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Activities, Blog, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Travel, Volusia

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

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Mentoring “Girls With Class” in Daytona Beach

October is known simultaneously for being both spooky and all about pink. The color pink certainly started as the ribbon color to bring awareness to breast cancer research, but I feel like it has taken on a wider range of women’s empowerment movements. When I think of pink, I think about the local mentoring group that my eldest daughter has been a part of: Girls Read More » Continue reading Mentoring “Girls With Class” in Daytona Beach

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Iconic Photo Spots Around Daytona Beach

I’m old enough to remember when there were “Kodak Photo Spots” around theme parks to stop and take pictures with unique backgrounds related to the location. When you had to take multiple pictures because you never knew how they would turn out until you had the film processed later. While the technology has. changed over the years, the idea of photo ops at special places Read More » Continue reading Iconic Photo Spots Around Daytona Beach

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NSB Plein Air Paint Out – where every brushstroke tells a story

Become an event Patron for the 2023 New Smyrna Beach Plein Air Paint Out! Witness the creative process up close and experience the charm of NSB’s beaches through the eyes of 21 outstanding plein air artists from October 17 through 21, 2023. These artists are using their talents to highlight not only the architecture, seascapes, and beaches of the town but also, to advocate for Read More » Continue reading NSB Plein Air Paint Out – where every brushstroke tells a story

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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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Bobby G Takes on Inlet Shores Tiki Tours

I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my friend’s birthday, island hopping around the intracoastal with Inlet Shores Tiki Tours. With Captain Mike, our birthday girl, Randie, and friends on board, we set off to enjoy the day with no set destination. First things first – the boat! Inlet Shores Tiki Cruises offers a vessel that can comfortably accommodate up to six passengers. It’s BYOB Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Inlet Shores Tiki Tours

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Experience the Enchanting Pacific Islands at the Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach

Did you know that the sights and sounds of the Pacific Islands are right here in Daytona Beach? While I had heard about Polynesian Fire when it was beachside, it was not until this past spring, after it moved Downtown to 180 Beach Street, that I was able to attend. I enjoyed it so much as a date with my husband that I went back Read More » Continue reading Experience the Enchanting Pacific Islands at the Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach

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Exploring Gold Head Branch State Park

Spring is in full swing and our family’s favorite place to be is the great outdoors. With 175 official state parks throughout Florida, there’s plenty to choose from to commune with nature. This past month, we chose one of the OGs – Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. In response to the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Read More » Continue reading Exploring Gold Head Branch State Park

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Bobby G Takes on The Local Farm Scene

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Tomazin Farms, located at 3779 Honeydew Lane, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168. This family-owned and operated farm is run by the Tomazin family, including Bill Tomazin, his son Paul Tomazin and Missy Tomazin. As soon as I arrived, I could tell that this was a special place, steeped in history and committed to sustainable, harmonious farming practices. The Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on The Local Farm Scene

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