Watch replay of City Commission meeting

City commissioners met Wednesday night and people who were not able to attend can watch a replay of the meeting from the convenience of their personal computer or mobile device.

At the meeting, commissioners approved a $324 million budget based on a millage rate of 5.4300, which is 0.1000 lower than the millage rate adopted in FY 2021/22 (5.5300), and the voluntary annexation of about 67 acres on the east side of I-95 and between Bellevue Avenue and Beville Road.

Paving the way to better roads

Nearly 70 lane miles of neighborhood streets have been paved in the last year and the paving program was fully funded in the upcoming budget year. Starting next week, crews will mill and resurface these beachside streets:

Bostwick Avenue
Gamble Place
Ruger Place
Thompson Place

The work is expected to take up to two weeks to complete. There will be temporary lane/road closures during paving operations.

CVB hosts series of community tourism listening sessions

The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will kick off the first of a series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the CVB’s offices at 126 East Orange Ave., Daytona Beach. Other scheduled dates for Community Listening Sessions are Oct. 25 and Nov. 22.

The Daytona Beach Area CVB is hosting these monthly listening sessions with area residents, sharing information on how the CVB markets the destination and the importance of the tourism industry in the community. Residents are encouraged to provide their input and learn how they can participate and get involved. The sessions will include local opinion leaders, CVB employees and tourism partners.

Space is limited to attend the Community Tourism Listening Sessions. Attendees should RSVP no later than Friday, Sept. 23, by email or by calling (386) 255-0415, extension 110. Those unable to attend the session are encouraged to email their input directly to Executive Director Lori Campbell Baker or call (386) 255-0415, extension 120.

Enjoy free concerts this weekend at the Bandshell

Don’t miss last weekend of free concerts at the Bandshell

Close out the summer enjoying the final weekend of free concerts at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell. All concerts start at 7:15 p.m. There will be food trucks and vendors on site.

7:15 p.m. Friday
KIX Country 98.7 FM and Beach 92.7 FM present a performances by “Nuthin’ Fancy,” a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute.

Playing theaters, festivals and large outdoor shows, this band is a full-blown Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute show, complete with a southern rock front man, the three-guitar army, Honkettes backup singers, piano, bass and drums, and always ends with an encore performance of ‘Freebird!’

7:15 p.m. Saturday
The Friends of the Bandshell and Boardwalk Merchants present “Wall of Echoes,” a tribute to Pink Floyd. Fireworks will be after the show at 9:45 p.m. Saturday night.

“Wall Of Echoes” has played large venues and festivals and opening for “Cheap Trick” and “The Doobie Brothers” in front of several thousand satisfied audience members. Concert attendees should get ready to experience an amazing show featuring Pink Floyd's best classics including “Comfortably Numb,” “Money,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Time,” “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” and “Another Brick In The Wall.”

The Bandshell summer concerts are free to the public with the option to purchase VIP seats for $10 plus applicable surcharges. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs to the concerts or purchase VIP tickets, which include a seat. VIP tickets are available for purchase online or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office at 600 Auditorium Blvd.

Hinson student recognized at City Commission meeting

Commission recognizes Hinson Middle School student

Seventh grader Harry Rucker was recognized at last night's commission meeting for medaling in two sports during the Junior Olympics in North Carolina. Harry is a 4.0 student-athlete at Hinson Middle School and a member of the Florida East Coast Supersonics Track and Field Club, which was sponsored by Zone 5 Commissioner Dannette Henry. Harry is pictured with Mayor Derrick Henry, his mother Krystle Frazier and Commissioner Henry. Way to represent Daytona Beach!

Sign up for City Manager’s Update

Learn about the latest city initiatives and projects, which enhance services to residents and visitors in the City Manager’s Update. This informative newsletter is distributed on days the City Commission meets, which is the first and third Wednesday of the month. Sign up on the city’s website and receive it via text or email.

September Beautification Awards

Each month, the city acknowledges a business and residential property owner who have beautified their property. Congratulations to this month’s Beautification Award winners! Awesome job by Residential Award winner Albert Williams Sr., 361 N. Seneca St., and Commercial Award winner West Side Christ of Church, 960 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. Thank you for keeping Daytona Beach beautiful! You can nominate someone for a Beautification Award on the city’s website.

Tickets on sale for Queen tribute band playing at Peabody

Tickets are on sale to see “Killer Queen,” a Queen tribute band who will be bringing their must-see show to Peabody Auditorium at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.

Singer Patrick Myers is an absolute dead ringer for the legendary Freddie Mercury (both visually and vocally), resulting in a live concert experience that is second only to catching an ‘80s era Queen performance.

Formed in June 1993, “Killer Queen” quickly became incredibly popular in their native England, resulting in a residency at London’s Strand Theatre, winning “Worldwide Best Tribute Band” at an awards ceremony in Leicester Square, and performing stadium shows including being selected to represent Queen in a re-staged tribute Live Aid concert held by Sir Bob Geldof.

Ticket prices are $49.75, $59.75, and $64.75 plus applicable surcharges. Tickets can be purchased online or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office at 600 Auditorium Blvd.