World’s Most Famous Beach sign undergoes repairs

The hurricanes last year caused damaged throughout the city and the World’s Most Famous Beach sign at the beach was no exception. This week, the World’s Most Famous Beach sign was taken down for repairs. In the interim, people are encouraged to take iconic Daytona Beach photos at a new sign at City Hall (301 S. Ridgewood Ave.). Additional sign locations will be announced soon, and an announcement will be made when the World’s Most Famous Beach sign is back in place.

Planning Board to meet Thursday

The city’s Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Items on the agenda include a Major Site Plan to develop a 198-unit senior living facility on more than 11 acres at 1101 Halifax Medical Center Drive and rezoning requests for a mixed-use development at the southwest corner of the intersection of I-95 and I-4 (east of Tomoka Farms Road) and the future development/redevelopment of vacant parcels within the Daytona Promenade subdivision (property at 1415 S. Nova Road in the northeast corner of Beville and Nova roads). There will also be reports for the Downtown/Ballough Road, Midtown and Beachside Redevelopment boards.

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Business owners can submit applications for recovery grants

The City of Daytona Beach is offering recovery grants to qualified business owners affected by hurricanes Ian or Nicole. Businesses with less than 50 employees can be reimbursed up to $3,000 for things like the cost of spoiled food, lost revenue, insurance deductibles and repairs. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.

Children can showcase their business at upcoming fair

If you have young entrepreneurs in the house, sign them up to showcase their business idea at the annual Daytona Beach Children’s Business Fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Riverfront Esplanade. Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy and then open for customers at the one-day marketplace.

This event is sponsored by the Riverfront Esplanade, the Acton Academy and the generous support of donors and volunteers.

Schnebly basketball courts are being resurfaced

The courts at Schnebly Recreation Center are being resurfaced and will be closed until further notice. The city has eight other outdoor basketball courts ready for your swoosh. Visit one today!

Open basketball courts in Daytona Beach:

Derbyshire Park, 849 Derbyshire Road
Henry Lee Park, 701 Bellevue Ave.
Joe Harris Park, 315 Pearl St.
Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry Sr. Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.
Lenox Park, 825 S. Grandview Ave.
Shangri-La Mini Park, 1647 W. Paradise Ln.
Suburbia Playground, 700 Heineman St.
Sunnyland Park, 825 Washington St.

Tickets on sale to see Blue Man Group

The Roberts Group will present the Daytona Beach engagement of an all-new tour of Blue Man Group performing at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Peabody Auditorium.

Tickets are available for purchase online and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office. Ticket prices range from $51 to $71 plus applicable surcharges.

More than 50 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group and now it’s your turn! Blue Man Group premieres in Daytona Beach for a limited engagement on their new North American tour. It’s everything you know and love about Blue Man Group – signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy – the men are still blue, but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.