Be Local Election Ready!

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!

Taste of 386: Savor the Flavor and Explore the Shore

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

Shuck & Share Program Reaches Million-Pound Milestone

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

Volusia County Launches Social Services App

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

Bobby G Takes on Local Thrift Shops

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

Self-Love During Valentine’s Month

February is known for its season of giving candy, flowers and gifts of love to others in the name of St. Valentine. I fully support this, but also want to remind myself and encourage others to take time to love and care for ourselves! The word that I am trying to focus on this year is “delightful,” so what are things that bring me delight Read More » Continue reading Self-Love During Valentine’s Month

Volusia County Schools Rezoning Rundown

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

Florida State Parks Annual Pass: Your Ticket to Outdoor Adventures

If you love the outdoors and good deals, then you’ll be excited to know that Florida State Parks annual passes are half-off now until January 13, 2024! The passes cover your daily admissions fees to parks all over Florida and start when you buy it, so no need to wait until the new year. My family bought one last year that we thoroughly enjoyed and Read More » Continue reading Florida State Parks Annual Pass: Your Ticket to Outdoor Adventures

Building Bridges of Literacy

As summer is winding down, I hope you all have enjoyed the programs at the county library branches as much as our family has! Our household loves books and sharing our love of reading with our neighborhood. That’s why we had a friend of ours build and install a Little Free Library outside of our house to pass along our books to those that may Read More » Continue reading Building Bridges of Literacy

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TASTE THE RAINBOW

It’s official…fashion has gone over the rainbow. Dazzling Rainbows Steal the Spotlight: Embrace the Retro Glam of the 70s! Prepare to be mesmerized as rainbows take the fashion world by storm, gracing the catwalks and flooding our Instagram feeds with kaleidoscopic delight. This sensational 70s-inspired trend has transcended all boundaries, covering every fashion element from rainbow knits, tees, and dresses to eye-catching accessories and even Read More » Continue reading TASTE THE RAINBOW