Mainland High School Champs Parade is today

Beach Street is the place to be at 6 p.m. today as the city hosts the Mainland High School Champs Parade. Join us as we congratulate the Bucs on their many athletic accomplishments this year including the girls basketball team being crowned the Class 5A State Champion for the first time in school history!

The parade, which has about 60 participants, will start at Brown & Brown Insurance and travel south on Beach Street to Jackie Robinson Parkway where we will have a celebration for these student athletes at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

Beach Street will close from Main Street to Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. starting at 3:30 p.m. As guests arrive for the parade, motorists can expect Beach Street to have limited access from Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. to Orange Avenue after 4 p.m.

At 5 p.m., Beach Street will be closed from Main Street to Orange Avenue for the parade. Message boards are on the roadways advising motorists to use Palmetto Avenue as an alternate route (instead of Beach Street). There will be detours directing motorists to use Main Street or Veterans Memorial bridges during the parade. Roadways should reopen about 7 p.m.

The parade is sponsored in part by the Daytona Tortugas, 93.1 Coast Country, HOT 94.1, 95.7 The Hog and 103.3 The Vibe.

Watch replay of City Commission meeting

City commissioners met Wednesday night and people who were not able to attend can watch a replay of the meeting from the convenience of their personal computer or mobile device.

At the meeting, commissioners recognized the April Beautification Award winners and approved distribution of Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, contracts for improvements and new playground equipment at Daisy Stocking Park and several rezoning requests.

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City participates in annual program to dispose of prescription drugs

Dispose of unwanted prescription drugs free Saturday

Residents can safely dispose unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in the lobby of the Daytona Beach Police Department’s headquarters, 129 Valor Boulevard.

The drop-off is part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is organized by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The service is free of charge with no questions asked.

Dr. Josie Rogers’ home being renovated

One of the oldest homes in the city, the Dr. Josie Rogers' house, is undergoing extensive renovations to transform it into a space to welcome, educate and offer respite to visitors of the $31 million Riverfront Esplanade in downtown Daytona Beach. Located on the north side of the 28-acre riverfront sanctuary, the two-story structure was badly damaged by last year’s storms. Renovations include new exterior siding, windows, doors, interior walls, ceilings, restrooms and a 900-square-foot porch; upgraded electrical and plumbing; refinished floors; an HVAC system replacement; as well as making the 144-year-old structure’s access ADA compliant.

Renovation work should be completed by the end of the year, and in addition to historic displays about Dr. Rogers’ life and career, the home is expected to feature a commercial element with food and beverage service to attract visitors.

Biketoberfest vendor application deadline extended to June 30

The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is accepting vendor applications for Biketoberfest®, which is Oct. 19-22. The deadline for submission to be included in the Master Plan has been extended to Friday, June 30.

For guidelines, application forms, examples of site plans and contact information, call the Daytona Beach Area CVB at (386) 255-0415. Completed applications should be submitted by mail or in person to the Daytona Beach Area CVB, 140 S. Atlantic Avenue, Floor 5, Ormond Beach, FL 32176.

Parks & Recreation is hiring for summer programs

The Park and Recreation Department is hiring seasonal lifeguards and staff to work in its many programs including summer camps (casual workers). Starting at $13 an hour, teammates will have the opportunity to serve as an advisor, coach, assistant or instructor for recreational activities.

Certified lifeguards start at $13 an hour and WSI-certified lifeguards start at $15 an hour. Lifeguards are responsible for monitoring activities in and near the water, enforcing facility rules and regulations and administering first aid and CPR. The city's gymnastics program is looking for qualified coaches to help supervise and conduct workouts with pay starting at $13 an hour.

Florida Tennis Center hosts summer camp for youth

Get into the swing of things this summer at the 2023 Summer Tennis Camp at the Florida Tennis Center. Located at 1 Duce Court, this camp is offered for youth ages 4 to 16 and will teach tennis fundamentals, drills and match play from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday beginning June 5. Players will be grouped by age and playing ability. Registration is $250 per week or $75 a day and pre-registration for three weeks is $600. A 10% discount will be offered for siblings. For more information, call (386) 671-8901.

Spring Wine Walk in downtown Daytona Beach April 29

Tickets to Ted Nugent performance on sale Friday

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 21, for Ted Nugent, who will be performing at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Peabody Auditorium. Tickets will be able to be purchased online or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office. Tickets prices range from $29.50 to $69.50 plus applicable surcharges.

Nugent has carved a permanent place in rock and roll history as the ultimate guitar-shredding showman, selling more than 40 million albums, performing over 6,500 high-octane live shows and continuing to set attendance records at venues around the globe.

Crab and Seafood Festival is Saturday, April 29