Day Trip: A bronze bust of Commodore Burgoyne is in the park across from the Halifax Historical Museum, 252 S. Beach Street. Stop by and give him my regards. Day trip: Pinewood Cemetery on Main Street in Daytona Beach. Vandals have done their best to deface this resting place, but it's still worth a visit. "There she is," the crowd murmured. "She's coming out!" Onlookers young and old jostled each other for a glimpse of the woman draped in black. Flanked by two dark-suited men, the petite ... Read more »
5-8-08
Today is my daughter's 25th birthday... Happy Birthday Baby -- I am soooo proud of you !!! (I feel old...) Love, Mom ... Read more »
Early Days in Daytona Beach, Florida – How a City was Founded Part II
Early Days in Daytona Beach, Florida - How a City was Founded — Part II The story of Mattias Day continued…. “Day and two companions spent several days looking around the Halifax Country, cruising up and down both sides of the river. In his diary, Day noted there were ‘10 million fleas to the square yard.’ He took a before-breakfast dip in the ocean and shouted upon the waves, ‘Roll on, thou deep and dark blue ocean, roll.’ “Then he came upon the little Tomoka settlement and saw what he ... Read more »
Early Days in Daytona Beach, Florida – How a City was Founded, Part 1
“Early Days in Daytona Beach, Florida - How a City was Founded,” Part 1 This article is compliments of Mrs. Marian Tomblin. I was doing some research on Daytona Beach’s founding father Mathias Day and was stumbled upon this story and my new favorite local writer in Daytona Beach. “Early Days in Daytona Beach, Florida - How a City was Founded,” written in 1951 by Fred Booth to commemorate the city’s (then) 75th anniversary, takes us back to the beginning. “Seventy five years ago today ... 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 »
Daytona Beach Restaurant Review – DBNJ – Raku Sushi & Asian Cuisine
Originally Published in :: Yes, this is one of my favorite on-line columns and I pay close attention to this from home , as I am always on the lookout for a new and exciting place to hang out..... to catch this column yourself, I whole heartedly recommend http://www.news-journalonline.com for Daytona Beach News and current events. Sushi pops in peaceful setting Raku Sushi & Asian Cuisine is tucked inside the Riverwood Shopping Center on Nova Road in Port Orange between a frame ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Restaurant Review – DBNJ – Fish City Grill
Originally Published in :: Yes, this is one of my favorite on-line columns and I pay close attention to this from home , as I am always on the lookout for a new and exciting place to hang out..... to catch this column yourself, I whole heartedly recommend http://www.news-journalonline.com for Daytona Beach News and current events. May 07, 2008 http://www.fishcitygrill.com Chalkboard specials reel them in Kathy Page, Accent's editorial assistant, enjoyed dinner on a recent ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Restaurant Review – DBNJ – Taste of the Tropics Seafood & Grill
Originally Published in :: Yes, this is one of my favorite on-line columns and I pay close attention to this from home , as I am always on the lookout for a new and exciting place to hang out..... to catch this column yourself, I whole heartedly recommend http://www.news-journalonline.com for Daytona Beach News and current events. Island taste takes hold in Daytona News-Journal editorial assistant Susan Irwin recently dined with friend David Bethea at the Taste of the Tropics ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Restaurant Review – DBNJ – Knickers Bar and Grill
Originally Published in :: Yes, this is one of my favorite on-line columns and I pay close attention to this from home , as I am always on the lookout for a new and exciting place to hang out..... to catch this column yourself, I whole heartedly recommend http://www.news-journalonline.com for Daytona Beach News and current events. April 09, 2008 Golf-view dinner done to a tee Kathy Page, editorial assistant for the Accent Department, and her husband, Robert, enjoyed dinner on a ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Restaurant Review – DBNJ – Delphine American Brasserie
Originally Published in :: Yes, this is one of my favorite on-line columns and I pay close attention to this from home , as I am always on the lookout for a new and exciting place to hang out..... to catch this column yourself, I whole heartedly recommend http://www.news-journalonline.com for Daytona Beach News and current events. April 23, 2008 Brasserie keeps it warm and friendly Just drive down Beach Street after dark and glance in the big windows at Delphine, the chic new ... Read more »