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editor’s note

We are thrilled to pres-ent to you this spring our second issue of Think Downtown, the signature magazine of Downtown Daytona Beach. As we told you in our premiere issue, Think Downtown is our way of getting the ball rolling for all sorts of thoughts. We want to explore meaningful thoughts about our lo-cal economy, creative thoughts about inge-nious projects that are happening in our community, and happy thoughts about how to better connect with our neighbors.

In this magazine you will find a cheerful approach to the cool things happening right here in the heart of your community. From tips for new simple ways to go green to deliciously fresh recipes from the farmer’s market, we hope that you will find our articles to be useful and inspirational for your personal routine.

As we form and build this magazine we want to invite you, our readers, to be a part of our project. We invite you to write us and tell us what you think about specific, community topics. Share with us your downtown experiences. Is there some great child-hood story you tell from many years past of Dunn Toys on Beach Street? Or, do you and your family have a happy afternoon rou-tine that brings you to story time at the library? Why do you love Cubs games? What is it about a jog along Riverfront Park that brightens your day?

Topics – must relate to Downtown Deadline Things for Kids or Outdoor Experiences April 15th Farmer’s Market or Cultural Experiences July 15th Holiday Stories and Traditions Oct 15th Submissions should be typed and in the range of 50 to 150 words. Please include your contact information.Not all submissions will be printed.

Submit by post to:Attention: Readers Think140 S. Beach Street, suite 107Daytona Beach, FL 32114

We look forward to your thoughts and the opportunity to share them with others in the community through our magazine.

Happy Spring Sunshine!

Naomi WeissExecutive Director of the Daytona Beach Partnership

publishersDaytona Beach Partnership

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editorNaomi Weiss

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sales directorMike Mastando

Thank you to the following Think Magazine editorial

contributors:Mellony Bumpass Ritchey

Kahlin Kelly AdkinsMeggan HarperChristina LaneFayn Leville

Nada ManleyRyan McGarryMichael Rollins

Kelly White

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strawberry goodYummy recipes for the “in-season” fruit!

nest blissBlog entry of family time downtown contributed by Museum of Arts & Sciences Marketing Director, Christina Lane.

10 healthy downtown menu itemsYou can eat out downtown without breaking your diet.

dining review: ivy lane bistro

the urban homemakerDowntown resident Kelly White shares insights on urban living.

shop downtownFashion writer Nada Manley shares her favorite spring downtown fashion finds.

think calendar

downtown asanaMellony Bumpass Ritchey of Renew Yoga shares a downtown-inspired yoga pose.

spring cleaning checklist

mother’s day gift guide

easy being greenTips on how to put good “green” habits into your daily routine.

think health & beauty

people & placesPete Zahn of Zahn Engineering and the Halifax Historical Musuem take center stage.

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STRAWBERRY GOOD

It’s strawberry season! Try out these yummy strawberry recipes using the freshest, sweetest strawberries around from the Downtown Daytona Beach Farmer’s Market.

strawberry margaritas

3/4 cups strawberries2 1/2 cups crushed ice1/2 cup tequila1/2 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons Cointreau (orange-flavored liqueur)4 whole strawberries for garnish with slits in the bottom

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and process until the mixture is smooth. Pour the margaritas into 4 large glasses. Garnish with strawberries.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

strawberry shortcakes

4 cups halved strawberries, divided1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup orange juice1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon juice1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter, cut into small pieces1/2 cup low-fat buttermilkCooking spray6 tablespoons frozen whipped topping, thawedWhole strawberries (optional)

Preheat oven to 425°.Combine 2 cups strawberry halves, 1/3 cup sugar, orange juice, vanilla, and lemon juice in a bowl, and mash with a potato masher. Stir in 2 remaining cups strawberry halves. Cover and chill. Combine flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender. Add buttermilk, stirring just until moist and sticky. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 times with floured hands. Pat dough into a 6 x 4-inch rectangle. Cut dough into 6 squares. Place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Split shortcakes in half horizontally using a serrated knife; place each bottom half on a dessert plate. Spoon 1/4 cup strawberry mixture over each bottom half. Top with shortcake tops; spoon 1/4 cup strawberry mixture over each top. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping; garnish with strawberries.Yield: 6 servings


“Nest Bliss” blogger, Christina Lane, shares her family-friendly Saturday morn-ing experience, proving that kids have a place downtown, too.We started our late morning with a delicious break-fast at The Daytona Diner. This little retro diner is probably missed by many because of its location behind the Daytona Harley Davidson dealership. When you step into the Daytona Diner for the first time you definitely feel like you have just stumbled upon a local secret. During our visit it was busy with regulars, some families and quite a few hobby bikers probably about to head out for a drive in the great weather. We started with an order of classic French Toast which comes hot and golden. The show stop-per though was the Start Your Engine Skillet Dish. A big bowl loaded with Creole seasoned roasted pota-toes, onions, melted cheese, eggs, and topped with sausage gravy.

After the diner we stopped at the downtown Day-tona Beach farmer’s market. We were surprised at the diversity of choices and the low prices. Stopping by the farmer’s market is such a great family activ-ity, kids love being outside and loading produce into their tote bags. We also didn’t know that the farmer’s market is open until noon, plenty of time for people who like to sleep-in on the weekends.

We ended the morning at the Daytona Beach Re-gional Library. This library has a great kid’s section with tons of hands-on activities for infants and pre-schoolers. While at the library I discovered an awe-some CD of kid’s music by Ella Fitzgerald recorded between 1936 and 1951, totally classic Ella with a great rendition of Old Mac Donald. My husband also checked out a few CD’s and Indy movies. Before we left we updated our accounts with new passwords so we can download books to our iPods from the library’s website.

If our toddler didn’t have to head home for a nap we would have done some antique shopping and grabbed a Vanilla Chai Latte at Ivy Lane...maybe next Saturday though.

For more from the nest bliss blog visit www.nestbliss.com.

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THINK DINING

Eating out does not have to break your diet.10 healthy & delicious downtown menu items

Lola Granola ParfaitDelicious and healthy, this parfait layers granola, low fat yogurt and fresh fruit.From Ivy Lane Bistro 246 S. Beach Street

Vegetable & Tofu Scramble with taters & toastBoth vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will love this protein-packed breakfast delight.From Dancing Avocado Kitchen 110 S. Beach Street

Fresh Hummus DipLightly flavored to perfection with garlic & lemon juice.From Mediterranean Experience 174 N. Beach Street

The SpringerDaytona’s no meat veggie burgerFrom Daytona Diner 290 N. Beach Street

Ahi TunaPan-seared with spices and sesame seeds,served with yellow rice and vegetable of the dayFrom Angell & Phelps Café 154 S. Beach Street

Insalata Del SoleBaby greens with imported gorgonzola cheese, sunflower seeds & dried apricots in a peach vinaigretteFrom The Cellar 220 Magnolia Avenue [call for reservations: (386)258-0011]

Dynamite SalmonGet the best of the fish oils crab crusted, chive oil drizzled and seared to perfectionFrom Chart House 1100 Marina Point Drive

Veggie RollFive fresh vegetables chosen specially by your sushi chef.From Ronin Sushi 111 W. International Speedway Blvd.

Thai Beef SaladSliced grilled steak with mint leaves, rice & chili pepper in exotic lime juice.From Siam Spice 101 Bay Street

Chicken Skewers Chicken skewers marinated in a zesty Jamaican jerk, served with a refreshing avocado sauceFrom Lime Restaurant & Rum Bar512 Seabreeze Boulevard


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DOWNTOWN DINING GUIDE

Ivy Lane Bistro246 South Beach Street

(386) 258-7112www.IvyLaneBistro.com

Ivy Lane Bistro is a unique eatery on Beach Street and the Ivy Lane

passageway. With its European décor and amazing alfresco dining on brick-paved sidewalks among

historic buildings and Riverfront Park, Ivy Lane Bistro boasts an

experience like no other. Its fresh, creative nouveau cuisine at breakfast, lunch, and dinner

attracts a lively mix of business professionals, residents, students,

and visitors. Live, acoustic entertainment and an ever-

changing dinner menu guarantee that each visit will be unlike the last.

Price Range: $5 - $25Hours:

Breakfast & LunchMon-Fri 7am - 2:30pmSat-Sun 8am - 2:30pm

DinnerWed-Thur 5pm - 9pm

Fri-Sat 5pm - 10pm

in the spotlightThe sweet aroma of cinmamon, syrup and fresh-ground coffee beckons you from the South Beach Street sidewalk before you can even make out the name on the crisp blue canvas canopy. A peek through the expansive windows - which allow patrons to enjoy the view of the river - reveals lots of wood and comforting earthtones with a hint of urban chic reflected in cool metal and cushioned chairs.

Formerly Christina’s Beach Street Cafe, Ivy Lane Bistro, located at the south end of Beach, near Orange Avenue, is obviously the newest “cool” eatery in the Downtown area, not only because ifs fresh name and awesome orb-lit alley evening dining, but because it is really, really good.

With a creative and ample breakfast and lunch menu - including a Frosted Flake Crusted French Toast breakfast - one can quickly conclude they will be coming back for more. Other selections include: Tri-Colored Potato Hash Mess, Fruit & Mascar-pone Crepes, and Bistro Tart (smoky bacon, three eggs, creamy brie cheese and scallion crème fraiche over puff pastry), and all of your “typical” breakfast egg & sides staples for those who like to keep it simple.

A friend had recommended the Stuffed Ital-ian Burger, a half-pound, 100% Angus beef “melt-in-your-mouth” burger, stuffed with pepperoni, provolone cheese, and marinara sauce, and served on two enormous pieces of garlic Texas toast.

I opted for the Shephard Burger: eight ounc-es of Angus beef, smothered in sautéed pep-

pers, onions, and mushrooms, topped with provolone cheese, served on a French ba-guette with a side of au jus and a choice of signature chips, potato salad, pasta salad, sweet potato fries or straw fries. The burger was cooked perfectly and everything came out hot and looked attractive on the plate. I will definitely be returning to try some of their other lunch offerings, including fresh wraps, crisp salads, unique sandwiches, beer-battered fish, and soups.

In the evening - from Wednesday to Saturday only - Ivy Lane Bistro transforms from the bright little eatery to a sophisticated, candle-lit urban bistro with a live jazz music vibe under the lights of the Ivy Lane Breezeway. Their ever-changing dinner menu is served includes such specials as: Wild Sword-fish ala Grec (pasta, swordfish, kalamata olives, feta cheese, chopped tomatoes, spinach, onions, cucumbers marinated in Aegean dressing), Fat Boy Filet (10oz filet stuffed with mushrooms, Vidalias, and buf-falo mozzarella cheese, with red potatoes and root vegetable medley), and Wasabi Crusted Ahi Tuna (with mushroom and crab risotto, saffron seafood stock, wakamai and sriracha). The eatery generally offers some form of wine special, like half-price bottles with two entree purchases.

The Shephard Burger$8.95



urban l iving

Do you like to travel to other cities? I will venture to bet that many of your favorite cit-ies to visit are places that are built around a well-planned urban model. Love Savannah, Charleston, San Francisco or New York city? Love Paris and London?

Although we don’t live in any of these cities, we have a beautifully planned downtown right here in Daytona Beach, with the pos-sibility to support a truly sustainable urban lifestyle. This new year, here are my top ten reasons to live urban. It is my goal to assist just one of you in creating an urban lifestyle. I don’t want to be the only Urban Homemak-er around!

1. Go Green: Urban living allows you to create a Green lifestyle to go with your green home and green car.

2. Save Money: Less Gas, Less Yard, Less Waste…it all adds up!

3. Get Healthy: Walk more where the envi-ronment was built for walking.

4. Support Local: Support the people that support you.

5. Public Spaces: Enjoy the areas that are built for people to gather.

6. Save Time: Less commute time gives you more time to relax with family or alone.

7. Get back to Community: A great chance to get out and know what makes your com-munity great…the people who live in it!

8. Find your 3rd Place: Urban settings were built for 3rd places…find yours here.

9. Farmers Market: Save local farmland by supporting local farmers.

10. Be a part of this great change: We all talk about wanting great change…here is your change to make it and move back to where it all began.

Next time you are in a city that you really love, take a look around. Is it a walkable city? Are there lots of mixed use buildings? Are there attractive public spaces for people to gather? Are there local restaurants with sidewalk dining? Human beings are attract-ed to urban spaces that are built on a hu-man scale. Visit Downtown Daytona Beach and imagine the possibilities.

T e n R e a s O n s T O L i v e U R b a n

The Urban Home Maker is the superhero and role model of Kelly White. Kelly White is the co-owner of The Jack White Land Company and is working diligently to develop, market and sell Downtown Daytona Beach, all while perfecting her chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can reach her at [email protected]. Also, visit www.downtowndaytonabeach.com for the downtown calendar of events.

URBAN HOMEMAKER

By:Kelly White

HANDS onfun

Enjoy 9,300 square feet of hands-on fun through professionally designed interactive exhibits that demonstrate various principles of science! Exhibits include: CSI Crime Scene Investigation, Race Track & Raceway Build Stations, Tennis Ball Launcher, a make-believe Pizza Place, and much more! The Children’s Museum also features activities for infant and toddler play as well as a large imagination career area!

MUSEUM OF ARTS & SCIENCES

352 S. Nova Rd.Daytona Beach, FL

386.255.0285www.moas.org

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M u s t - H a v e S p r i n g

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always like to be where the action is. When I lived in Miami, I worked in South Beach. In Boston, I lived on the second floor of a historic building on Newbury Street, surrounded by famous shops and cute little eateries. In Chicago, we lived in the Gold Coast, three blocks from the fabled corner that housed Barneys and Prada. Nothing is more appealing to me than being in the center of it all. And by it, of course, I mean shopping.

When we decided we had enough of Chicago’s infamous weather, we decided to look for a Daytona Beach location that had that same feel, the same activity, the same excitement. Where else would we wind up but steps from downtown? And while it’s not Ocean Drive or the Magnifi-cent Mile, Beach Street has a history and a charm (and a Riverfront park) that rivals any main street. And the shop-ping is not bad either. Great style is easy to find in the street’s many shops and stylish salons. You just have to know where to look. Here, my definitive list of the must-have items for spring 2010, ranging from $20 to $10,000, and all available in your own backyard.

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“Great style is easy to find in the street’s many shops and stylish salons. You just have to know where to look.


Photos by: Meggan Harper

www.MegganHarper.com

Slim, stylish headbands adorned with buttons, baubles and feathers, from CROWNE, with proceeds benefitting girls in Thailand trying to break free from a life of prostitution. From $20. Bei Capelli, 115 W. International Speedway Blvd.

Vintage black studded Versace shoulder bag, a fabulous accent to all of spring’s 80s-inspired looks, $55, Nicole’s Beach Street Mall, 140 N. Beach Street.

Heart-shaped pendant covered with sparkly pave CZs on a chain, $54, Stacy Lipton Interiors, 110 West International Speedway Blvd.

Art Deco clip with nine carats of diamonds, about $10,000, Evans & Son Jewelers, 250 S. Beach Street.

A fabulous wig to bring out your inner blonde bombshell, Wig Villa, 120 S. Beach Street.

Daunis Citrine and diamond pendant set in white gold on chain, about $650, Wm. Ritzi & Co. Jewelers, 160 S. Beach Street.

Pink Bulova Accutron ceramic watch with diamonds, $1395, Tom Cook Jewelers, 150 S. Beach Street.

Massive coral and diamond cocktail ring set in yellow gold, $1150, Jessup’s of Daytona, 100 S. Beach Street.

Roberto Coin diamond inside out hoop earrings made of 18 karat

white, yellow or rose gold that come in 7 different sizes and carat weights, $1140-$4200. Tom Cook Jewelers,

150 S. Beach Street.

Slinky

jersey dresses

and jumpsuits

from Izzy,

from about

$50, Amaya’s Boutique,

220 South Beach

Street.

“Nothing is more appealing to me than being in the center of it all. And by it, of course, I mean shopping.”

march 201026 - 28 – Spring Home and Garden Expo from 10am to 6pm. Ocean Center. www.oceancenter.com or 386-254-4500.

27 – Oyster Festival on Manatee Island from 10am to 5pm. Live music, great food, beer, refreshments, and all the oysters your stom-ach can handle! www.halifaxoysterfestival.com

Through April 19 - Old Daytona School Days Through the Ages Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Halifax Historical Museum. Adult admission is $5 and $1 for children. Thursdays are by donation. For more in-formation – www.halifaxhistorical.org or call (386) 255-6976

Every Wednesday & Thursday at Salon 230/Spa Above. $5.00 off any massage. 386-253-8737. www.salon230.com.

Every Thursday through Saturday at Angell & Phelps Café: Live music and great dinner specials. For more information – www.angellandphelpscafe.com or call (386) 257-2677

Every Thursday through Saturday at Ivy Lane Bistro: Live music and special bistro din-ner menu. For more information – www.ivylanebistro.com or call (386) 258-7112

Every Friday at Salon 230/Spa Above. Get ready for the party! $10.00 off Makeup application. 386.253.8737. www.salon230.com.

Every Saturday – Downtown Farmer’s Market on City Island from 8 am to 12 noon. For more information – email: [email protected] or call (386) 258-8150.

Every Sunday - Thursday at Salon 230/Spa Above. Come try us out! 20% off your first color service. 386-253-8737. www.salon230.com.

april 20102 &3 – Dancescapes. News-Journal Center.Featuring Contemporary dance and other styles. 386-506-3042 or 386-226-1927.

3 – Benefit Concert for the Fair Share Gar-dens. Fair Share Demonstration Garden at Lion’s Club. Downtown Daytona Beach. www.typc.org, www.wedigfairshare.org or 386-341-3818

3 & 17 – Florida Writer’s Workshop at City Island Library from 12:00 to 2:30. For more information – www.volusialibrary.org or call (386) 257-6036

think calendar4 – Easter Parade and Kids Egg Hunt at the Halifax River Yacht Club. For more informa-tion – (386) 255-7459.

9 – Season Kickoff for the Daytona Cubs at Jackie Robinson Ballpark presented by Wendy’s. Game starts at 7:05 pm, followed by fireworks at the end of the night. Get your season tickets at daytonacubs.com. See full schedule on page 17.

9-11 – Great American Boat, Sport & Travel Show from 10am to 8pm. Ocean Center. www.thegreatamericanboatsportandtrav-elshow.com.

22 – Earth Day Celebration & Fundraiser Mov-ies at City Island from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort. Yoga, beach clean-up, massages and brunch. [email protected] or 386-233-5441.

23– Spring Fashion Show Luncheon to Ben-efit Our Children First from 11am to 1pm. The Historic Palmetto Club in Downtown Daytona Beach.386-248-2771 ext. 305 or [email protected].

26 – School House Rock Live! from 8:30am to 1:30pm. News-Journal Center. Presented by The Orlando Shakespeare Theater in partnership with UCF. 407-447-1700 ext. 1

30 – Movies at City Island. Sherlock Holmes at the City Island Library from 1:30 to 3:00. Bring your own snacks and drinks. For more information – www.volusialibrary.org or call (386) 257-6036




Every Friday at Salon 230/Spa Above get ready for the party! $10.00 off Makeup application. 386-253-8737. www.salon230.com.

Every Saturday – Downtown Farmer’s Market on City Island from 8 am to 12 noon. For more information – email: [email protected] or call (386) 258-8150.

Every Sunday - Thursday at Salon 230/Spa

Above. Come try us out! 20% off your first color service. 386-253-8737. www.salon230.com.

may 20102 – Orchestra Concert with Daytona State College Symphony Orchestra at 2:30pm.News-Journal Center. 386-506-3042 or 386-226-1927.

6 – Symphonic Band Concert with Daytona State College Symphonic Band at 7:30pm. News-Journal Center. 386-506-3042 or 386-226-1927.

7-8 – Battle of the Yacht Clubs Offshore Fish-ing Tournament. Halifax Yacht Club against the Sunset Harbor Yacht Club in an all out war for bragging rights. 386-843-3266 or 386-566-9708

8 – 2010 Fight for Air Daytona Asthma Walk from 9am to 12pm. Riverfront Park, Downtown Daytona Beach. 386-255-6447 or [email protected]

8 – Eleven O’clock and Four O’clock Bands at 7:30pm. Contemporary performance of modern rock, pop, blues and country mu-sic. News-Journal Center. 386-506-3042 or 386-226-1927.

9 – Mother’s Day. Show mom how special she is to you… find a unique gift for her in Downtown Daytona Beach.




Every Friday at Salon 230/Spa Above get ready for the party! $10.00 off Makeup application. 386-253-8737. www.salon230.com.

Every Saturday – Downtown Farmer’s Market on City Island from 8 am to 12 noon. For more information – email: [email protected] or call (386) 258-8150

Every Sunday - Thursday at Salon 230/Spa Above. Come try us out! 20% off your first color service. 386-253-8737. www.salon230.com.

Spr ing Downtown Events & Happenings


Spr ing Downtown Events & Happenings


THINK MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

Make “cleaning” your mind, body, and spirit part of your seasonal de-

cluttering goals with Yoga.Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, close to 11 million Americans are

enjoying its health benefits. Mellony Bumpass Ritchey of Renew Yoga Studio has dedicated this pose to

Downtown Daytona Beach.

USTRASANA (Camel Pose) - Physical Benefits: STRETCHES the

thighs, torso, hips, chest, shoulders, and hips. STRENGTHENS the legs, pelvis, and lower back. OPENS the hips and hip flexors. AIDS digestion. STIMULATES circulation. INCREASES

spine flexibility and IMPROVES posture.

Mental Benefits: ENERGIZES the mind. RELIEVES mild depression,

anxiety, and stress.

For more information on this and other benefits of Yoga or to sign up

for all levels of Yoga instruction, contact Renew Yoga Studio at

386-238-0909 or visitwww.renew-yoga.com.

DOWNTOWN

ASANA

Modeled by Melissa Smith Photo by Ryan McGarry


Paint. A fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference for a room that needs new, spring energy. If you do not have the time and patience to repaint your entire house, then pick a room or two. For a neutral-toned room, even just one wall of lively color can change the mood. Contact the painting experts at Southern Paint.

Fresh Flowers. Nothing says spring quite like bright, fresh flowers. Amaryllis, Cherry Blossoms, Freesia, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Tulips and Zinnias are some of the hottest spring flowers out there. Vase them on a windowsill, in the bathroom, next to the kitchen sink. Flowers always work. Con-tact the floral experts at Rachael Kasie Designs or Zahn’s Flowers.

Read. Freshen your mind. What better way to get out of a winter state of mind than by picking up a book? Learn something new, work on yourself or reread a favorite classic from a new vantage point. Contact the literary experts at Abraxas or Mandala Books.

Donate. Spring is a good time to sort through your closet and get rid of those old clothes that you do not wear anymore. How do you decide what to keep and what to let go? Two good rules – 1) Make a list of the basic musts and then some special additions or 2) Get rid of anything that you have not worn in over a year. The Junior League thrift store will take what’s old to you and make it new for someone else while also earning some money that will be used for good in your community.

Organize. You are much more likely to use all those great things that you have stored away on shelves or in containers if you know what they are. Shelves of spices, pastas, sauces and craft-ing materials could all use distinctive labels that make each thing easier to identify and, therefore, use. Have personalized labels printed by your local printer. Contact the printing experts at PS Printing or VIP Printing.

Scrapbook. Most of us have all sorts of fam-ily traditions that take place during the winter, particularly because of the Holidays. If you want to hold onto those lovely cards and fun memories, but you don’t want to just throw them in a closet, then Spring is a great time to organize all those winter details in a scrapbook. Contact the experts at A Page In Time Scrapbooking.

Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring cleaning (verb) – (1) heavy duty cleaning or organizing enterprise (2) yearly act of cleaning a house from top to bottom which takes place in the first days of the spring.


Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Downtown Daytona Beach is filled with gift ideas! Whether you are looking for something fun and festive or sentimental and rare, you are guaranteed to find something that fits the special Mom in your life.

Enjoy spa time with Mom at one of Downtown’s many

salons, and continue the together time with lunch or dinner with a riverfront view at a cool Downtown

restaurant.

Get crafty with specialty yarns for

knitters.Whether Mom knits

already or plans to pick up the hobby, She Sells Yarn offers the largest variety and selection

around.

Bring her walls to life.Find this metal butterfly wall art and moreat Stacey Lipton Interiors, while supplies last!

Buy her an antique to complete her collection that’s (almost) as rare and beautiful as she is. You’ll find antique

stores galore along Beach Street.

Everyone knows that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. You can find plenty

of those (plus lots of unique costume

jewelry pieces) at one of the many jewelry stores on

and around Beach Street.

Give mom a gift that keeps on giving. Make a family portrait with Michael’s Photography.

2010 mother’s day Downtown Gift-GivinG GuiDe

For more information on where to get each of these great gifts, you can contact

the DBPA at (386) 258 - 8150


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1. Ride your bike instead of your car. Yes, your body is still going to require energy input for the energy output of riding the bike, but it will save you a trip to the gym.

6 simple things that you can do to green your routine this spring

2. Turn off the water while you brush. The EPA estimates that the average person uses 2 gallons of water daily as a part of their oral hygiene.

3. Use hand towels rather than paper towels. Just be sure to clean that hand towel on a regular basis.

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4. Tote your own to-go mug for coffee & tea, and your own reusable water bottle instead of plastic water bottles. You may even find that you drink more water because of it.

6. Reusable cloth shopping bags are all the rage these days. You just have to remember to take them with you. Coming this summer… reusable shopping bags just for the Downtown Farmer’s Market.

5. Keep a recycling bin next to the trash can in your house. This addition is twofold. First, you cannot recycle if you do not have a system in place, and second, having these two things side-by-side will make you think of what you are throwing away and where it is going.

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Downtown is a green place by nature. Featuring many different uses and functions within just a few blocks, the area is designed to be energy efficient. If you live, work or shop downtown, then in many ways you already are thinking green. To further your green does not have to be a huge chore, but can simply take a few minor adjustments to your daily routine. Plus, the ideas above will not only shrink your carbon footprint, but will also save you money.



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live music by caribbean Posse, the moB Band and orange avenue.

Beer and refreshments, raw, roasted, and specialty oysteR dishes,

This spring, once you’ve

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blankets and sweaters, dusted

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Freshen your skin with an all organic advanced skin peel Heidi’s Organic Skin Care & More340 S. Beach Street, suite 140, Daytona Beach(386) 214-5100

Brighten your hair and nails with vibrant spring colorsAt Bei Capelli 115 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach(386) 868-5857

Treat your body right with a revitalizing deep tissue massageFrom Salon 230 Spa Above116 Magnolia Avenue, Daytona Beach, (386) 253-8737

Relax your mind while strengthening your bodyAt Renew Yoga Studio224 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach(386) 238-0909

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Warm up the tone of your skin before bathing suit seasonAt Sunmasters Tanning Salon142 W. International Speedway Blvd.(386) 238-5511

Seeking answers… there are excellent non-surgical hair loss solutions At Carl Walters Hair Systems133 Magnolia Avenue, Daytona Beach(386) 254-8690


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ZaHn enGineeRinGHow long have you worked downtown?

Zahn Engineering, Inc. since 1996. As family business downtown (Beach Street, Orange Avenue and now Palmetto Ave),

since 1929

What do you like about working downtown?

Close to home, convenient for restaurants, easy to meet clients, no traffic problems, can walk to most places from my office.

Why do you volunteer with the Design Committee for the Daytona Beach

Partnership?Want to contribute to the redevelopment of the area. I drive past the area every

morning and evening. It is an opportunity to provide design services in my area of expertise…civil engineering. Also an op-

portunity to be creative.

Tell us something people may not know about you?

Have been making fine wines since 2000. During a remodel of our house, added

a wine room to make and to store wine. Makes a great gift. The house we live in is the original Zahn homestead since 1945 and the office is the original flower shop (now our engineering office) built by my

grandfather, Max, in 1955.

History 101! We study the Greeks. We study the Romans. We study the ancients. With Florida history, we study St. Augus-tine and Osceola. But what about where we live, Daytona Beach and the Halifax Country? What do we know about that? Who were the first settlers? How did our town begin? What was the town’s journey along the way? Daytona Beach and the surrounding area is our town. Where do we find out more about our home?

The answer to the above is the Halifax Historical Museum. Located in the 100 year old Merchants Bank Building in beau-tiful, historic downtown Daytona Beach, the Halifax Historical Museum preserves our history. The bank building is a gor-geous example of an easier time when horse and buggies parked along Beach Street and marble and tile were the build-ing materials. Local artifacts dating back 2,500 to 5,000 B.C. give a glimpse of the prehistoric life of our first inhabitants.

Starting with a time line of everyone who’s ever made a claim to our area, the permanent exhibits at the Museum take you on a journey through ancient times to the present day. There are extraordinary models of the Ormond Hotel and the 1935 Boardwalk. See two magnificent original vault doors. Children can ring the first bell off the first train ever to come into Daytona Beach. The War Zone has artifacts from World War I & II and the Racing Zone is filled with memorabilia. Grandma’s Attic shows how kids played before televi-sion, computers and smart phones. Dunn

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Brothers Hardware’s Jeffrey, the giraffe, is there. The Attic is filled with vintage toys and children’s clothing. You view a wonderful 20 minute movie that covers 130,000 years of history in our local area, describing nine foot armadillos, early plantations, Seminole Na-tive American wars, early beach racing and how Daytona Beach came to be.

The current special exhibit is “Old Daytona School Days” with photographs, drawings and artifacts from the 1880’s through the 1970’s. Old typewriters, microscopes, school desks and school books bring memories. Old school annuals and photographs let you see how many faces you remember from your own school days in Daytona Beach and the surrounding area.

This is our history. In the Halifax Historical Museum we can view it, research it, order vintage photographs, buy local history books in the Gift Shop and learn about ourselves. The Museum offers memberships, educa-tional programs and special events. Bottom line, it’s just a wonderful place to be.

The Museum is located at 252 South Beach Street between Magnolia and Orange Av-enues. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Give yourself at least 1 ½ hours to go through the Museum, including the 20 minute movie. For member-ship, admission fees and group tour rates information call: 386-255-6976 or visit the website at www.halifaxhistorical.org. Come see us at the Museum!

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Your American Lung Association in downtown Daytona Beach reminds that May is National Asthma Awareness month. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult for nearly 23 million Americans, including 7 million children. Here in the Daytona Beach area more than 34,000 suffer from asthma and of those 8,000 are our local children. Students with asthma miss nearly 13

million lost school days every year due to illness—in fact,

asthma is the leading cause of missed school days among children and accounts for a quar-ter of all emergency room visits in the United States! Unfortunately asthma is chronic, in other words, you live with it every day, and it can be very serious—even life-threatening. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed as to live a normal, healthy life. The American Lung Association’s Open Airways for Schools program helps to teach elementary age children how to manage their asthma in childhood and for life! Developed at Columbia University, it is statistically proven to reduce missed school days and trips to the emergency room—but even more importantly it saves lives! Your American Lung Association’s goal is to put this program into every school in Volusia County, but we need your help! Make a commitment to Fight for healthy lungs and clean air for Daytona Beach! The American Lung Association is holding its 2nd annual Fight For Air Asthma Walk on May 8th at Riverfront Park on Beach Street. There is no registration fee for this 2.5 mile walk around the Halifax River to raise money and aware-ness for asthma and help us deliver life-saving programs in our schools! Sign up at www.fightforairwalkdaytona.org and for more information on joining this dynamic, family-friendly event or sponsorship packages please call (386) 255-6447.

MAY IS ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH!

Join the fight May 8th at

the 2nd Annual Fight

For Air Asthma Walk!


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on the town“Two Trebled Gals,” Kelly Parsons Kwiatek and Kelly White

with John Guthrie at Angell & Phelps Cafe

The Daytona Beach Partnership in collaboration with Ned Harper of the Small Business Development Center proudly presents

The Merchant Retail Seminar Series.Starting in January 2010

downtown daytona beach: live • shop • work • playDowntown Daytona Beach has developed a defined vision, quality of life, business-friendly environment, diverse development base and commitment to education. All of this makes it the ideal location for your business to succeed. Plus, there are many incentives available to help you locate your business downtown.

Request your copy of the Downtown Economic Development Brochure to learn about these unique

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Economic Development Committee:Kelly White – Chair

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Documents

Think Downtown Magazine - Spring 2010 Edition