Vince Carter’s New Restaurant just opened January 18th 2010!

While Daytona Beach native and NBA athlete Vince Carter was doing his best to get the New Jersey Nets into the playoffs, his mother, Michelle Carter-Scott, has been busy in the building an expansive new restaurant, which is now open!

Crab Kickers, Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip, Panko Encrusted Shrimp, Ahi Tuna for apps. Main courses consisted of Pan Seared Scallops with Ravioli and Gorgonzola sauce, Filet Edgar, Salmon, Porterhouse, Shrimp and Grits and much more! The servers were very attentive and knowledgable which is very nice considering this is a brand new establishment. The restaurant includes a piano bar, VIP room, sports bar with 103″ and 65″ TV”S , outside dining with views of lighted fountain at night, and a great modern decor dining area!

The restaurant is located at 2150 LPGA Blvd., just east of Clyde Morris Blvd. in Daytona Beach, and it is called, simply, Vince Carter’s.

See you at VInce’s!!!

For more information, call the restaurant at 386-274-0015

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Memorial Day Events in Port Orange and Daytona Beach FL

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Just a reminder that Daylight Savings Time is upon us again! The second Sunday in March (March 9, 2008) at 2:00AM officially starts Daylight Savings Time.

What does this mean to Port Orange residents?

Port Orange students will be waiting for Volusia County school buses under darker conditions in the AM. Keep alert while driving near Port Orange schools and school bus stops!

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The Worlds Largest Bike WEEK officially kicked off yesterday Feb.29^th and will last through March 9^th!

Below is the official logo for the 2008 Bike Week!

Practice qualifications and competitions began at Daytona Beach International Speedway yeaterday.

Daytona Beachside is filling up with thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts pimping out their Harleys and fine leather pants!

The largest Harley Davidson dealer, owned by Bruce Rossmeyer, who expects to sell more than 500 motorcycles during Bike Week! Dont miss the Worlds largest Harley Davidson in the country located at 1637 N. Hwy US 1 Ormond Beach FL!

Dont miss the Bike Week Events!

1. B.F.F.A.R. (Bikers For First Amendment Rights), 144 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. 386-253-3993. 454, 9 p.m. today-Saturday. Vital Signs, 7-11 p.m. Sunday. Whiskey Basin, 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. From Outta Nowhere, 8 p.m. Wednesday.

2. FRESH, 1130 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach. 386-947-9736. Blues with Mark Muddy Harp Hodgson, 6-10 p.m. today and Saturday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday.

3. IRON HORSE SALOON, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. 386-677-1550. Rock, blues and country by Five OClock Charley, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today and Monday. Cooljams Rhythm Section with Reuben Lounge Lizard Morgan, 6-8 p.m. today and Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 2-4 p.m. Tuesday.

4. MAIN STREET STATION, 316 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386-253-0024. Silk ˜n Steel, 8 p.m. today-Sunday. Repeat Offender, 8 p.m. today and noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Wednesday. Rhythm Sharks, 9 p.m. today-Wednesday.

5. THE ROADHOUSE AT BULOW CAMPGROUND RESORT, 3345 Old Kings Road South, Flagler Beach. 386-439-9200. Lizards in Paradise Duo with Reuben Lounge Lizard Morgan and Steve Hutter, 8 p.m. Saturday. Reuben Lounge Lizard Morgan and Fiddlin Jessy Daumen, 8 p.m. Sunday.

6. GILLYS PUB 44, 1889 S.R. 44, New Smyrna Beach. 386-428-6523. Cole Seaver, 5-9 p.m. today. Scared Straight, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Tuesday-Wednesday, 8 p.m. Sunday-Monday. Big Engine 8 p.m. Saturday, Tuesday-Wednesday. Dan Lawson, 4-8 p.m. Monday.

PICKS FOR EVENTS:

1. DEMO RIDES, FEB. 29-MARCH 8: test ride latest cycles from top manufacturers; riders must hold a valid motorcycle driver license and DOT approved helmet, Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. 800-748-7467

2. BIKE WEEK IN RIVERFRONT PARK, FEB. 29-MARCH 9: Motorcycle displays, live entertainment, food court, official merchandise and Bike Week Welcome Center, across from Daytona Harley-Davidson; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Riverfront Park, Beach Street, Daytona Beach. 386-248-0580; 681-8250.

3. DAYTONA 200 MC MYSTERY RIDE, MARCH 2-3 AND 7: 200-mile ride through Florida back roads, 9-10 a.m. registration; Daytona 200 Motorcycle Clubhouse, 3602 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach; $10; 386-677-2061.

4. SPRING DASH AROUND DAYTONA, MARCH 5: bikers can ride the speedway, Daytona International Speedway, 7 p.m., 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. $40 includes shirt, two laps around speedway and after party. 800-748-7467

5. PARTS & MEMORABILIA AUCTION, MARCH 5-7: Conducted by J. Wood & Co.; parts and memorabilia auction to include the inventory from a Triumph dealership locked up for 30 years; many hard to find, popular parts as well as many used parts for Triumph and BSA, many British parts, basket & project bikes; 1 p.m.; Edmunds Center, Stetson University, DeLand; 352-795-8895.

MORE EVENTS:

SWAP MEET AND BIKE SHOW, FEB. 29-MARCH 2: presented by the Florida Sunshine Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, swap meet: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 29-March 1, bike show: 9 a.m.-noon, March 2, Lake Eustis Fairgrounds, Eustis. 386-322-7984.

TOTAL CONTROL ADVANCED RIDING CLINIC, FEB. 29-MARCH 7: clinic for cruising, touring and sport riders, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 29 and March 3-7, Basilica of St. Paul parking lot, 317 Mullally St., Daytona Beach. $295 registration at ridingworkshop.com. 520-331-4769.

DEMO RIDES, FEB. 29-MARCH 8: test ride latest cycles from top manufacturers; riders must hold a valid motorcycle driver license and DOT approved helmet, Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. 800-748-7467

ANNUAL DAYTONA MOTORCYCLE SWAPMEET, FEB. 29-MARCH 9: bike shows, live music, food and more, opens daily at 10 a.m., Daytona Flea Market, Tomoka Farms Rd., Daytona Beach. 386-336-2100.

ANNUAL GOLD WING GETAWAY VENDOR SHOW, FEB. 29-MARCH 9: 30 vendors featuring pinstriping, chrome sales, engraving, embroidery, leather, electronics, food and more; presented by Chapter FL1-H, Gold Wing Road Riders Association, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., New Smyrna Beach Airport, U.S. 1, New Smyrna Beach. 386-427-5169.

THE ART OF CHROME AND LEATHER, FEB. 29-MARCH 9: exhibition featuring custom designs by Chris Cruz, Chrome and Leather Bash will be held from 7-11 p.m. on Feb. 29, $45; exhibit times are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays; Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. $3. 386-734-4371.

BIKE WEEK COOKOUT, FEB. 29-MARCH 9 sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 29-March 2 and March 7-9, Halifax Harbor Marina, 355 Basin St., Daytona Beach. Donations accepted. 386-274-1871.

BIKE WEEK IN RIVERFRONT PARK, FEB. 29-MARCH 9: Major manufacturers motorcycle displays, live entertainment, food court, official merchandise and Bike Week Welcome Center, across from Daytona Harley-Davidson; presented by the City of Daytona Beach Cultural Services Division, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Riverfront Park, Beach Street, Daytona Beach. 386-248-0580; 681-8250.

MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET EXTRAVAGANZA, FEB. 29-MARCH 9: vintage and new parts, Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand. $5 for all 10 days. 386-801-1810, fastlanedaytona.com.

BIKER BREAKFAST, MARCH 1: presented by the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, AMVETS Post #113, 500 State St., Bunnell. $3. 386-437-4417.

POKER RUN, MARCH 1: registration opens at 9 a.m., last bike out at 10 a.m., Dales Ales, 2400 N. Volusia Ave., Orange City. $10 for riders, $5 passengers; $20 for poker run and lunch; ride proceeds through Downtown DeLand. 386-775-2120.

BIKE BLESSING, MARCH 1-2: 4 p.m. March 1, 8:30 a.m. March 2, The Basilica of St. Paul, 317 Mullally St., Daytona Beach. 386-252-5422, ext. 3001.

BIKER SUNDAY, MARCH 2: blessing of bikes and service, 10 a.m., Rock Church, 1818 Taylor Road, Daytona Beach. 386-788-4540.

DAYTONA 200 MC MYSTERY RIDE, MARCH 2-3 AND 7: 200-mile ride through Florida back roads, 9-10 a.m. registration, Daytona 200 Motorcycle Clubhouse, 3602 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach. $10. 386-677-2061.

HARLEY DAVIDSON PRODUCT SHOW, MARCH 2-8: Willie G. Merchandise, H.O.G. & Co. Merchandise, Womens Interactive Area, Ford H-D F-Series Display & Seminars, Traveling Museum, Ford Adventure Simulator, B.O.S.S., Ball of Steel Stunt Show; 1-5 p.m. March 2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 3-8; HOG reception, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 2, Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. 386-254-4500.

ANNUAL BRUTE HORSEPOWER SHOOTOUT, MARCH 3-7: riders compete by testing their bikes horsepower, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., WyoTech-Daytona Dyno Building, 470 Destination Daytona Lane, Ormond Beach. 386-255-0295.

BIKE IN THE PARK, MARCH 4-9: vendors, music, food, giveaways, bike wash, shows and more, 10 a.m.-3 a.m., Daisy Stocking Park, 550 Third St., Daytona Beach. 386-212-4841.

COLE SLAW WRESTLING, MARCH 5, 8: popular Wednesday event March 5, now also on March 8. Free. Noon, Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch Bar, 549 Tomoka Farms Road, corner of Pioneer Trail, Samsula. 386-427-8969.

SPRING DASH AROUND DAYTONA, MARCH 5: bikers can ride the speedway, Daytona International Speedway, 7 p.m., 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. $40 includes shirt, two laps around speedway and after party. 800-748-7467

PARTS & MEMORABILIA AUCTION, MARCH 5-7: Conducted by J. Wood & Co.; to include the inventory from a Triumph dealership locked up for 30 years; many hard to find, popular parts as well as many used parts for Triumph and BSA, many British parts, basket & project bikes, 1 p.m., Edmunds Center, Stetson University, DeLand. 352-795-8895.

ANNUAL SOBER CONCERT & HOG ROAST, MARCH 6: games for bikers and children, no alcohol, noon, 2512 Orange St., Bunnell. Take canned soda or covered dish. 386-437-0373.

ANNUAL RATS HOLE CUSTOM BIKE SHOW, MARCH 6-8: Contestants line up next to curb on Ora Street 7:30-8:30 a.m.; judging at 10 a.m.; vote on the V-8 Chopper Build-Off; Daytona Lagoon, 601 Earl St., Daytona Beach. 386-454-3496.

MOTORCYCLE DISPLAY, MARCH 6-9: classic Harley and Indian motorcycles from 1927 through the 1957, noon-8 p.m., Caribbean Jacks Restaurant and Bar, 701 Ballough Rd, Daytona Beach. 386-523-3100.

ANNUAL BOARDWALK CLASSIC RIDE-IN SHOW, MARCH 7: Registration 8-11 a.m., show begins at 11 a.m., awards at 4 p.m., cash prizes and trophies, enter Boardwalk from corner of Main Street and Ocean Ave., Daytona Beach. 386-253-0254.

ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME MUSEUM BREAKFAST, MARCH 7: Arlen Ness, master bike builder, will share stories from his celebrated career along with Russell Mitchell, star of Speed Channels Build or Bust, Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. $49. 614-856-2222.

BIKER BREAKFAST, MARCH 8: to benefit the Spruce Creek High School bands and orchestra, Aunt Catfishs On the River, 4009 Halifax Drive, Port Orange. $5. 386-767-4768.

BARBECUE PICNIC AND RIDE, MARCH 8: presented by the Blue Knights, day features 8 a.m. breakfast, 10 a.m. tour ride, 2 p.m. barbecue picnic with live entertainment, FOP Lodge #40, 471 Old Mission Road, New Smyrna Beach. $20 riders, $15 passengers. 386-295-8380; 689-8089.

BIKER BREAKFAST, MARCH 8: Serving pancakes, coffee, juice and more, 7 a.m.-noon, The Basilica of St. Paul, 317 Mullally St., Daytona Beach. $5. 386-252-5422, ext. 3001.

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TODAY IN DAYTONA BEACH FL!!

MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL BREAKFAST: 7:30-8:45 a.m., Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 214 N. Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach. FREE. 386-426-0118.

ECUMENICAL CELEBRATION: celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.; featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed, president of Bethune-Cookman University, 11 a.m., Palm Coast United Methodist Church, 5200 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast. FREE. 386-446-4706.

EYES ON THE PRIZE ” THE TIME HAS COME: screening of film covering the civil rights struggles, 1-6 p.m., African American Cultural Center, 4422 N. U.S. 1, Palm Coast. FREE. 386-447-7030.

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Now here are 5 things you probably didnt know about the Daytona 500!!

1. Paul Bass drove an Edsel convertible in the inaugural Daytona 500. It was the only appearance of an Edsel in NASCAR competition.
2. The 1967 Daytona 500 was the only NASCAR win for racing superstar Mario Andretti.
3. In 1959, the inaugural Daytona 500 was run caution-free.
4. In 1989 Darrell Waltrip finally won the Daytona 500 in his 17th attempt. He drove car number 17 that day and pitted in pit stall number 17.
5. The 1974 Daytona 500 was actually the Daytona 450. NASCAR cut the distance of their races by 10% in the early part of the season due to Americas energy crisis.

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Turtle adopters are needed for the next season in Volusia and Flagler counties. The next season runs from May through October.

Adopt a turtle nest today and you’ll receive a report on how the nest is doing, get hands on adoption bennies, and you may even be lucky to see the hatchlings emerge from the nest to the sea!!

Another great reason to live in Daytona Beach Florida!

If you are thinking of moving to the Daytona Beach Area contact Team Gagliardi the Daytona Beach / Port Orange Neighborhood – Know It All – Real Estate Team!

If you’re thinking of traveling by air there are three conveniently located airports that serve the Daytona Beach area. With carrier service provided by Delta, Continental, and AirTran, the Daytona Beach International Airport is only a few minutes drive to most oceanfront hotels. Direct flights to Daytona Beach International Airport from Atlanta, as well as the New York, Baltimore and Washington D.C. metro areas, depart daily via Delta, Continental, AirTran.

Beginning February 1, 2008 US Airways will offer three daily roundtrip flights from Charlotte NC to Daytona Beach!!!

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The WhiteHouse.gov

Patriot Watch

Team Gagliardi appreciates your comments on this post to remember the fallen firefighters!

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Hurricane Preparation Tips:

• Know Volusia County evacuation plans and know where Greater Daytona Beach area shelters will be opened.

• Stay tuned to your NOAA Weather radio for information on the storm’s progress. Be sure to have an extra supply of fresh batteries on hand or your radio will be of no use.

• Don’t just hunker down. Get shutters or cover your windows and glass doors with plywood. Air pressure inside the house will blow your roof off!

• Store non-perishable foods, a manual can opener and bottled water in a large box or plastic container with a lid to take with you if you are evacuated. Store water in empty milk jugs or better yet use soft drink bottles instead. A little trapped milk in a milk jug can contaminate the water.

• Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed.

• Grab up all important documents to take with you if you must evacuate.

• Have extra cash on hand

• Keep all your vehicles full of fuel. The last thing you want to do is sit in a line at a Port Orange gas station when a storm is approaching.

• Have pet supplies, including leashes, water, food bowls, food, pet crate and vaccination records, in a central location so they can be evacuated with you. Do not leave a pet behind. Most area shelters do not allow family pets.

• Keep prescription medicines in a central place so they can be evacuated with you or taken into your safe room during the storm.

Links For Local Weather And Hurricane Information:

Volusia/Flagler Public Information Network

Volusia County Emergency Shelters

Pet Friendly Emergency Shelter Guide

National Weather Service

The best way to make your family safe in strong>Port Orange, FL and the surrounding Daytona Beach areas is to be prepared. 

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