The Daytona Beach Bandshell History Taken from :: http://www.bandshell.org/history.php As early as 1921, a group of local residents began discussing ideas for improving what had become a run down section of Daytona Beach's oceanfront. The Bandshell is the result . It was built as a community-use project by the Federal Government Works Progress Administration (WPA) designed to stimulate the economy during the depression. It cost the city $84,000 and the Federal Government $184,000. ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Activities
Daytona Beach Boardwalk – Mardi Gras
Daytona Beach Boardwalk - Mardi Gras Continuing our walk along the Daytona Beach Boardwalk we find another great place to take the kids during a bad weather day or a place where you will loose teenagers for hours... or even husbands for hours... Mardi Gras -- The Arcade !! I saved this fitting post for today -- I just could not wait for the official start of Mardi Gras -- which is Feb 24th, 2009 !! This place is as fun as Mardi Gras -- well without beads...you know trying to ... Read more »
Ocean Walk Shops
On the North end of the Daytona Beach Board Walk, and the South End of Ocean Walk Resort, site Ocean Walk Shoppes. The Oean Walk Shoppes sit directly in front of the Daytona Beach Bandshell and is accessible from Atlantic Av, the beach or 4th floor of Ocean Walk Resort. You are looking at this sign when you are coming in off the beach. Follow these signs when you are coming in thru Ocean Walk Resort What is here? Restaurants - Shopping - Theater all within walking distance. Of ... Read more »
Ocean Walk Resort Activities – Daytona Beach Florida
Ocean Walk Resort in Daytona Beach Florida is a Wyndham Resort. Wyndham is famous for exceptional service and offering fun family activities for their guests. It is not surprizing that most families come back to Ocean Walk year after year. I am frequently asked if I have any schedules for activities -- this is something people enjoy and look forward to and I have heard -- some have actually planned their Disney Day Trips around the activities that the family enjoyed. The activities also come ... Read more »
Marian Tomblin People you should know in Daytona Beach, Florida
Marian Tomblin People you should know in Daytona Beach, Florida While researching Daytona Beach Florida history, I came across a most fascinating lady!! Marian Tomblin is one of the most gracious of women. She is warm, wonderful and a great writer. Once I found her stories I had to continue reading until I read them all!! She has truly unearthed some great reads, and she has been gracious enough to give permission for me to share them with you!! She is a frequent contributor ... Read more »
Kayak Rentals in New Symrna Beach
This is purely an information post - for the Kayakers in this group - you know who you are.... I can only offer you my observations because I never kayak..... JB's is also a kayak launching rental place. Colorful kayaks await the sportsmen among us There you have it..price above Also fishing guides for you, wondering if mosquito lagoon is a good place to fish.... Well...there is the guarantee for you So now you know where to go..... Would love to hear ... Read more »
Daytona 500 Souvenirs – Best Deals are at Flea Market
Daytona 500 Souvenirs - Best Deals are at Flea Market Daytona 500 Souvenirs can be found all over the city of Daytona during Race Week. It really depends on what type of soubenir buyer you truly are to determine where the best places to shop will be for you... Are you like my mother and keep a plastic wrapped Dale Earnheardt jacket? If so, then a flea market may not be the type of place to pick that sort of an item. But, if you are like Gino and myself, and buyer for lots of kids, ... Read more »
The Beach Driving and Volusia County Beach Info
The Beach — Driving and Volusia County Beach Info One of the shining highlights of coming to Daytona is driving on the beach. Parking your car, setting up camp and enjoying the day with a beach chair, a cooler and a slather of sun tanning oil. Beach Hours The beach is open to vehicles from sunrise to sunset Nov. 1 through April 30 and from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., May 1 through Oct. 31. There is a $5 per day per vehicle user fee to drive on the beach February 1 through November 30. Season beach ... Read more »
Daytona Beach News
Daytona Beach News Daytona Beach News -Vacation Planning -Daytona Information I only watch TV if there is something good on HBO or a major catastrophe is occurring. I only read the papers is there is a catastrophe is occurring or I am waiting and I happen to find one that has been left behind and it is —FREE I am quite content to be in my own little world, which includes, husband- children-dogs - cats - and laundry to do…. house to clean…. I do make an exception in these rare ... Read more »