- January 20, 2025
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Ormond Beach is getting another mural downtown.
The City Commission unanimously approved a request on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for local artists Thays França and Teri Althouse to paint a flower mural on the outside of their gallery, Art Spotlight, located at 67 W. Granada Blvd.
The building, owned by developer Bill Jones, will be painted on sections of all four of its façades, according to a city staff report.
The commissioners all expressed they liked the mural concept and commended França and Althouse for their art.
"It's really nice to have something like this, so good job," Mayor Jason Leslie said.
The city's mural program was created in 2019. Since then, murals have been painted at Ormond Garage, 48 W. Granada Blvd.; Fern and Fables Books, 51 W. Granada Blvd.; and outside Swillerbees Craft Donuts at 200 E. Granada Blvd.
Commissioner Travis Sargent said he received an email from a resident wanting to seen an ocean-themed mural somewhere in the city. He suggested the city approach Volusia County and see if there was interest in pursuing such a mural at a local beach approach.
"A cool surf scene or maybe something a little bit different," Sargent said. "I think this is great for our community."
