the terrain on the Graham Swamp Loop, starting from the trailhead on Old Kings Road, and the Lehigh Trail, with its trailhead on Belle Terre Parkway. For Flagler Beach and Volusia County, he recommends running on the beach during low tide.

“This time of year, if we can find shade, it’s really good,” he said.

His last day in education will be June 30, 2020, when he’s set to retire at the end of his contract. While his 60th birthday is approaching in October, he’s not planning on stopping his strides anytime soon.

He said he’ll keep running, “as long as I’m allowed, as long as I can, as long as my health allows.”

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“I like a few scoops of ice cream on a slice of cantaloupe. Cool for a summer day. I realize it’s ice cream, which has calories, but hey, there’s fruit involved.”

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I love snacks.

That being said, I have been striving in the last few months to better my eating habits by snacking smarter: Fruit, vegetables, nuts, dark chocolate — because, “Yes, you can have chocolate in moderation.” That was my sister’s response when I asked her what her favorite healthy snack was for this column. (Ironic disclaimer: My sister is a dietitian.)

In the end, I settled on strawberries and whipped cream. Cut up as many strawberries as you want and give yourself a nice swirl of whip cream on top for a sweet dessert-like snack you won’t feel particularly guilty about indulging in.

But, wanting to expand my universe regarding healthy snacks to munch on this summer, I sent out an officewide email asking for help. And my colleagues didn’t disappoint. Here are some examples of what we newspaper folk like to eat to keep us cool, refreshed and full over summer.

“My favorite health snack for me and my kiddo is sliced green apples with peanut butter and chocolate chips on top. I prefer to use the Jiff Whipped peanut butter because it spreads more easily, and mini dark chocolate chips because they’re more of a savory sweet. It’s perfectly sour (apple), nutty (duh) and sweet (chocolate). I love making this dish for us to share because my kiddo likes it as much as I do!”

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The cucumber and mint make it taste so refreshing and cool for summer. She adds halved cherry tomatoes and sometimes arugala to it to add extra flavor, but it truly doesn’t need it.”

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Ingredients 1–1/2 cups dry orzo pasta 2 tbsp olive oil, or just enough to lightly coat the pasta juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 large English cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste Instructions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo al dente according to package directions (about 9 minutes). Drain the pasta, let cool for a couple of minutes, and toss with the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, cucumber, herbs and feta.

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“This summer, health and fitness has become a cornerstone in my life. After my morning trip to the gym, I like to slab half an avocado on a piece of toast with a sprinkle of paprika, garlic powder, and salt. You could skip out on the paprika/garlic powder and just add salt if you’re worried about extra sodium. To top it off, throw on a fried egg for extra protein deliciousness.

A lot of people are wary of avocados because of the carbohydrate and fat contents, but the carbs in the avocado are mostly fiber and the fat is heart healthy!

This snack is light and easy to prepare (7-10 minutes, max!), making it my go-to snack for my busy summer days.”

“I am currently addicted to a broccoli salad that I make from scratch. It’s light, fresh and delish! The secret ingredient is a lemon vinaigrette dressing that I buy at Publix.”

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Three ways to make the most of summer produce Clean produce to remove pesticides, wax and soil.

Produce tastes best when enjoyed during its peak season. Before shopping, check produce guides to see what’s at its peak near you.

A few easy ways to be sure you’re getting the cream of the crop are to join a Community-Supported Agriculture group, visit a farmer’s market and to simply look for the local label at your supermarket. In a culinary rut? Because CSA members don’t always have the option of selecting the exact items they receive, a subscription is a particularly good idea for those with adventurous spirits

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS? 3:07 p.m. — 1500 Block of Dunlawton Avenue Grand theft. A 31-year-old woman was arrested for shoplifting at a local home improvement store after she and another man were observed selecting store items and placing them into her purse.

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YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU 8:06 p.m. — 4000 Block of Halifax Drive Possession of ammo by a convicted felon. During a trespassing arrest, a 53-year-old man was ultimately arrested for being in possession of ammunition; according to a criminal history check, he is a convicted felon.

He also had narcotic paraphernalia with him; he told police he wanted to take it to jail with him, according the police report.

LIT CIGARETTES 9:03 p.m. — Intersection of Ridgewood and Church Street Throwing lit substance on ground. After police were sent to check on an intoxicated man, the 61-year-old attempted to walk away; however, he was stumbling,and he smelled like alcoholic beverages.

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Couple arrested after Employee arrested again: 183 leaving baby home alone counts of child pornography STAFF WRITER

During investigation for alleged video voyeurism on female customers, child porn was found.

A Port Orange couple was arrested on charges of child abuse after they left their 1-year-old home alone.

It wasn’t the first time, according to the report.

Emilee Durning, 19, and Dillon Reid, 20, were arrested on Thursday, July 11 after someone alerted the police. When asked how many times the child was left unattended, Reid initially said two or three times. However, he later admitted “only a hand full of times,” according to the report.

He explained he would leave the child with a bottle of milk and put on a video on a phone for her to watch while they were away.

Police report the 1-year-old was left alone for eight to nine hours while both Durning and Reid worked in this instance.

The reporting officer and Department of Children and Families investigator requested to see inside their residence at the time of the investigation and they saw numerous cats and could smell ammonia upon entering the home, according to the report.

A minimum amount of food was located within the home.

Only a few food items for an infant were found, police report.

One bedroom in the home contained three litter boxes that were completely soiled with feces and urine, according to the report.

Cat feces were also located on

An employee of the Firestone Complete Auto Care located in the Port Orange Pavilion was arrested on Tuesday, July 9, for secretly videotaping two female customers while they used the restroom.

Port Orange Police report that one of the victims located the recording device while she was in the restroom, and reported it to police. Detectives arrested Ryan Wilkins, 37, for two counts of video voyeurism and two counts of unlawful use of a two-way communication device, according to a POPD press release.

The incidents occurred on June 30 and Firestone’s legal department has been cooperating with the investigation over the last week. This investigation is ongoing while detectives review the evidence to determine if there are any more victims.

The woman who located the recording device told police Wilkins approached her as she was headed toward the restroom and questioned if she would be going in; he said it was likely “a mess” and he needed to check prior to her going inside.

Wilkins proceeded to entered the women’s restroom for approximately 45 seconds, exit, then entered for a second time, according to the report.

“There are paper towels on the floor,” said Wilkins after he exited,

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the floor of the room and on bags near an infant seat and play pad.

When Reid was confronted about the smell and cleanliness, he told the officer he did his best to keep up with the cats but was too tired to deal with it most of the time, according to the report.

Police noted there were approximately five grown cats and four kittens in the home, and one of the cats was pregnant.

The DCF investigator deemed the residence, along with Reid and Durning, to be unfit for the child’s wellbeing and is evaluating both of the parents.

Both Reid and Durning face child abuse without great harm charges, and were placed under arrest with no bond.

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police report. “I hope that’s OK.” As she used the restroom, the woman noticed what appeared to be a camera. Wilkins approached the woman once she exited the bathroom and asked why she was upset. At that time, the woman asked for the store manager and Wilkins responded that he was the manager.

The woman denied Wilkins’ multiple requests to hand over the device and told him she would be bringing it to law enforcement.

Wilkins was arrested again on Friday, July 12 — this time, on 183 counts of child pornography.

Port Orange Police detectives, with the assistance of DeLand Police, arrested Wilkins at his home for possessing photographs depicting sexual performance by a child. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Digital Forensics Unit was able to recover the pornographic images from Wilkin’s cellphone on July 11, while downloading the data for the initial video voyeurism case.

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YOUR NEIGHBORS ALL ABOUT KOI  Koi are known by their vibrant colors, flamboyant fins and tails, and varieties of patterns on their bodies.  They are popular fish to place in ponds as colorful additions.  Koi need a high protein diet that is mixed with lipids (fatty acids) and carbohydrates.  The amount of food given depends on the temperature of the water.  When temperatures are higher, the fish need to be fed often. As temperatures cool, the fish are fed less frequently until they are not fed at all during the coldest months.  Koi can live to be 30-40 years old.

KOI REFUGE Port Orange residents Irene and Bill Beck began rescuing koi fish eight years ago when they built their garden ponds.

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will be going to a good home, Beck said.

“He gets a gut feeling whether somebody’s buying [koi] to take them to habitats like we have, or to be sure they’re not going to go to someone’s dining room table,” Bill Beck said.

While koi fish adoptions are free, donations to the club are accepted to help offset the cost of providing bags to place koi to transport, pump in oxygen and provide food while in a holding facility. Koi in the holding facility are checked to be sure they are healthy, with no bacteria or parasites that could infect other fish before they are re-homed.

The Becks keep the koi for their own enjoyment. Koi have become so popular, however, that there are clubs across the world who organize shows to compete for the best and most beautiful fish. One of the largest shows in the country is the Central Florida Koi and

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hen one thinks of philanthropic causes to save animals, rescue shelters for dogs, cats, horses, or exotic species may come to mind.

But not rescues for fish. There are, however, rescue centers for fish, especially goldfish and koi, a Japanese variation of carp — and they are not as far as some may believe.

Port Orange residents Irene and Bill Beck began rescuing koi eight years ago when they started building their first garden ponds.

When Bill Beck was working one day, he listened as WELE 1380 The CAT radio host Big John talked about koi fish and how wonderful they were. Out of curiosity, Bill Beck contacted Big John, who responded to him.

Big John told him that he was right around the corner from the “king of koi,” Joe White. Bill Beck then got in touch with White, who helped the couple make changes to their ponds to accommodate their first koi fish at their home.

The Becks’ koi are rescues from the Florida East Coast Koi and Pond Club. Club members find homes for koi that have been abandoned when people move.

Often individuals who competitively show koi will also re-home their former champions to make room for new koi fish.

The man in charge of koi rescue is now in Palm Coast. He asks questions about the pond a person has, and gauges if the fish

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Keeping koi in ponds carries risk. Predators such as herons, raccoons and river otters find the fish to be tasty treats. The critters have devised ingenious ways of getting to the fish.

One evening, the Becks’ koi were obliterated by river otters who devoured them. The Becks had placed a mesh netting tightly over the pond to keep the otters out but to no avail. The otters figured out a way to get to the koi without disturbing the netting.

How the critters were able to do that remains a mystery.

As a result, the Becks have placed an electrified fence around their ponds which has proven to be an efficient way to keep the otters at bay and the fish safe.

“We live in a jungle,” Bill Beck said. “I can’t blame the otters.”

“The club came through for us,” Irene Beck said. “When people found out what had happened, they donated fish to try to help build up our pond.”

Through the years, the Becks have donated some of their koi to the koi club and the Estate on the Halifax, a popular wedding venue in Port Orange. Hurricane Matthew destroyed their koi when the salt water flooded their ponds and destroyed the fish.

“We have them for our own enjoyment,” Bill Beck said. “We enjoy listening to the sound of the water out back, watching the fish and feeding them a couple of times during the day.”

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Whether working with traditional paints on a canvas, clay, photography or plexiglass, a group of local artist are embracing the tie that brings them all together: Producing unique and thoughtprovoking art.

A total of 26 artists with Beaux Arts of Central Florida will be showcasing work at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach in an exhibit titled “Synchronicity.” The exhibit, which will be on display until Oct. 20, celebrates the “inherent connectivity in our lives,” a press release by the 57-year-old organization states.

“Synchronicity is about coincidence,” Ormond Beach artist Robert Shirk said.

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It’s thinking of a song only to turn on the radio and hear that same tune, or looking at an old yearbook photograph of a friend and receiving a call later from that same person, he explained. Their art is not far off from that concept; most of the artists paint non-objective subject matter in studios, and they share the same aesthetic, Shirk added.

One of the artists participating in the exhibition is Carolyn Land, who resides in Port Orange. Her work, while it draws reference from nature, is abstract. The piece she is displaying is the epitome of synchronicity. It’s called “Beneath Earth’s Crust,” and she completed it one month before the volcanoes erupted in Hawaii in 2018.

In the same show, Ponce Inlet resident Peg Williams’ piece is titled “Beneath the Surface.”

Williams started out as a photographer before she delved into the abstract world. Now, she uses a macro lens to capture small details of machinery or decaying rock. It isn’t until after she’s taken a photograph that she begins to see the art in it, she said.

“I’m perhaps photographing some small anomaly or blemish or whatever, and then when it’s enlarged, it takes on a whole life of itself,” Williams said.

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those individually from then on, and the art transformed.

She said she hopes people walk away with “a new way, or a different way of seeing something that is ordinary or familiar, but seeing it in a whole different way.”

Ormond Beach artist Toni Slick started out as an Ohio watercolor artist. “I see it as logical evolution,” she said, adding that she can’t imagine painting the same thing over and over.

Slick said she’s thankful that MOAS is showcasing local artists now too, something that Land agreed was a wonderful opportunity for the art community.

It gives them a chance to showcase their ever-evolving art.

“I think if you’re really creative, you’re going to grow,” Land said.

“You just can’t stay stagnant. You see something, you have something and as a creative person you think, ‘What else can I do with this? How far can I push it?

How many things can I make out of this one thing?’ And just let it blossom.”

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with water as a concept. Her medium is clay, and her work has evolved over the years as she has abandoned production pottery.

She’s having fun with the “artistic sculptural person” she said she has become.

All the artists are connected in the same imaginative thread, she said.

“We reach a different level in our process in thinking through our creative expression,” McElroy said.

Port Orange artist Sharon LaDue’s work turned out to be different from what she expected in the beginning. At first, her piece was part of a larger work, which her husband eventually helped to scale down to three separate pieces. She worked on

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house in Spruce Creek Fly-In was the top selling residence for June 16-22 in Port Orange and South Daytona. Robert and Lauren Early, of Port Orange, sold 1954 Southcreek Blvd. to Tenir LLC, of Concord Township, Ohio, for $765,000. Built in 1998, the house has four bedrooms, three baths, a swimming pool and 3,718 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $740,000, Following is a partial list of the week’s other sales.

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PORT ORANGE Allandale Maier Meadows LLC sold 5126 Taylor Ave. to Bradley Roberts and Joyce Enger, of Port Orange, for $199,900. Built in 2019, the house has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 1,484 square feet.

Azalea Pointe Joan Young, of Indian Land, South Carolina, sold 1065 Azalea Pointe Drive to Jose and Rosa Santana, of Port Orange, for $278,000. Built in 1993, the house has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,012 square feet. It sold in 1993 for $110,000.

Brandy Hills Whitestone487 Properties LLC sold 135 Brandy Hills Drive to Trenton and Lynsay

West, of Port Orange, for $175,000. Built in 1978, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,370 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $107,000.

Countryside Joyce Senzig sold 4019 N. Waterbridge Circle to Linda Laprade, of Port Orange, for $243,000. Built in 1988, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,534 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $174,900.

Dunlawton Hills Gabriella Williams, of Miami, sold 809 Long Meadow Court to Roberta Travani, of Port Orange, for $168,000. Built in 1989, the townhouse has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,310 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $102,000.

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pool and 3,126 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $450,000.

Water’s Edge LLLP, of Daytona Beach, sold 6817 Forkmead Lane to Daniel Meeker, of Port Orange, for $359,000. Built in 2018, the house has five bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2,718 square feet.

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wick, Pennsylvania, sold 5405 Ward Lake Drive to Samuel and Taylor Posey, of Port Orange, for $238,500. Built in 2002, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,594 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $190,000.

Hidden Lake Saun Yeomans, of Port Orange, sold 4707 Chardonnay Lane to Alan Andrade and Terri Geske, of Port Orange, for $199,000.

Built in 1987, the house has four bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,605 square feet. It sold in 1987 for $73,500.

Laurelwood Ronald Macek, of Chino Hills, California, sold 717 La Grange Ave. to Ronald and Shirley Jackson, of Port Orange, for $52,500. Built in 1979, the manufactured home has two bedrooms, one bath and 784 square feet. It sold in 1989 for $38,000.

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Willow Run David Griest, of Columbus, Ohio, sold 1139 E. Willow Run Drive to Michael and Alexandrea Hutton, of Port Orange, for $239,900. Built in 1978, the house has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a swimming pool and 1,274 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $148,000.

Spruce Creek Fly-In Michael and Marie Dawson, of Waleska, Georgia, sold 1928 Whisperwood Way, Unit 15, to David and Kimberly Rutter, of Port Orange, for $177,500.

Built in 1984, the condo has two bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace and 1,329 square feet.

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Waters Edge Michael Koehler sold 6627 Merryvale Lane to Daniel and Nicole Coletti, of Port Orange, for $525,000. Built in 2003, the house has four bedrooms, three baths, a fireplace, swimming

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Leisure Villas John O’Gara, of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, sold 250 Leisure Circle to Casey Brown, of Port Orange, for $160,000. Built in 1977, the house has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,248 square feet. It sold in 1987 for $56,000.

Thomas and Marta Mahan sold 1735 Cakebread Court to Chandrakant and Hinaben Patel, of Port Orange, for $342,000.

Built in 2011, the house has four bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 3,083 square feet. It sold in 2011 for $253,675.

Windsor Hill James and Wilma Brewer sold 1336 N. Wembley Circle to Nora Alvarez, of Port Orange, for $290,000. Built in 1993, the house has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a fireplace, swimming pool and 1,881 square feet. It sold in 2000 for $126,000.

John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.

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For more info, contact:

Real Living Palm West Home Realty, Inc. Edda or Tammy Steinmeier, Realtors (386) 237-7313

Directions: Palm Coast Pkwy Left on Florida Park Drive Left on Forest Hill

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Deanna Kershner

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904-669-0781

Stunning lake view, Screened in pool, Upgraded home.

Move in ready.

Make an appointment today!

Asking $349,500 Eddie Marcal

Quiet neighborhood, community pool.

Asking $120,000

Carol Tunis

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904-669-0781

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Carol Tunis

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Perfect Island home in St. Augustine, just blocks to the beach! Stunning lake front views!

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Saturday, July 27th 10am-1pm Sunday, July 28th 1pm-3pm

Saturday, July 27th - 1 to 3PM

Priced at $259,900

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A great value for 2 adjoining rooms overlooking the ocean. Fully furnished & ready to rent to make money for your investment. Each room has new a/c units, newly done bathrooms. Options open to rent one room & live in the other. Breathtaking ocean views for you perfect beachside vacation. MLS#1051378 $125,000 Call Vonila Bhandari 386-315-5664.

SINGLE FAMILY!

DAYTONA PARK ESTATES!

Luxury custom dream home! Come see all the detail and thought into the design of this 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath pool home on an acre of land in the heart of Port Orange in driving distance to all of your needs.

MLS#1050172 $729,000 Call Michael Williams 386-689-2462.

This beautiful solid block constructed 4 bedroom 2 bath home is a must see! This house is perfect for a growing family, as it is within walking distance to Ralph Carter Park. All appliances are only 3 years old and new windows August 2018. It also has a large fenced yard that has endless possibilities. MLS#1059608 $219,900 Call Bryan Morford 386-299-1131.

CONDO!

CONDOMINIUM!

Welcome home to country living located in unincorporated Volusia county near Deland with the benefit of no city property taxes. Deland, one of Florida’s best kept secrets, offers all the perks of a small town with large city access and is in close proximity to Orlando attractions and central Florida beaches. 3/2 Home. MLS#1059080 $172,000 Call Mickey Rice 386-341-8969.

Fabulous oceanfront condominium in the most desirable location. The amenities include secure underground parking, a storage bin, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, deck, indoor spa, fitness center, billards room, community gathering room with a kitchen and easy access to to tennis and golf. MLS#1055919 $246,900 Call Linda Wright 386-453-7323.

Enjoy luxury style living with stunning sunrise and sunset views over the Inter-coastal Waterway, as well as cooking in a naturally lit kitchen with large open floor plan surrounded by modern wood cabinetry, granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances in this 2/2 Condo. MLS#1057679 $269,000 Call Jordan Blouin 386-301-3552.

AUTUMN WOOD! WATER’S EDGE!

Gorgeous 6BR, 5BA, 3CG pool home in the desired and gated Sanctuary on Spruce Creek subdivision. This ICI Poinciana model is perfectly situated on a lakefront lot and features almost 4,000sf of living space, triple crown molding, over-sized picture windows, an abundance of natural lighting and extensive upgrades throughout. MLS#1052262 $599,500 Call Kelly Riggle 386-212-7333.

Heart of Port Orange. Solid block 2 bed/2bath/2car garage home. No HOA. NEW paint, floors, A/C and Water Heater. Large Florida Room and Fenced Yard. Call before it’s gone!! MLS#(LIVE FRIDAY) $185,000 Call Sabrina Schill 386-566-3077.

Lovely Single Family Attached Townhome with 3/2/2 in the centrally located Pelican Bay subdivision! Generous size first floor living area and a large eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. The sliding glass doors open up to a screened porch that overlooks the lake behind the unit providing a serene area to relax. MLS#1058308 $224,000 Call Cathy Schuler 484-894-8045.

Beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desired Oakbrook subdivision of Port Orange! This meticulously maintained home is perfectly situated on a corner lot and features a large fenced yard. The interior greets you with vaulted ceilings and an open, split-bedroom floorplan.

MLS#1054565 $270,000 Call Kelly Riggle 386-212-7333.

Homes are selling fast! • We need more listings to sell!

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Gorgeous 4 bedroom 3 1/ 2 bath 3 car garage Executive home with resort like pool and outdoor entertaining area. Huge Great room as you enter invites you to have the whole family or party here. Beautiful updated kitchen with new SS appliances, granite countertops, and tile backsplash is perfect for the chef in the family. MLS#1059278 $535,000 Call Elena Scott 386-566-6984.

CONDOTEL!

ROLLING HILLS ESTATE!

4BED 3.5BATH 3CAR POOL HOME ON CONSERVATION!! This is the SARATOGA Model by ICI, with over 2,900sf of living area. The Heart of this Home is the GREAT ROOM that is open to the Kitchen and Dining Nook... Featuring Decorative Ceiling , views of the Pool Area and Conservation Area, and a Fireplace. MLS#1059153 $530,000 Call Alexandra Grossholz 386-767-0002.

Impeccable 4 bedroom / 3 bath ICI home built in 2014. This home will not disappoint. Quality finishes highlight the interior features of the large open concept living/dining/kitchen. Generous master bedroom suite with two walk in closets. MLS#1057292 $360,000 Call Leanne Galliher 386-507-1917.

SPRUCE CREEK SANCTURARY !

SABAL CREEK!

This Town Park 3/2 home is just as beautiful inside as it is outside! As you drive onto your bricked driveway, the first thing you will notice is the gorgeous landscaping against the freshly painted exterior with new gutters around the entire home. This custom built home is like no other.

MLS#1055884 $329,000 Call Linda Wright 386-453-7323.

HEART OF PORT ORANGE!

OAKBROOK! WATERS EDGE!

Large family home in a great Port Orange neighborhood, close to EVERYTHING! This home has plenty of space for your family to spread out with 4 bedrooms, 1 huge family room open to the kitchen, along with a separate large living room. MLS#1054407 $319,900 Call Skip Simmons 386-214-0880.

Meticulously up kept & move-in ready split floor plan 3/2/2 home is located in a quiet neighborhood just a short distance to shopping, the interstate and Lake Monroe. MLS#1059415 $215,000 Call Jacklyn Gonzalez 386-295-5442.

PELICAN BAY!

This 5 bedroom 3 bath home has panoramic views of the river from every room in the back of the house plus the second story deck directly off the master suite. Custom kitchen, lots of living space and options for rooms to convert. MLS#1059879 $649,900 Call Christina Bovier 386-846-8284.

TOWN PARK!

2 BR, 2.5 BA Townhome is the lowest priced in the neighborhood as seller is motivated for immediate sale, Great Kitchen & 3 Porch/Balconies all screened in. MLS#1059948 $179,899 Call Mark K. Card 386-566-8092.

OAKBROOK!

LPGA!

DIRECT WATERFRONT!

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