Day: November 29, 2023

Volusia County to Seek Climate Resilience Grant

In what may be a record for the body, the Volusia County Council greenlit a request from staff to apply for a $50 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Clay Ervin, Volusia County director of growth and resource management, barely began his presentation when Councilmember David Santiago immediately made a motion to […]Read More

West Volusia Chamber Facilitates Strong Relationships Across Seven Cities Region

The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce is a vital organization representing a diverse range of community business owners who understand the importance of building strong relationships and loyalty. The Chambers’ rich history began with the merger of two organizations in 2010 that aimed to provide better representation in Deltona, DeBary, and Orange City. Over […]Read More

Volusia County Denies Funding Request for Sports Festival

The 2023 Clash Endurance Sports Festival will have to get by with only the best wishes of the Volusia County Council. At a meeting in late November, the Council unanimously rejected a request for nearly $75,000 from event organizers. In his presentation to the County Council, Clash Endurance Executive Vice President Andre Lapar said the […]Read More

Volusia County to Seek Climate Resilience Grant

In what may be a record for the body, the Volusia County Council greenlit a request from staff to apply for a $50 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Clay Ervin, Volusia County director of growth and resource management, barely began his presentation when Councilmember David Santiago immediately made a motion to […]Read More

KeHE Distributors Celebrates Start of Construction of $88.5 Million Facility

On Nov. 17, 2023, KeHE Distributors and Stotan Industrial, with support from St. Johns County, held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of the construction of a new, premier facility. The Chicago-based developer Stotan Industrial is developing a 530,474-square-foot built-to-suit development for KeHE Distributors at 3800 Deerpark Blvd., Elkton, FL. The event heard remarks […]Read More

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series Announces 2024 Lineup

The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series is set to welcome another year of exceptional performances to the historic grounds of Fort Mose Historic State Park in St. Augustine, according to a media release. The event runs from Feb. 8-17, and features a lineup of internationally renowned artists like Common, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra […]Read More

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series Announces 2024 Lineup

The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series is set to welcome another year of exceptional performances to the historic grounds of Fort Mose Historic State Park in St. Augustine, according to a media release. The event runs from Feb. 8-17, and features a lineup of internationally renowned artists like Common, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra […]Read More

State-to-State Migration Boosts Florida Population

The year is ending much as it began with glowing population numbers for the Sunshine State. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people who moved between states rose from nearly 7.9 million people in 2021 to approximately 8.2 million people in 2022, and Florida was one of the top states in the […]Read More

State-to-State Migration Boosts Florida Population

The year is ending much as it began with glowing population numbers for the Sunshine State. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people who moved between states rose from nearly 7.9 million people in 2021 to approximately 8.2 million people in 2022, and Florida was one of the top states in the […]Read More