Highlights of the Florida International Festival will air on Channel 15 this Sunday

A DBCC Channel 15 Festival News Roundup will be shown at 5:30 p.m. Sunday recapping highlights of the Florida International Festival that ends Saturday.

Throughout the festival, Channel 15 has been airing daily news updates at 9 a.m., noon, and 3, 8 and 10 p.m. that include artist interviews, performance clips and audience commentary. The updates, hosted by Monya Winzer Gilbert and Shannon FitzPatrick, will continue through Saturday.

In addition, an hour-long documentary "Back to Daytona," filmed during the 2005 festival, will be shown for the last time at 10 p.m. today on Channel 15.

Also attending many of the festival events is Dave Laing of WNDB-AM. Laing, a former cello player, is recounting his personal experiences during the festival on various Black Crow radio programs.

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#9 on List of America's Best Beaches for 2007 by Dr. Beach

Lighthouse Point Park has made it into the Top 10 List of America's Best Beach according to Dr. Beach.


The ambiance here is full of old world charm. It is a quiet area, very laid back, reminiscent of days gone by. Out on the jetty things get a bit more wild, as the waves crash against the rocks and spray seawater on the fishermen and sightseers. You will truly enjoy this delightful seaside attraction.


Besides a tour of the lighthouse, guests also enjoy beach and fishing activities. Take a walk along the coastline, soak up the sun, swim in the ocean, or fish from the pier. Whatever you do, you will create happy memories at Lighthouse Point Park.

Lighthouse Point Park is open from 6 a.m.- 9 p.m. There is a $3.50 per vehicle admission charge. For more information, call the Lighthouse Point Park office at (386) 756-7488.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

This weekend is the 2007 All-Star Game Presented by Hooters. It will be held at Jackie Robinson Ballpart on Saturday June 16th at 7:05pm.

The Daytona Cubs games are always a fun and inexpensive evening out. Hope to see you there!

Pepsi 400 is right around the corner...

Well, May is coming to a close and June is rushing in which means that the Pepsi 400 is right around the corner. There are many rooms still available in the Daytona Beach area, but visitors may want to check out some of the hotels in Western Volusia County. According to my sources, there are many rooms available in Deltona/Orange City/Debary and they are at much lower rates than Daytona Beach. Avoid the traffic by taking one of the shuttles that depart from the hotels at various times.

Congratulations to Daytona Beach resident Ryan Lochte

Spruce Creek High grad Ryan Lochte broke two world records at the world swimming championships in Australia today, temporarily overshadowing the record-breaking performance of teammate Michael Phelps. A frequent runner-up, Lochte emerged in his own right with a stunning victory in the 200-meter backstroke. He also was part of the team that scored a world-record victory in the 800 freestyle relay.

What's to do in Daytona Beach?

Cruise the beach. When the sun’s up the beach is the place to see and be seen. Hop in your car and cruise the hard-packed sand – it’s the best way to see the sights. Or grab a beach towel and pick a prime sunning spot in our one-mile traffic-free zone – where the only traffic you need to worry about is the two-legged kind. And there’s plenty of that!

Boogie boards, parasailing and more. Rather strike out on your own? In Daytona Beach, life revolves around the beach. Bring your board and join the surfers who ride the waves on the World’s Most Famous Beach. Or hit the water on a rental jet ski. Give parasailing a try and get a bird’s eye view of the sights or go skydiving for that true free-fall experience. Rent a beach bike or motor bike and explore the miles of driveable beach. Get a thrill at the Boardwalk Amusement Area and Main Street Pier that offer rides ranging from mild to wild!

When the sun goes down, the city comes alive with some of the hottest nightclub action in Florida. Whether you’re looking for a techno vibe, high- energy dance tunes, chart-breaking live concerts or a party-inducing reggae beat – you’ll find it here.

Need a break from the sun? No problem – there’s plenty to see and do in Daytona Beach. Adventure Landing is a thrilling water park that also offers miniature golf, great games and a two-level go-kart track. Best of all, it is just across the street from the beach! Be sure to check out DAYTONA USA, the ultimate motorsports attraction, adjacent to Daytona International Speedway. Whether you are a racing fan or not, you’ll have a great time playing with interactive exhibits, stock car simulators, and the ThunderRoundSound‘ movie will blow you away. If you are into Corvettes and classic cars, go to Klassix Auto Museum, which houses one of America’s finest collections of Corvettes, other classics, historic motorcycles and more. And if you want to take a few laps yourself, there are several go-kart tracks in the area including SpeedZone, which features stock car miniature go-karts as well as sports car style go-karts, Indy style go-karts and dragsters. Other go-kart parks offer batting cages, arcades and more. Or take a day trip to one of Orlando’s world famous theme parks.

A little culture. Want more from your Daytona Beach experience? Why not plan a trip to one of Daytona Beach’s cultural attractions. The Museum of Arts and Sciences offers multi-cultural exhibitions in art, science and history. The Southeast Museum of Photography at Daytona Beach Community College is one of the nation’s premier photography museums. Or take in a show at Seaside Music Theater.