February 5, 2025

Today’s City Manager’s Update newsletter contains the following announcements and updates:

Community Programs & Events 

• Free Swimming Lessons for Autistic Children: The city is offering free water safety lessons from March 17-21 at Cypress Aquatic Center, funded by a $20,000 grant from Volusia County. 
• Community Tourism Listening Session (Feb. 18): The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) invites residents to discuss tourism marketing and its impact. RSVP by Feb. 17. 
• Daytona Beach University Citizens Academy (Starts March 13): Registration is open for a nine-week interactive program providing an in-depth look at city operations. 

City Development & Infrastructure 

• Permit & Inspection Fees Waived: Fees for commercial and residential projects are waived through March 1, 2025, saving residents $2.8 million so far. 
• Stormwater Management Grant: The city secured $1.45 million from the county’s Transform386 program for stormwater infrastructure studies. 
• Luxury Oceanfront Apartment Completion: After two years of construction, Daytona Beach’s only luxury oceanfront apartment complex, Triton Cay, receives its Certificate of Occupancy. 
• Updates on Current Projects: 
  • Bethune Point Park Playground – Near completion. 
  • Main Street Arch Restoration – Expected completion this summer. 
  • Derbyshire Sports Complex Parking Lot – New 105-space parking area underway. 
  • North Street Sidewalk Upgrades – Eliminates tripping hazards and includes stormwater flow improvements in the curb design. 
• Upcoming Events: 
  • Black History Month Recognition (Feb. 6) 
  • Downtown Daytona Nights (Feb. 7) 
  • F.R.E.S.H. Film & Book Festival (Feb. 20-22) 
  • Midtown Music Concert Series (Feb. 22) 
  • Children’s Business Fair (March 22) 
  • Crab & Seafood Festival (April 26)