News
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| April is Water Conservation Month |
Mr. James Cannon, Intergovernmental Coordinator for the Governmental Affairs Program of the St. Johns River Water Management District, was the Town Council's guest at the meeting held on April 3. Mayor Gibbons presented a proclamation in honor of the Town's recognition of Water Conservation Month... |
Wed, 04/03/2024 |
| Town Election: Run as a Candidate! |
This is an election year in Orchid! Monday, April 1 is the first day of the local Qualifying Period for Town residents, who are interested in running as a candidate for Town Councilmember in Orchid's 2024 election... |
Mon, 04/01/2024 |
| Town Hall Moving to New Space |
Orchid's Town Hall is moving to the Orchid Professional Centre in March. This is the culmination of a long-awaited transition to an ideal location to serve local residents. Town staff looks forward to seeing you there soon... |
Tue, 03/19/2024 |
| Town to Host Coastal Erosion Workshop |
On Tuesday, March 12, starting at 9 a.m. in the Sandpiper Room of the Orchid Island Beach Club, the Town Council will host a workshop on the subject of coastal erosion. This public forum will be open to anyone interested in attending. |
Tue, 03/12/2024 |
| Presentation of Audited Financial Statements |
At the Town Council meeting of January 3 in the new year, representatives of the auditing team from Carr, Riggs & Ingram responsible for auditing the Town's financials will be in attendance to present the audited financial statements of the Town... |
Fri, 12/22/2023 |
| Public Workshops on Route 510 & US 1 Intersection |
FDOT wants public input on the intersection of Route 510 and U.S. 1, particularly with respect to addressing congestion with one of two alternatives. Feedback can be emailed to FDOT Project Manager, Maria Formoso, P.E., P.M.P. at maria.formoso@dot.state.fl.us. |
Fri, 12/22/2023 |
| Attorney Warren Dill Honored by Town Council |
Recently Attorney Dill advised the Town Council that he would be taking a step back from his role as Town Attorney for the Town of Orchid. Municipal law had always been his passion and he acknowledged it would be hard to slow down after forty years in that field. He expressed... |
Wed, 12/06/2023 |
| Twenty One Dog Licenses Issued |
As of Thanksgiving, the Town has issued 21 dog licenses to happy pooches enjoying the beach in Orchid untethered during designated times. Sand and surf offer an enjoyable environment for beachgoers and their dogs alike. Following is information about the license... |
Mon, 11/27/2023 |
| Town of Orchid Pursues Local Bill |
On October 2, the Town Manager for the Town of Orchid went before the legislative delegation that represents the Town of Orchid and surrounding areas in Tallahassee to request their support for and assistance with the local bill. Senator Grall and Representative Brackett heard... |
Mon, 10/02/2023 |
| County's Recreational Master Plan Public Meeting |
In Orchid, the Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club offers wonderful recreational facilities, which it is in the process of growing. Outside of the community, Indian River County is also looking to enhance its parks and leisure facilities with the creation of a countywide master plan that will... |
Thu, 09/21/2023 |
| Annual Budget and Final Millage Adopted for Fiscal Year 2024 |
In September, the Town Council held two budget hearings, tentative and final, with the purpose of establishing a millage rate (property tax rate) and associated budget for the upcoming fiscal year due to start on October 1, 2023. These meetings by law have to take... |
Mon, 09/18/2023 |
| September Budget Hearings |
The Town Council held a tentative budget hearing on September 11, 2023. The first of two budget hearings this month, pursuant to statutory requirements. The Town Council adopted a tentative millage rate and associated budget... |
Thu, 09/14/2023 |
| Proposed Millage Rate Adopted |
On May 2, the Town kicked off with a first step in the annual budget process which will be concluded in September in advance of the start of the new fiscal year on October 1. This first step was for the Town Council to hold the annual budget workshop... |
Tue, 05/02/2023 |
| Water Conservation Month |
At the meeting of April 5, Mayor Gibbons presented a proclamation to James Cannon, the Intergovernmental Coordinator Governmental Affairs Program of the St. Johns River Water Management District in the Town Council's recognition of Water Conservation Month... |
Wed, 04/05/2023 |
| Sea Turtle Nesting Season Starts |
In Indian River County, sea turtle nesting season starts on March 1st and runs through October 31st annually. During this special time of year, adult sea turtles - including loggerhead, green, and leatherback sea turtles - return to our sandy shores along the Atlantic Ocean to lay their eggs. Not only do they return to shore... |
Wed, 03/01/2023 |
| Connecting with Coastal Connections |
The Town of Orchid is partnering with local organization Coastal Connections for public outreach and education efforts on the beach in Orchid. The Town Council is eager to engage with beach goers enjoying this wonderful recreational facility... |
Thu, 02/09/2023 |
| Wabasso Bridge Safety Railing Public Information Events |
On February 22, in the evening, the Florida Department of Transportation will host public information events regarding the upcoming installation of a safety railing on the high Wabasso bridge on Route 510. These will be offered in-person and through virtual means... |
Thu, 02/02/2023 |
| Emergency Dune Repair Project Complete |
The emergency dune repair project to bolster Orchid's protective dune system following damaging effects from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole late in the 2022 hurricane season was complete ahead of schedule on January 26... |
Thu, 01/26/2023 |
| Emergency Dune Repair Start Date |
On January 5 at 3 p.m. Indian River County held a pre-construction meeting at which the Town of Orchid was invited to participate for the purpose of setting a schedule for each agency's forthcoming emergency dune repair project.. |
Thu, 01/05/2023 |
| Town of Orchid's Zoning Map Simplified |
At the first Town Council meeting of the new year, held on January 4, a pair of ordinances were adopted that are the culmination of last year's work on the Town's Comprehensive Plan as pertains to land use and zoning within the community. Importantly, Town's zoning map... |
Wed, 01/04/2023 |
| New Town Council Seated |
On November 29, the new Town Council of the Town of Orchid was seated. Incumbent Robert Gibbons, and newcomers John Heanue and James Raphalian were sworn in by Town Clerk Vyviana Sawley pursuant to the Town's Charter provisions to start their... |
Tue, 11/29/2022 |
| Emergency Dune Repair Project |
At the Town Council meeting held on November 29 (rescheduled from November 10), the agenda included a discussion regarding the state of the dunes and the damaging effects of the dual Hurricanes Ian and Nicole to impact the beaches in our Town late in the 2022 Hurricane Season. This detailed discussion lead to... |
Tue, 11/29/2022 |
| Tropical Storm Nicole: Local Impacts |
Voluntary evacuation of the barrier island, along with low lying areas east of U.S. 1, was issued by Indian River County effective 7 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9. The Emergency Operations Center of Indian River County advises evacuation travel of tens of miles, rather than hundreds of miles. |
Tue, 11/08/2022 |
| 2022 General Election Information |
General Election Day in 2022 is Tuesday, November 8th. If you're registered to vote in Indian River County, you may have received a sample ballot in the mail already or will shortly. Following is information about the various ways to cast your ballot in this election... |
Tue, 11/01/2022 |
| Orchid Dune Damage Monitored |
Hurricane Ian, after having crossed the state of Florida from the west to the east, was off-shore over the Atlantic from where, in combination with king tidal activity, it caused significant wave action, including dangerous rip currents... |
Wed, 10/05/2022 |