In the Loop

  In the Loop - OSLT E-newsletter Issue # 4 May 2023    Our May Meeting - Join Us! Wednesday, May 24th 5:30 pm Ormond Beach Public Library, Sandpiper Room 3 South Beach Street Ormond Beach FL 32174 Doors open at 5 pm and the meetings starts at 5:30.   All are welcome and we invite you to attend either in person or remotely.  ( Remote link at the end of this newsletter   "Regrow The Loop"  On Thursday, May 11th, representatives from the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail (OSLT) presented at a special meeting regarding the County’s newly-established, “Regrow the Loop” program. This initial meeting was held at County headquarters  in Deland and was coordinated through the office of Councilman Troy Kent of District 4. What is it? “Regrow the Loop” is a new initiative that was drafted in conjunction with the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Services.   Approved by the Volusia County Council on April 4th in a 5-1 vote, the one-year pilot p

  Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park May 2, 2023 Article by Karen Mantone-Pillar  Photos by Andrea L. Miller If you’re looking for something fun to do with your family, Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park has a lot to offer. Often referred to as simply Bicentennial, this 37-acre park crosses the entire peninsula from a sandy beach on the Atlantic to a fishing pier on the Halifax River. The area between the ocean and river provides the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of activities. There is fishing and hiking as you would expect from a park along the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail but there are also two dog parks, a playground, a community building, and various sports fields. The most visible entrance is marked by a large sign and a big parking lot at 1800 Ocean Shore Boulevard directly across from the beach. Next to the parking lot are a restroom, a gazebo, picnic areas, and a marked crosswalk to the beach where sunbathing, swimming, and strolling along the ocean can be enjoyed. Informati