Swann Real Estate has been a business fixture in DeLand since 1987, when right after owner Todd Swann started the company. Since 2004, the Swann Real Estate was located in the plaza known as “Swann Landing” at 1205 S. Woodland Blvd. But as the Byrds once sang, “to everything there is a season.” Beginning in […]
Have you ever wanted a heart-shaped steak to woo your Valentine? Or perhaps you’re looking for a variety of meats and steak cuts for your next backyard barbecue? DeLand has a new option to “meet” all of these needs. Gaff’s Meat Market and Specialty Goods is opening a new location on the south side of […]
After occupying three locations over its six year existence, Beeatroot has found its way “home”. Now a permanent fixture of Downtown DeLand, Beeatroot opened in its new location at 105 Artisan Alley on February 8. Just steps away from the DeLand Wings mural, directly behind Persimmon Brewing Company, Beeatroot is a unique addition to the […]
Being in real estate for 40 years, you see it all. Market swings, interest rate changes and the growth of a hometown. That is what our own Todd Swann has seen as a native of DeLand and the recent recipient of the REALTOR® Emeritus award from the National Association of Realtors. Todd and the agency […]
For business owners, an important question that often goes unanswered is what is my business worth? Outside of home ownership, business ownership is typically the single most valuable asset that a person will own. Although there are ways to estimate your home value (your friendly neighborhood real estate broker, online services such as Zillow!, local property appraiser), how […]
The 2018 Stetson baseball season went down in Hatters history for many reasons and will fondly be remembered for years to come. The team went on to the Super Regional tournament against the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC where Stetson’s cinderella season came to an end, but it lit a spark in a […]
With a downtown as picturesque as DeLand’s, a parade down Woodland Blvd seems the perfect celebration of any event. For the Krewe of Amalee, this has been taken to the next level. Their annual DeLand Dog Parade “Mardi Gras on Main Street” has raised almost $600,000 through sponsorships which are used to nurture local neighborhoods […]
The south side of DeLand is adding another grocery option to its lineup and not a single artificial preservative will be found. Earth Fare, a grocery chain focused on health, is renovating the space in the West Volusia Regional Shopping Center left vacant by Winn-Dixie last year. Across Orange Camp Road from Publix at County […]
Cancer is something that has affected many of the people we know. Thankfully, there are many organizations locally and nationally that raise money for cancer research and are inspiring and encouraging so many to continue to fight. One of those organizations is the ME STONG Foundation. ME STRONG was founded by Linda Ryan and her […]
Our own Todd Swann walking with his VIP buddy down the red carpet at Night to Shine DeLand 2018. Even if you aren’t a sports fan, you likely know who Tim Tebow is. If you are a Florida Gators football fan, you know that he will forever be enshrined in Florida Gator football history. Since […]
With January coming to a close, are you struggling to keep your new year’s resolution to get healthy? Or perhaps you’re looking to get in shape for summer vacations. Exercise gyms get more signups in January than any other time of the year. Even though January has come to a close, that doesn’t mean it […]
DeLand has become a hotspot for businesses big and small. It’s home to large corporate companies such as Davita and Frontier, yet it is a great place for solopreneurs to find community to get their businesses up and running. Regardless of size, there is something about DeLand, especially the downtown area, that draws businesses in. […]
The wait is finally over. Local fans can finally rejoice. Chipotle is open! The Mexican grill chain with a DeLand location at 2335 S. Woodland Blvd, prides itself on sourcing high quality ingredients and responsible farming. Those amazing burritos are complemented perfectly with their one-of-a-kind tortilla chips, perfect for dipping in salsa or guacamole. Chipotle […]
Recently, the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency met to rank three plans to give new life to the old Volusia County Jail that sits on the block between W. New York Ave. and Georgia Ave. The project is expected to enhance the area near the Artisan Alley area, a popular area off Woodland Blvd. The first […]
The future is here, and even if it isn’t quite like the Jetsons, there lots of ways technology can make our lives better. One of those ways is turning your home into a smart home. A smart home is simply a way of automating several of the things in your home to make your life […]