Sept. 3, 2025

In today’s City Manager’s Update newsletter, you’ll find the following topics featured:

Virtual Facility Tours 
Residents can now explore city-owned spaces like the Cherry Cultural & Educational Center and the Peninsula Club online through virtual tours before booking events.

Advisory Board Volunteers Needed 
The city is seeking residents to serve on boards, including Beautification/Tree, Planning, Historic Preservation, and more. Details at www.DaytonaBeach.gov/AdvisoryBoards

DB Unscripted Podcast 
Recent episodes feature Planning Director Dennis Mrozek discussing the shaping of the city’s growth and Code Compliance Manager Denzil Sykes on maintaining neighborhood pride through voluntary compliance. To listen now, visit www.DaytonaBeach.gov/DBUnscripted. 

 Projects in Progress:

• Road Repaving – 28 lane miles resurfaced this year, with planning underway for next year.
• Cypress Park Playground – New playground and fitness equipment installation expected by late October.
• Bookland Bridge Repairs – Demolition nearly complete; reconstruction underway.
• Halifax Harbor Marina Pier – Final repair stages after hurricane damage.
• Fire Station No. 1 – 31,000-sq-ft facility progressing on time and budget; targeted for completion March 2026.

 Community Events:

• Academic All-Stars Parade – Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m., Beach Street. Celebrating students, teachers, and families for Volusia’s “A” school district rating. Registration open until Sept. 5.
• Midtown Sundayz – Sept. 14, 3–8 p.m., Daisy Stocking Park.
• International Coastal Cleanup – Sept. 20, 8 a.m., various sites.
• Artisan Market – Sept. 20, 9 a.m., Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Center.
• Adult Game Night – Sept. 20, 7 p.m., 925 George W. Engram Blvd.