Local Services

A Place to Begin Again

Article by Ilona Sandler | Photography by Nicole Campon Home is something most of us rarely think about until we are at risk of losing it. It is where we return after a long day. Where children sleep. Where meals are shared and routines take shape. It is the place that still feels familiar when everything outside seems uncertain. Now imagine it disappearing. “When people are in trouble, the first place we want to go is home,” says Trace Rudolph, chaplain at Halifax Urban Ministries. “Now...

Local Services

Ready For Anything

Look Good. Feel Good. YOLO Good. Article by Ilona Sandler | Photography by Greg Hunter There is a difference between getting dressed and being ready. The suit can be tailored. The shoes can be polished. The watch can be just right. But when you walk into a wedding, gala, holiday party or important business event, the details people notice begin long before they reach your cufflinks. For Darryl Davis, owner of YOLO Barber in South Daytona, those details matter. “It’s everything,” Davis says...

Life + Culture

Ilona Sandler: There’s Always More

Coming Full Circle Through the Power of Storytelling Article by Ilona Sandler | Photography by Nicole Campon I never really stopped being a journalist. I just stopped working in a newsroom. For years, my career took me in directions I never expected—from Wyoming newspapers and television news to healthcare and communications. But through every chapter, I kept coming back to one thing: people and their stories. So becoming the editor of Daytona City Lifestyle doesn’t feel like starting...

Home Services

The Five-Star Economy: Why Trust Is the Ultimate Luxury for Daytona Beach Travelers in 2026

For years, vacation-rental marketing followed a predictable, carbon-copy formula.Show the pool. Show the view. Count the bedrooms. Sprinkle in words like luxury, oceanfront, or steps from the beach, and wait for the reservations to roll in.That script is officially changing.The modern traveler still appreciates stunning design—especially along a dynamic coastline like Daytona Beach—but beauty is now just the entry fee. What guests are truly buying today is confidence.Confidence that the property...

Food + Beverage

Date Night Daytona

Four distinctive restaurants prove that a memorable evening together can take many forms—from classic steakhouse elegance to adventurous cuisine, oceanfront dining and wine-country charm. Article by TJ Filley | Photography by Greg Hunter, Hyde Park Date Night Daytona A great date night is about more than dinner. It’s a chance to slow down, reconnect and turn an ordinary evening into something worth remembering. Fortunately, the Daytona area offers plenty of ways to do exactly that. Whether...

Food + Beverage

Dinner Is Just The Beginning

The perfect meal doesn't have to end the evening. Discover four local places worth making your next stop. Article by TJ Filley | Photography by Greg Hunter, TJ Filley There’s a moment at the end of a great dinner when nobody is quite ready to call it a night. Fortunately, around Daytona, the evening doesn’t have to end when the check arrives. You can discover a locally distilled spirit, sample a flight of craft beer, linger over a bottle of wine or finish the night with a creative cocktail. ...

Travel

The Local Touch, Coast to Coast: How SkyRun is Revolutionizing Luxury Vacation Rentals

"What happens when local passion meets national scale? SkyRun is expanding across top U.S. destinations, proving that exceptional vacation stays start with local care. Read our feature in City Lifestyle to see how we’re shaping the future of travel."In an era where travel can often feel transactional and standardized, modern vacationers are demanding something deeper: authentic local flavor paired with flawless, professional service. Enter SkyRun Vacation Rentals.While massive corporate...

Life + Culture

Fly Me to the Moon

Halifax Humane Society Announces Furball 2026 Headliner and Next Gen Philanthropist Co-Chairs Article by Deb Lovett | Photography by Greg Hunter, NASA, and Halifax Humane Society The gala season is officially underway with the Halifax Humane Society’s announcement of this year’s Furball theme along with the guest honoree and event co-chairs. This year’s “Fly Me to The Moon” gala shines a spotlight on the organization’s evolving focus: ensuring that families and their beloved pets have a soft...

Arts + Culture

The Artful Connoisseur

From Victorian Elegance to Bold Abstraction: How Changing Fashions Inform Art’s Value and Legacy Article by Mark Alexander The aesthetic and monetary value of fine art often change drastically over time as certain styles go in and out of fashion. It is a common misconception that valuable items of a certain age will retain or increase their worth in the future. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, but in fact are the exception unless the art is by recognized masters or otherwise have...

Style + Beauty

Sparkle & Shine

These Local Retailers are Specialists in Style & Fashion Article by Deb Lovett | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak, Tom Cook Jeweler, Deb Lovett Joyologie has many unique styles and accessories, including these one-of-a-kind purses. Located in Fountain Square where you can also visit Bikini Company and Beach People; then re-energize at numerous cafes.  142 E Granada Blvd., OB . The timeless elegance of Gabriel & Co.‘s signature Bujukan bracelet collection at Tom Cook Jeweler is...