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Hi Deltona, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Steel Magnolias onstage, manatee rescues surge, and a historic cemetery walk + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Affordable housing milestone celebrated: Lakewood Senior Housing broke ground in Daytona Beach, bringing 56 affordable units for income-qualified seniors, with support from Volusia County’s Transform386 and participation from county, city, and philanthropic partner Acruva — read the full story.
Culture of caring shines: At DeBary Elementary, classmates covered fourth-grader Sophia Campbell’s desk with uplifting sticky notes, and the heartwarming video from this local act of kindness has been viewed by millions online — read the full story.
Coalition boosts manatee recoveries: Florida’s manatee rescue network says 2026 is busy, with dozens rescued and many released statewide, including at Blue Spring in Orange City, where returns are being tracked by GPS — see release sites and numbers.
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.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Your midweek curtain call: From laugh-out-loud comedies to sing-along classics, Athens Theatre keeps DeLand’s arts heartbeat steady with community casts, crisp production, and a cozy, everyone-knows-someone vibe. Weeknights feel brighter, the stories hit close to home, and the encore is simply getting there.
Crave a better dog? Skip the ballpark afterthought and dig into serious flavor from The Hot Dog Dispensary, where handcrafted dogs, quality ingredients, and bold, offbeat combos turn lunch into something you’ll remember. Real snap, loaded toppings, full-meal vibes… with zero fuss.
Bookworm haven nearby: With 400,000-plus titles across 7,000 square feet, The Family Book Shop is where quick visits vanish. You wander, resurface an hour later, arms full, grin bigger, and maybe with a new friendship with Ink, the resident cat.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Deltona for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎭 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.
🖼 In the Gallery with Gary Monroe: The Highwaymen Story @ Museum of Art – DeLand | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – Hear the Florida Highwaymen story from the scholar who put it on the map, Gary Monroe, at the Museum of Art, DeLand. Real history, sharp insights, and zero pretension, with members free and future members just ten bucks, a true dinner table flex.
🛠 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.
🐑 Workshop: Needle Felting for Beginners @ The Crafters Guild Store (DeLand) | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’re crafty or need a sanctioned way to stab something fluffy, this beginner needle-felting class has you shaping a whimsical wool bunny, in time for Easter. It’s $35, 16 and up, and spots go fast, so reserve at Crafters Guild or email [email protected].
🎶 90’s Music Bingo @ Blue Springs Brewing – Riverwalk Pizzeria & Brew Pub (Orange City) | Sunday (3/15) at 7:00 PM – Think you still know every 90s hook? Prove it at 90’s Music Bingo at Blue Springs Brewing, where the sing-alongs are loud, the beers are cold, and the prizes are legit. It’s nostalgia with seating, sarcasm, and zero cover band hair gel.
☘ 19th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Party @ The Elusive Grape (DeLand) | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – St. Patrick’s Day on Woodland is better when it’s a street party for the Childhood Cancer Foundation, with Elusive Grape leading the cheer. $35 gets you corned beef and cabbage, plus two drinks, beer or wine; kids are $20, and conscience gets cut loose, too.
🏳 Deltona Pride Meet & Greet @ Boston Coffee House | Wednesday (3/18) at 5:30 PM – Deltona Pride’s meet and greet keeps it simple, friendly, and very local. LGBTQ+, allies, and curious neighbors can swap stories, make new friends, and enjoy good food and drinks. Think less HOA gossip, more genuine laughs, and a safe, welcoming space.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Deltona report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 86°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 59%
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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