You’ve likely heard, Stetson Baptist Church in DeLand made national headlines because of a giving initiative that paid off $7.2 million in crippling medical debt and funded 3 foster homes, all in one day. What many media reports did not mention is that the results were because of the generosity of approximately 350 families contributing, not just […]
A potential SunRail station coming to DeLand is back in the news with renewed energy. The project fell off a few years ago due to a lack of funding. Currently SunRail tracks run 61 miles, only coming as far north as DeBary. A 12 mile segment to make DeLand the system’s northern terminus would cost […]
It’s happened to many of us. We’ve paid for gas at the pump only to later find out that our credit or debit card information has been hacked. The frustration sets in when you have to cancel your card and make a claim to recover those funds. Well, the good news is that all gas […]
Hello from New York City. The Big Apple. The city that never sleeps. Where you can be in a New York State of Mind. And countless other overwrought references. The funny thing is, in a way there is a ring of truth in all of them. And yet still more. It’s not Central Florida for one, here commutes […]
You never know what path you will wind up traversing through the journey of life. Nowhere is that more true than in our careers. If wise, we let experience take us to the next stage as we learn and grow. Scott Baker is Swann Real Estate’s newest agent. Scott’s path to real estate is a […]
Entrepreneurship runs deep in the Swann family. Todd Swann, owner and founder of Swann Real Estate started the agency from scratch. Now, his son Brinson, who is also a real estate agent at Swann recently opened a recording studio, and it is starting to make waves. Recently, the Palace Recording Studio in Orange City achieved […]
If you’re looking to light up your 4th of July, Volusia County is home to a multitude of fun ways to celebrate our freedom with fireworks. In Orange City, the celebration will be held on Friday, June 28 with fireworks scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Valentine Park (1575 W French Ave) will also have vendors, food and […]
In case you missed it, little old Stetson Baseball made national media earlier in May with a great article in The New York Times. The column deep dives into the recent success of the program and the new direction for continued building. Considered one of Florida’s elite college baseball programs, Stetson is using it’s recent success of […]
There is a sport that is growing by leaps and bounds across the country, especially here in Florida, and you would probably never expect it. It’s mountain biking. Thats right, mountain biking. Cue the oxymoronic jokes. Okay, so it might be more like exaggerated hills than mountains, but don’t let the name fool you in […]
Photo courtesy of Stetson University. The Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center, a new home for the Stetson University intercollegiate rowing teams, has opened at Lake Beresford. Just seven miles from the University’s downtown campus, this two-story center provides a permanent home for the rowing teams, spaces for water study and research, along with non-motorized public access […]
The calendar says the official start of summer is Friday, June 21. However, any Florida resident would argue that summer has already arrived. With the heat rapidly approaching 100 degrees,it’s time to look for options to cool off and escape the heat. Beaches Near DeLand Often times the first thing people think of when it […]
The commercial real estate market in DeLand and throughout Central Florida is experiencing heavy growth. No one should ever trek the path of commercial real estate alone. There are many factors at play that necessitate a team of experts that can save you time and money. To help clients navigate through those sometimes murky waters, […]
The countdown to summer break has begun. Most parents and grandparents are hastily searching for camps, Vacation Bible Schools, day trips and activities to fill the calendar. For a fun, family-friendly activity, consider hitting the trail to visit the “Wings of the West” around Volusia County. Most are familiar with the angel wings on Artisan […]
Join the DeLand Breakfast Rotary for the 28th Annual Wild Game Feast. This year’s Feast will be Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 5 – 9 p.m. in the Tommy Lawrence Arena at the Volusia County Fairgrounds (3150 E. New York Ave.) For those of you who aren’t ready to purchase tickets until you’ve seen a menu, […]
Long time Magic fans can be proud. For the first time in seven years, the team has made the playoffs. Because of their playoff run, many new fans have jumped on the bandwagon in cheering on the team. If you are a bandwagon fan, don’t feel bad. There’s always room for more fans, and the […]