A county spokesperson announced that Volusia County, in partnership with UF/IFAS Extension and other local partners, has launched ReGrow the Loop, a homeowner-focused initiative aimed at restoring the scenic loop in Ormond Beach.

"The County of Volusia in partnership with UFIFAS Extension and other local partners is excited to announce our regrow the loop initiative," said Unidentified Speaker 1, describing the new effort and its partners.

The speaker said the Loop is a "30 plus mile double loop designated as a Florida scenic highway and national scenic byway in Ormond Beach," and highlighted that the corridor provides easy public access to oceanfront areas, parks, rivers, creeks, museums and historic buildings. ReGrow the Loop’s stated mission, the speaker said, is "to provide homeowners with the resources and information to preserve the Loop's beauty, and the county's beauty for that matter, for years to come."

A second speaker framed the effort in ecological terms, saying many of the corridor's trees and shrubs have matured and need attention. "So we're at a point now in the life cycle of a loop where the trees have matured, and it's time to look at regrowing the loop so that we can maintain the beauty and the majesty," said Unidentified Speaker 2. The speaker urged homeowners to participate, saying, "get our hands dirty, plant a tree, and watch it grow, and nurture all that we plant and take care of."

Organizers emphasized that the practices promoted by ReGrow the Loop are applicable beyond the designated corridor. "Don't live on the loop. That's okay. Many of the practices and principles can be applied wherever you live in the county," said Unidentified Speaker 3.

Details about funding, specific timelines, volunteer sign-up processes and measurable restoration targets were not provided in the remarks. The announcement centers on outreach to homeowners and partnership with UF/IFAS Extension; further logistical information and next steps were not specified in the transcript.