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Where Tourists Seldom Go

A setting sun glared over beachside rooftops, blinding Jennifer Wohlford to the seamy side of life in the shadow of Daytona Beach's famous tourist corridor. Shading her eyes with her hand, Wohlford's gaze caught a woman who fell while walking her ...

From JOHN BOZZO AND SARA KIESLER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  5 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Bill Bailey

Daytona commission approves riverfront park

DAYTONA BEACH -- Without purchasing a parcel on Halifax Avenue, the City Commission voted 7-0 Wednesday night to move forward with turning the $2.8 million riverfront land into a park. The Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit that acquires land ...

From SARA KIESLER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  19 Mar 2009

Daytona Beach to pay for pier upgrades

DAYTONA BEACH -- The Daytona Beach Pier is about to enter a new era. The city is taking over development rights of the yet-to-be built amusement pier and putting up a couple million dollars to restore the landmark. The City Commission still has to ...

From SARA KIESLER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  18 Mar 2009

Butterflies Aren't Free

DAYTONA BEACH -- For delicate, gentle creatures that don't create much wind, butterflies have stirred up quite a storm in Daytona Beach. Supporters of a $7.1 million Butterfly Conservatory and education foundation have been working on bringing the ...

From SARA KIESLER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  17 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Al Smith

At 13, she's tussled with fighters twice her size

DELAND -- Kimberli Smith wrapped her legs around the 162-pound blue-belt fighter's midsection, holding on with sheer strength until the opportunity came for her to grab an arm and pull it nearly out of socket -- perfect for a Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu arm ...

From SARA KIESLER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  9 Mar 2009

Daytona continues citywide improvements

DAYTONA BEACH -- Want to know what Daytona Beach is doing in its CRA districts? At Wednesday night's Community Redevelopment Area meeting, city staff presented an update on current capital projects in the city's five community redevelopment districts: ...

From SARA KIESLER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  5 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Burlington Coat Factory

Daytona cleanup crew finding success

DAYTONA BEACH -- In just a few short months, some members of the 10-man-strong Downtown Streets Team have gone from jobless to employed, from uneducated to GED-bound, and all have gone from homeless to housed. The program, initiated by City ...

From SARA KIESLER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  4 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Bill Smith,  Mel Martinez,  John Mica

Young Professionals spice it up with Club 212

DAYTONA BEACH -- As the Latin sounds of trumpet, bongos and guitar filled the air on a recent Friday night, Manuel Bornia twirled his wife, Elizabeth, in time with the spicy "Salsa Night" music. Bornia, 27, later got on stage to thank the crowd and ask ...

From SARA KIESLER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  28 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Jack White

Official: Daytona to save millions through refinancing

THE ISSUE: Daytona Beach has two outstanding variable rate loans, one for about $3 million at a rate of 5.85 percent and another for about $28 million at a rate of 6.26. THE RECOMMENDATION: Finance Director Michael Robertson said "increased financial ...

From SARA KIESLER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  20 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Michael Robertson,  Bank of America

Commissioner's question magistrate's biker event rulings

DAYTONA BEACH -- When Bike Week decisions get too political, Special Magistrate David Vukelja steps in to make the tough choices. The longtime local attorney acts as a judge during contentious bike event proposals and some code enforcement ...

From SARA KIESLER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  19 Feb 2009

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