Hi Daytona Beach, we made it to Thursday! In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: New aerospace research labs, plant bingo, and crystal singing bowls + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New campus approved: Volusia School Board approved the $80 million Deering Park charter in Edgewater on Tuesday, a K-8 STEAM campus slated for 2029, with lottery enrollment possible as the area builds -- see the campus approval.
Research space takes flight: Hoar Construction completed Embry-Riddle’s Center for Aerospace Technology II in Daytona Beach, adding specialized labs for space and atmospheric testing and a clean room, despite challenges near airport flight paths -- explore the new labs.
A milestone holiday lineup: Daytona Beach will celebrate America’s 250th with a July 4 Veterans Parade on Main Street at 10 a.m., a free Alter Eagles Bandshell concert, and fireworks over the Atlantic -- see what’s planned for July 4.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Treasure-hunt fix, sorted: If your place needs a little character, Riverfront Mall Inc is a cozy antique trove where digging around actually pays off, from quirky decor to solid furniture to that one oddball conversation piece you didn’t know you needed until you spotted it.
Cuban upgrade, incoming: Sabroso Sandwich Shop turns lunch into an easy win with Miami and Tampa style Cubanos, plus medianoche, Elena Ruz, and palomilla steak on proper Cuban bread. Add sweet plantains or a guava cheese pastry, then ride the mojo glow through whatever your day throws at you.
History that hits home: Skip the endless scroll and wander through Veterans Museum and Education Center, where local veterans’ stories, artifacts, and tours make history feel close to home. Easy, reflective, and kid-friendly, it’s a quick Daytona reset that pairs well with coffee and a little extra gratitude.
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05 — The event calendar Daytona Beach for grown upsThe best events and nightlife experiences for adults this week. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥋 FREE Women’s Self-Defense Seminar @ Bully Me Now MMA (Port Orange) | Thursday (6/11) at 6:00 PM – A free, beginner-friendly women’s self-defense night at Bully Me Now MMA in Port Orange, where confidence, safety, and community share the mat. Bring your daughter, your work bestie, or your whole crew, and learn the basics. Consider it cardio with purpose, not panic.
🌱 Plant Bingo June Thursday OBC @ Ormond Brewing Company (Ormond Beach) | Thursday (6/11) at 6:30 PM – Nothing says Thursday like bingo with plant prizes, and LANIPOTS is calling 13 rounds of leafy loot alongside food, drinks, and smug plant-parent bragging rights. Seasoned green thumbs or serial over-waterers, all win here. It’s low-stakes chaos, high-reward houseplants, and solid company.
😂 Comedian Bear Webb @ Cristy B Comedy Club | Friday (6/12) at 8:00 AM – Friday night calls for belly laughs at Cristy B’s as teacher-turned-headliner Bear Webb brings Ron White storytelling, Sam Kinison edge, and nothing off-limits. Florida’s Funniest Female, Angela Nacca, features. Consider it continuing education, only with cocktails, honesty, and zero homework.
🪵 Resin Coaster Set (4) with Holder @ The Salty Mermaid Art (Ormond Beach) | Friday (6/12) – Resin and dried flowers are taking over in a hands-on workshop where you’ll pour a set of four coasters and a matching holder. It’s artsy without the mess, relaxing without the nap, and proof we’re finally old enough to care about coasters.
🍺 POCT 2026 Summer Brew & Food Festival @ Lakeside Community Center (Port Orange) | Saturday (6/13) at 10:00 AM – Port Orange City Center goes full hometown festival, with all-day craft beer, good eats, live music, a vendor stroll, and a legit Kids Zone. Pace the Craft Beer Walk and Beer Garden, then end strong with a Queen tribute, enthusiastic stomp-clap optional.
🔔 Learn to Play Crystal Singing Bowls @ 7th Heaven Sound Baths (Ormond Beach) | Saturday (6/13) at 1:00 PM – Swap your Spotify playlist for the real thing at a crystal singing bowls lesson that is less woo, more how-to. Learn the history, science, and proper technique, then build intervals, layering, and sound bath flow. Bowls provided, early bird is $59, only six spots.
🪟 Stained Glass Class for Beginner and Intermediate @ Pelican Bay Sports Club | Monday (6/15) at 1:00 PM – If your windows deserve better than mini blinds, this three-week stained glass class will teach you to cut, foil, and solder your own sun-catching piece, beginner or not. It’s hands-on, peaceful, and oddly satisfying, like therapy that ends with a jewel-toned window. Live music & entertainment:
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07 — The Daytona Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 0 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 27%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath direct riverfront estate in Ormond Beach spans more than 5,600 square feet on a landscaped half-acre. Soaring ceilings, wood floors, a bright white kitchen, and walls of glass frame sweeping water views. Outside, a custom pool with waterfalls, covered cabana, summer kitchen, and three-car garage complete the resort-style setting.
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