If you didn’t already know, the West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority has a “Cool Craft Beverage Trail” to help you discover unique drinks and their shops or restaurants throughout the west side of the county. You can find local breweries, coffee shops, and candy stores on their website, CoolCraftTrail.com, and social media sites. I love this resource and, while there may already be one for Read More » Continue reading Beverage Trails in Volusia County
July is upon us, and what could be more delightful than spending a sun-drenched day on a boat with friends, leisurely cruising around and making stops at one of Ponce Inlet’s picturesque intercoastal islands? Imagine the joy of playing in the refreshing water, basking in the warm rays, and simply enjoying the beauty of the surroundings – it sounds like pure bliss, doesn’t it? But Read More » Continue reading Bobby G’s Island Party with Toon Tiki Charters
With an opportunity to reverse decades of paving over paradise to put up a parking lot, the Marine Discovery Center along with community partners and local enthusiasts, has removed 13,000 square feet of impervious pavement, reshaped the shoreline, and is converting the shoreline and several upland parking lot medians into a productive coastal habitat. Over the next week, the Living Shoreline habitat will begin the Read More » Continue reading Promoting Paradise by Removing a Parking Lot
With the summer months upon us, it may be time for your family, like mine, to think about sports, clubs and programs to keep the kids busy. I am certainly a cheerleader for local businesses and events, but I want to take some time to share my love for city-sponsored programs throughout Volusia County. Daytona Beach Gymnastics at Schnebly Recreation Center When my eldest daughter Read More » Continue reading Love for City Programs and Events
Being Bobby G certainly has its perks! I’ve had the opportunity to share numerous great experiences and meet countless people along the way. This month, I had the pleasure of delving into the ins and outs of the Jeep Beach 2024 Main Event held at Daytona International Speedway. It was an incredible gauntlet of dirt and obstacles, with tracks of varying difficulty levels. The event Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Jeep Beach 2024
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
My eldest daughter and I just participated in the Readers Are Leaders (RAL) Gala at the Hard Rock Daytona this past month. It is put on by Lakeisha Byrd, the founder of RAL and media specialist at Turie T. Small Elementary, and a host of area students that all share a love of reading. It was wonderful to celebrate a night of literacy and has Read More » Continue reading Readers Are Leaders!
What it Means for the Real Estate Industry On March 15, 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced a proposed $418 million settlement agreement in the Sitzer-Burnett verdict that would end a lawsuit brought by home sellers related to broker commissions. The plaintiffs claimed that real estate commission rates are too high, buyers’ representatives are paid too much, and NAR’s Code of Ethics and Read More » Continue reading The NAR Settlement Agreement
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
Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes Florida residents are eligible to receive exemptions and additional benefits that can lower the amount of property tax they have to pay. Thousands of Florida homeowners save money on their property taxes each year by applying for the Homestead Tax exemption and the Save Our Homes assessment cap. The taxable value is the assessed value of a property, land Read More » Continue reading Property Tax Benefits
