While international travel remains below pre-pandemic levels, domestic visitors pushed tourism to new heights in the third quarter of 2024. According to a media release from Visit Florida, the Sunshine State’s tourism marketing arm, more than 34 million visitors traveled to the state during the July to September quarter, an increase of 1.8% over the […]Read More
Leisure activities and parks and recreation are not all fun and games. They are also big business and an economic driver for Volusia County. That was the message at the latest Volusia County Economic Development “Q” Breakfast. The event, held in the Dennis McGee Room at Daytona Beach International Airport, featured Volusia County Parks & […]Read More
The Florida Legislature passed the Live Local Act in 2023 to address affordable housing issues. The legislation contained three key features, the most important being “pre-emption,” whereby local land development codes and zoning restrictions are set aside for affordable housing projects if those projects meet certain benchmarks. The other elements of the act provide tax […]Read More
With decades of experience treating heart and lung conditions, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Cary Meyers recently joined AdventHealth Medical Group and will care for patients at AdventHealth Daytona Beach, according to a media release. Board certified in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Meyers earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in […]Read More
After more than an hour of sometimes contentious debate, the Volusia County Council voted earlier this month to wait until next year to consider a residential development moratorium. The move to institute the moratorium was led by Council Chair Jeff Brower who called for the item to placed on the Council agenda. In a letter […]Read More
The Volusia Innovation Challenge, an exciting local pitch competition designed to nourish innovation and energize new ventures, will be accepting applications from Volusia County residents beginning on Jan. 6. Aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners are encouraged to bring their groundbreaking business ideas to life by applying to pitch. The Innovation Challenge offers a […]Read More
Presenting timely and relevant updates on the local and regional economy is a core service of Volusia County’s Division of Economic Development. This information takes many forms, including the “Q” quarterly economic report, which contains valuable key performance indicators (KPIs) on the health of the Volusia County economy. Each quarter, these reports are highlighted during […]Read More
Daytona Beach’s reputation as a tourist destination took another step forward with the recent opening of the Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel, according to a media release. The hotel joins a growing list of new luxury properties in the area. The hotel is at 640 North Atlantic Ave. and features 190 guestrooms and suites angled […]Read More
AdventHealth, a Volusia County Schools community partner, recently led floor-to-ceiling renovations of the athletic training rooms at two area high schools, according to a media release. To support the two schools’ athletic trainers in caring for student athletes, AdventHealth donated nearly $20,000 worth of new equipment and supplies, including ice machines, cabinets, flooring, and fresh […]Read More
With the City Commission’s stamp of approval, the Peabody Auditorium Foundation has a new three-year agreement with the city after the first agreement expired in October. The new agreement allows the Foundation to create a printed program for the annual season at the Auditorium, as well as giving the Foundation the opportunity to promote the […]Read More
