Tucked behind an arbor of yellow flowers along U.S. Highway 17 on the south side of DeLeon Springs is a nice surprise for anyone fancying fresh-daily European pastries, unusual and tasty breakfasts,... + continue reading
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AN EMPTY SHELL — The outer walls are all that exist — so far — for a new Pet Supermarket store under construction on DeLand’s south side. The store is going up next to a Publix Super Market in the Country Club Corners shopping center.
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A second Pet Supermarket store in DeLand — and the chain’s eighth in Volusia County — is under construction on the city’s south side.
The chain of pet-care supplies has had a store at 1511 N. Woodland Blvd. for about five years. The new store is at 2393 S. Woodland Blvd., adjacent to a Publix Super Market in the Country... + continue reading
MEMORIAL SERVICE — In a tree-shaded memorial garden, Florida Hospital DeLand hosts staff and members of the public at a special service Aug. 15 honoring unmarked graves that were found during construction to expand the hospital’s cardiac-catheterization lab in July 2014. The Aug. 15 event coincided with the two-year anniversary of the opening of the expansion to the lab.
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Florida Hospital DeLand hosted a special service in the hospital’s memorial garden on Aug. 15, honoring the unmarked graves that were found during construction to expand the hospital’s cardiac-catheterization lab in July 2014.
The event also coincided with the two-year anniversary of the opening of the $3.5 million, 6,740-square-... + continue reading
![Family-owned and-operated — "We named the restaurant Lelo’s because my nieces and nephews couldn't say ‘abuelo’ [grandfather], so they called my dad Lelo," Mariely Yapor said. From left are daughter Karime Yapor, father Jose Yapor, mother Carmen Yapor, and daughter Mariely.](https://www.beacononlinenews.com/sites/beacononlinenews.com/files/styles/articles_featured_home_block/public/field/image/01_family-owned.jpg?itok=pi5yoLUh)
Family-owned and-operated — "We named the restaurant Lelo’s because my nieces and nephews couldn't say ‘abuelo’ [grandfather], so they called my dad Lelo," Mariely Yapor said. From left are daughter Karime Yapor, father Jose Yapor, mother Carmen Yapor, and daughter Mariely.
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I had heard Lelo’s in Orange City had some of the most amazing Spanish cuisine around, but never had the pleasure of trying any of their creations, until now.
Strolling through the door, I was met with a fast-paced environment and a strong aroma of Spanish spices and cooking. The louder-than-usual Latin music was fun, and got... + continue reading
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PHOTO COURTESY ELIZABETH STROPLEConnor Painter, left, and McKenzie Bostic, right, are recognized as recipients of the DeLand High School annual Student-Athlete Leadership Award. DHS Athletic Directior Paul Ryder made the presentation at the Senior Awards Night Assembly. Bostic played both soccer and flag football, while Painter participated in golf as a Bulldog.
During the recent DeLand High School Senior Award Assembly, many
PHOTO COURTESY JAMES LOWENSTEINThe DeLand High School Bulldog track team recently presented letters and awards, with coach Chris Madzik, center, making the presentation. The Coaches Award went to four-year athlete Jeremy Wilson, left, who just missed going to state in the 300 hurdles. The Most Valuable Runner Award went to Tyler Rollins, who will extend his education and track career in the 800 meters at the University of North Florida.
PHOTO COURTESY JAMES LOWENSTEINAward-winners — DeLand High School girls’ track team coach Jim Lowenstein announced that two sophomores are this year’s award-winners. At left, Amberleigh Sauer was named Most Valuable Player. She competed in the shot put and discus. Cheyenne Dunn, right, was named Most Valuable Sprinter. She advanced onto the regional meet as the district champion in the 400 meters.
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President Trump’s proposed immigration plan is not new, unfeeling, revolutionary, or even unusual. It restores much of America’s... + continue reading
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AN EMPTY SHELL — The outer walls are all that exist — so far — for a new Pet Supermarket store under construction on DeLand’s south side. The store is going up next to a Publix Super Market in the Country Club Corners shopping center.
BEACON PHOTO/JOE CREWS
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A second Pet Supermarket store in DeLand — and the chain’s eighth in Volusia County — is under construction on the city’s south side.
The chain of pet-care supplies has had... + continue reading
MEMORIAL SERVICE — In a tree-shaded memorial garden, Florida Hospital DeLand hosts staff and members of the public at a special service Aug. 15 honoring unmarked graves that were found during construction to expand the hospital’s cardiac-catheterization lab in July 2014. The Aug. 15 event coincided with the two-year anniversary of the opening of the expansion to the lab.
BEACON PHOTOS/MARSHA MCLAUGHLIN
Closing its doors — The DeLand branch of Chase Bank will be closing at the end of September. This branch is on one end of a small strip center on East International Speedway Boulevard that also houses stores for two cellphone companies, a massage spa, a hair salon, and a restaurant, among other businesses.
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Flying high — Erica Group poses outside the offices of the West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority on West New York Avenue in DeLand.
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This video, from Volusia County Sheriff's Office body camera and helicopter footage, shows the apprehension of two burglary suspects. The suspects started hitting cell phone stores... + continue reading
