April 8th, 2007
You know his face from the TV hit comedy Home Improvement and movie classics Sling Blade and Tin Cup. His name, Mickey Jones.
Jones is not only a talented actor, drummer and singer, he is a guy with a big heart. On Sunday, April 15, he is hosting the Mickey Jones Charity Golf Classic on the Legends Course of the LPGA International Golf Course in Daytona Beach, benefiting St. Jude's Children's ...
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April 1st, 2007
Two acclaimed international ensembles will be performing at Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach in April. What a great way to welcome spring!
The National Philharmonic of Russia, featuring conductor Vladimir Spivakov and pianist Olga Kern, will present two works by Shostakovich, including Symphony No. 5 and Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, at 8 PM on Friday, April 6. The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble will be dressed in colorful costumes ...
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March 27th, 2007
Hungarian goulash, Indian curry, Italian pasta, Chinese egg rolls, Mexican tacos and some of America's favorite foods will give Ormond Beach's multicultural event at the Casements a world of flavor on Saturday, March 31, 10 AM - 4 PM. The festival in Daytona's friendly neighbor to the north will also feature entertainment, crafts, an international fashion show, martial arts demonstrations and informative presentations.
Want to sway in the breeze to the ...
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March 23rd, 2007
If you're a fan of classic cars, show cars and hot rods, come on down to the best auto show this side of Motown. Owners of thousands of collector cars, many car clubs from near and far, and plain folk with a passion for motor vehicles will get together to share, stare and possibly pick up a new ride or some rad accessories.
The event will be ...
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March 20th, 2007

Billed as "The World's Most Famous Soundoff," this annual event will hook you up with the latest auto audio gear and gadgets. While the main event, Spring Break National Car Audio Show, takes place at the Ocean Center at Ocean Walk Village and A1A, the 3-day celebration of sound - March 23-25 - cannot be confined to the convention center. Bashes at the beach, the bandshell and ...
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March 16th, 2007

You don't need a calendar or meteorologist to tell you that spring is in the air. A quick trip over to the Ocean Center on A1A and a stroll through the colorful displays at the annual garden show will convince you to put away the sweaters and take out the peat pots. Planting time is here!
Huge trees, tiny ...
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March 12th, 2007

Just as Bike Week came to an official close, college kids from all over the continent hit the beach. The weather is perfect - sunny, 80, light winds. The ocean is warm and wonderful. And this once-overcrowded stretch of sand now has just enough breakers to keep the party going without getting in anyone's face.
I stopped by the beach to ...
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March 7th, 2007
- There are so many wonderful restaurants in the Daytona Beach area. At least a few dozen specialize in seafood. But there's only one Aunt Catfish's.
- Is it the delicious food that keeps customers coming back? Maybe. Is it the lovely waterfront location on the Halifax? Perhaps. Is it the friendly staff and attentive service? Possibly. It's all of these things and much more.
- The menu has a wide variety of ...
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March 2nd, 2007

Say good-bye to winter weather and dreary days spent indoors. Our version of March madness just rolled into town. The bikes are back!
Some bikers come to Daytona because it's a great resort town with a beautiful beach and a bunch of biker bars. Others are here to see old buddies and buy new gear. Whatever the reason, here ...
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February 26th, 2007
The beach and ocean are warming up and the bikers are streaming into town. The surest signs that spring is in the air are the sounds of motorcycles on the roads and partying bikers in the bars.
But Bike Week is a lot more than just noise and beer bashes. It's a feeling of fun and camaraderie that you get when you see old friends. It's the excitement of sharing your ...
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