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Company stages DeBary 5K to help veterans and school
Groupshot—Participants in last year’s DeBary 5K get last-minute instructions before the race got underway.PHOTOS COURTESY DBK INC.DBK Inc., a full-service commercial and residential...
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Insurance agency celebrates opening
Officially open, finally — Jack Gonzalez, surrounded by employees and members of the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce, cuts a ribbon at the offices of Health Markets Insurance Agency on North Spring...
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Winn-Dixie cuts ribbon on renovated store
The gang’s all here —DeBary Winn-Dixie store associates are joined by Ian McLeod, president and CEO of Winn-Dixie’s parent company, Southeastern Grocers, and DeBary Mayor Clint Johnson and celebrity...
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Toy store flourishes in larger location
Lotstochoosefrom—These are just some of the toys and games for sale at Wily Owl Toy Store in Downtown DeLand.BEACON PHOTO/JOE CREWSPLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to...
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LightWork Software: Helping clients for more than two decades
LightWorkleaders—The management team at LightWork Software poses in the lobby of their office on Marsh Road in DeLand. From left are CEO Pamela Perryman, Chief Technology Officer Scott Perryman, and...
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Memory-care facility ready for occupancy
Outfront—Brookdale DeLand is at 1210 N. Stone St. Brentwood, Tennessee-based Brookdale bought the former Sterling House ALF in 2006.BEACON PHOTOS/JOE CREWSPLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website...
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DeLand printing and sign-making company enters new era of ownership
Don’tstopthepresses—Bob Allinson, left, and Steve White pose in front of their Hamada 234A 2-color offset press at Quality Quickprint. White recently joined Allinson as co-owner of the DeLand-based...
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Attorneys form partnership, welcome new associate
Pictured is Brian Cantrell of Buckmaster & Ellzey PLC.COURTESY PHOTOPLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news from West Volusia Beacon....
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Florida Credit Union awards scholarship to area graduate
Pictured is Corben Champoux, who recieved a scholarship from Florida Credit Union.COURTESY PHOTOPLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news...
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Tech DeLand sets up shop in new location
Outfront—Rich Renda, left, the general manager of Athens Music Center, and Neil Willson, the owner of Tech DeLand, pose in front of the businesses’ new home at 110 N. Florida Ave. in Downtown...
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Total Realty Corp. joins ERA Grizzard Real Estate; merged operations serve...
Joiningforces—Cynthia DeLuca, broker/owner of DeLand-based Total Realty Corp., is merging her firm with ERA Grizzard Real Estate, a family-owned, Orlando-based company headed by Gus Grizzard.PHOTO...
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Upscale boutique extends lease
LoverofDeLand—Deborah Lamb, owner of Samskara Soles on East New York Avenue, will celebrate three years in business in Downtown DeLand later this year.PHOTO COURTESY DEBORAH LAMBRoughly three years...
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Leadership West Volusia graduates 20 in the Class of 2016
Proudgraduates—Members of Leadership West Volusia’s Class of 2016 gathered recently for a group photo at Stetson University’s Lynn Business Center. In the front row, from left, are Cher-Rae Rodriguez,...
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Speaker touts regional cooperation
OrlandoUnited—A message of solidarity with the nightclub-massacre victims is displayed on a screen behind Jacob Stuart, president of the Central Florida Partnership, as he speaks at the West Volusia...
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Coldwell Banker franchise buys Town & Country Realty
Destinedforpainting—The offices of Town & Country Realty at 516 W. New York Ave. in DeLand will be painted white with blue trim, now that the company has merged with St. Augustine-based Coldwell...
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Ace Hardware to move to larger digs, but stay in Downtown DeLand
Newhome-to-be—The former Pennysaver offices at 245 S. Woodland Blvd. have been empty for several years. Ace Hardware, which will occupy the entire building, will be moving from North Woodland Boulevard...
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Massage and facial spa opens in new shopping center
Openforbusiness—Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is now open in the Country Club Corners shopping center, where a new Publix opened last year.BEACON PHOTO/JOE CREWSProudowners—Amy and Brad...
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DeLand Chamber head leaving for Holly Hill economic development job
Nick Conte Jr., executive director of the DeLand Area Chamber of CommercePhoto courtesy DeLand Area Chamber of CommerceSally Updike, operations manager and soon-to-be interim executive director at the...
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DeLand airport to feature Sport Aviation Showcase
Newadministrator—Jana Filip was hired in February as DeLand Sport Aviation administrator for the municipal airport. The airport is a major economic-development tool for the city, generating jobs both...
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Work continues on future Denny’s restaurant
Workcontinues—Construction work continues on the exterior of what will be a new Denny’s restaurant at 1206 N. Woodland Blvd. in DeLand. A Dallas-based company bought the former Holiday House Restaurant...
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