Watch replay of city public meetings

Did you know many of the city’s public meetings are archived online so people can watch them from their personal computer or mobile device when it’s convenient?

The replay of Wednesday’s Special Magistrate hearing regarding the suspension of Razzle’s Nightclub’s extended hours permit, the permit which allows operation from midnight to 2 a.m., is available to watch online.

Watch as Special Magistrate Robert Riggio presided over the hearing where, after several hours of testimony, both sides compromised on a number of conditions for the reinstatement of the after-hours permit. Conditions include:

Limiting the size of bags or purses to 5”x9”x2” for patrons or clear bags if the size is larger
Requiring metal detectors at entrances
Requiring scanners or card readers for identifications
Placing a divesting table near entrances for security personnel to search personal items
Adding more signage inside and outside the establishment communicating increased security measures
Providing additional training for security personnel and bartenders
Requiring security personnel in parking lots with at least two present during peak hours

City commissioners met Wednesday night and people who were not able to attend can watch a replay of the meeting. At the meeting, items approved by the commission include:

Purchase of drones for Permits & Licensing
Installation of playground equipment at Schnebly Recreation Center
Madison Cove Senior Apartment loan request and waiver of fees for affordable housing development
Public hearing to approve a Large-scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment and adopt the 2023 Water Supply Plan
Rezoning requests
Resolution to establish the Daytona Beach Youth Advisory Board
Biketoberfest 2023 Master Plans (private and public property)

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Code Compliance hosts open house

The city’s Code Compliance division is committed to working with property owners to keep Daytona Beach’s neighborhoods beautiful. The Code Compliance Division is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 at their offices at 125 S. Palmetto Ave. Residents and business owners can learn about how the division operates and how to file a complaint, meet inspectors and get an introduction to the new software system used to track cases. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and provide valuable feedback.

Public invited to meeting for Mason Avenue improvements

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. 22, at the Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

The purpose of the project is to enhance operations on this section of Mason Avenue and improve pedestrian safety and connectivity with improvements such as new midblock crossings and sidewalk segments.

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

Enjoy a free concert Saturday night at Cypress Park

Free, city-sponsored summer concerts are continuing at Cypress Park with Chris McNeil performing at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Born and raised in Central Florida, McNeil is a Navy veteran who grew up surrounded by music. His pride for where he comes from is woven into his meaningful lyrics, while the soulfulness gained singing in the church choir comes across in each note he sings. His feel-good music blends a laid-back, small-town vibe with melodies that can always get a party started.

Attendees can enjoy free Line Dancing with Eddra before the concert at 6:30 p.m. Food and drink vendors will be onsite during the concerts. Attendees can bring their own lawn chairs. This year’s sponsors of the Midtown Music Concert Series are Humana and United Healthcare.

Door-to-door canvassing effort in Midtown to start soon

An effort to create a directory of businesses in the Midtown area will be underway by the end of the month.

“When the city offered financial assistance following last year’s storms, we had difficulty getting the word out to business owners. The Midtown Redevelopment Board and staff requested the development of a business directory so we can easily and effectively share information with them and in turn, help grow their businesses,” said Ken Thomas, redevelopment and neighborhood services director. Once the database of Midtown businesses is completed, Thomas said he would also like to expand the effort to the Main Street area. There is already an established directory for businesses in the downtown area.

Gold Marketing Communications, an advertisement agency with a long history of working with the city’s Downtown Development Authority, is leading the canvassing effort, which will be done in two phases over a 12-week period. The first phase involves door-to-door visits to businesses along Orange Avenue, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard with a goal to obtain basic contact information including business name, owner’s name, address, phone number, email address, website and type of business. Once a database is populated, businesses can be contacted regularly via email regarding the development of a strategic marketing plan, branding and promotional programs for the Midtown area. For more information, call (386) 671-8188,

B-CU head football coach featured on Daytona Beach Radio

With the start of football season approaching and buzz about the many changes happening with Bethune-Cookman University’s football team, residents are in for a treat when B-CU head football coach Raymond Woodie Jr. joins Dr. Durham on Daytona Beach Radio at noon Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Woodie was hired as the head coach earlier this year, ushering in a new era for the storied football program. He was a four-year letterwinner as a linebacker and 1996 graduate of B-CU, and also has an impressive career as an assistant coach at numerous Power 5 schools including Florida Atlantic University (2020-22), Florida State University (2018-19), the University of Oregon (2017) and the University of South Florida (2013-16).

Daytona Beach Radio airs on JOY 106.3 FM. Listeners can tune in at 106.3 on the FM dial, online on JOY 106.3’s website or the city’s Facebook page or by using the Tunein Radio app on smartphones and tablets.

City offers programs for residents of all ages to enjoy

With more than 30 Parks & Rec programs offered throughout Daytona Beach, there is something for everyone to enjoy during their leisure time. From Game Night to Kung-fu and weekly Senior Oasis meetings, residents can find many programs to participate in at the city's five community centers.

Residents can also call (386) 671-3400 for more information.

New mural being created at Daytona Beach Pier

The large, white cylindrical base underneath the Daytona Beach Pier will be the latest public space to be transformed into a vibrant, visually striking mural. Artist Tiff Urquhart is painting a colorful sea of fish in the underutilized space, turning it into a focal point in the popular tourist area. Urquhart also created the new botanical themed mural at the Dickerson Recreation Complex. The project at the pier should be completed in about two weeks.