Tomoka Oaks Times


An Independent Newsletter Focused on Preventing Residential Development of the Tomoka Oaks Golf Course

Sign up to receive notifications of future issues of the Tomoka Oaks Times for up-to-date information on the proposed residential development of the Tomoka Oaks Golf Course property.


October 2024

Email Blast 10/27/24: Read latest update from City, Misner Bridge safety concerns, and dangerous wildlife in our neighborhood.

There was not a newsletter issue published in October


September 2024

Email Blast 9/19/24: Read City and Developer still at a stalemate.

There was not a newsletter issue published in September


August 2024

Email Blast 8/10/24: Read Mediation NOT occurring on September 19, 2024

Email Blast 8/5/24: Read Correction – Mediation Date is Tentative

Email Blast 8/4/24: Read Mediation Date set for September 19, 2024

There was not a newsletter issue published in August


July 2024

There were no newsletters or email blast in July


June 2024

Email Blast 6/29/24: Read City and Developer at stalemate regarding selection of Special Magistrate for mediation

There was not a newsletter issue published in June


May 2024

Email Blast 5/25/24: Read Developer Seeks Mediation with City

There was not a newsletter issue published in May


April 2024

Email Blast 4/18/24: Read Commission Denies R2 Rezoning Amendment

Email Blast 4/13/24: Read Reminder for April 16 Commission Hearing

There was not a newsletter issue published in April


March 2024

Email Blast 3/12/24: Read March 19 Commission hearing is postponed

Email Blast 3/8/24: Read reminder notice for the March 19 Commission hearing


March Newsletter Highlights include:

  • Commission Hearing – New Date is March 19, 2024
  • Reasons R-2 is not the appropriate zoning
  • Responses to the R-2 Opposition Survey

January and February 2024

Email Blast 2/25/24: Read March 5 Commission Hearing postponement

Email Blast 2/8/24: Read Commission Hearing date changed to March 5

Email Blast 1/24/24: Read recap of PRD application status

Email Blast 1/2/24: Read Staff Report recommendation of denial

There was not a newsletter issue published in January or February


December 2023

Email Blast 12/26/23: Read details on upcoming Planning Board hearing being held January 11, 2024

There was not a newsletter issue published in December


November 2023

Email Blast 11/27/23: Read why the developer withdrew their PRD application and is moving forward with their R-2 application

Email Blast 11/9/23: Read a summary of the November 7, 2023 Commission Hearing outcome

Email Blast 11/2/23: Read documents in Carolyn’s packet provided to Commissioners before the November 7th hearing

There was not a newsletter issue published in November


October 2023 – There was not a newsletter issue published in October

Email Blast 10/17/23: Read for development opposition topics if you want to testify at the November 7th Commission hearing

Email Blast 10/2/23: Read outcome of Planning Board hearings

There was not a newsletter issue published in October


SEPTEMBER 2023

Newsletter Highlights include:

  • The most recent Site Plan and Staff Report
  • Details on the upcoming September 26, 2023 Planning Board Hearing
  • Shout-outs to residents who submitted letters to the city

AUGUST 2023

Email Blast 8/19/23: Read Reminder for August 21 Planning Board – 2nd meeting


August Newsletter Highlights include:

  • Highlights of the July 13, 2023 Planning Board Hearing
  • Resident Testimony at the Hearing
  • Open Letter to the Applicant (Developer)

JULY 2023

Email Blast 7/23/23: Read Summary of July 13, 2023 Planning Board meeting

Email Blast 7/11/23: Read Reminder for Planning Board meeting on 7/13/23

There was not a newsletter issue published in July


JUNE 2023

Newsletter Highlights include:

  • Planning Board Hearing Date
  • Instructions for writing letters to the Planning Board
  • City criteria for voting

May 2023 – There was not a newsletter issue published in May


APRIL 2023

Newsletter Highlights include:

  • Traffic fatalities on N. Nova Road
  • Letters from residents regarding traffic concerns
  • Updated Traffic impact Analysis
  • Commission Corner – traffic impact to Tomoka Oaks

MARCH 2023

Newsletter Highlights include:

  • Neighborhood Meeting Wrap Up
  • SPRC recommendations on a third Site Plan
  • Golf greats Sam Snead and Craig Shankland

FEBRUARY 2023

Newsletter Highlights include:

  • See what the developer will try to “dazzle” us with at the Neighborhood Meeting

JANUARY 2023

Newsletter Highlights include:

  • The second Site Plan submitted by the developer
  • Facts regarding the history of Tomoka Oaks which could assist the City Commission in making a decision that protects the established property rights of residents
  • The decision making process our City leaders follow when making development decision.

DECEMBER 2022

Newsletter Highlights include:

  • Status of the Developer’s application with the City of Ormond Beach
  • Development Opposition Information
  • Letter to the Editor of the Ormond Beach Observer

Sign the Development Opposition form if you are opposed to residential development of the Tomoka Oaks Golf Course.