City Manager's Update Jan. 7, 2026

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DAYTONA BEACH TURNS 150 YEARS, THIS YEAR!

The City of Daytona Beach has officially begun its Sesquicentennial celebration, marking 150 years since the city’s incorporation on July 26, 1876. Throughout 2026, the city will highlight the people, places and moments that have shaped Daytona Beach’s past while celebrating its future. The celebration is launching with a series of historical social media features and visible reminders throughout the city, including the installation of #DB150 banners displaying the official sesquicentennial seal. Early highlights include features on the Merchants Bank

building, home of the Halifax Historical Museum and Pinewood Cemetery, one of the city’s oldest historic sites. Additional landmarks, events and stories will be shared throughout the year. A dedicated Sesquicentennial website, DB150.com is now live and will continue to expand with historical content and upcoming events. Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow the city on social media and visit the website for updates and to participate in the celebration using #DB150 and #150WorldFamousDB.

FREE TO ATTEND THE MLK COMMUNITY HEALTH & RESOURCE FAIR

TICKETS REQUIRED F.R.E.S.H. BOOK

COMMUNITY THE MLK HEALTH 01.10.2026 |9 A.M. TO NOON

FILM FESTIVAL Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. BCU Performing Arts Center, 698 W. International Speedway Blvd. FreshBookFestivals.net

RESOURCE FAIR

Daisy Stocking Park 555 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.

Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. Daisy Stocking Park, 555 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.

Join us for a free health fair for the whole family to enjoy! Health vendors, food and activities for children!

Vendor spots are FREE but must be health-related or offer a free service to the community. Vendors are responsible for providing their own tent, table, chairs and any other equipment needed for their space. Contact Samantha Gottlieb with any questions or concerns (386) 671-5551 | GottliebSamantha@DaytonaBeach.gov DaytonaBeach.gov/MLKHealthMarketVendor

Organized by: The City of Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and Commissioner Paula R. Reed

FREE TO ATTEND PINEWOOD

FREE TO ATTEND MIDTOWN SUNDAYZ Jan. 11 at 3 to 8 p.m. Daisy Stocking Park, 555 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.

Thank you to our platinum sponsor, Progressive Medical Research.

The Volusia County School Board is not affiliated with this City of Daytona Beach Parks & Recreation program in any manner, nor do they endorse or assume any responsibility for any activities that occur in connection with it

CEMETERY CLEAN UP Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pinewood Cemetery, 301 Main St.

City of Daytona Beach | www.DaytonaBeach.gov | 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach

DAISY STOCKING PARK OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 555 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.

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