DAYTONA BEACH
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Theresa’s Garage turns 14 9A
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VOLUME 1, NO. 24
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773 housing units, 1.6M square feet of commercial Possible future 175-acre development approved in first vote by Daytona Beach Commission. PAGE 4B
Let’s talk about ‘toilet to tap’
THAT’S A WRAP
85th annual Daytona Beach Bike Week. PAGE 5A
City Commission to review ban in Daytona Beach. PAGE 6A INSIDE ON HARD TIMES
36% of Flagler, Volusia households face financial hardships. PAGE 8A
NO AMENDMENT
Volusia County won’t pursue a charter amendment related to voluntary annexations. PAGE 4A
TENNIS CHAMPS
Seabreeze High School wins Five Star boys tennis title. PAGE 10B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 9A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Bikers cruise Main St. during the 85th annual Daytona Beach Bike Week on Saturday, March 7. Photo by Michele Meyers
State of Volusia Schools District cabinet celebrates successes. 3A
Animals in need
The Silver Sands Middle School Choir performs the national anthem during the State of our Schools event on Thursday, March 5. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Halifax Humane Society opens first ever shelter for animal victims of domestic violence
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Honoring Life's Journey with Grace Cremation & Traditional Funeral Services
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Clymer Funeral Home
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Craig Flagler Funeral Home
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