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Florida voters approved Amendment 5, a change to the state constitution affecting the property tax system. The impacts are wide-ranging for homeowners and local governments. The amendment provides additional property tax relief, particularly for residents who claim a homestead exemption on their primary residence. How Inflation Impacts the Homestead Exemption More than 66 percent of Florida voters approved the measure, which links one of the Read More » Continue reading Property Tax Relief: Homestead Exemption to Rise with Inflation in 2025
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Florida’s agricultural communities are recovering in the wake of recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The storms’ high winds and torrential rain caused flooding in fields and extensive damage to greenhouses and protective structures. Statewide, reports of heavy losses included citrus, strawberries, vegetable, livestock, and aquaculture sectors. The devastation is significant: counties hit hardest by Hurricane Milton alone account for approximately over $7.4 billion in annual Read More » Continue reading Resilient Roots: Adapting in Volusia County’s Climate
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It’s 2024 and everyone is talking about the big election coming up in November, but let’s not forget about or tune out the important local decisions that we can vote on August 20, during the primary election! I love all things local, which includes the policies and people that run our cities and county. Are you ready to decide this summer? No matter what your Read More » Continue reading Be Local Election Ready!
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Ready to savor the flavor and explore the shore? Follow along for culinary inspiration, restaurant recommendations, and insider tips on where to find the best bites in town. Don’t forget to share your own culinary adventures using #Tasteof386. Let’s taste the coast, one dish at a time! Join Our Community on Facebook Our Facebook group, Taste of 386, is the heart of our foodie community. Read More » Continue reading Taste of 386: Savor the Flavor and Explore the Shore
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Ever since high school, I have enjoyed musicals and local theater. I personally like to sing, but you were more likely to find me backstage, bossing everyone around as a stage manager, than performing myself. I still enjoy this art and am glad that we have many options for seeing performances while celebrating our talented community in the Volusia County area. For my birthday in Read More » Continue reading Spotlight on Volusia: Celebrating Local Theater and Musical Magic
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The Marine Discovery Center’s Shuck & Share oyster recycling program reached a million-pound milestone earlier this year. Shuck & Share was launched in 2013 and the first oyster shells were collected at local restaurants in 2014. Restaurants participating in the program began holding discarded shells from diners’ meals to be collected for recycled use in shoreline restoration projects up and down the Indian River Lagoon. Read More » Continue reading Shuck & Share Program Reaches Million-Pound Milestone
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Do you need help finding social service agencies in Volusia County? There’s now an app for that! Volusia County has created Volusia Helps, a free app that provides up-to-date information in the palm of your hand. The app can help residents, social service providers, law enforcement, and medical professionals easily find needed resources. Users can search what they are looking for, or they can select Read More » Continue reading Volusia County Launches Social Services App
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It’s been a while since I last indulged in the joy of thrift shopping, relishing the adventure of mapping out a route to explore budget-friendly finds in our local thrift stores. What a delightful way to spend the day – browsing through second-hand treasures such as vintage clothing, home decor, furniture, appliances, toys and jewelry. But what really puts a smile on my face are Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Local Thrift Shops
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My household has always felt a call to students: I teach high school science online, my husband and two housemates are on staff with a college campus ministry, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and my kids attend local schools. When we decided to move here just over 5 years ago, we specifically felt called to the students (VPK – college) and the rich history of the Midtown Read More » Continue reading Volusia County Schools Rezoning Rundown
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A Journey of Resilience and Expansion Ladies and gentlemen, she has done it again! My favorite free spirit and vibrant soul, Randie Bloomhall, has expanded her boho world into the heart of DeLand! Located in the historic opera house at 200 N. Woodland Blvd, her new space is a testament to her unwavering determination and creative prowess. My first interview with Randie was published in Read More » Continue reading Inside Look: Boho Collective Company
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