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Cocoa Butter Ben
3 days ago3 min read
The Daytona 500 History by the Numbers
The Daytona 500 is the premier NASCAR race in the world. Here's a look at some of the numbers that have made it so historic. 1: The...
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Cocoa Butter Ben
3 days ago2 min read
The French Bakery & Pastry Shop, Ormond Beach
I originally learned about the French Bakery & Pastry Shop in Ormond Beach from my dermatologist. That's right, casually discussing...
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Cocoa Butter Ben
3 days ago4 min read
The Mystery of "Volusia" County
Map of Florida from 1836, pre-dating Florida Statehood in 1854. Note Volusia on the banks of the St. Johns River, just southeast of Lake...
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Feb 23 min read
The ABCs of Getting Around Daytona Beach: Part 1 The Beach
getting around Daytona Beach is as easy as A-B-C. Here's the lay of the land on the barrier island along A-1-A.
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Jan 202 min read
The Rolex 24 at Daytona Roars Back into Daytona Beach
This week, the 63rd running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona roars back into Daytona Beach starting with pre-race events Thursday, January...
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Jan 173 min read
Tiki Docks Restaurant Review: Revival of a Port Orange landmark
With panoramic views along the Halifax River, Tiki Docks in Port Orange, Florida provides a laid-back Daytona vibe with plenty of great food
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Dec 23, 20243 min read
New Year's Eve at Daytona Beach
New Year's Eve Champagne Toast Where will you be at midnight on January 1st, 2025? I've got some suggestions if you're still trying to...
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Dec 18, 20243 min read
Daytona Beach Christmas Dinner Suggestions
Daytona Beach has the ideal local spots open offering special delights on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day.
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Dec 11, 20241 min read
Magic of Lights at Daytona International Speedway
Magic of Lights at Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach may not have a white Christmas, but we certainly have the spirit of the...
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Dec 5, 20243 min read
Tips to stay safe at Daytona's Beaches
To stay safe at Daytona's Beaches heed the warnings of the hazard flags What better way to spend your vacation than to visit the beach,...
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Nov 28, 20242 min read
Happy Thanksgiving from Daytona Beach
It's Thanksgiving in Daytona Beach, with the high temperature around 82 F, and lots of sunshine. Thousands of visitors from parts far and...
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Nov 24, 20241 min read
Beach Bonfires at Daytona Beach
Beach Bonfires at Daytona Beach Whether you are a couple looking for a romantic and intimate sunset experience on the beach, planning a...
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Nov 19, 20243 min read
The Halifax River, Daytona's Liquid Gold
You may wonder why a river in Florida would be named after a city in Nova Scotia, Canada?
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Cocoa Butter Ben
Nov 11, 20241 min read
Yummy Rice Thai & Asian, Port Orange
Yummy Rice Thai Restaurant in Port Orange, Florida Yummy Rice Thai & Asian is small but mighty...delicious. You could miss them in the...
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