Archive for the 'Places to Visit Daytona Beach' Category
Daytona Beach Museum Of Arts and Sciences Displays Famous V-J Day Kiss!
May 11th, 2008 Categories: Daytona Beach Arts, Daytona Beach Real Estate News, Places to Visit Daytona Beach
Are you familiar with the famous V-J Day Kiss photo of the sailor and nurse embracing on Times Square in New York?
This iconic image from world War II can be seen at the Museum Of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach!
Directions to the Museum of Arts and Sciences!
Quick quiz question!! Who is the famous photographer who shot this famous World War II photo?
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67th Daytona Beach Bike Week | Worlds Largest Motorcycle Event | Daytona Beach Real Estate
March 1st, 2008 Categories: Daytona Beach Events, Daytona Beach Real Estate, Places to Visit Daytona Beach, Port Orange Real Estate
The Worlds Largest Bike WEEK officially kicked off yesterday Feb.29th and will last through March 9th!
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!
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The Port Orange Bridge - Share Your Stories With Port Orange Juice
November 12th, 2007 Categories: Places to Visit Daytona Beach, Port Orange Food & Spirits, Port Orange Real Estate
The Dunlawton Bridge or Port Orange Bridge is actually known as the William V. Chappell Jr. Memorial Bridge.
There were 2 bridges before the more modern bridge we see today.
According to a book called “Port Orange” written by Harold Cardwell and Priscilla Cardwell, the first bridge was built in 1906 was made of sable palm pilings and pine timbers. After that a second wooden toll bridge was built in 1951.
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Thank You Volusia County Veterans! Volusia County Honors You On Veteran’s Day
November 10th, 2007 Categories: Daytona Beach Events, Places to Visit Daytona Beach, Port Orange Real Estate
In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. An armistice was signed and the “war to end all wars” was over, hence, November 11, 1919 was set aside as Armistice Day!
Some Volusia County ceremonies to attend to honor all Veterans!
- The local VFW members host their annual Veterans Day Ceremony at City Center. .across the lake from City Hall at 10:00 AM on Nov.11th. The ceremony honors all veterans
- Marine Corps Birthday Bash Today 4:30 pm! Food, auction and more, 4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 6, 1087 Biscayne Blvd., DeLand. FREE. 386-738-0009.
- Veterans Walk, TODAY: 5k or 10k walk presented by the Happy Wanderers. Walk begins after the wreath-laying ceremony at 6 p.m. in Veterans Park, Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange. $3. 386-788-4026.
- Veterans Day Ceremony, SUNDAY: Ceremony with a fly over by the Spruce Creek Gaggle, 10:30 a.m., Port Orange City Center, 1000 City Center Circle, Port Orange. FREE. 386-761-7217.
- Alumni Ceremony, SUNDAY: Ceremony honoring 20 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alumni who have lost their lives in the fight against terrorism since Sept. 11, 2007, with a War Veterans Memorial Plaque, 11 a.m., near the Legacy Walk and the Miller Instructional Center.
- Veterans Day Ceremony, SUNDAY: Featured speaker will be Belkis Pineyro-Wiggins, 1 p.m., Emory L. Bennett Veterans Nursing Home, 1920 Mason Ave., Daytona Beach. FREE. 386-274-3460.
- USO Show, SUNDAY: with the Nostalgia Swing Band playing ’40s-style music along with “Vivach” appearing as the Andrew Sisters, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8696, 47 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast. $13; $25 per couple. 386-445-8696.
Thank a Port Orange Veteran on Veteran’s Day Nov.11th and buy a flag to show your support!
Statement by Governor Charlie Crist Regarding Veteran’s Day!
Thank you Volusia County Veteran’s. Please leave a comment for our Vets!!
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Get Ready For Florida Lighthouse Day Sept.15th
September 2nd, 2007 Categories: Places to Visit Daytona Beach
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse will celebrate Lighthouse Day on Sept. 15th! Governor Charlie Crist has proclaimed September 15,2007 as FLorida Lighthouse Day.
Ponce Inlet lighthouse will be open from 10AM to 2PM on the 15th for family fun, demonstrations, and kids crafts.
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is 175 ft. tall and is the tallest lighthouse in Florida.
Of the 59 lighthhouses in FLorida, 30 are still standing.
Of the 30, six are open to the public: St. Augustine, Ponce de Leon Inlet, Jupiter, Cape FLorida, Key West and Boca Grande lighthouses!!
Come and visit this beautiful landmark that symbolizes safe harbor to ships and communities such as Ponce Inlet, FL! Call Marty or Janis for more information about Ponce Inlet waterfront luxury homes and condos! 386“316“5968.
Another great Lighthouse blog!
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Pet Friendly Places In Port Orange FL
August 26th, 2007 Categories: Places to Visit Daytona Beach, Port Orange Pets
Dog Friendly Places For Port Orange Dog People
Ken Burn Park
4575 Spruce Creek Rd.
Causeway Park
93 Dunlawton Ave.
City Center Sports Complex
4625 City Center Dr.
Ken Burn Park
Canalview near FPL
Ponce Inlet FL Dog Park
(Town of Ponce Inlet)
Ponce Inlet Volusia County Park FL
(This park allows dogs on a leash.)
Memorial Park
3801 Jackson Street
No you can’t walk your dog on Daytona Beach but they are permitted on the boardwalk. Cars are allowed on the beach but no dogs!
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