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 A poem by local poet Marge Tindal is superimposed on a photo of the dome of the historic county courthouse in DeLand. Downtown revival continues to gain recognition By ROBIN ROPER DELAND — Wiping tears from her eyes, local poet Marge Tindal reminisces about downtown DeLand, and especially the sounds of the historic courthouse bells, which immediately revive childhood memories. FULL STORY >>> |
By THOMAS S. BROWN DAYTONA BEACH — A Flagler Beach real estate broker has paid $2.5 million for the S.H. Kress building, a downtown Art Deco landmark. AME of Volusia, an investment firm owned by Albert M. Esposito, purchased the four-story office building last month from Mac Smith, an Ormond Beach Realtor who had owned it for 14 years. Geo-Eco participants up for the challenge By AMY C. RIPPEL Mitchell Mahnken furiously chomped on the small square of pink bubble gum until it was gooey and pliable as his teammates, the Venomous Vipers, looked on. FULL STORY >>> |
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By ROBIN ROPER Every year, historic downtown DeLand becomes a Mecca for art lovers from around the country the weekend before Thanksgiving. More than 50,000 people will buy, sell, look or display art of all kinds from sculptures to handmade jewelry. As they stroll along the streets eager to find their treasures, they will pass many historic buildings and some of the best untold stories of DeLand’s history — until the last couple of years, thanks to the placement of historical plaques on some of the city’s most prominent buildings. FULL STORY >>> |
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Flagler farmers still find a growing need By HEATHER SCOFIELD BUNNELL — Charles Cowart had tears in his eyes as he explained to more than 60 visitors on his western Flagler farm that he was one of a dying breed. FULL STORY >>> |
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