"I love that I can go to either the Daytona Beach, Holly Hill or the Ormond Beach Library; Check out my book, walk into a very nearby park and lay on a blanket and read in the sunshine." Sherry Calbeth
"One of several things I love is the historical places right in my neighborhood that I get to drive by every day and marval at the beauty." Sherry Calbeth
I love the wildlife I see almost daily, such as birds, armadillos, manatees and this handsome turtle. Sherry Colbeth
"I just totally love that I can go shopping, to a restaurant, catch a movie, see a band at the bandshell, walk on the beach and finally see a fireworks display. What better way to spend the day and night!" Sherry Colbeth
"One of the many things I love about Daytona Beach is the bird watching in the many parks." Sherry Colbeth
"What a relaxing day I have fishing under the Granada Bridge, with a cup of coffee, and watching the sunrise. Now that is "heaven"! That's what I love." Sherry Colbeth
_________________________________________ Take Five Survey Winner Announced!
Lori Campbell-Baker, CVB and Mike Malik The Thanks 2 You, Volusia winner
The hospitality industry recently wrapped up its Thanks 2 You, Volusia! resident appreciation program, and our lucky Take Five Survey winner was Mike Malik of Daytona Beach. Mike was born and raised in the area, and he and his wife Leslie have three children. So, what do lifetime Daytona Beach residents love to do? 'I love the beach,' he says. 'Love to surf, love to fish.' Mike had plenty of opportunity to enjoy the beach as a child. Both his parents and his grandparents owned local hotels beginning in the 1950s. 'My grandparents owned the old Belvedere Hotel, and my father owned the Sage & Sand. That's where I spent most of my childhood.' How has this native's view of tourism changed over the years? 'Well, when I was younger, I really enjoyed Spring Break,' explains Mike. 'But now, I really like the way the focus is shifting toward families.'
For entering the Take Five Survey, which featured five quick questions about tourism, along with an opportunity to provide suggestions on tourism marketing, Mike and his family won a prize package. Included were: a FREE weekend getaway at the all-new Best Western Castillo Del Sol Hotel in Ormond Beach, restaurant coupons, CVB logo merchandise and free admission to the Marine Science Center, Daytona Lagoon's waterpark and the Museum of Arts & Sciences. 'This is great,' Mike said of the prize package. 'We've been to Daytona Lagoon, and my kids really enjoyed it. The restaurant coupons are great too - some of our favorite places to eat, plus a few I've been meaning to get to.' The CVB's next resident appreciation will coincide with National Tourism Week in May. Stay tuned for details!
May '08
Volusia County Schools Environmental Program Celebration
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May 20
Spring Family Beach Break
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Mar 10 - May 22
CORONADO BEACH EXHIBTION OPENING EVENTS
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Feb 27 - Jul 31
"Miss Nelson Is Missing"
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May 23 - Jul 26
"Cahoots"
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May 16 - May 25
Concerts In The Park - Lionheart
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May 18
The Classical World: From the Collection of the Tampa Museum of Art
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Mar 14 - Dec 31
Star Maker - The Story of the Daytona 500
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Jan 15 - Jul 05
Witness to Infinity
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Mar 01 - May 23
Zona: Siberian Prison Camps - Carl De Keyzer
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Mar 01 - May 23
FishStock 2008
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May 22 - May 25
2008 Gulf Streamer Festivities
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May 22 - May 25
Daytona Beach Thunderbirds vs Boise
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May 18
Sound Foundations 101
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May 05 - Jul 14
Seabreeze Tradewinds Exhibition
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May 14 - May 30
Bill McCoy Rum and Music Festival
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May 17
Red, White & Brew
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May 24
Memorial Day Celebration
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May 26
FSGA Two-man shoot-out
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May 17 - May 18
Environmental Learning in Volusia County Schools
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May 31
MOAS Natural History Festival
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May 17
Memories of World War 2
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Apr 04 - Aug 17
Expanding Expressions: Contemporary Prints from the Dorothy
Mitchell Collection
