Volusia County Honors Veterans with New Memorial Plaza

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – Nearly 300 veterans, community leaders, and supporters turned out for a poignant celebration of the grand opening of Volusia County’s Veterans Memorial Plaza in Daytona Beach today. “Today is more than a ceremony. It’s a celebration. A culmination. A promise fulfilled,” said Volusia County Council Member Jake Johansson. “With great pride,…

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Volusia ECHO Announces New 2025-2026 Grant Cycle Timeline

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Volusia County ECHO program has announced important changes for the 2025-2026 ECHO (Environmental, Cultural, Historical, and Outdoor Recreation) grant cycle. The new schedule, which includes revised dates for the mandatory workshop and application deadlines, was reviewed during the April 10 ECHO Advisory Committee meeting. Key date changes for the upcoming…

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ECHO Gallery Photo Exhibition Brings Volusia’s Great Outdoors Inside

Echo Photo exhibition. Photo looking at surfer checking waves standing back to camera.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – Volusia ECHO will unveil a collection of stunning photographs celebrating “Volusia’s Great Outdoors” during a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, in the Ocean Center’s ECHO Gallery, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. The eight-month exhibition will feature 28 vibrant images of Volusia County’s recreational pastimes taken…

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Marine Science Center to Reopen June 24 After $4.2 Million Renovation

Image of woman with kids in museum/touch-pool with sea life at the Marine Science Center.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – Volusia County’s Marine Science Center is set to reopen to the public on June 24, following a $4.2 million renovation project that began last September. The extensive improvements have enhanced marine exhibits, expanded education facilities, and upgraded visitor amenities. The center, closed for about nine months to accommodate the project, now…

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