Polling locations open for early voting

Early voting is underway for the Primary Election at two locations in Daytona Beach from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday.

Daytona Beach Regional Library (City Island)
105 Jackie Robinson Parkway
Midtown Cultural & Educational Center
925 George W. Engram Blvd.

The Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 23. Polls throughout the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, with an early voting period from Oct. 24 through Nov. 6.

City Commission Growth Management Strategic Workshop

There will be a Growth Management Strategic Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural and Educational Center, 1000 Vine Street in Daytona Beach.

Staff will present an overview of the development review process and approval procedures, concurrency management policies, the role of the Planning Board and current development approved and under construction including affordable housing units. The public is encouraged to attend the workshop; however, for those who are unable, the workshop will be broadcast live on Spectrum channel 490 and on the city’s website.

Football Kickoff Party Saturday at Daytona Stadium

Bring your family and friends to the Football Kickoff Party Saturday at Daytona Stadium. Fans can enjoy a variety of activities from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. including performances by local school cheerleaders and marching bands, a Punt, Pass & Kick USA Competition and free country, rock and pop music concerts. Performers include:

11 a.m. Nerd Ranger
Inspired by the 80’s movie, Revenge of the Nerds, this high energy party band is like riding in a DeLorean that just hit 88 MPH!
2:30 p.m. Chris McNeil
From Central Florida, this U.S. Navy veteran’s first single, “County Line,” has already caught the attention of the Nashville music scene. Take a listen online.
5:30 p.m. Lovestruck Robot
From Orlando, this bands explosive and energetic stage show and extensive repertoire of cover songs is guaranteed to get you fired up.

Admission is free to the Football Kickoff Party and concessions will be available. People are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on to enjoy the concerts.

Tailgating spots are available for $10 per car and $20 per RV. Outside food will be allowed in tailgating area only. Academy Sports + Outdoors is offering a 20% discount on purchases starting Friday for people who are wanting to purchase tailgating supplies. Customers can receive 20% off their entire purchase in store or online.

There will be a tailgate contest with judging at 2 p.m. by WVYB 103.3 The Vibe's DJ Tremble and HOT 94.1 DJ Jay Love. First place winner to receive a $300 Academy Sports + Outdoors gift card.

The event is sponsored in part by Academy Sports, Advent Health, One Daytona, Tanger Outlets, VyStar Credit Union, 103.3 The Vibe, 95.7 The HOG, HOT 94.1 and 93.1 Coast Country.

Daytona Stadium is at 3917 LPGA Blvd.

Registration open for youth Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

Youth can participate in a free Punt, Pass & Kick USA Competition at Daytona Stadium Saturday during Daytona Beach’s Football Kickoff Party.

The Punt, Pass & Kick USA football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. A number of NFL players have competed in Punt, Pass & Kick, including top former NFL quarterbacks Dan Marino and Brett Farve.

Kicking off the action at 3 p.m. will be 103.3 The Vibe’s DJ Tremble and HOT 94.1 Jay Love, who will compete against one another.

Boys and girls ages 6-15 will compete starting at 3:15 p.m. Winners will receive awards and qualify for the regional competition to be held in the fall.

Daytona Beach's competition is one of only two competitions held in Florida. The other competition is in Panama City, Florida.

Youth can register online. Registration will be available onsite Saturday as well. A valid birth certificate and parental approval are required, but no registration fee or purchase is required to enter.

New online process to request public records

The City Clerk’s Office is improving transparency by making public record requests much easier for people through a new service called JustFOIA. Accessible from the city’s website, the new system can be used for all public record requests, including requests of the Daytona Beach Police Department. The user-friendly portal has an added feature allowing citizens to track the progress of their public record requests.

With the new software, citizens are able to create a personalized login and receive unique security keys to access and track the status of their requests.

Other methods for submitting requests are still available including in-person, by mail, by sending an email or by calling (386) 671-8023.

Tickets on sale for Eagle tribute band coming to Peabody Auditorium

Tickets are on sale for Hotel California – A Salute to The Eagles, who will be in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Peabody Auditorium. The concert is presented by Elko Concerts and ticket prices are $49.75 plus applicable surcharges.

Tickets can be purchased online or between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office at 600 Auditorium Blvd.

This Southern California group is the only show to have "Official Authorization" to perform The Eagles catalog of music. This dynamic, highly acclaimed show incorporates the bands very own world-renowned vocal harmony and authentic instrumentation, including all specialty instruments in a stage spectacle that is modern and exciting. Each concert presents an exciting, showcase of The Eagles megahits including “Take it Easy,” “Heartache Tonight,” and, of course, “Hotel California,” as well as select titles from the solo works of Don Henley, Glen Frey and Joe Walsh.

Weekend concerts continue at the Daytona Beach Bandshell

Enjoy music by the ocean at this weekend’s free concerts at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell.

Friday, Aug. 19: The Wildflowers, a tribute to Tom Petty, with Bluefield Acoustic Duo opening
The international touring band The Wildflowers are America’s number one tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. One of these fellow musicians just happened to be Tom Petty’s doppelganger, guitarist and lead vocalist Jonathan Guthrie. Guthrie was an avid fan and had always fantasized about being a Heartbreaker. As two seasoned musicians and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers fans, there was really only one thing for them to do – form a Tom Petty tribute band.

Opening up for The Wildflowers is Bluefield Acoustic Duo starring Florida natives, Matt Fansher and Tim Makrush, who have been in the local music scene separately for many years. Fansher is a classically trained guitarist who has played solo all around Central Florida. He possesses smooth vocals reminiscent of Jack Johnson/Dave Matthews with a twist of his own originality. Makrush has been a member of various duos and bands. He was a founding member of Flatline and even shared billings alongside major acts including Shinedown. Bluefield was formed in 2011 and they cover music from all genres and timeframes.

Saturday, Aug. 20: Turnstiles, a tribute to Billy Joel
Fireworks will follow the Saturday performance at 9:45 p.m.
The Star Spangled Summer Concert Series presented by Boardwalk Merchants and Friends of the Bandshell will welcome Turnstiles, a tribute to Billy Joel, to the stage Saturday night, which will be followed by the Bud Light – Lights Up Daytona fireworks display over the ocean. You can expect to rock out to hits including “Only the Good Die Young,” “Piano Man,” “New York State of Mind,” “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” “Allentown,” “She’s Got a Way,” “She’s Always a Woman,” “Uptown Girl,” “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and “You May be Right.”

All concerts start at 7:15 p.m. There will be food trucks and vendors on site. 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.