Bobby G at the Lagoon

SLIDING INTO DOUBLE DIGITS: PORTER’S DAYTONA LAGOON BASH We decided to head to Daytona Lagoon to celebrate our son Porter’s 10th birthday. We grabbed our towels and swim gear and hit the road. Tiffany had booked a party package that gave us a great group rate perfect for birthdays and special events. Included in the package was our own concierge, Mia, who was there to Read More » Continue reading Bobby G at the Lagoon

Daytona Beach Parasailing

Ice Cream, Engagements, and Everything In Between

Well, here we are—June. The kids are officially out of school, and the weather? Hot, hot, hot. The question now becomes: how do we keep them busy without totally breaking the bank? The answer, my friends, is simple. We live exactly where people spend money to vacation. A beautiful beach town, full of activities and hidden gems we often overlook because, well, we’re not tourists. Read More » Continue reading Ice Cream, Engagements, and Everything In Between

Soaking Up the Season: Events, Adventures and Family Milestones

Spring break is over—well, for us, anyway—and the countdown to summer has officially begun. With the occasional crisp morning, our weather is starting to show its true Floridian colors and warm up again. You know what that means: more sunshine, more events, and more opportunities to enjoy the true beauty of our area. EXCITING EVENTS ON THE HORIZON There are some major events coming up Read More » Continue reading Soaking Up the Season: Events, Adventures and Family Milestones

Keep Kids Busy this Summer with Fun Local Destinations

Summer has just begun, but parents everywhere are already looking for ways to keep their kids active and entertained – and more importantly, off the couch and screens. Volusia County and the surrounding Central Florida area offer tons of entertaining options for families with kids and adults of all ages. Here are some of our favorite options, all within about one hour of Volusia County. Read More » Continue reading Keep Kids Busy this Summer with Fun Local Destinations

Slither into Summer: The Reptile Discovery Center

Photos by Scott and Kelsey Walters  Summer is here and for a lot of us, that means more time outdoors, enjoying the beach, springs and waterways while we soak up the sun. Living in a coastal community, it’s easy to forget about Florida’s other non-oceanic ecosystems and the abundance of wildlife we are surrounded with on a daily basis.  The Reptile Discovery Center in DeLand Read More » Continue reading Slither into Summer: The Reptile Discovery Center