Things to Do in Orlando Skeletons: A Museum of Osteology It’s my favorite time of the year and I can’t wait for Halloween with my husband, Scott, and our favorite little monster, our 7-month-old daughter Avery. We may not watch the leaves change here in Florida and the cooler temps are a long way off, but we can certainly get into some spooky fun all … Continue reading No Bones About It
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to Participate in Drug Take Back Day The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across the country in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug … Continue reading National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Falling and its Affect on the Elderly We have all fallen at some point in our lives, only to laugh it off so we save ourselves from the embarrassment that it may have caused. Looking back at the countless times that I have done this, due to repeatedly spraining my ankle, forced me to do something about it. The underlying condition that I had was … Continue reading Elderly Falls
Hurricane Florence and its Affect on Surfing Ever heard the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure?” Or does it go, “One man’s misfortune can be another man’s standing barrel?” Our summer started out with the waves as flat as paper. The ocean was more like a big lake! Then Hurricane Florence happened and our lake turned into a surfer’s dream. Why do hurricanes … Continue reading Surfing Hurricane Florence
Fall Fishing in Florida Fall is now officially here and the bite couldn’t be any hotter! With a harvest moon, perfect tides, light winds and a plethora of fish, things couldn’t be more perfect for fishing the backwaters of Bethune Beach. When the low tides and winds work together, the sight fishing off of the Pau Hana Big EZ paddleboard is as good as it … Continue reading October Fishing Guide
What Can We do to Protect Our Waterways? Would you like to become a Blue Spring advocate and help environmentalists spread the word about solutions to water pollution? If so, plan on attending the Save Our Springs and Rivers Academy. The academy will include classroom and field trip experiences, guest speakers and hands-on, feet-wet learning to provide an in-depth citizen engagement experience. Those participating in … Continue reading County Plans Save Our Springs and Rivers Academy
Yay, its finally fall! Well, we all know how fall can be in Florida (hot). I call this the reluctant sweater trend, because with its big cut-out on the backside you are able to stay cool and cozy on those warmer days of fall/winter. I know, this isn’t a new trend, but I love it and its having a big come-“BACK” this season. Do keep … Continue reading DON’T LOOK BACK
Volusia County’s city and county meeting schedule Volusia County Round Table 12 – 1:30 PM monthly in the Dennis McGee Room (second level) of Daytona Beach International Airport. The group, which consists of one member each from Volusia’s cities and county government, meets monthly to discuss countywide issues and concerns. The Volusia County Councils host the meetings. Volusia County Government will provide lunch for the designated members of the … Continue reading City and County Monthly Meetings
