Have you seen David Allen Coe about 10 times too many? Tired of Daytona Beach Politics? Not into the Destination scene? Pat Travers is playing both Thursday and Friday, go see him on Thursday and join BLACKFOOT at the White Eagle Lounge in Korona on Friday March 9th. BLACKFOOT will be taking the stage at 9PM following local favorites Out A Nowhere and Matanzas. There are many ways to get to The White Eagle Lounge from Volusia County, I'm going to give you the 2 easy ways:One route to take is follow US 1 North past the Iron Horse and Destination Daytona. Once you get through the traffic at Destination you will travel about 6 miles more and you will find The White Eagle Lounge on the corner of Old Dixie Hwy and US 1. If you have never rode "The Loop" I think you will like this route bette... 03/02/2007

I just wanted to clear up a couple Daytona Beach BIKE WEEK items that I read in the Daytona Beach News Journal over the weekend. The article was called: "Police: Bike Week DUI not as bad as people think"                         Lets start with: "Gone are the days of nudity, flashing, fights, Outlaws (biker gang), and general tearing up the town," said sheriff's spokesman Brandon Haught. "Bike Week has evolved into a manageable event with a great number of attendees abiding by both law and community standards." I have a friend who told me the town was never torn up, nor did he ever see any "biker gangs" fighting, he's lived here now 11 years, he moved here after visiting for every Bike Week and Biketober Fest for years before His ex bartended locally here for a long time at an establishm... 02/28/2007

That's right, Blackfoot is making their first Bikeweek appearance Headlining at the White Eagle in Korona. Blackfoot will be taking the stage at 9pm on March 9th. Admission is Free! Couple great things about the White Eagle are the prices are reasonable, (Some places around here raise their beer and alcohol prices during the event) Dave and Kevin have vendors out there all week, there is plenty of parking and it's a nice ride from Ormond Beach about 10 minutes north of Destination Daytona on US 1 at the intersection of US 1 and Old Dixie Hwy in the small town of Korna in Flagler County. This will be Blackfoot's 3rd show in the area since they got back together, and the first two were awesome! Come on down to the White Eagle on March 9th and check them out. They're looking forward to see... 02/21/2007

Moving In Your New Home - Article From Daytona Beach Business News - Owned and Operated By Mike and Peggy LintonBy : Jonathon Hardcastle   Submitted 2007-02-16 15:53:41 Now that the paperwork belongs to the past and the movers have left leaving you alone to admire your new property, it is time to sit down and list all those things you will have to do before being able to relax on your couch or back yard and admire your new possession. - First of all, install new locks. Since you probably have no idea who has a copy of your current keys, it is best not to take any chances. Consider making an extra set of keys and giving the copy to your parents or best friend. - Of course, purchase a fire extinguisher for the kitchen and one for the garage and keep them handy. Check and replace if necess... 02/20/2007

Here is an opportunity to be heard....one voice at a time!!!! Please support Volusia County Tax Reform Thursday, February 22, 2007  Charlie Crist's town hall meeting on tax reform will be in Orlando....VOLUSIA TAX REFORM WILL BE PROVIDING A BUS TO TRAVEL TO :VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WEST CAMPUS 1800 KIRKMAN ROAD BUILDING HSB, ROOM 105 ORLANDO, FLORIDA  Contact Volusia Tax Reform for additional information  02/20/2007

It's official Coca Cola Speed Experience was a hit! And I am beat up and wore out. I really don't know how people put shows like this thing on all the time. I would like to thank Mickey Jones, Pat Travers, Kyle Petty, Jamie McMurry, Fiddling Jessy, The Lauren Ellis Band, John Boy and Billy, The Georgia Satellites and Rick Derringer and everyone else who came out, and Coca Cola for making all this possible! I have to tell you a story about Mickey Jones, and a father who was with his son: I walked into the VIP tent at some point in the afternoon yesterday and Mickey was signing autographs for this man and his son. As the 4 of us walked from the tent, the son was on the phone calling his friends back home to tell them he got Mickey's autograph. He was so excited! When I told Mickey about t... 02/17/2007

As you drive around Daytona. You don't have to be that close to the Speedway to know its Speedweek. We were doing our errands yesterday, a good 10 miles as the crow flies from the Speedway and saw two planes pulling banners heading west following International Speedway Blvd. Later in the afternoon we were about 5 miles away and I look in the sky and saw the 2 planes circling the Speedway, one pulling a HUGE banner advertising the new DALE movie and I couldn't read the other one. Heck I never realized how close this intersection I was at was to the Speedway until I saw the planes. The motor-homes are pulling into town with their favorite driver's number on the sides or already here parked at their campground with all their flags flying outside their "compound". I've not been to the Marin... 02/11/2007

I was informed tonight of a change of schedule for the time of the appearnce of the winner of the 2001 Daytona 500 at the First Annual Coca Cola Speed Experience at Daytona Flea and Farmers Market on Friday, Feb 16. He will now be appearing on stage between 12 and 1230 pm. Have you figured out who it is yet? I've left hints through out this weeks blogs and no, there is no prize.. but hey I like to know when I know something someone else doesn't! Remembner Admission is FREE!! You will find us west on International Speedway Blvd past I95, make your first left and turn left into the Flea Market, you won't be able to miss us. 02/09/2007

Biggest news out of the Speedway today was about what Dale Jr. had to say last night at a news conference about DEI and how he would like Majority Ownership. I guess I've been under a rock the last 6 years, I thought Dale JR and Teresa were pretty tight since Dale SR died, that's what I get for thinking. Apparently Teresa had some not so nice things to say about Dale JR back in December and Dale Junior said the comments "stung" Now, I do know that while Dale Jr. was growing up the relationship between him and his famous father Dale Sr. was strained, but in the years Dale Jr. entered NASCAR the SR Earnhardt was a proud father and he showed it. Go ahead and Google images of Dale Jr or Sr you'll find photos of father and son smiling ear to ear together. The last commercial I remember of th... 02/09/2007

At The First Annual Coca Cola Speed Experience at the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market on Friday, Feb 16, between 1-130pm. I'm so excited about this particular driver's appearance, I think he is a class act, a true gentlemen of the sport... that is until he is pushed. I was told about it 2 days ago, but asked to wait to bring it public until confirmed which it was last night. I will be taking the day off from Century 21 Sundance and spending it at the Speed Experience taking photos of the VIP winners with Kyle Petty, Mickey Jones and the 2001 Daytona 500 Winner. I'm going to be a pain and see how well you good people know your NASCAR and if you can tell me which driver I am speaking of. I'll give you one hint, it was probably the last 500 I actually watched in its entirety.If you find yo... 02/08/2007

I love all animals, as far as the domesticated animal goes the horse is the most majestic. There are several different breeds and everyone has their favorite, in fact for Christmas Steve got me tickets to see the The Lipizzaner Stallions. Honestly it was an OK show. Because the Ocean Center was small the horses were unable to do a lot of the spectacular things they are trained to do, and I didn't like the double bit system in their mouths that caused them to drool during the entire performance, to me it took away from their beauty. Getting off subject here, the Lipizzaner is a beautiful horse, and yes if I could I have a stable full I would and take every one riding, but the Clydesdale to me is the most stunning breed of the horse world. I guess I consider the Clydesdale more my style b... 02/07/2007

daytona beach: Host an event to sell your property - 02/06/07 09:47 PM Host an Event to Sell Your Property!By : James Klobasa   Marketing your real estate investment can cost more than you realize and it doesn't always bring the results that you hoped for. Common marketing tools that have been proven successful in the past are now losing their appeal especially in markets ... (0 comments) daytona beach: Daytona Beach: Keep Your Property In Good Shape - 02/06/07 09:21 AM Keep Your Property In Good Shape: Stay ProfitableBy : James Klobasa   Submitted 2007-01-25 21:38:44 However, you do not require thousands of dollars for that. Only a little amount of cash will do. This little expenditure will eventually turn out to be a highly profitable investment, as it will attract your tenants, ... (... 02/06/2007

For Your Chance to win VIP tickets to meet Kyle Petty and Mickey Jones. Tune in your radio to 95.7FM WHOG The HOG, our local classic rock station. The HOG, as we lovingly call the station will be giving away chances to win tickets to meet Mickey and Kyle at the 1st Annual Coca Cola Speed Experience at the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market on Friday February 16th. Ok, You say, you know Kyle, but who's Mickey? Mickey Jones is a musician who played drums for Bob Dylan, and played with The First Edition. Mickey is an actor who has played many biker roles but you may know him best as Pete Bilker the construction worker from Home Improvement. Mickey is also a humanitarian who loves children and "rides for those who can't" around this great country of ours. He is the official spokesperson for St... 02/06/2007

Come to the 1st Annual Coca Cola Speed Experience while in Daytona Beach for the 49th Annual Daytona 500! The Coca Cola Speed Experience will be located at the Daytona Flea and Farmers and Farmers Market just a mile west of the Daytona International Speedway. Actor/Musician/Humanitarian Mickey Jones is our Master of Ceremonies and some of our special guests will be Kyle Petty and Jamie McMurray from the Coca Cola Family Of Racing. DJs John Boy and Billy from the Big Show will make their first Live Appearance in Daytona on Friday afternoon. We will have live entertainment every day featuring Pat Travers, The Georgia Satellites, Rick Derringer and some great local entertainment! Budweiser will have some of its Clydesdales there on Thursday and Saturday Noon-2. They arrived yesterday in tr... 02/06/2007

Ace Gymnastics February 2-4thNational Mobility Equipment Dealer's Assocation February 6th thru the pthBruno Independent Living Aids Product Showcase February 6thNational Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, February 20 thru 25thHarley Davidson Motorcycle Show, March 3rd thru 10thHarley Davidson Motorcycle Expo, March 6th thru 10thHarley Davidson Ride-In Show, March 7thDatyona Beach Garden Show, March 15th thru 18thSpring Break National Car Audo Expo, March 23rd thru 25th                                                                      For additional information for these great events and other's please go to www.oceancenter.com 02/06/2007

Our local Real Estate Boards worked together and actively participated in all the open forums with Elected Officials to discuss tax issues.  Nothing was more powerful than to see bus loads of Real Estate Professionals attending these meetings.  We left quite an impact. We were not a quiet bunch...and they listened!!! It is not over yet!!!  If you have a concern or questions about your Volusia County property taxes, You Do Not Want To Miss This!!! Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Recreation Center, N.E. Corner of University and Halifax Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.  Volusia tax reform will be holding a TOWNMEETING with property appraiser, Morgan Gilreath, Mayor Fred Costello, and Daytona Beach City Council Woman, Sheila Mckay.  MARK YOUR... 02/06/2007

Keep Your Property In Good Shape: Stay ProfitableBy : James Klobasa   Submitted 2007-01-25 21:38:44 However, you do not require thousands of dollars for that. Only a little amount of cash will do. This little expenditure will eventually turn out to be a highly profitable investment, as it will attract your tenants, and you will be able to bargain a higher rent from them. Replacing The Old, Ugly Switch Plates One of the common mistakes that most real estate investing landlords and rehabbers do is that they paint the entire unit except for the old ugly switch plates. Ridiculously, sometimes, they even paint over them. Do not overlook such things, and get them replaced by new ones. It may cost you as little as about 40 cents each. Even if you have to replace the switch plates in the entire... 02/06/2007

Commercial Property For Sale: Various MethodsBy : James Klobasa   Submitted 2007-01-18 13:57:28 The following information will help you understand what it takes to follow a certain method so that you can decide which one is the most effective method in your case. Appoint Only One Real Estate Agent You can appoint only one real estate investing agent on either sole or exclusive agreement. The greatest advantage of limiting yourself to only one agent is that your agent will be able to better focus on finding a potential buyer and selling the property at the best price. Moreover, you save yourself from the hassle of dealing with more than one agent. What is more, you need to spend less time and money for advertising and marketing of your commercial property in comparison to the time and mo... 02/05/2007

I thought it was import to once again post this information as I've gotten word from friends around the country that they don't know where the tornado's touched down in reference to where people they know are. No maps are being shown to those of you around the country. I've borrowed maps from our local news as I'm not that good with Central Florida either. Also, please remember cell phone coverage is VERY SPOTTY right now, if you can not get thru don't panic, just keep trying. It's even hard for us with cell phones to call out. Try to email your friends or family. Also, I ordered a Midland NOAA Weather Radio last night (My Mom wanted me to) it will only make noise if there is a Tornado Warning in the area, it's like an alarm clock and I got a good price. Here is the site and radio I ord... 02/02/2007

Everyone at the office including me has been recieving phone calls wanting to know if we are ok after last nights storms. Apparently those of you watching the news outside of Volusia County are not being told that the home of the Worlds Most Famous Beach is OK. We thankfully were spared Mother Natures wrath in the wee hours this morning when the tornadic storms rolled through while so many were sleeping. There is no evidence in Daytona that anything happened just to our west and south. No loose tree debris, not even a twig on the road as I came to work. From Flagler Beach south through Ormond Beach to Daytona Beach everything is fine. I wish I could say the same for the towns of Deland, Orange City and New Smyrna Beach. Here are some information numbers if you are trying to find someone... 02/02/2007