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An eatery and a healthcare clinic are opening in Daytona Beach, but not at the hot-spot intersection of I-95 & LPGA Blvd. My latest
#food #health #daytonabeach #volusiacounty
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Daytona International Speedway obtains a healthcare clinic, hibachi
Two businesses have chosen Daytona Beach for their first Volusia County location, but neither is opening close to the ever-growing intersection of I-95 and LPGA Boulevard.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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A major expansion of the St. Johns River RV Storage Planned Unit Development is on the table, potentially transforming the site from 7.25 to 23.75 acres with new storage facilities and improved compliance measures!

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PLDRC forwards major amendment for St. Johns River RV Storage PUD to County Council
The commission voted unanimously to forward a major amendment to expand the St. Johns River RV Storage PUD from 7.25 to 23.75 acres to the County Council with a recommendation of approval; staff said the amendment would bring unauthorized improvements into compliance and add new storage buildings and parking.
citizenportal.ai
December 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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@nullifie.bsky.social Thanks!
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December 20, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Residents in Volusia County are pushing for cultural support, environmental protections, and even a ban on drinking treated sewage during a pivotal charter review meeting.

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Residents urge conservation, education, and a ban on potable reuse during public comment
Four public commenters told the Volusia County Charter Review Commission to protect conservation lands via referendum, support culture and education in the charter, and — in one case — to pursue a citizen ballot initiative to ban potable reuse; commissioners accepted the public input and folded several concepts into forthcoming recommendations.
citizenportal.ai
December 20, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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The Volusia County Charter Review Commission is streamlining proposed amendments by forming subcommittees and refining their approach, but what’s next for the future of local governance?

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Charter Review Commission pares back draft amendments, forms three subcommittees
Volusia County's Charter Review Commission voted to remove two proposed items from a 16-item draft package and instead include those concepts in a recommendation letter to the county council, and it established three subcommittees to refine structural, conservation and drafting proposals.
citizenportal.ai
December 20, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Thank you for letting us serve you and being there for you Deltona! Best Pawn Shop in Deltona! And also thank you My Deltona Magazine !
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December 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
chucklongisland.bsky.social
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
chucklongisland.bsky.social
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
chucklongisland.bsky.social
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
chucklongisland.bsky.social
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.
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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
chucklongisland.bsky.social
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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Daytona Beach International Airport is raising parking rates to prepare for a surge in travelers as JetBlue launches new flights to Boston and New York!

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Volusia County backs modest airport parking-rate increase as JetBlue service begins
County officials approved a small parking-rate adjustment at Daytona Beach International Airport to help pay for new parking technology and future garage planning; staff said JetBlue service to Boston and JFK will increase demand this week.
citizenportal.ai
December 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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A heated debate rages on in Volusia County as council members grapple with the controversial issue of restoring vehicular access to a vital Daytona Beach corridor, igniting passionate opinions on both sides.

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Heated debate over restoring vehicles to a Daytona Beach corridor splits Volusia County Council
After hours of public testimony and council discussion, Volusia County members voted down a motion to end consideration of restoring beach driving between International Speedway Blvd. and Auditorium Blvd. The council remains divided; staff listed four legal hurdles—state law, federal permits, contracts and customary‑use—that must be addressed before any change.
citizenportal.ai
December 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Volusia County Council's latest conservation purchases sparked intense debate over the implications of 'in perpetuity' easements and the future of local land management.

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Volusia County approves new conservation purchases amid debate over ‘in perpetuity’ easements
Council approved two Volusia Forever land actions but stalled on a broader bond authorization after extensive debate over perpetual easements, local control and whether borrowing against future millage is prudent. Supporters cited water protection; critics warned of lost flexibility and high cost.
citizenportal.ai
December 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
chucklongisland.bsky.social
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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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
chucklongisland.bsky.social
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
chucklongisland.bsky.social
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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Volusia County is set to change the game for certified recovery residences by extending the appeal period to 90 days, ensuring communities have a voice in local land-use decisions.

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PLDRC forwards state-mandated ordinance to county council, extends appeal window for certified recovery residences
Volusia County planning commissioners voted unanimously to forward Ordinance 2025-26 to county council, creating an administrative reasonable-accommodation process for state-certified recovery residences and lengthening a 30-day appeal window to 90 days at the commission's request.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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New Smyrna Beach success Via Canaletto is expanding to South Daytona. What menu changes are coming? Deets on the new restaurant layout, benefits of South Daytona as spot number two and more! My latest
#southdaytiona #florida #italianfood #volusiacounty
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Italian restaurant owner picks South Daytona for seconds
Success breeds success, so after two plus years of positive reviews for Italian eatery Via Canaletto in New Smyrna Beach, the duo of Chef Antonio Mazzella and owner Leon Geller
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November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
chucklongisland.bsky.social
My critique of Daytona Beach City Manager Deric Feacher and the Commissioners' reaction to questionable P-Card transactions.
#daytona #volusiacounty #florida #governmentspending
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Daytona Beach Government Purchasing Card Scrutiny
An analysis on Daytona Beach City Commission and City Manager Deric Feacher's comments regarding P-Card purchases.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Volusia County is shaking up Votran services, but residents and advocates are raising alarms about the critical access issues facing paratransit users.

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Volusia expands microtransit as Votran Gold riders and advocates warn of reduced paratransit access
The county approved Votran service changes and a contract amendment to expand microtransit; dozens of residents and disability advocates told council that Votran Gold capacity has dropped, reservation call waits spiked and riders with standing reservations face uncertainty.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Volusia County's heated debate over honoring controversial figure Charlie Kirk with a roadway designation has been tabled indefinitely after emotional public testimony.

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Volusia County tables proposal to designate Maytown Road for Charlie Kirk after heated public hearing
After several hours of testimony for and against a proposal to dedicate a stretch of county roadway as a memorial for Charlie Kirk, the Volusia County Council voted unanimously to table the item and direct staff to draft a policy for future road naming and memorials.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Volusia County just greenlit a $400,000 marketing deal to bring JetBlue flights back to Daytona Beach, connecting travelers directly to Boston and New York!

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Volusia County Council approves JetBlue marketing agreement, 5–1
The Volusia County Council approved a two‑year $400,000 airport marketing agreement intended to bring daily JetBlue flights to Boston and New York (JFK). The agreement uses airport enterprise funds, includes milestone payments and carries no minimum revenue guarantee; one council member voted no citing past incentive history.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Trader Joe's opens in Daytona Beach, Florida, this morning! Here are the ribbon-cutting deets and more of what's in store! #daytona #traderjoes #volusiacounty www.chucklongisland.com/post/trader-...
Trader Joe's Daytona Beach Anounces Opening
Trader Joe's is set to open in Daytona Beach, Florida. It will be the first specialty major specialty grocer in the county,
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November 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM