Posts Tagged ‘deland’

$$ Save big with the Beacon $$

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Read the Beacon and save! Anyone perusing our paper will have an opportunity to take advantage of one of our many promotions.

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Manatee Fest & Taste of DeLand 2010

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

The West Volusia Beacon is off to a great start in 2010.  (more…)

2009 Alligator Hunt

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

using head lights to find lurking gators.

On an unnaturally balmy October evening Kraig Kemp and his son Kasey took me on an alligator hunting expedition off of the St. John’s River at Lake Harney in Sanford. (more…)

2009 RED, WHITE, & BLUE GALA

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

The Children’s Cancer Foundation hosted the evening’s festivities October 3rd 2009, which marked the 4th annual Red, White, and Blue Gala.  (more…)

11th Annual Rivertown Craft Show & Bazaar

Monday, September 21st, 2009

This isn’t your everyday craft show!  No matter your taste or preference, you are sure to find something that appeals to you.  (more…)

The Best Hamburger In DeLand

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Meat, it’s whats for dinner.  That famous commercial slogan seems to encompass the core of my identity.  I love meat.  (more…)

The Blind Pig Who Found The Music

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

The following email was sent to me by my friend Harry who was concerned about the communities knowledge or lack thereof when it came to enjoying good music downtown. (more…)

eBay: Easy way to subsidize your income (part 2)

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

The initial key to selling and possibly growing a lucrative business on eBay is not just product, but probably more importantly – the source by which you acquire your items for sale.  There are a few ideas that may help narrow your search. (more…)

Beware! Sketchy Dealings At Local Thrift Store

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Saturday after work I went to a popular local thrift store (whose name I won’t mention) on the East side of DeLand. I frequent the store between 2 and 3 times a week. I am always looking for cool things to buy. It’s a hobby of mine that is both inexpensive and fun. I love the hunt. Searching for the diamonds in the rough… looking for a gem hidden amongst piles of worthless junk. (more…)

eBay: Easy way to subsidize your income (part 1)

Friday, May 1st, 2009

In this time of decreasing prosperity during a crippled economy people are looking for ways to make more money.  For some people in this market it may not be as easy as just finding another job.  I felt that I could possibly help others in a financial pinch with this four part series about selling items on auction sites. (more…)