Life + Culture

Style lives here.

Celebrating the Businesses That Define Local Style Article and Photography by TJ Filley At Daytona City Lifestyle , we believe true style is about more than trends—it’s a reflection of taste, craftsmanship, and confidence. That belief inspired our latest feature called The City List. Think of this as a thoughtfully curated guide to local businesses that exemplify excellence in their category. Each month, The City List aligns with our editorial theme, and this month the focus is “Style.” We...

Shopping

Sunlit Style with a Story to Tell

A timeless trio of shops rooted in care, comfort, and coastal ease Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak In the coastal heart of Ormond Beach’s Fountain Square, three beloved boutiques—Bikini Company, Joyologie, and Beach People—offer more than stylish resort wear. They offer community, comfort, and a multigenerational love of the industry. Owner Joy Rabeaux took over the family business in 1998, after her parents, who founded the original shop in the 1980s, moved to...

Entertainment

Science-Driven Skin Repair

A Science-Driven, Clinically Proven Skin Treatment Reshaping What’s Possible in Volusia Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak At Daytona MedSpa, skin care is both science and story. Behind its streamlined treatments and advanced technology is a mother-daughter team committed to transforming how people think about aging, healing, and beauty—especially those who have been too afraid to try. The spa’s signature technology, NeoGenPSR, offers a non-surgical path to clearer...

Arts + Culture

Step Into the Symphony

A cultural heartbeat in the center of Daytona Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak When the lights dim and the first notes rise into the stillness, the Daytona Beach Symphony Society offers an experience unlike anything else on the local stage. This is the visceral magic of orchestral performance. It offers a kind of spellbinding immersion that cannot be replicated by screens, algorithms, or even other forms of live entertainment. For more than seventy years, the...

Health + Wellness

Transforming Skin Rejuvenation in Daytona Beach

Dr. Huda’s Passion for Aesthetics Is Transforming Skin Rejuvenation in Daytona BeachAt Blossom Dental and Facial Aesthetics, we believe beauty is more than surface-deep — it’s about confidence, self-care, and innovation. This belief is at the core of Dr. Huda’s passion for aesthetics, which has guided every step of our journey and continues to shape the future of our practice.Driven by a desire to make tighter skin and a youthful appearance achievable for everyone, Dr. Huda has embraced the...

Education

Begin With Love

A local organization proves that connection, curiosity, and compassion are the true cornerstones of early education. Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak Before a child learns to speak, their brain is forming. That intricate inner wiring is shaped by interaction, care, and connection. For DJ Lebo, CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia, this foundational truth guides her work every day. “We’re really trying to change that mindset,” she says. “So many...

Travel

Tails Wag at Luxury Resorts

Explore resorts where wagging tails and happy families enjoy world-class hospitality, comfort, and adventure together. Article and Photography by Marnie Van der Burgt True luxury isn’t just about plush linens or gourmet dining—it’s about sharing life’s best moments with everyone you love, including the ones with wagging tails and wet noses. For many of us, pets are family. So why leave them behind when you set out to make memories? At these Virtuoso properties, your four-legged friends are...

Local Services

Leading the Way Home

Halifax Humane Society uses groundbreaking new technology to reunite families with their pets faster than ever before. Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak When storms strike, they do more than damage homes and flood streets. They separate pets from the people who love them. For those who have experienced Florida’s hurricane seasons, the images stay with you—dogs behind fences, cats carried to safety by strangers, families searching in the aftermath. Halifax Humane...

Home Services

Bite-Free Backyard Bliss

The Shinders are turning mosquito control into peace of mind. Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak In Volusia County, outdoor living is a way of life. One local family is quietly transforming backyards into safer spaces for kids, pets, and peaceful evenings. Lisa and Patrick Shinder, along with their daughter Audrey, own Mosquito & Pest Authority of Volusia County. Their service blends science, family values, and meticulous care to protect what matters most: children...

Education

From Kitchen Table to Learning Oasis

A fresh approach to learning that meets kids where they are and moves them forward. Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak For many homeschool families in Volusia County, finding a learning environment that supports both parent and child can feel like a missing piece. That’s what inspired Jaclyn Veloce to create Academic Oasis—a supplemental learning academy for K–6 students rooted in hands-on, project-based instruction that enriches the homeschool journey. “We’re not a...