Traffic can be a hindrance even in a small city like DeLand. Depending on the time of day, you can hit every stop light and get slowed down by several minutes when making a normal work commute. For one part of town, relief is on the way! On July 28, there was a groundbreaking on […]
With all of the quarantining and social distancing going, it’s easy to get swept up in the negative news. For some DeLand residents, here is some really good news…ALDI is open for business!!! Local fans of the discount grocer can now rejoice and not have to drive to Daytona or Sanford. ALDI, known and sometimes […]
So nice, we’d like it twice! If you are a fan of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice located at the south end of DeLand, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that another location is set to open at the north end of town in the coming months. Additionally, if Tex-Mex is your craving, you’ll be excited […]
Photo credit: Sunrail Riding the train to an adventure is the dream of almost every child or child at heart. The clickety-clack of the track, watching the scenery fly by, seeing everything from a new perspective and for adults, avoiding the traffic that accompanies a drive on the interstate. Since 2014, that adventure has led […]
‘Tis the season to be merry and bright and no small city does it better than DeLand. It’s no secret that we think this city is extremely special and charming. DeLand rolls out the red carpet for Santa and his merry makers (that’s you !) in December! DeLand Christmas Light ShowThis is a brand new […]
It all started with the original Wings of DeLand, which are the iconic mural wings painted by local artist Erica Group. The wings became such an iconic symbol in the city. Locals and visitors alike would get the pictures taken with the wings behind them and post them with the hashtag #wingsofdeland. Then, a few […]
Photo credit: athensdeland.com One thing that is never a hard question to answer is, “What is there to do this weekend in DeLand?” If it’s not a festival or shopping downtown, it’s enjoying the local parks, museums or taking a stroll through Stetson University’s campus. An excellent choice is also taking in a show or […]
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many parents to take a hard look at the education of their children in ways the’ve never thought about. Most children were forced to attend virtual school in some capacity. While virtual school isn’t for everyone, there are some benefits for parents whose children learn from home. The main benefit is […]
It is no surprise the real estate market in Central Florida is one in like we’ve not seen many years. The supply is low and the demand is high. Houses are on the market for only days or hours before selling. It has many thinking, when is it going to slow down? We don’t know […]
In 2020, the professional baseball season was abbreviated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, there was no minor league season altogether. Thankfully, in 2021, local minor league baseball is back for fans of all ages to enjoy an evening at the ballpark. The team, a Cincinnati Reds Class A-Advanced affiliate, plays at the historic […]
The charm and quaintness of downtown DeLand expanded again in April thanks to the opening of The Create Space at 112 E New York Ave (located in the Dreka Building). Ginny-Beth Joiner, born and raised DeLand resident, renovated the space and unleashed her creative expertise on the empty space. For decades, she has crafted, painted, […]
The wait is finally over! The long-awaited Daytona Beach location of Buc-ee’s gas station and convenience store opened on March 22, 2021. The location is at 2330 Gateway North Drive, on the northeast side of the Interstate 95/LPGA Boulevard interchange, and had packed-out crowds on opening day. So, what is all the fuss about? Why […]
People give up homes for various reasons. Sometimes the circumstances are in their control (such as making the choice to sell a house and move to a new one) and sometimes they aren’t (like in the case of a foreclosure, house fire, natural disaster, or death of the primary resident). Leaving a home can be […]
Why would DeLand need another ice cream shop? People come from miles to visit places like Sweat Spot and Rodeo Whip. Are two new ones really going to make a big difference? To fans of these new institutions, the answer is yes! With locations in South DeLand and Orange City, West Volusians finally get to […]
The Covid Grinch trotted into December and tried to snatch Christmas joy from Volusia County. He figured it would be easy, but Volusia County is still filled with holiday merriment. This the first year in recent memory the Downtown Christmas Parade was cancelled. It may look a little different (and aren’t we getting used to […]