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SLIDING INTO DOUBLE DIGITS: PORTER’S DAYTONA LAGOON BASH We decided to head to Daytona Lagoon to celebrate our son Porter’s 10th birthday. We grabbed our towels and swim gear and hit the road. Tiffany had booked a party package that gave us a great group rate perfect for birthdays and special events. Included in the package was our own concierge, Mia, who was there to Read More » Continue reading Bobby G at the Lagoon
My very first conversation for this magazine was titled “We Live Where You Vacation,” and highlighted activities in the area that may seem catered to tourists but can—and should—be embraced by locals. This past June, I had the opportunity to play tourist in the Ponce Inlet area on a Segway experience and want to share some of the highlights! Daytona Segway is a locally owned Read More » Continue reading Local Spotlight: Cruising the Coastline on a Daytona Segway Tour
North America’s Largest Rock Festival returns to world famous Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida May 7–10, 2026. 2025 broke every record in the history of Welcome To Rockville. The energy is still echoing through Daytona, and we know you’re not done yet. They’re headed back to Daytona International Speedway, May 7–10, 2026, and your first shot at passes to North America’s Largest Rock Festival drops THIS WEEK Read More » Continue reading Welcome To Rockville 2026 Presale Starts This Week
In my May conversation, I wrote about some of the cool places around Daytona Beach that my family has held our birthday parties. I have a new one that my girls and I visited for Mother’s Day and loved it so much that we booked the little girls’ party within a couple of weeks! Family things to do at Brick Cre8 Brick Cre8 is a Read More » Continue reading Creative Play: Building LEGO Sets and Relationships in South Daytona
Summer is right around the corner, and Tiffany and I were looking for something fun to do with our son, Porter. We landed on parasailing—something I had never done before. Porter said he didn’t want to try it; it looked scary to him. He said he’d just come along for the boat ride. Fair enough. DAYTONA PARASAILING We reached out to Daytona Parasail and made Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Ponce Inlet Watersports & Daytona Beach Parasail
Beach Rentals & Refreshments of Volusia County: Local Legacy and Service on the Sand Volusia County’s beaches are known for their golden sands, warm surf—and for the friendly, familiar faces that have served locals and visitors alike for generations. Behind the umbrella-lined shorelines and food stands is Beach Rentals & Refreshments of Volusia County (BR&R), a locally operated organization that manages a network of 38 Read More » Continue reading Beachfront Traditions
It’s birthday season in the Gonyer household! I used to be excited about hosting parties at my home or a local park, planning every piece of the event, and inviting all my kids’ classmates, but I have found that I am losing the energy for this with my own passing birthdays. Luckily, many local businesses and event spaces know that we are collectively tired and Read More » Continue reading Local Businesses Take the Stress Out of Party Planning
My girls and I just had the opportunity to check out the new Splatzz black light painting studio, located inside of the Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort (422 N. Atlantic Ave, Suite A). Their motto is “it’s ok to throw paint,” and that is exactly what we did! What to Expect at Splatzz Studio I do not typically consider myself a creative or “artsy” person, but Read More » Continue reading Splatter, Splash, and Sparkle: Getting Artsy in April
Spring break is over—well, for us, anyway—and the countdown to summer has officially begun. With the occasional crisp morning, our weather is starting to show its true Floridian colors and warm up again. You know what that means: more sunshine, more events, and more opportunities to enjoy the true beauty of our area. EXCITING EVENTS ON THE HORIZON There are some major events coming up Read More » Continue reading Soaking Up the Season: Events, Adventures and Family Milestones
The Daytona Tacos & Treats Festival, hosted by Battle Bros Events, is bringing together an incredible panel of judges to determine the ultimate taco and treat champions! These food lovers and culinary experts will be tasting and selecting the best flavors at the festival. Among them is Cassie Gonyer, a passionate advocate for local culture, education, and great food. Meet the Judges: Daytona Tacos & Read More » Continue reading ECC’s Own Cassie Gonyer Joins Panel of Judges at Daytona Tacos & Treats Festival
