COMING SOON! Don Giovanni: Contemporary Italian and Pizzeria

1633 Taylor Road, Ste 5, Port Orange in the Summer Tree Plaza (Across from Publix / next to Love’s Wholefoods) http://www.DonGiovanniPortOrange.com (386) 492-6945  A Letter from Giovanni ~ Ciao a tutti! My name is Giovanni, I was born and raised in a small town in Italy called Torregaveta, near Naples, Italy.  My Italian family put the center of our home in the kitchen. For our … Continue reading COMING SOON! Don Giovanni: Contemporary Italian and Pizzeria

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On-Campus Housing Coming to Daytona State College

Photo provided by Daytona State College On April 15, 2021, Daytona State College (DSC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new student residence hall at the Daytona Beach campus. Construction plans call for a four-story building with accommodations for approximately 250 students. The project is planned for completion in August 2022.  New Dorm Residences Coming to Daytona State College According to a February news release, … Continue reading On-Campus Housing Coming to Daytona State College

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Fashion: END GAME

As we all ready for this crazy year to be over, let’s end it with all things we love in fashion. Leather and Plaid in the New Year Leather, plaid, slip dresses… and as we approach the cooler weather, let’s welcome sweaters and turtlenecks. These are great looks to wear to any holiday party, event or even date night out on the town.  GET THE … Continue reading Fashion: END GAME

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Protecting Your Greatest Investment

Article by: Tiffany Evers // Photos by: Kelsey Walters When you become a parent, everything changes. Basically your life gets a complete overhaul and a tiny precious human becomes the literal center of your world. You don’t question it, you adapt and become the parent you always knew you were, or could be. With that comes new responsibilities and challenges on a daily basis. Life … Continue reading Protecting Your Greatest Investment

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New Turf Installed at NSB Sports Complex

NSB Mayor Russ Owen, Commissioner Jason McGuirk and Commissioner Randy Hartman were all on hand before kickoff at the New Smyrna Beach High School Barracudas season opener in September to cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art synthetic turf football field in the city’s Sports Complex at 1800 Turnbull Bay Rd. in New Smyrna Beach. The New Turf will Save the City Money Each Year … Continue reading New Turf Installed at NSB Sports Complex

New License Plate Readers at the Airport

The Volusia County Council has approved the purchase of three license plate recognition (LPR) camera systems that will alert officials if stolen or wanted vehicles drive into Daytona Beach International Airport. The stationary systems will be posted at tactical vantage points around the airport, where they will read the license tag of passing vehicles to see if they’re wanted by law enforcement. With an instantaneous … Continue reading New License Plate Readers at the Airport

Local Author Publishes New Novel

Savage House is a story of whit, and ultimately making your own luck, even when dealt an unsteady hand. After vacationing in the Caribbean, August returns home to find his landlady’s fortune has gone missing, and the only lead he can sniff out is a relative. August quickly snoops around and discovers the relative is in trouble with the LasVegas mafia. It is pay or die. … Continue reading Local Author Publishes New Novel

County Libraries Expand Hours

TheVolusia County Public Library system will ring in the new year with expanded hours to accommodate the increasing demand for library services. Libraries Offering Longer Hours as of January 2, 2020 The six regional libraries will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. These libraries are: Daytona Beach Regional … Continue reading County Libraries Expand Hours

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NSB Economic Development Plan Update

The recent growth and development in the city of New Smyrna Beach does not go unnoticed. Driving along State Road 44, locals and visitors can observe new residential neighborhoods, like Coastal Woods and Beacon Luxury Apartments. Commercial construction is also ongoing, like the recently the completed Publix expansion and brand new Kid City USA preschool. The city is working to update the Economic Development Plan … Continue reading NSB Economic Development Plan Update

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Perrine’s Produce Opens Port Orange Location

Photos // Text by Kelsey Walters Perrine’s Produce, a family owned and operated fruit and vegetable market that has served Volusia County for 30 years, opened their newest and largest location in Port Orange in early November. Perrine’s Produce Opens New Port Orange Location in Former Food Lion Perrine’s Produce has a longstanding location in New Smyrna Beach (1044 N. Dixie Freeway) as well as … Continue reading Perrine’s Produce Opens Port Orange Location