Traffic information for this weekend's races at the speedway

This weekend, the Daytona International Speedway is hosting the final race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series regular season before heading into the playoffs.

Gentlemen will start their engines for the featured race, the 160-lap Coke Zero Sugar 400, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. There is also a race, the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26.

To prepare for additional visitors to our community, here are some traffic tips for locals not heading to the track:

If you are traveling in the late afternoon/early evening on Friday and Saturday, Nova Road, Ridgewood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue are better options than Clyde Morris or Williamson boulevards for north-south commutes. For traveling east and west, Beville Road and LPGA Boulevard are your best options instead of International Speedway Boulevard.

Beachgoers should avoid International Speedway Boulevard and use Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach or Dunlawton Avenue in Port Orange.

For more information about traffic patterns, please visit the Police Department’s website.

City Commission Growth Management Strategic Workshop

FDOT hosts public meeting about Mason Ave. Corridor Study

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public meeting about improvements to Mason Avenue, from N. Clyde Morris Boulevard to N. Beach Street, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Midtown Cultural and Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd. in Daytona Beach.

The purpose of the meeting is to present information and receive the public's feedback on shorter-term and longer-term improvements to this 2.37-mile section of Mason Avenue by enhancing multimodal safety, operations and connectivity for all modes of travel.

FDOT is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meeting. All participants, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information on the proposed project.

Football Kickoff Party Saturday at Daytona Stadium

Did you miss last night's Growth Management Workshop?

If so, you can still stay-in-the-know because the entire workshop is archived on the city's website. During the nearly two-hour session, senior staff reviewed the city’s history of growth; the process of application submittal, staff review cycles, approval steps, required public notices and public participation opportunities; charts on the number of commercial and residential permits issued; and maps featuring current, planned and future development projects.

To view the workshop, please visit this webpage.

Registration open for youth Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

City receives pet-friendly certification

The City of Daytona Beach received a Pet-Friendly Certification through the “Better Cities for Pets” program from Mars Petcare. The certification recognizes cities that have met or exceeded pet-friendliness standards. The effort to earn the certification was spearheaded by Daytona Dog Beach, Inc., a local nonprofit committed to the welfare of pets.

Certified cities have programs and policies that make it easier for pets and their owners to live a happy, healthy life together. Daytona Beach met its benchmarks across various traits that support pet-friendly shelters, homes, parks and businesses. The certification recognized Daytona Beach’s efforts to welcome pets, offer pet-friendly programs and amenities and help keep people and pets together in tough times. Daytona Beach’s multiple programs and policies to support a pet-friendly community include an animal tethering policy and mandatory spay and neuter ordinance.

The full list of “Better Cities for Pets” certification recipients can be found at www.BetterCitiesForPets.com.

New online process to request public records

Tickets on sale for popular Blue Man Group performance at Peabody

More than 50 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group and now it’s your turn! Starting at 10 a.m. tomorrow, tickets will be available for the Blue Man Group performing at 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5 at Peabody Auditorium. Ticket prices range from $51 to $71 plus applicable surcharges and are available at www.ticketmaster.com or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office.

It’s everything you know and love about Blue Man Group – signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy – the men are still blue, but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale for Eagle tribute band coming to Peabody Auditorium

Lineup for this weekend's concert at Bandshell

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

Friday, Aug. 26: Ultimate Garth, a tribute to Garth Brooks, with special guest Dolly Parton impressionist and singer
The Sounds of Summer Concert Series Friday night at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell will feature Ultimate Garth, a tribute to Garth Brooks, with special guest Donna Moore, a Dolly Parton singer and impressionist. The show will begin at 7:15 p.m. with your favorite Dolly Parton hits performed by Orlando resident Donna Moore and end with a Garth Brooks tribute performance by vocalist and showman Kip Sweeny. During the concert, attendees can enjoy food trucks, shop at local vendors, and experience an interactive NASCAR activation presented by NBC Sports. NBC Sports analyst and former NASCAR driver, Kyle Petty will be onsite to meet fans and generate buzz around Saturday’s NASCAR race in Daytona, which airs on NBC and streams on Peacock at 7 p.m. (ET).

Saturday, Aug. 27: Highway to Hell, a tribute to AC/DC
Fireworks will follow Saturday's performance at 9:45 p.m.
The Star Spangled Summer Concert Series presented by Boardwalk Merchants and Friends of the Bandshell will welcome Highway to Hell, an AC/DC tribute band. For over 20 years Highway To Hell has traveled internationally and all over the USA to bring their high energy fan friendly AC/DC show to all types of audiences. Expect Incredible vocals, powerful rhythms, and a crazy rockin’ Angus! Highway to Hell plays songs spanning the entire 40 year career of AC/DC - songs made famous by both of AC/DC's legendary singers, Bon Scott and Brian Johnson. You will be amazed by the attention to detail in Highway to Hell's show -- the music, the instruments, and the look and a cannon!

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.