🌱 Why did Port Orange’s Riverwalk developer suddenly walk away now?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did Port Orange’s Riverwalk developer suddenly walk away now?
• What’s next for Port Orange’s stalled $200M Riverwalk project?

Also on today's calendar: Wednesday Low Tea Lunch and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Port Orange's Riverwalk dreams placed on hold (hometownnewsvolusia.com) — Port Orange’s long-awaited Riverwalk Park redevelopment is on hold after Bristol Development Group backed out, shelving plans for new restaurants, shops, and riverfront housing. City leaders say the land is now better assembled and remain committed to the original vision, while brokers seek new developers amid questions about whether the economy really drove Bristol’s decision.
   

• Multi-Million Dollar Riverwalk Expansion in Port Orange Delayed (wftv.com) — A major $200 million Riverwalk expansion in Port Orange is delayed after the developer failed to submit a site plan and ended its agreement with the city. Officials will re-advertise the riverfront land in January, while a local coffee shop and temporary events aim to keep residents visiting the waterfront in the meantime.
   

📸 Around Port Orange

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Orange

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Tuesday December 16

• Boys Soccer @ Astronaut 7:30pm
  Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Boys Basketball @ Hagerty 7pm
  Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Leads Group I
  Copperline Coffee , 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 , Port Orange
  8:00 am
• Coffee and Connections
  Copperline Coffee & Cafe , 5521 S Williamson Blvd Unit 420 , Port Orange
  9:00 am
• Leads Group IV
  Miller's Ale House , 907 Taylor Rd , Port Orange
  12:00 pm
• Girls Weightlifting @ FIVE STAR - Deland
  Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
  4:00 pm
• Business After Hours
  Riverside Pavilion
  5:00 pm
• Boys Soccer @ Mainland 6pm
  Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Wednesday Low Tea Lunch
  Polly's Tea Room , 558 Riverside Dr , Daytona Beach
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Zumba Gold - Tue/Ths
  Daytona Beach Shores, FL Calendar , 3000 Bellemead Dr, , Daytona Beach Shores
  8:45 am
• SilverSneakers
  Shores Community Center , 3000 Bellemead Drive , Daytona Beach Shores
  9:30 am

Wednesday December 17

• Fitness, Fun & Freedom
  Shores Community Center , 3000 Bellemead Dr , Daytona Beach Shores
  10:00 am
• Roots and Rhythm Open Jam with Alaia Luna
  The Hub on Canal , 132 Canal St , New Smyrna Beach
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Local holiday dessert plates, Christmas dinner takeout menus 2025 (news-journalonline.com)

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