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As a parent trying to keep a child entertained over the summer and make sure they are well taken care of, sometimes planning can be overwhelming. This event is loaded with important information from dozens of family-friendly resources and fun summer programs to help with that process. We have tons of free fun in store! Activities include face painting, balloon animals, axe throwing, games, meet Read More » Continue reading The KidFest & Camp Fair comes to Daytona Beach in April!
The 4th Annual Seafood Fest Seafood lovers unite! Join Touch of Magic Events for the 4th Annual Seafood Fest hosted at the beautiful Riverwalk Park in Port Orange on March 14. Kicking off at 12 PM, join us for a fun-filled day of food, music, and fun. The food vendor list and menus will be posted on the Facebook event page in March. A special Read More » Continue reading Seafood Fest Brings Flavor & Fun to Port Orange
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
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Residents and visitors in Volusia County are noticing Park Volusia signs around cities at county-owned off beach parking lots, featuring QR codes for convenient payment. As of January 1, 2025, non-registered residents and visitors must pay $20 per day – plus tax and credit card fees – to park at select beach access points including beach walkovers and public parking lots. Parking Fees and Pass Read More » Continue reading Park Volusia: Pay to Park or Pay the Fine
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The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is now accepting applications for its Elevate Florida program, which provides funding to help homeowners protect their properties from future flood damage. This program offers Volusia County residents a chance to elevate, rebuild, or strengthen their homes, potentially saving them thousands in repairs, lowering flood insurance premiums, and increasing home values. The program is available even if a property has not previously experienced Read More » Continue reading Elevate Florida program now accepting applications to strengthen homes against future storms
ActivStars Athletics Kids’ Karate Classes ActivStars Athletics of Florida is excited to announce the upcoming semester of kids’ karate classes, designed to empower young participants with essential self-defense skills while promoting confidence, discipline and fun. With class locations in Port Orange, New Smyrna, Lake Helen and DeLand, ActivStars ensures families across Volusia County have easy access to this incredible program. ActivStars’ signature Safe Shield Stranger Read More » Continue reading ActivStars Kids’ Karate Spring Semester Kicks Off in Volusia County
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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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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
