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Hi Deltona, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Chick-fil-A’s double drive-thru, firefly nights, and a strawberry festival + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Deltona protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° Most-clicked stories this week
Popular chain eyes new spot: Chick-fil-A is planning its first Deltona restaurant on Howland Boulevard with a double drive-thru to curb backups, near the Delvillea Village project, bringing 120 jobs, with no opening date yet — see what’s planned and where.
Personal touch drives growth: Volusia’s love for Italian means Don Giovanni recently doubled in Port Orange, while Little Italy’s in Ormond Beach and Via Canaletto III in South Daytona prepare larger openings soon — see who’s expanding and opening.
Eco-tourism hub takes shape: Flagler County plans a 1,300-acre Bulow Creek Headwaters park that would link trails into Volusia County. The completed design will go to commissioners in April, but funding remains unsecured — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Twirl-worthy comfort: Pasta-night favorites at Italiano’s Pizza include baked ziti bubbling under mozzarella, creamy fettuccine Alfredo, and saucy eggplant rollatini that nails the midweek craving. Family-owned, reliably tasty, and no-fuss, it’s the carb therapy Deltona locals keep in their back pocket.
Wing night upgrade: At O’Learys Irish Pub, wings arrive crispy and sauced, from garlic parm to Sweet Thai Chili, plus the sneaky O’Leary’s Special Sauce. Piles of baskets do the talking… zero fuss, big flavor, maximum finger-licking satisfaction.
Weekend swing upgrade: With a rolling layout and locally loved games, The Deltona Club delivers a round that’s fun, fair, and just punishing enough to keep you honest. Expect tight lies, grins, and a Monday-worthy brag or two, no fuss, just golf that sticks.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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🎠Steel Magnolias @ Athens Theatre (DeLand) | Thursday (3/12) at 7:30 PM – An evening at the Athens Theatre means one thing, Steel Magnolias with big laughs, bigger hearts, and all the salon gossip you secretly miss. It’s funny, tender, and proudly Southern. PG, two and a half hours with a stretch-and-sip intermission, so bring tissues, not hairspray.
🚲 St. Jude Trike-A-Thon @ First Baptist Deland (DeLand) | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats pint-sized speed demons doing good. The annual St. Jude Trike-A-Thon lets kiddos roll trikes, bikes, scooters, and big wheels to raise donations, while we form a loud cheer squad. Register online, share with relatives, and help hit the $3,500 goal.
🏷 Annual Rummage Sale @ Deltona Presbyterian Church | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats a good rummage, especially when it’s DPC’s annual treasure hunt where you run into everyone you haven’t seen since the last potluck. Pick up quality finds, share a laugh, and feel virtuous about the price tag. Donations welcome earlier in the week.
🛠Interchangeable Bench Workshop @ Hammer & Stain DeLand | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Build a bench that earns its spot at this hands-on workshop, with 14 designs to choose from. Think entryway sanity saver, mudroom hero, patio showpiece. No flimsy flat pack vibes, just quality time, a little sawdust, and a seat you’ll brag about.
🍓 DeBary Strawberry Festival @ Gateway Park | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 AM – DeBary’s Strawberry Festival takes over Gateway Park, with strawberry-laced treats, vendors hawking every red, sweet thing you can carry, and yes, Strawberry Shortcake. It’s free, family friendly, and dangerously snackable. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the jam, the merch, and the sugar rush.
🛍 Indie Market @ Natalia’s Garden Center (DeBary) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Think your yard is ready for spring? Take a lazy lap through the indie market at Natalia’s Garden Center, then prove it with handmade finds, local coffee, fresh sourdough, and plant haul bragging rights. Real small businesses, real sunshine, zero big-box vibes.
✨ Firefly Nights @ Blue Spring State Park (Orange City) | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 PM – Blue Spring State Park is lighting up after dark as fireflies turn the boardwalk into a slow-motion galaxy, and it’s worth leaving the couch. Grab the $14 after-hours pass per vehicle, tack on park admission, arrive early, and skip flashlights, bug spray, and firefly kidnapping.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Deltona report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 86°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 31%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then patchy fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 87°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 16%
Patchy fog before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
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