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ChuckLongIsland
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Author Blogger Reporter 2nd book is abt a rock star 1st book was on libraries 3X winner Emerald Group Publishing’s Highly Commended Award.
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Libertarian commentator Joe Hannoush joined The Opinion Guy to talk Florida Gov DeSantis' term-limits push for Congress and reclassifying marijuana. #Congress #marijuana #theopinionguy

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The Opinion Guy Show 9 Libertarian Commentator Joe Hannoush
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December 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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For Hometown News Volusia: A complication to Port Orange, Fla hoped-for renovation of Riverwalk Park. Guests On The Opinion Guy: Author/Tax Strategist Suzanne Engel Actor Roger Rignack on Rob Reiner Wildstreet's Erick Jayk 20-year anniversary in '26
#music #robreiner #taxes
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December 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Port Orange's Riverwalk Park developer has walked away.
#portorange #volusiacounty #florida My latest.
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Port Orange’s Riverwalk dreams placed on hold
Bristol Development Group once waxed poetic about how they would be the firm that turned Port Orange’s Riverwalk Park into an eloquent and inspirational destination. They presented this vision to
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December 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Actor Roger Rignack, stopped by The Opinion Guy to discuss Rob and Michele Reiner's passing.
December 15, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Here are some highlights from when WICKED joined The Opinion Guy Fun Friendly and Informative. As well as the link to the show. Enjoy! #wicked #rocknroll #theopinionguy
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The Opinion Guy: WICKED
WICKED joins The Opinion Guy Fun Friendly Informative to talk new single, new LP and touring.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Using govt $ to have an affair? That's only the tip of the iceberg in a city hall that has been rocked. Daytona Beach is having issues. Auditor Belachew said he had no intention of attacking anyone, then kinda did. #scandal #daytona #volusia #florida
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Daytona Beach hires auditor, begins P-card investigation
Daytona Beach’s newly hired auditor Abinet Y. Belachew has begun his expense investigation and has specifically targeted three areas: car allowances, purchasing cards (p-cards) and travel expenses. He...
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December 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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JetBlue isn't new to Daytona but one of the 2 routes it now flies to in its return to Daytona's international airport is. That route wasn't as smooth as they'd have liked. Plus stats on day one seats filled, and a review of how a sandal cookie tastes.

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JetBlue service returns to Daytona Beach
JetBlue is once again touching down at Daytona Beach International Airport after an absence of nearly eight years.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Liliac is hitting the pause button for 2026. Samuel Cristea and I discuss why Mr. Cristea decided to leave the band and what lies ahead for him. #liliac #music

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The Opinion Guy Fun Friendly Informative Show 4 Ex Liliac Guitarist Samuel Cristea
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December 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Rewrite of my book The Opinion Guy guests: Rock band WICKED Christian Author/Philanthropist Maria Davila Ex-Liliac guitarist Sam Christea. For Hometown News Volusia, news on Sprouts opening date in Daytona, a 165-unit condo in Daytona,when the first Playa Bowls will open. www.chucklongisland.com
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Freelance writer music puerto rico novel author musica @chucklongisland Charles I Guarria
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December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Beastie Boys, Casting Crowns, Good Charlotte and TobyMac? We went on a music tangent during the interview about Ms. Davila's book, Suicide Letters, on The Opinion Guy. #daytona #CastingCrowns #tobymac #music

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Casting Crowns, TobyMac and Good Charlotte?
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December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Sprouts Farmers Market sets date for grand opening for Daytona Beach, Florida.
#sproutsfarmersmarket #daytona #volusiacounty #florida
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Opening date of Sprouts market in Daytona set
Volusia County is quickly going from not having a single national chain specialty grocer to claiming two.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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The people spoke, the developer listened, now redrawn, a lux condo received a go. In which I provide the deets on the new building and other info. #daytona #residential #volusiacounty #florida

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Daytona Planning Board signs off on 165-unit condo tower
Gelcorp Industries can finally breathe a sigh of relief, getting approval from the Daytona Beach Planning Board for its revised condominium plan for 2001 North Atlantic Ave.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Playa Bowls is opening its first two Volusia County restaurants, one in Daytona Beach and the other in New Smyrna Beach. A peek at the menu, motif and where next they will open.
#volusiacounty #florida #daytona #newsmyrnabeach

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Find your happiness in Pineappleland
Playa Bowls is opening its first two Volusia County restaurants by year’s end — one in Daytona Beach and the other in New Smyrna Beach.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Spoke with a Sprouts employee who provided a slightly different timeline for the Daytona Beach location to open than what has been reported elsewhere.
#sprouts #daytona #volusiacounty #florida
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Sprouts Opening Date in Daytona: A Contradiction
An update on when Sprouts Farmers Market in Daytona Beach, Florida, may open
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December 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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That time, WICKED worked with Tuk Smith (former guitarist with the Biters), and I messed up an Interview with Mr. Smith. Find more here: tinyurl.com/mwmak427
December 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Hi all, I will def be reaching out to all whom I've mentioned guesting on The Opinion Guy Fun Friendly Informative. However, feel free to hmu as well. Looking to be booking five days/nights, essentially all but Thursday-Friday.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Given that lip-syncing is back in the news, (Tate McCrea), we'll talk about that, their new single Obession, and more! Broadcasting here 7 p.m. Eastern USA.
December 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Top blogs for Nov. Doing Biz on Main St. Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Gov't Purchasing Card Scrutiny, Obama Sanders AOC Turned Away From Socialism Will Zohran Mamdani, Epstein File Release A Matter Of Trust,
The Dalmar Hotel Fort Lauderdale #news #travel #florida #usa
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Blog | @chucklongisland
I blog on books, hotels, music, news, and sports. Enjoy!
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December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Tonight, the first guest is the rock band WICKED! Broadcasting www.youtube.com/@chucklongis... 7 p.m. Eastern USA. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq9_...
WICKED - Obsession (Live Visualizer)
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December 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Two pieces on Main Street in Daytona Beach, Florida. A blog on what my show, The Opinion Guy, is about. Mama Cannoli expands from food truck to brick & mortar in South Daytona twoVolusia biz named Florida companies to watch. All that info is just a click away #volusiacounty
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a man wearing sunglasses and a tie dye headband says click the link, man
ALT: a man wearing sunglasses and a tie dye headband says click the link, man
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November 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Main Street Daytona Beach biz owners spoke anonymously, regards the state of doing business. The entire slide presentation detailing a proposal to upgrade Main Street. A Main Street in Texas Daytona Beach can aspire to #daytonabeach #volusiacounty #florida www.chucklongisland.com/post/doing-b...
Doing Business on Main Street in Daytona Beach
What is the state of business on Main Street, Daytona Beach, Florida?
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November 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Topics to be discussed on The Opinion Guy Fun Friendly Informative, #livestreaming #showtime
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Main Street in Daytona Beach has problems getting folk there if it isn’t Bike Week or Biketoberfest. The city is looking for answers. A proposal & alternative were presented at a recent meeting. My latest.
#daytonabeach #florida #volusiacounty #mainstreet
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City still seeking to improve Main Street
The City of Daytona Beach is giving a renewed focus to an old issue: how to transform Main Street into a destination that is appealing for the 50 weeks of
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November 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Mama Cannoli soft opened in South Daytona for two days this week. Now, it's prep time for the grand opening. I got the deets on what to expect, why the business isn't named after a woman and more! My latest
#southdaytona #cannoli #volusiacounty #florida
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Mama mia, thats a big cannoli
Teresa Torres-Anderson and Jimmy Anderson, the married owners of Mama Cannoli, found a home for their first brick-and-mortar store in South Daytona, a city they already called home.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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A new blog! A summarized transcript that accompanies The Opinion Guy Fun Friendly Informative. In my first show, I have an overview of what the show will be like and who the first guest is. Hint, in the music field!
Dig in! #livestreaming #blog #music
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The Opinion Guy What Kind Of Show Is It?
An Introduction to The Opinion Guy Fun Friendly Informative
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November 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM