City Commission meeting video available to watch onlineThe City Commission met Wednesday night and people who were not able to attend can watch the video of the meeting on the city’s website. The meeting included a presentation from the Housing Authority about the Windsor/Maley Apartments remodel and an update on the American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Permits issued for new Amazon facility The city has issued permits for site work and construction of the five-story, 2.8 million-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center on Bellevue Avenue and Williamson Boulevard. Halifax Paving, Inc. is the general contractor for the site work and DPR Construction is the contractor for the vertical construction of the project, which is valued at $228.3 million. Site work is currently underway and includes surveying, grading, excavation, installing underground utilities, landscaping, paving and construction of interior roads.
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Stay cool at a city poolWhether swimming laps or splashing in the shallow end, a refreshing dip in a crystal-clear swimming pool is a fun recreational activity. The Cypress Aquatic Center at 981 George W. Engram Blvd. is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for youth ages 17 and younger. Registration is also open for swim lessons and the city’s swim league.
The Campbell Aquatic Center is temporarily closed for resurfacing of the two pools and installation of a new motor pump. The improvements are scheduled to begin in May.
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Fire Department’s DART program making a difference in communityThe Daytona Beach Fire Department’s Drug Abuse Response Team (DART) initiative, launched in January 2021, has helped hundreds of people in the community. The outreach program is a partnership between the city’s fire and police departments and SMA Healthcare, which encourages drug recovery for people who have overdosed. In its first year, the DART team made approximately 320 attempts to reach people, connecting with over 200 individuals. Following initial contact, more than 90% accepted communication, literature or actively engaged with the team. Of those, about half accepted assistance and were ready to enter a substance abuse program.
The DART program update was included in the Fire Department’s end-of-year report for 2021 that was just released. Other highlights of the report include units responded to 21,284 calls for service, representing a 14.6% increase over the previous year’s call volume. An influx of new residents, coupled with growth in tourism and special events visitors, contributed to the additional calls for service. August was the busiest month for EMS and fire and rescue calls (2,038), and historic Station #1 on Beach Street responded to the most calls throughout the year (6,353).
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Tickets on sale to see South Pacific at Peabody AuditoriumTickets are on sale for a performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Peabody Auditorium.
Love transcends the harsh realities of war and prejudice in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love affairs. Set on a tropical island during World War II, this timeless Rodgers & Hammerstein classic features some of the most beautiful music ever composed woven into an inspiring story cherished the world over. Winner of 10 Tony Awards, the beloved score’s songs include “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair” and “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame” amidst big, Broadway performances and a chorus of American sailors and Navy nurses ready to take you to Bali Ha’i.
Ticket prices range from $43 to $63 plus applicable surcharges and can be purchased online or from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office.
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Summer concerts at Daytona Beach Oceanfront BandshellThe popular Friday and Saturday night summer concerts at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell are returning Memorial Day weekend. Tribute bands performing at
7:15 p.m. each night include: - Friday, May 27: Come Monday (Jimmy Buffett tribute)
- Saturday, May 28: Never Stop Believin’ (Journey tribute)
- Sunday, May 29: The Beach Buoys (Beach Boys tribute)
Friday night performances are part of the Sounds of Summer Concert Series (formally known as the Summer Entertainment Series) and are presented by the city and includes concerts on holiday weekend Sunday nights. The Saturday night Star Spangled Summer Concert Series is presented by the Friends of the Bandshell and the Boardwalk Merchants. The concerts are free and feature tribute bands performing at 7:15 p.m. throughout the summer. The Saturday night concerts will be followed by a “Bud Light - Lights Up Daytona” fireworks display.
Guests can bring their own chairs to the concerts or purchase a VIP ticket, which includes a seat, for $10 plus applicable surcharges.
This year’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series participating sponsors are Hometown News, Beach 92.7 FM, Kix Country 98.7 FM, Kool 100.9 FM, Gary Yeoman’s Ford, Coca-Cola and Bud Light.
For the schedule of performances and more information, visit the Bandshell’s website.
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Daytona Spring Turkey Run, March 25-27Come celebrate the 32nd annual Daytona Spring Turkey Run and view thousands of classic cars on display. The event will take place from Friday, March 25, to Sunday, March 27, at Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd. Visitors can enjoy swap meet vendors, handmade art, crafts and fashion – all perfect for family fun!
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