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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Style with Purpose September has always felt like the beginning of a new season in our community. While the calendar may still say summer, this is the time of year when Daytona's social calendar comes alive. Gala season begins, nonprofit organizations launch their signature fundraising events, and many of our community's most memorable evenings are just around the corner. These events are certainly known for their elegance. Black-tie attire, beautiful venues, and unforgettable settings all play a role in creating special experiences. But what has always impressed me most isn't what people wear—it's what they support. Behind every gala is a mission. Whether it's helping homeless animals find loving homes, advancing healthcare, supporting education, or strengthening another worthy cause, these events remind us that true style has purpose. They bring together neighbors, business leaders, volunteers, and philanthropists who share a common goal: making our community stronger than they found it. That spirit is reflected throughout this month's issue. You'll discover local businesses that help us express our personal style through fashion, jewelry, beauty, and home décor. You'll meet community leaders whose generosity is shaping the future of our region, and you'll find ideas and inspiration for enjoying the season with family and friends. Together, these stories celebrate more than appearance— they celebrate the values that define our community. One of the things I appreciate most about Daytona is that our sense of style extends well beyond what we see on the surface. It's found in the businesses that serve with excellence, the organizations that lift others up, and the people who quietly give their time, talents, and resources to causes that matter. As another season begins, I hope this issue inspires you not only to enjoy the elegance that surrounds us, but also to celebrate the generosity, leadership, and community spirit that make this such a wonderful place to call home. See you around town.

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AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Awards Nine Scholarships Honoring Ethan Wilson Recipients of the 2026 Ethan Wilson Memorial Scholarships gather with the Wilson family, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach staff, and Ormond Beach Fire Department during the fourth annual awards ceremony honoring the legacy of Ethan Wilson, a firefighter and paramedic. “Seeing these young men and women pursue careers dedicated to helping others is a reminder that Ethan’s legacy continues to make an impact in our community,” said Nick Nates, captain of the Ormond Beach Fire Department.

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AdventHealth Daytona Beach Foundation Announces 16th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser The annual fundraiser presented by Morton & Morton on November 6th is in its 16th year at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club. This year, all proceeds benefit the fundraising campaign for Women & Children's Services at AdventHealth Daytona Beach. Sponsorships are now available with a special price freeze offer with a twoyear commitment. Contact judy.haydt@AdventHealth.com or 386-231-5102 for more information and to register.

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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

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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 landing. “The ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ gala theme represents the start of a wonderful journey for pets and owners, but also our growing support of them with a safe return home,” says Sean Hawkins, Halifax Humane Society’s CEO. The Furball is a primary source of funding for the shelter’s operations. Each ticket and sponsorship helps fund programming for the more than 15,000 animals provided with shelter and medical care each year. This year’s attendees will step into a starlit sanctuary where shimmering constellations and an immersive night sky create a beautiful moonlit glow. Yet, beneath the beauty of the crescent moon, the event serves as the bedrock for the organization’s most progressive chapter yet. By championing access to care as the next frontier in animal welfare, the Halifax Humane Society is ensuring that medical support is readily available to the families who need it most. Charting the course for this vital mission is a stellar group of advocates and changemakers. On the following pages, meet the exceptional luminaries who are anchoring this year’s Furball and keeping the shelter’s lifesaving mission shining bright.

NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin (Ret.)

LELAND MELVIN NASA ASTRONAUT (RET.)

FLY ME TO THE MOON WITH NASA ASTRONAUT LELAND MELVIN

To celebrate the “Fly Me to the Moon” theme, NASA astronaut Leland Melvin (Ret.) will be the headliner at the December 3rd gala. Who can forget when the former NFL wide receiver returned to earth and was enthusiastically greeted by his two rescue dogs, Jake and Scout? Melvin is not only an advocate for adopting shelter pets but for his personal story of overcoming challenges. After a career-ending injury, he transitioned to a career in science, joining NASA as an engineer and later becoming an astronaut. He flew on two Space Shuttle Atlantis missions to the International Space

Station in 2008 and 2009, contributing to critical research and operations in orbit. Dedicated to education and advocacy, Melvin served as co-chair of the White House’s Federal Coordination in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Task Force, where he helped develop the nation’s five-year STEM education plan. He was also the United States representative and chair of the International Space Education Board (ISEB), fostering global collaboration in space education. Melvin continues to be a trailblazer in STEM education, storytelling, and mentorship, inspiring future generations to break barriers and reach for the stars.

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SEAN HAWKINS CEO OF HALIFAX HUMANE SOCIETY

A LIFESAVING MISSION

Under Hawkin’s leadership, the Halifax Humane Society recently announced plans to open AccessVet, the region’s first community veterinary hospital that will provide top-notch care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Research into the primary reasons for a pet being surrendered to a shelter includes financial reasons as well as behavioral issues. The group has implemented formal shelter medicine and behavior programs to create pathways to move animals through the shelter quickly and train pets with the skills needed to stay in their new homes. One of the shelter’s critical programs is the “Open Paw” program which teaches leash manners, potty training, and basic cues like “sit.” Dogs are hand-fed three times daily by community volunteers to desensitize them to unfamiliar people. They’re also seeing great success with Open Paw’s Level IV training where approved volunteers sign a shelter dog out for “Dogs Day Out” and take them to a prescribed list of activities such as the beach, shopping, and even Pup Cups at Starbucks. “Keeping families together is often as simple as providing guidance, training, and behavioral support to help pets and their people succeed together. Keeping pets with the families who love them also means providing access to veterinary care when an unexpected expense threatens that bond,” said Hawkins. “AccessVet will provide high-quality veterinary care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. We want to meet families where they are and help them do better with the pets they love. Our philosophy is simple: no judgment, just help. By removing barriers to veterinary care and expanding access to expert training and behavior services, we can help more pets stay healthy, happy, and at home with the people who love them.”

PASSING THE BATON

Sean Hawkins, CEO of Halifax Humane Society

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Longtime Furball event chairwoman and champion, Nancy Lohman, led the gala for 16 years before stepping down last year after a successful run transforming the event into one of the most impactful philanthropic traditions in the Daytona area. With the launch of the 17th Furball, Halifax Humane Society honors that legacy while looking boldly into the future with the announcement of seven next gen philanthropists as co-chairs of the Fly Me to the Moon gala. The four families represented have one mission – to lead the community in generosity and spirit to help shape a brighter future for animals for generations.

Spencer Alevisatos and Emma Clark represent a new generation of community leaders dedicated to making Daytona Beach stronger and more vibrant. At All Aboard Properties, Emma works in partnership with her father, Andy Clark, CEO, and serves the firm as COO. The family has long invested in projects and organizations that help the region thrive, including many years of support for Halifax Humane Society. Recognized as the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s Young Leader of the Year, Emma continues that tradition of service and civic leadership. Spencer contributes through his work with his family’s business, Jerry’s Jeeps, and as the boys’ and girls’ track and cross-country coach at Seabreeze High School, where he mentors student-athletes. Together, they embody a shared commitment to community, philanthropy, and creating a brighter future for both people and pets. Emma and Spencer are both originally from Daytona. Emma was born at Halifax Hospital and Strong communities went to school at Father Lopez and then Stetson University. Spencer aren’t built by one organigraduated from Seabreeze High School and then attended fire zation. They’re built when academy at Daytona State. “One of the things we love most people and businesses about our community is how organizations come together to come together to support make a real difference. Halifax Humane Society is a perfect causes bigger than themexample. They do incredible selves. We are so thankful work caring for animals that can’t advocate for themselves. Furball to be able to give back has become such a fun tradition because it brings people together to our community and for a great cause while celebrating the impact that animal welsupport organizations like fare has on our community.” When Emma was growing up, Halifax Humane Society.” the family adopted their cat and two dogs from the Halifax Spencer Alevisatos Humane Society. She is thrilled and Emma Clark to be able to give back.

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Robbie and Ally Coleman

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Robbie and Ally Coleman represent a family whose name is synonymous with community leadership and philanthropy. As Vice President of Coleman Goodemote Construction, Robbie continues the legacy established by his father, Chuck Coleman, whose support of Halifax Humane Society and countless community initiatives has spanned decades. Today, the family’s commitment continues through Coleman Goodemote’s leadership role in creating the new AccessVet Community Animal Hospital, helping expand access to veterinary care for pets and families throughout our region. Robbie is a 4th generation Daytona resident while Ally was raised in Birmingham, Alabama but has lived in Daytona for over a decade now. “Nancy Lohman has done such an incredible job promoting this event and making sure it is a premier fundraiser for the Halifax Humane Society, so being asked to be a co-chair was truly an honor, offering us an opportunity to carry on

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the legacy and continue to move forward the mission of The Halifax Humane Society. This is a great town - we regularly find ourselves looking around and saying, ‘Wow, we are lucky to live here.’ Whether it’s going to the beach, a boat cruise, fishing, attending a baseball game, watching the Great American Race at Daytona International Speedway, or jogging the Mutt Strutt, we are just so lucky to call Volusia County and Daytona Beach home. The Halifax Humane Society, and the people who support it, contribute greatly to what makes our home so special. Compassion for animals and love of pets just make us happier. The success, growth, and innovation of the Halifax Humane Society is a testament to the organization’s leadership, the volunteers, donors, staff, and residents of our area. They make our community a better place to work, live, and raise a family. We truly are lucky!”

KEVIN AND ASHLEY LEE TOM COOK JEWELER AND PARKER MYNCHENBERG & ASSOCIATES

Kevin and Ashley Lee are respected business and civic leaders dedicated to strengthening the community they call home. Ashley carries forward her family’s legacy of service through Tom Cook Jeweler, one of Volusia County’s most trusted and community-minded businesses, while Kevin helps shape the region’s future through his leadership at Parker Mynchenberg & Associates. Together, they share a passion for philanthropy, volunteerism, and supporting organizations that improve lives throughout Central Florida. Ashley is originally from Daytona and was born at Halifax Hospital. She returned to Volusia County after graduating from the University of Florida and the Gemological Institute of America. “We believe it is important to continue to be involved in the community and support organizations that better serve our area. The Furball brings together community leaders, local businesses, and individuals with a passion to provide care, shelter, and second chances for animals in need.

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Brett Serbousek

BRETT SERBOUSEK RITCHEY AUTOMOTIVE AND SUBARU OF DAYTONA

Brett Serbousek proudly carries forward a family tradition of generosity and community engagement established by his father, Ted Serbousek. For decades, Ritchey Automotive and Subaru of Daytona have been one of Halifax Humane Society’s most dedicated corporate partners, supporting pet adoption, animal welfare programs, and lifesaving initiatives. Brett’s leadership reflects Ritchey and Subaru’s commitment to making a positive difference for both pets and people across Volusia County. Brett is originally from Daytona and attended Mainland High School.

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STYLE NOTES

On page 15, Emma is wearing a dress from Windsor and shoes by Jessica Simpson. Her necklace was a gift from her grandmother and is from Tom Cook Jeweler. Her earrings are from Volusia Jeweler and were a gift from Spencer. Her hairstylist is Hayley Cloutier at The Coastal Retreat Salon in New Smyrna Beach. She can be found browsing small boutiques and the Tanger Outlet as well as the antique malls along Beach Street. Spencer’s barber is Brandon Castaldi at the Proper Barber in Ormond Beach. On page 16, Robbie is wearing a black tuxedo, Eaton Plisse Tuxedo shirt, Canopy Bow Tie by Brackish, and Two-Tone Fishing Reel Cufflinks by Link Up. The tuxedo is from Daytona Tuxedo; tie and cufflinks were a gift from Ally. His barber is Brandon at Proper Barber in Ormond Beach. Robbie can be found shopping at the Salty Dog Surf Shop and spots along Beach Street while Ally can be found browsing Tom Cook Jeweler and the shops at One Daytona. On page 17, Ashley is wearing a metallic v-neck long sleeve A-line dress by Alex Marie from Dillards. Black strappy heels are by A New Day. All jewelry is from Tom Cook Jeweler. Her hairstylist is Landra at Ideologie Salon in Ormond Beach. She can be found browsing Dillard’s in Daytona as well as all the small fashion boutiques in the area. The photoshoot was led by photographer Greg Hunter of Speedway Custom Photos with art direction by Deb Lovett on location at the Lohman Planetarium on the campus of The Brown, formerly known as the Museum of Arts and Sciences. Many thanks to The Brown’s team including Willis Chico, Kelly Clapsaddle, John Alvinez, and Christian Traverson as well as Sean Hawkins and Tamara Hebert of the Halifax Humane Society.

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A purse does more than hold your phone, keys, and wallet. It quietly pulls an outfit together while also handling the practical side of everyday life. That balance between fashion and function is what makes a great purse feel less like an accessory and more like part of a personal style. Some bags are designed to stand out. A bold color, metallic detail, or structured shape can instantly become the statement piece of an outfit. Even with simple jeans and a white T-shirt, the right purse adds personality and intention. Other times, a purse works best when it blends in. Neutral tones, soft leather, or minimalist designs create a polished look without stealing attention from the rest of the outfit. These subtle bags are often the ones people reach for every day because they work with almost everything.

FASHION TRENDS MAY CHANGE EVERY SEASON, BUT THE ROLE OF A PURSE STAYS THE SAME.

Of course, style only goes so far if a purse is impractical. The best bags are the ones that fit real life. A roomy tote helps someone move from work meetings to errands without missing a beat. Even a small clutch has a purpose for evenings out when only the essentials matter. Fashion trends may change every season, but the role of a purse stays the same. It adapts while still serving a purpose. That’s why people often invest in bags they truly love. A good purse is dependable, but it also can make a fashion statement. In many ways, a purse is one of the few accessories that people use every single day. It carries necessities, reflects personal style, and can completely change the tone of an outfit. Whether bold and eye-catching or simple and understated, a purse proves that fashion and function can exist beautifully together. S EP TEMB ER 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/ DAY TO N A F L

Modern Home Style THE NEW RULES PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES ARTICLE BY KALI KASPRZYK HOME OF RYAN AND HILLARY BADER

1. RESORT ENERGY Outdoor rooms designed with the rigor of interiors. This isn’t a backyard. It’s a destination. From the lined-up lounge chairs to the scalloped umbrellas to the green-striped pillows repeating across the deck. The lesson here is to stop treating outdoor furniture as an afterthought. Pick a palette and commit.

For years, the rule was simple. Pick a palette, pick an aesthetic, and let it carry through every room. The all-white kitchen led to the all-white living room led to the all-white everything. That era is over. The most interesting homes right now are doing something braver. They’re letting each room hold its own mood. What ties them together isn’t a single look. It’s the materials they keep coming back to: warm brass, sculptural lighting, marble, stained wood, and quiet neutrals holding it all together. We toured one home that gets it exactly right, and pulled out ideas worth borrowing.

H OM E U P DAT E | HO M E + D E SIGN

2. SCULPTUR AL CALM One bold gesture in a quiet room. Everything in this great room is whispering, from the cream walls to the linen sectional to the chandelier’s delicate brass rings. And then a tree, reaching toward the coffered ceiling like it grew there on purpose. When the rest of the room is quiet, the boldest thing you can put in it is something alive.

3. MOODY MODERN Dark dining rooms are back, and better than ever. Bold taupe walls, an oval black table, sleek chairs, and an oversized round mirror standing in for art. The bright, airy dining room had its decade. Now bring on the supper club.

4. WAR M MODER N The all-white kitchen meets warm wood. Cream cabinetry stays, because the light it gives you is hard to beat. But the island gets a stained wood treatment that grounds the whole space. Brass pendants and hardware add glow. Velvet stools soften the lines. This is the kitchen the next decade is building toward.

5. THE JEWEL BOX Small spaces, big swing. Antiqued mercury glass, a brass faucet, fluted glass cabinets, golden pulls on crisp white shakers. The idea is to treat your tucked-away corners (bars, powder rooms, butler’s pantries) as the place to take your most theatrical swing. The smaller the room, the bolder you can be.

6. COLOR COCOON Saturated color in rooms meant for rest. Deep sage-spruce walls, ivory bedding, an antiqued mirror catching the shutter light. Proof that calm doesn’t have to mean beige. Color, used right, is the most restful thing you can put in a room. Find your shade and let it hold you.

7. BUILT FOR PLAY Rooms that don’t apologize for being fun. A game table under a crystal chandelier. A leather club chair next to a telescope. A theater tucked in around the corner. The best entertaining spaces are the ones built for actual use, not just for looking at.

Different rooms, different moods, one home. The new rule, it turns out, is that there doesn’t have to be one.

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Lamp design from the 19th-20th century by Louis Comfort Tiffany, American (1848-1933).

The Artful Connoisseur FROM VICTORIAN ELEGANCE TO BOLD ABSTR ACTION: HOW CHANGING FASHIONS INFOR M ART’S VALUE AND LEGACY ARTICLE BY MARK ALEXANDER

LOCA L LIM E LIGH T | ARTS + CU LT U RE

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 historical significance. A general decline in popular interest can be seen in certain categories of fine art, antiques, and collectibles. Whether it is antique hand-crafted furniture, early classic automobiles, or 18th and 19th century artworks, the collector base is transformed as generations age and pass away. Items that were sought after and held as valuable can become less popular, less desirable, and worth less in the marketplace as a generation whose culture held the art in esteem declines. Items of popular interest are often replaced by fashionable works of interest to a new generation. If history teaches us anything, it is that we need to examine the past in order to more clearly understand how we have arrived at the present. In Europe and America, the taste for overly sentimental Victorian and Edwardian pictures was replaced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by the nature inspired Art Nouveau style characterized by intricate and ornate designs with decorative patterns of flowers and vines. The Art Nouveau style is personified by the art of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) and the works of the American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum in Winter Park has a wonderful collection of Tiffany’s artworks. In the 1920’s and 1930’s, the Art Nouveau style was overtaken by a streamlined and industrial and modern Art Deco style that embodied elegant simplicity of form and utility. This style was expressed in the design of everything from men and women’s clothing to household appliances, automobiles, and locomotives. In the political and economic upheaval of the 1900’s a group of artists known as Expressionists were inspired by the emotional works of Vincent Van Gogh and emerged in Germany. In France, Surrealists like Salvador Dali and Andre Masson were fascinated by dreams and the unconscious as they explored the irrational and fantastic. German Expressionism evolved into Pure Abstractionism found in the work of the Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky, while artists living in Paris like Pablo Picasso and Amadeo Modigliani were influenced and inspired by African ceremonial and tribal art. Early 20th century visual art and design enjoyed the freedom of exploring new cultural territory and defying previous conventions. The Bolshevik regime in Russia soon outlawed the new movement and replaced it with the propaganda art of Socialist Realism. In Germany, the German Expressionist and other modern artworks and music were rapidly replaced with officially approved Nazi propaganda art. Among the many works of art condemned by the Nazis were paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso along with the forbidden books and music by many other masters.

Art created in free societies is characterized by the individual artist’s unrestricted exploration of imagery and technology. Unlike previous eras there is an ever-expanding variety of styles and imagery that exist simultaneously. Art created in free societies is characterized by the individual artist’s unrestricted exploration of imagery and technology. Unlike previous eras there is an ever-expanding variety of styles and imagery that exist simultaneously. In the U.S., the post-World War II era produced the New York School of American Abstract Expressionism that gave us works by DeKooning, Rothko, and Rauschenberg. The world of comic books, mass media, and advertising gave us the Pop Art of Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, and Andy Warhol. Jean-Michel Basquiat, Anselm Kiefer, and David Hockney and numerous other internationally recognized visual artists expanded the variety of styles exhibited. Taste depends strongly on education and experience. Trends in life, politics, and art change with each generation seeking its own identity and expression. Sometimes these trends result in conformity to the present while other times it’s evidenced by rejection of the status quo. Sometimes world events and artists’ resulting creative environment results in a renewed resurrection and revival of the past. Works of art often reflect the times we live in, our interests, and who and what we are both as individuals and as a culture – for better or worse. Mark Alexander can be reached through www.artserv2000.com.

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realty report A S A M P L E O F R E C E N T LY S O L D P R O P E R T I E S I N D AY T O N A .

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

P R I C E / S Q F T.

DOM

BDRMS

B AT H S

Rima Ridge

$715,000

$664,000

$310

125

2.5

Breakaway Trails

$615,000

$264

Hunters Ridge

$675,000

$650,000

$245

215

The Trails

$1,550,000

$1,425,000

$261

392

4.5

Ormond Lakes

$875,000

$863,000

$348

3.5

Ormond Lakes

$1,099,900

$1,020,000

$254

3.5

Tomoka Estates

$650,000

$620,000

$346

230

Oak Forest Drive

$1,399,000

$1,335,000

$416

2.5

Riverside Drive, Ormond

$2,725,000

$2,600,000

$520

5.5

Sherris

$450,000

$465,000

$256

John Anderson Drive

$3,000,000

$2,975,000

$577

4.5

Ocean Shore Blvd.

$1,200,000

$1,050,000

$334

110

3.4

Plantation Bay

$1,249,500

$1,125,000

$364

242

Plantation Bay

$1,190,000

$1,090,000

$344

3.5

Plantation Pines

$619,000

$610,000

$242

717

Latitude

$839,900

$820,000

$351

2.5

Halifax Plantation

$699,000

$675,000

$258

Venetian Bay

$799,900

$795,000

$294

Mosaic

$828,881

$340

This data is a sampling of sold properties from June 2026. Source: IRES MLS system.

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A LATE SUMMER/EARLY FALL TREAT

APPLE CIDER

sangria

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As the season transitions into fall, it still features the warm, sunny days of summer but nights start to drop into the crisp temperatures. That leaves us in the limbo of wanting cool, refreshing drinks part of the time but also craving the deeper, spice-infused flavors of autumn. This recipe for apple cider sangria is the perfect blending of the seasons, leaving you feeling both refreshed and warmed through the deep flavors and interesting hints of spice. It’s a great drink to add to any dinner party, cocktail gathering, back deck after-hours get-together, or birthday bash. Here’s what you need to make the perfect mid-season cocktail to enhance whatever event you have planned.

ARTICLE BY ALLISON BANKSTON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

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Combine all ingredients together and stir. Refrigerate for an hour or so (or longer) before serving. The drink can be enjoyed immediately, if desired, but the longer you let the ingredients sit and mix, the deeper the flavors will be. Giving it time to develop will make the drink more captivating and interesting.

1 bottle, standard size, of pinot grigio 2 1/2 cups fresh apple cider 1 cup club soda 1/2 cup ginger brandy 3 honey crisp apples, chopped 3 pears, chopped

NOTE: Regular brandy can be used, but ginger brandy gives it an extra kick of flavor.

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SEPTEMBER 2026

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Saturday Night Star Spangled Summer Concert Series + Fireworks Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach, FL | 7:15 pm Free summer concert series every Saturday night at the oceanfront bandshell until September 26. Saturday, September 5: Led Zeppelin and AC/DC Tributes Saturday, September 12: Michael Jackson Tribute Saturday, September 19: Pink Floyd Tribute Saturday, September 26: Van Halen Tribute Reserved VIP tickets can be purchased for $15 online via AXS.com. SE PT E M BE R 5T H

First Saturday Ormond Art Walk Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 | 3:00 pm Celebrate art and culture in downtown Ormond Beach from 3-7pm the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine. Many businesses along Granada Boulevard, including the Ormond Memorial Art Museum, have their doors open to showcase regional, national, and international artists. Courtesy of Ormond Mainstreet, the FREE AdventHealth shuttle stops at many Art Walk locations. SE PT E M BE R 9 T H

Art Talk on Renaissance Fashion with Guest Curator, Ruth Grim Ormand Memorial Art Museum, 78 East Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL 32176 | 2:00 PM Renaissance portraits give us tantalizing views into the fashions of the era. Known as a great art and cultural period, it was also an era of incredibly beautiful fashion. This lecture will explore and discuss paintings that focus on the rich and famous during the Shakespearean age and dive into 200 years of incredible European design. Register at www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs. SE PT E M BE R 1 8T H

SherryStrong Integrative Wellness Center Pickleball Tournament Pictona, 1060 Ridgewood Ave. Holly Hill, FL 32117 | 8:30 AM Pickleball enthusiasts looking for local competition are still able to sign up for the inaugural SherryStrong Integrative Wellness Center Pickleball Tournament this month. In partnership with AdventHealth Daytona Beach Foundation and Brasfield & Gorrie, all proceeds will benefit the clinic, which provides non-traditional services to oncology patients including red light therapy, massages, and workshops. For more information, contact Judy.Haydt@Adventhealth.com. SE PT E M BE R 1 9 T H

Taco & Empanada Fest Jackie Robinson Ballpark,105 East Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | 12:00 PM Enjoy savory tacos and empanadas from a variety of food vendors while shopping and supporting local artisans and crafters. Free kid zone with face painting, henna, inflatable games, and a DJ spinning tunes and playing fun games for prizes. Bring your lawn chairs and hang out for the day. Admission is free and runs until 6pm. SE PT E M BE R 3 0 T H

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