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Archive of Emailed Town Letters
- Orchid’s FY 2027 Tax Rate and Budget (9/25/2026)
- Recycling pick-up TODAY (9/11/2026)
- International Event on Beaches Near Orchid (08/30/2026)
- New Town Website: Help Make It Better! (08/16/2026)
- Orchid’s Guide to the TRIM Notice (08/12/2026)
- Orchid Dog Licenses Soon to Expire - Applications Available Now! (08/9/2026)
- University Research Visit Postponed (08/8/2026)
- University Researchers Return to Orchid Beach (08/6/2026)
- Coming soon to Orchid... Seagrasses! (07/7/2026)
- The Country Turns 250: Celebrate in IRC (07/1/2026)
- Get Ready: Primary & General Elections in 2026 (06/28/2026)
- Fertilizer Use Restricted: June - September (06/1/2026)
- 2026 Hurricane Season - What to do now (05/27/2026)
- Memorial Day: Trash & Recycling Schedule Unaffected (05/24/2026)
- Longer Days Mean More Time for the Beach (05/18/2026)
- Open House: Sebastian Inlet Bridge Replacement (05/16/2026)
- Mayor’s End-of-Season Overview (05/8/2026)
- 3 Candidates Unopposed in Town Election 2026 (05/3/2026)
- Last Day of Election Qualifying Period in Orchid (04/30/2026)
- Water Conservation: Tapping the Sky's Faucet (04/29/2026)
- Covering Lots of Ground on Earth Day (04/22/2026)
- Add Your Voice: Beach Preservation Plan (04/21/2026)
- Qualifying Period Continues - 3 Seats/3 Candidates! (04/15/2026)
- County to Present Beach Preservation Plan in Orchid (04/12/2026)
- 2026 Indian River County Shredding Event sent (04/10/2026)
- Local Events on the Future of Property Taxes in FL - This week! (04/9/2026)
- April is Water Conservation Month (04/8/2026)
- Orchid Time Capsule: Sealing the USA's 250th Anniversary Year (04/6/2026)
- Orchid Town Council Election Qualifying Begins Today (04/1/2026)
- Orchid GSI: Garden Scene Investigation (03/22/2026)
- Orchid Town Council Election Qualifying Begins April 1 (03/15/2026)
- Don't miss out: Presentations for Orchid Residents (03/8/2026)
- Follow-up Research Visit on Orchid Beach (03/3/2026)
- The results are in: Thank you for voting! (02/25/2026)
- Polls Open: There's still time to Vote! (02/24/2026)
- Election Day: Make Your Vote Count (02/24/2026)
- What to Know: Sea Turtle Nesting Season (02/22/2026)
- Orchid Dune Repair: By the Numbers (02/15/2026)
- Last Day to Request Vote-by-Mail Ballot (02/12/2026)
- In the Know: Great Presentations Coming to Orchid (02/8/2026)
- Orchid Beach will Reopen on Sunday (02/7/2026)
- Frosty Florida: Helping Our Tropicals Bounce Back (02/6/2026)
- Orchid's Special Election: Easy to Vote! (02/5/2026)
- Orchid's Special Election: First mail ballots are out! (01/31/2026)
- Dune Project to Reach Midway by Weeks' End (01/28/2026)
- Orchid Dune Project to Continue on Saturday (01/23/2026)
- Orchid Dune Repair Project Starts Wednesday (01/18/2026)
- Special Election: Still Time to Register to Vote and Get Mail Ballot (01/12/2026)
- University Researchers' Field Visit on Orchid Beach (01/11/2026)
- Ready to Remove Your Christmas Tree? (12/28/2025)
- Florida Icon: Live Oaks Make Yards Come Alive (12/21/2025)
- For Your Calendar: Orchid Dune Repair Project (12/20/2025)
- Holidays, Hounds and Happiness! (12/18/2025)
- Christmas Trash & Recycling Pick-up Schedule (12/16/2025)
- Attitude of Gratitude: 10 Years with Orchid (12/15/2025)
- It's Not Too Late to Apply to Serve on Orchid's Local Planning Agency (12/14/2025)
- Orchid Charter Update: Now it's up to you! (12/7/2025)
- How to Prepare for Orchid’s Upcoming Special Election (12/3/2025)
- Apply to Serve on Orchid's Local Planning Agency (12/01/2025)
- Decade of Dedication: Building Clerk's 10-year anniversary with Orchid (11/30/2025)
- Thanksgiving Week Trash & Recycling Schedule (11/17/2025)
- Business As Usual: Orchid's Regular Meeting Schedule Explained (11/12/2025)
- Hot Topic: Florida Property Taxes - Orchid Perspective (11/9/2025)
- Special Election: Comprehensive Update of Orchid's Charter (11/6/2025)
- Protect Your Orchid Property from Title Pirates (11/5/2025)
- 2025 Indian River County Shredding Event (11/3/2025)
- Taming the Tropics: Find a Florida-Friendly landscape pro (10/27/2025)
- Orchid Staff Marks Florida City Week (10/20/2025)
- Fire Prevention Week 2025 (10/8/2025)
- Tropical Disturbance Monitored - Track Close to Florida East Coast (09/26/2025)
- Town of Orchid's New Budget, Millage, and More (09/22/2025)
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Practical & Pretty! (09/21/2025)
- Keep Your Recycling Cart Out for Friday This Week (09/4/2025)
- Don't Let Your Pooch's License Expire! (09/2/2025)
- Important Information Regarding Your Voter Registration (08/26/2025)
- Trash/Recycling Collection Schedule Unaffected by Labor Day (08/25/2025)
- The Scoop: The solution to "poo-lution" is simple! (08/1/2025)
- Grass Clippings for a Lawn a Cut Above (06/30/2025)
- Waste Management Flyer Does Not Apply in Orchid (06/10/2025)
- Orchid fertilizer restrictions protect the Indian River Lagoon (06/1/2025)
- Hurricane Season Starts: Let's Talk Flood Insurance, Orchid! (05/30/2025)
- Trash/Recycling Collection Schedule Unaffected by Memorial Day (05/16/2025)
- Town of Orchid Celebrates a Milestone Birthday! (05/12/2025)
- County to Host Workshops on Economic Growth (05/5/2025)
- Recap of Town's High Season by Mayor Gibbons (05/2/2025)
- CR-510/U.S. 1 Intersection Public Hearings this Week (04/27/2025)
- Reminder to License your Pooch! (04/14/2025)
- CR-510/U.S. 1 Intersection Public Hearings Rescheduled in April (04/8/2025)
- **REMINDER** Recycling Cart Exchange (04/2/2025)
- 2025 Indian River County Shredding Event (03/28/2025)
- Public Hearings CANCELLED*** CR-510/U.S. 1 Intersection Safety & Congestion Solutions (03/20/2025)
- Recycling Cart Exchange (03/17/2025)
- CR-510/U.S. 1 Intersection Safety & Congestion Solutions (03/11/2025)
- Severe Weather! (03/10/2025)
- Share your ideas on economic growth in Indian River County (03/6/2025)
- Orchid Beach and University of Florida Research (03/3/2025)
- Sea Turtle Nesting Season Starts in Orchid (02/28/2025)
- About Orchid's Very Own Building Department (02/19/2025)
- I'm Mutts About You! (02/14/2025)
- Coastal Research Presentation for Orchid Beach (02/12/2025)
- Trash Pickup Unaffected by Presidents' Day Holiday (02/11/2025)
- Indian River County Traffic Safety Study Needs Your Input (01/28/2025)
- Trash Pickup Unaffected by Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (01/13/2025)
- Recycling Pickup Mishap Information (12/27/2024)
- Christmas and New Year's Trash and Recycling Unaffected by Holidays (12/18/2024)
- Indian River County's Centennial Celebration (12/17/2024)
- Thank you; Feedback on Trash Collection in Orchid (12/13/2024)
- It's Not Too Late to Apply to Serve on Orchid's Local Planning Agency (12/11/2024)
- Apply to Serve on Orchid's Local Planning Agency (12/2/2024)
- Orchid License for Visiting Dogs this Thanksgiving (11/25/2024)
- Thanksgiving Week Trash & Recycling Schedule (11/20/2024)
- 2024 Indian River County Fall Shredding Event (11/7/2024)
- Election Day Has Finally Arrived! (11/5/2024)
- Florida City Government Week in Orchid (10/23/2024)
- General Election Information for Orchid Residents (10/18/2024)
- Landscaping Debris (10/16/2024)
- Update on Coastal Conditions in Orchid (10/15/2024)
- Post-Storm Coastal Erosion is Ongoing in Orchid (10/11/2024)
- Post-Hurricane Milton Information for Orchid (10/10/2024)
- Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Indian River County (10/8/2024)
- Correction: No Orchid Trash Collection on Tuesday (10/7/2024)
- Orchid Trash Collection on Tuesday Unaffected by Milton (10/7/2024)
- Hurricane Milton expected to impact Orchid this Week (10/7/2024)
- Town of Orchid's Budget, Millage, and Summer News (09/25/2024)
- Hurricane Season Continues to Unfold as Tropical Storm Helene Forms (09/24/2024)
- Orchid Dog Licenses Soon to Expire - Applications Available Now! (09/4/2024)
- Scheduled Change in Waste Collection for Labor Day Week (08/22/2024)
- Today is Primary Election Day 2024 (08/20/2024)
- IRC County Disaster Mitigation Public Input Sessions (Time Included) (07/31/2024)
- IRC County Disaster Mitigation Public Input Sessions (07/31/2024)
- IRC County Survey on Disaster Mitigation (07/16/2024)
- FDOT Public Meeting: Sebastian Inlet Bridge & A1A Projects (07/8/2024)
- Waste Collection Schedule for Independence Day Week (6/26/24)
- Trash/Recycling Collection Schedule Unaffected by Memorial Day (05/21/2024)
- Hurricane Season Starts June 1 - Tips on How to Prepare (05/17/2024)
- Orchid Voter Information for 2024 Primary and General Election (05/8/2024)
- End-of-Season Town of Orchid Recap (05/4/2024)
- 2 Candidates Unopposed in Town Election 2024 (05/1/2024)
- FDOT Pursues Orchid's Preferred Alternative for Route 510 Congestion (04/28/2024)
- Should Indian River County Move its Urban Service Boundary? Take the survey! (04/26/2024)
- Last Week of Election Qualifying Period in Orchid (04/23/2024)
- Town Spruces Up Network of Streetlights in Orchid (04/17/2024)
- 2024 Indian River County Shredding Event (04/10/2024)
- First Week of Town Council Candidate Filing Produces 2 Candidates! (04/8/2024)
- Orchid Town Hall Open at New Island Location (04/3/2024)
- Orchid 2024 Election: Qualifying Period is Underway (04/1/2024)
- It's Dog Licensing Time! (03/25/2024)
- Will Orchid beat last year's counts of sea turtle nests? (03/20/2024)
- Candidate and Voter Information 2024 (03/18/2024)
- Coastal Workshop Takeaways (03/16/2024)
- Come to the Coastal Erosion Workshop in Orchid (03/9/2024)
- Orchid Receives FDOT Response on Route 510/US 1 Intersection (03/7/2024)
- Town of Orchid Hosts Workshop on Coastal Erosion (03/5/2024)
- Contact Info. For FDOT Feedback On Route 510 Congestion Solutions (03/1/2024)
- Orchid's Beach: Information Gathering Effort (02/28/2024)
- This week: FDOT Workshops Route 510/US 1 Crossing (02/26/2024)
- Orchid Voter Info for Florida's Republican Presidential Primary Election (02/20/2024)
- Tired of Route 510 congestion? FDOT wants YOUR input on solutions. (02/10/2024)
- Orchid Election: Councilmember Benedetto Will Not Seek Re-election (02/9/2024)
- County Beach Project in Orchid Delayed (02/6/2024)
- Orchid to hold Local Election in 2024 (01/29/2024)
- County Beach Project to Reach Orchid Starting Monday (01/16/2024)
- Town of Orchid Receives Almost $1,000,000 for Past Dune Projects (01/12/2024)
- Unleashed Dogs on Beach Violation of Local Law (01/4/2024)
- Indian River County Dune Repair Project Schedule Update (12/28/2023)
- Christmas Tree Disposal in Orchid (12/27/2023)
- Holiday Trash Schedule (12/20/2023)
- Still Time To Serve On Orchid's Local Planning Agency (12/18/2023)
- Copper Pipes: New Water Quality Study By Indian River County (12/08/2023)
- Apply to serve on Orchid's Local Planning Agency (12/5/2023)
- Indian River County To Restore Dunes In Orchid (11/29/2023)
- Thanksgiving Trash & Recycling Schedule in Orchid (11/15/2023)
- Season on the Orchid Beach: Dog Licenses Available (11/1/2023)
- Town of Orchid Budget and More Summer News (09/22/2023)
- Orchid Dog License Renewals and New Applications Available (09/18/2023)
- Hurricane Lee: Monitor for Florida East Coast Impacts (09/8/2023)
- Recycling Collection Delayed to Friday this Week (09/7/2023)
- Waste Collection Schedule Unaffected by Labor Day (08/30/2023)
- Tropical Storm Headed Toward Florida - Local Impacts Yet Unknown (08/28/2023)
- Indian River County Vote-By-Mail Election Information (07/11/2023)
- Town of Orchid to Send Brief Survey on Town Meeting Location (07/5/2023)
- Waste Collection Schedule Unaffected by Independence Day (07/3/2023)
- Waste Collection Schedule Unaffected by Memorial Day Holiday (05/25/2023)
- Orchid's Budget Workshop; Proposed Millage Rate Set (05/5/2023)
- Indian River County Shredding Event (04/10/2023)
- Nightly Single Lane Closures on Wabasso Bridge to Start (03/27/2023)
- Orchid Emergency Dune Repair Project Financial Overview (03/10/2023)
- Traffic Signal for Bridge Marketplace and Harbor Isle on Route 510 (03/3/2023)
- Sea Turtle Nesting Season Starts March 1st (02/27/2023)
- Bridge Safety Railing Information Events to Attend (02/18/2023)
- Public Information Events on Wabasso Bridge Safety Railing (02/2/2023)
- Christmas Waste Pick-up Schedule in Orchid (12/21/2022)
- Still Time to Apply for Orchid's Local Planning Agency Appointment (12/20/2022)
- Serve on Orchid's Local Planning Agency (12/13/2022)
- Holidays at the Beach in Orchid (Dog License Info) (12/8/2022)
- FDOT Public Hearings on Sebastian Inlet Bridge Replacement Project (12/6/2022)
- Seeking Orchid Residents to Serve on Local Planning Agency (12/5/2022)
- Town of Orchid Pursues Emergency Dune Repair Project (11/30/2022)
- Orchid Recycling Delayed to Friday Afternoon and County Shredding Event (11/18/2022)
- Orchid Recycling Delayed to Friday and Thanksgiving Service Schedule (11/17/2022)
- Post-Hurricane Update from the Town of Orchid (11/10/2022)
- Trash/Recycling Schedule, Indian River County Press Releases, Latest Storm Forecast (11/9/2022)
- Voluntary Evacuation Barrier Island Recommended in Indian River County (11/8/2022)
- Election Day Goes On; Storm Nicole Continues Approach (11/8/2022)
- Local Impacts Possible From Monitored Area Of Low Pressure (11/6/2022)
- Dog Licenses for Off-Leash Fun on the Beach in Orchid (11/1/2022)
- Orchid Voter Information for 2022 General Election (10/18/2022)
- Off-shore Hurricane Causes Big Waves in Orchid (09/30/2022)
- Trash Collection in Orchid on Friday this Week (09/29/2022)
- Post-Storm Conditions in the Town of Orchid (09/29/2022)
- Indian River County Live Hurricane Update at 2:30 p.m. (09/28/2022)
- Indian River County is Under Tropical Storm Warning and Flood Watch (09/27/2022)
- State of Emergency Declared for All of Florida due to Hurricane Ian (09/26/2022)
- Keep informed on Tropical Depression 9 with possible impacts to Florida (09/23/2022)
- Indian River County Finalizes Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (09/23/2022)
- Town Council Lowers Millage Rate and Building Permit Fees, and Eliminates Business Taxes (09/20/2022)
- Indian River County Presents Land Use Visioning Study (09/13/2022)
- Labor Day Week Trash & Recycling Collection in Orchid (09/2/2022)
- Orchid Annual Business Tax Receipts (08/8/2022)
- Florida Friendly Landscaping Lectures in Indian River County (08/1/2022)
- FDOT Approves Contract for Bridge Safety Railing Project (07/29/2022)
- Indian River County 2022 Sea Turtle Nesting Season So Far (07/21/2022)
- Orchid Voter Information For Florida Primary Election (07/19/2022)
- July 4th Trash & Recycling Schedule (06/30/2022)
- FDOT Gets 4 Bids for High Wabasso Bridge Safety Railing (06/16/2022)
- Hurricane Season: Checking Insurance Coverage for Orchid Property (06/7/2022)
- New Dog Regulations Go Into Effect Today (06/1/2022)
- Dog License Applications Available (05/17/2022)
- Town Council Memorandum About The Town (05/12/2022)
- Orchid Mayor's Letter On Last Town Council Meeting Of The Season (05/5/2022)
- 3 Candidates Unopposed in Town Election (05/3/2022)
- Tomorrow's Town Council Meeting Canceled, but May 4 Meeting to Proceed (05/2/2022)
- Last Day to Run in Orchid 2022 Election and Upcoming Town Council Meetings (05/2/2022)
- FDOT Update On Safety Railing For High Bridge (04/28/2022)
- Orchid 2022 Election: Qualifying Period is Underway (04/18/2022)
- Orchid Comprehensive Plan, Dogs, Dunes and Water (04/9/2022)
- Orchid 2022 Election: Qualifying Period Starts (04/1/2022)
- Proposed Framework of Regulatory Changes for Dogs on the Beach (03/28/2022)
- Reminder About Upcoming Special Meeting (03/22/2022)
- Orchid Trash Collection Postponed Until Tomorrow (Tuesday) (03/21/2022)
- Candidate Qualifying Period for Orchid Election (03/18/2022)
- Date & Time for Special Meeting: Dogs on the Beach in Orchid (03/14/2022)
- FDOT's Wabasso Bridge Railings Project (03/5/2022)
- Special Follow-up Meeting to be Scheduled: Dogs on the Beach Discussion (03/2/2022)
- Proposed Natural Gas Project For Orchid - Public Presentation (02/27/2022)
- Public Input - Dogs On The Beach In Orchid (02/24/2022)
- Indian River County's Sea Turtle Nesting Season (02/21/2022)
- Town Council Meetings and Resident Input (02/16/2022)
- Orchid Trash Collection Postponed Until Tomorrow (Tuesday) (02/7/2022)
- Town Council to Formally Consider Children's Trust (02/1/2022)
- Orchid Town Council Welcomes New Town Clerk (01/28/2022)
- Sebastian Inlet Bridge Replacement Project Public Workshops (01/3/2022)
- Still Time to Apply for Orchid's Local Planning Agency Appointment (12/27/2021)
- Orchid Town Council Appoints New Town Manager (12/15/2021)
- Apply To Serve On Orchid's Local Planning Agency (12/14/2021)
- Follow-up on Children's Trust Presentation in Orchid (12/10/2021)
- Seeking Orchid Residents to Serve on Local Planning Agency (12/3/2021)
- Orchid's Thanksgiving Trash & Recycling Schedule (11/21/2021)
- Orchid Presentations on Children's Trust at December 1 Meeting (11/19/2021)
- Today: Leave Blue Cart Out for New Service Day Sticker (11/18/2021)
- FDOT Proposes Different Safety Railing for Wabasso Bridge (10/20/2021)
- New Service Day Sticker for Recycling Cart in Orchid (11/16/2021)
- Update on Recent Developments with FDOT Safety Railing Proposal (10/31/2021)
- Reminder About Orchid's Trash and Recycling Schedule (10/27/2021)