CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
FREE SWIMMING LESSONS FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN OFFERED AT CYPRESS AQUATIC CENTER
Water safety is a vital skill for all children, but it is especially important for children with autism. Drowning is the most common cause of death in autistic children, and Florida leads the nation in child drownings. To help change those alarming statistics, the City of Daytona Beach is offering free water safety lessons for autistic children ages four and older at Cypress Aquatic Center, March 17-21, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Parents are required to join their children, creating a bonding experience to foster confidence and security. This unique opportunity helps children become more comfortable in aquatic settings and provides families with valuable tools to reinforce water safety beyond the lessons.
Taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and head lifeguard Sharifa Collins, these specialized lessons provide a safe and structured environment where children can develop water safety skills at their own pace. Instruction will focus on building comfort in the water and teaching essential skills like floating, treading water and safely entering and exiting the pool. The free lessons are funded by a $20,000 grant from the County of Volusia’s Swim Safety Grant. Let’s work together to create a safer, more inclusive community where every child can enjoy the water with confidence!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN PROGRAM DETAILS:
COST: FREE AGES: 4 and up DATES: March 17-21 TIME: 10:15 to 11 a.m. daily LOCATION: Cypress Aquatic Center
981 George W. Engram Blvd. DaytonaBeach.gov/Activities
City of Daytona Beach www.DaytonaBeach.gov 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach
JOIN THE DAYTONA BEACH CVB’S COMMUNITY TOURISM LISTENING SESSION ON FEBRUARY 18 The public is invited to the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) next Community Tourism Listening Session at noon, Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Ocean Art Gallery, 197 East Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach. The CVB will share information on how they market the destination and the importance of the tourism industry in the community. Residents are encouraged to provide input and learn how to participate and get involved. A light lunch will be provided for attendees. Space is limited, and attendees should RSVP no later than Monday, Feb. 17 to info@daytonabeach.com or by calling (386) 255-0415, extension 110.
DAYTONA BEACH SECURES $1.45 MILLION FOR CRITICAL STORMWATER STUDIES The City of Daytona Beach has been awarded $1.45 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to support stormwater studies. This funding, approved by the County of Volusia and Transform386, will help enhance the city’s stormwater management and resilience against future disasters. The funding supports two major studies: • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Study Match - $250,000 • Citywide Stormwater Model and Watershed Management Plan - $1,200,000 Volusia County will conduct these studies, ensuring a coordinated and efficient approach to improving Daytona Beach’s stormwater infrastructure.
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED AT DAYTONA BEACH’S EXCLUSIVE TRITON CAY OCEANFRONT LUXURY APARTMENTS Construction is completed at Daytona Beach’s only luxury oceanfront apartment complex! Triton Cay, formally known as Silver Hills, received its Certificate of Occupancy last week. Located on a four-acre lot at 1216 N. Atlantic Ave., the 242-unit complex offers one, two and three-bedroom options. Amenities include an outdoor pool with a kitchen, fire pit and ocean views, a wellness center, pet spa, dog park, clubhouse, conference room, interior courtyard, business center and 24-hour emergency maintenance. City commissioners approved the development in 2020 and vertical construction began in 2022.
DAYTONA BEACH WAIVES BUILDING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES THROUGH MARCH 1, 2025
Building permit and inspection fees are being waived for commercial and residential properties in Daytona Beach through March 1, 2025. Since the six-month initiative began in September, $2.8 million in building permit and inspection fees have been waived. Eligible projects include new construction, interior renovations, roof replacements, electrical and fire suppression systems upgrades and new fences, doors, windows, driveways and air conditioners. Permit applications are available online and can be picked up at the Permits and Licensing office at City Hall at 301 S. Ridgewood Ave. For more information, call Permits and Licensing at (386) 671-8140.
City of Daytona Beach | www.DaytonaBeach.gov | 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach City of Daytona Beach | www.DaytonaBeach.gov | 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach
IN THE WORKS
MAIN STREET ARCH: Restoration of the historic Main Street Arch is still underway. Crews have poured the footers and lower parts of columns. The fresh concrete must be cured for a few weeks before pouring on top. Stone cutting is ongoing and is approximately 90% finished. The project is still on track for summertime reopening.
BETHUNE POINT PARK PLAYGROUND : The new playground at Bethune Point Park is near completion. Landscaping is finished and crews are making finishing touches. Once finished, the park will be open to the public.
DERBYSHIRE PARKING LOT : Upgrades are underway at Derbyshire Sports Complex! A new parking lot is being paved behind the football field, featuring 105 parking spaces and five handicapped spaces. Crews are currently paving the lot. Once finished, they will stripe and add parking blocks to the spaces. The new lot provides parking for attendees using the football and youth baseball fields.
NORTH STREET SIDEWALK : New six-foot-wide sidewalks with specialized curbs to improve stormwater flow are being installed on North Street from Fulton Street to Byron Avenue. Crews are removing trip hazards due to root intrusion.
City of Daytona Beach | www.DaytonaBeach.gov | 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach
UPCOMING EVENTS
REGISTRATION OPEN
CITIZENS ACADEMY DB UNIVERSITY Details: Academy kicks off in March. DaytaonBeach.gov/CitizensAcademy
The next session of Daytona Beach University Citizens Academy kicks off Thursday, March 13, offering an in-depth look at how municipal services are delivered in our community. This engaging nine-week program features weekly hands-on and interactive sessions from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. The final session will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at a City Commission meeting.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH RECOGNITION Details: Thursday, Feb. 6 at noon Bethune Cookman Center for Civic Engagement *In collaboration with the Midtown Community Development Corp. F.R.E.S.H. FILM & BOOK FESTIVAL Details: Feb. 20 - 22 www.FreshBookFestivals.net
Celebrating BLACK HISTORY
DOWNTOWN DAYTONA NIGHTS Details:
Friday, Feb. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown Daytona Beach
MIDTOWN MUSIC CONCERT SERIES Details: Saturday, Feb 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Featuring BlueMoon Jazz Fusion/Funk & Soul Daisy Stocking Park DaytonaBeach.gov/MidtownMusic
CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR Details: Saturday, March 22 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riverfront Esplanade
CRAB & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL FOOD | VENDORS | LIVE MUSIC Details: April 26 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard DaytonaBeach.gov/CrabandSeafood
City of Daytona Beach | www.DaytonaBeach.gov | 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach
56TH ANNUAL EASTER BEACH RUN
BEACH RUN
SAT. APRIL 19
2-MILE & 4-MILE & KIDS RACES
DAYTONA BEACH OCEANFRONT BANDSHELL DAYTONA BEACH
DAYTONABEACH.GOV/EASTERBEACHRUN
MEDALS AWARDED FOR FINISHER CATEGORIES
FREE TO ATTEND
CITY GOVERNMENT DAYTONA BEACH UNIVERSITY 2025 CITIZENS ACADEMY
REGISTRATION OPEN
NINE-WEEK PROGRAM
CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 25 CLASSES BEGIN MARCH 13
This nine-week program offers hands-on, interactive sessions on municipal services, from water delivery to Parks & Recreation, with the final session at May 7’s City Commission meeting.
DAYTONABEACH.GOV/CITIZENSACADEMY
MIDTOWN MUSIC CONCERT SERIES
Get ready to dance the night away at this year’s Midtown Music Concert Series in Daytona Beach! The event returns to the stage at the newly renovated Daisy Stocking Park, located at 555 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.
CONCERTS FROM 7 TO 9 P.M. FEB. 22 BLUEMOON JAZZ FUSION/FUNK & SOUL MARCH 29 THE GROOV SMOOTH JAZZ APRIL 26 LA ROBINSON AND THE STREET LIFE BAND MAY 31 CACIQUE AND THE SHAMANIC ROOTZ Line dancing with Eddra at 6:30 p.m.
DAISY STOCKING PARK
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 FROM 11 A.M. TO 9 P.M. 554 DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE BOULEVARD BETWEEN DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD & CHARLES STREET
KIDS ZONE & FACE PAINTING at DAISY STOCKING PARK FOOD | VENDORS | LIVE MUSIC
LIVE CONCERT IN THE PARK AT 7 P.M. FEATURING LA ROBINSON
FOR DETAILS AND VENDOR INFORMATION, CONTACT BRITTANY YISRAEL AT (386) 366-0599 OR BRITTANY@DIVINEDESIGNSEVENTS.CO
PRESENTED BY ZONE 6 CITY COMMISSIONER PAULA R. REED & DIVINE DESIGNS
FREE
AUTISM SAFETY SWIM WEEK Spring Break: March 17-21 10:15-11 a.m. Participants will learn the following Basic water safety and swim skills How to use life jackets and float How to prevent drownings/accidents around water Ages 4 and up | Parents are required to join their child. Cypress Aquatic Center 981 George W. Engram Blvd.
SCAN TO REGISTER
Free Clinics Youth Baseball League DERBYSHIRE PARK BETHUNE POINT PARK
$40 Fee
Ages Date Time 7-10 March 3 5:30-6:45 p.m. 11- 12 March 3 6:30-7:45 p.m. 7-10 March 5 5:30-6:45 p.m. 11- 12 March 5 6:30-7:45 p.m. 7 -10 March 10 5:30-6:45 p.m. 11-12 March 10 6:30-7:45 p.m. 7 -10 March12 5:30-6:45 p.m. 11-12 March12 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Ages Date Time 7-10 March 4 5:30-6:45 p.m. 11- 12 March 4 6:30-7:45 p.m. 7-10 March 6 5:30-6:45 p.m. 11- 12 March 6 6:30-7:45 p.m. 7 -10 March11 5:30-6:45 p.m. 11-12 March 11 6:30-7:45 p.m. 7 -10 March13 5:30-6:45 p.m. 11-12 March13 6:30-7:45 p.m.
CO-ED LEAGUE DRAFT
DERBYSHIRE PARK BETHUNE POINT PARK
Ages Date Time 7-10 March 17 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Ages Date Time 11- 12 March18 6:30-7:45 p.m.
SEASON RUNS APRIL 5 THROUGH MAY 17 Registration Closes March 15 Youth ages 7-12
SCAN TO REGISTER
DaytonaBeach.gov/Activities
Charles Bethune: (386) 671-3448 Admin Office: (386) 671-8337
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