Construction officially began in November on the highly-anticipated Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center, a Stetson University facility that will provide a permanent home for Stetson’s intercollegiate rowing teams, along with study/research space. What many are not aware of is that the new facility will also give public access to Lake Beresford as part of the center’s […]
A New Year brings with it fresh hopes, aspirations and dreams. Many of us like to make New Year resolutions, or promises we make to ourselves to achieve something, whether for mental, spiritual, financial or emotional betterment. For some, home ownership is on that list. If your resolution for the New Year 2018 is to […]
Many of us make resolutions to get in better shape and to lose weight. However, by February, those resolutions fade. The busyness of life sets in. What if instead you committed to not only take care of your own health, but also join a community to help and bring awareness to those battling cancer? That […]
You may have never heard of Erica Group, but you’ve likely seen her art, especially if you follow anyone on social media that lives in the DeLand area. Erica is the creator of the DeLand wings, a mural in Downtown DeLand that has come to be a social media phenomena. Erica is also behind another […]
Other than the beautiful weather in Florida, many people say that an added perk to living in the Sunshine State is not having to pay state income tax. However, the state government makes up for that in higher property taxes than other states, as property taxes are the primary income stream for the state. It […]
Some of the commercial projects that have been ongoing in DeLand have finally been completed or are near completion, just in time for the holidays. We thought we would provide you with a commercial construction update, holiday edition. 1) Goodwill. The new Goodwill at is now open at its new location on N. Woodland Blvd., across […]
One of the best ways to help you and your neighborhood get into the holiday spirit is to decorate the outside of your home with holiday lights. Most people don’t want to decorate to the extent of Clark Griswold and are much more casual regarding the approach to decorating. However, there are some things to […]
The National Retail Federation says that 69% of Americans plan to do some form of Christmas shopping between Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday and Sunday. The bulk of all shopping is expected to follow the trend of purchasing online. However, local shopping has a lot to offer for the person that is […]
The holidays seem to come and go so quickly. For most of us, it is the busiest time of the year. With so many great events going on, it is easy to lose track and miss out. We’ve put together a list of the top 5 events in our area that you won’t want to […]
Daytona Beach is looking to revitalize it’s downtown area, and it looks like insurance giant Brown & Brown, Inc. plans to be the catalyst. Last month the company unveiled plans to build a 10-story, $25 million riverfront headquarters on Beach Street. The new building will be home to 600 additional employees that Brown & Brown […]
A big appeal for those who visit DeLand is the history. There are so many stories about Henry DeLand, Jon B. Stetson, and the like. Now, visitors can take a step back in time when staying over night, thanks to the vision of the property’s new owner. The DeLand Hotel, originally known as the Eastwood […]
As you can guess, there is no right or wrong answer. Each option has its pros and cons. For instance, a new building will give you the floor plan you want, but it will take months to construct. If you buy an existing home, you might have to compromise on the floor plan, but you’ll […]
Recently, DeLand was named as America’s best Mainstreet. That title didn’t come from happenstance, but from a community of businesses that share the same vision for their community. One way that the community comes together is off Woodland Blvd. at the Farmers Market that happens on Artisan Alley, featuring local produce, plants, pickles, honey, baked […]
The topic of cancer hits home with many of us, because most of us know a friend or family member that has been affected by the disease in some way. The DeLand community is very vocal about standing up for those who have been plagued by cancer, thanks to events like the MeStrong 5K. Local […]
Hurricane Irma brought a lot of chaos to our community due to the howling winds, loss of power and displaced residents who evacuated. However, in the midst of that chaos, our community came together. The most obvious place that was manifested was through local businesses and organizations. Below are a few examples of how local […]