Dunder Down Under: Iconic Bavarian Eatery to Expand in Collaboration with Beachside Brewery

Mr. Dunderbak’s will be opening their first satellite location at Dunes Brewing this Summer  known as “Dunder Down Under”. All photos/logos provided by Dunes Brewing / Dunder Down Under Dunes Brewing is excited to announce it will now have food available for guests provided by a local favorite that has been a fixture in the community for almost 50 years. Mr. Dunderbak’s, currently located in Read More » Continue reading Dunder Down Under: Iconic Bavarian Eatery to Expand in Collaboration with Beachside Brewery

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

Navigating Insurance Claims: Before & After a Storm

The timeliness of this article is impeccable. On August 22, I received a call from Sterling Scott, owner of Trust Public Adjusting Group, who is also a long-time advertiser of ours, about wanting to educate the community on hurricane claim laws, with the conversation specifically in relation to claims involved with Hurricane Ian from 2022. He informed me that if you had damage to your Read More » Continue reading Navigating Insurance Claims: Before & After a Storm

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

Weird Florida and Unusual Local Attractions – Volusia County

Text and Featured Photo by Sherry Taylor, Discover Maps of Daytona and NSB As the third most populous state in the country and second most touristed behind California, Florida gets a surprisingly kooky rap. Contrary to the sunshine state’s moniker and popular belief, mass heat stroke is not to blame. Weird stuff happens wherever people happen. Florida’s population has skyrocketed 11 times over 1940 census Read More » Continue reading Weird Florida and Unusual Local Attractions – Volusia County

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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