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Simoneau Photography moves to Downtown DeLand
PHOTO COURTESY SIMONEAU PHOTOGRAPHYHappy family — The Simoneau family — Steve, Eileen and Trevor — are embraced by a giant bear in the new Simoneau Photography studio, at 222 N. Woodland Blvd. in...
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West Volusia business highlights for 2016
Return to DeLand — The latest incarnation of America’s Diner held its grand opening Sept. 17 with free breakfasts, lunches and other giveaways throughout the day.BEACON PHOTO/JOE CREWSFormer hotel —...
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New horse ranch saddles up for riding and instruction services
BEACON PHOTO/JOE CREWSThe start of it all— Mary Selter and Glen Epley, left, and Alisha Patrick flank Pumpkin one recent afternoon at Artesian Spring Riding Center. Epley enlisted Patrick’s help in...
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Orange City hospital earns coveted award
Accepting the award — Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Shull, center, and Florida Hospital Fish Memorial director of quality Rhonda Battani, second from right, accept the...
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New executive director takes the helm at DeLand Chamber
PHOTO COURTESY LACEY EKBERGNew woman in charge — Lacey Ekberg recently took the reins at the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce & Orange City Alliance.After a six-month search, a new executive...
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Local teachers discover hidden treasure selling comfy clothing
BEACON PHOTOS/ERIKA WEBB Pop-up shopping — From left, LuLaRoe consultant Alison Crouse; shopper Mirlene Principal; consultant Barbara Wells; Liam Wells, 12; consultant Claudia Keating and Shelley...
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New assisted-living facility now open
BEACON PHOTO/JOE CREWSView from the street — The administrative building for DeLand Manor faces a busy South Amelia Avenue. A residential wing is in the left portion of the photo. The multistory...
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Wanna bet when West Volusia’s card room will open?
GRAPHIC COURTESY DAYTONA BEACH KENNEL CLUBA sure bet? — This artist’s rendering depicts what the front of the Orange City Racing and Card Club will look like when finished. The card room, a satellite...
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Builder sees promise in Deltona home market
Upscale touches — Stella Homes includes in the purchase price upscale features other builders charge extra for, as shown in this photo: granite countertops, 42-inch wooden cabinets, vaulted ceilings...
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New leadership sworn in for DeLand Chamber
New officers sworn in — DeLand Mayor Bob Apgar administers the oath of office to the 2017 members of the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce & Orange City Alliance’s executive board during the...
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New executive director of Centurion Sales Program
John RiggsStetson University’s School of Business Administration has named John Riggs, D.B.A., as the new executive director of the Centurion Sales Program. Riggs will be responsible for developing,...
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Small-business mentoring program kicks off
The founder — Evan Keller addresses the audience at the inaugural session of Accelerate, a small-business mentoring program that will meet monthly at DeLand City Hall.BEACON PHOTOS/JOE CREWSGroup...
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Construction begins on urgent-care facility
PHOTO COURTESY FLORIDA HOSPITALConstruction starts — Work has begun on the foundation for a new Centra Care location in Orange City. The free-standing facility at 1340 Saxon Blvd. will be affiliated...
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Vendors fill new market with antiques and refurbished items
BEACON PHOTOS/ERIKA WEBBEmpty no more — Early this month, vendors began filling this long-forlorn building at 3520 North U.S. Highway 17 in DeLand with all things vintage. A 30-booth antiques and...
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Longtime DeLand veterinary practice expands to Victoria Park
Duo in charge — Veterinarians J. Glenn Brewer and Stephanie Bryson are partners in Countryside Animal Clinic, a practice Brewer started 35 years ago on North Spring Garden Avenue near DeLand. Here are...
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DeLand is featured in Where to Retire magazine
Busy sidewalk — People stroll along a Downtown DeLand sidewalk one recent afternoon. DeLand’s downtown was cited by a national magazine as one reason the city is a premier retirement destination.BEACON...
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Builder sees promise in Deltona home market
Upscale touches — Stella Homes includes in the purchase price upscale features other builders charge extra for, as shown in this photo: granite countertops, 42-inch wooden cabinets, vaulted ceilings...
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New leadership sworn in for DeLand Chamber
New officers sworn in — DeLand Mayor Bob Apgar administers the oath of office to the 2017 members of the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce & Orange City Alliance’s executive board during the...
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New executive director of Centurion Sales Program
John RiggsStetson University’s School of Business Administration has named John Riggs, D.B.A., as the new executive director of the Centurion Sales Program. Riggs will be responsible for developing,...
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Small-business mentoring program kicks off
The founder — Evan Keller addresses the audience at the inaugural session of Accelerate, a small-business mentoring program that will meet monthly at DeLand City Hall.BEACON PHOTOS/JOE CREWSGroup...
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