Local Spotlight

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Daytona’s Beach Street is where you can find Volusia County’s only arthouse cinema: Cinematique!

Dutch Oven Bread Co. owner Candice Uyttewaal and artist Erin Andrews have been friends since high school. Candice still remembers sitting in class and watching her sketch so effortlessly!

Tiffany and I were excited to go along on a rescue ride with Tommy Stevenson. I had seen him months earlier on U.S. 1, driving with a pup in the passenger seat, both of us with the windows down and music going. We caught each other in that quick moment - he turned his music down, I turned mine down - and we said hello before moving on. It stuck with me.

For many families, the decision to explore assisted living doesn’t come until there’s a crisis, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

May is one of my favorite times of the year for a few very good reasons. First, it’s my husband’s birthday, then just a couple days later it’s mine, and right after that I get to celebrate Mother’s Day. So yes, I get presents and then breakfast in bed. Hard to beat that. Safe to say, I’m a big fan of May.

Contemporary oil painter Bill Gallagher will open his solo exhibition, The State of Florida, on Saturday, May 2, at the Janes Art Center in New Smyrna Beach.

BeeFly is raising the bar on local bartending services, offering a full-service, professional experience for private parties, weddings, birthdays and special events. Owned by longtime best friends Teresa and Nicolle, the company has become a go-to around town for reliable, friendly bartenders who bring everything needed to serve—cups, napkins, straws, mixers, juices and even ice packages.

Fall is one of the best times to explore Volusia County. October, November, and December bring a mix of spooky fun, holiday spirit, and plenty of local events to enjoy with friends and family.