Volusia Matters Podcast

Fountainhead Innovation Center….(just north of Destination Daytona at the US 1 / I – 95 interchange) Is now making a limited number of smaller office suites available for businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations looking for a great place to call home. FIC is also putting together a beautiful event space that will accommodate up to 250 people……ideal for corporate meetings, leadership retreats,...

June 25 - at VCARD’s Real Estate Values Forum, Volusia Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett stated early totals for countywide market and taxable values for land, homes, buildings, and other improvements Meanwhile, County, School District, and the county’s 16 cities are paying attention to these numbers as they’re now in the budget development phase for FY 2026-27. School Supt Carmen Balgobin was nam...

County, School District, and the county’s 16 cities are now in the budget development phase for FY 2026-27. Last week was candidate qualifying week……several new candidates qualified at the last week while numerous announced candidates either withdrew or didn’t qualify. SO……….. Check out my UPDATED VM newsletter in today’s email. It includes a list of ALL QUALIFIED candidates for 2026 elections. DB...

2026 preliminary tax roll from County Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett gives early totals for countywide market and taxable values for land, homes, buildings, and other improvements.  For a full report/details, come to VCARD’s Real Estate Values Forum…..June 25, 9 - 10:30 AM (8:30 breakfast and check in). Co-hosted by Daytona Regional Chamber, Daytona Area Assn of Realtors and New Smyrna Beach Bd...

May 29 - legislature approved a $114.5 billion state budget… Major allocations include K-12 Education ($21 B), Higher Education ($9.9 B), Healthcare spending ($49.2 B), environmental projects ($2.5 B), and Budget Reserves ($17 B).  June 1-2 Special Session….Legislature adoptes measure for property tax relief Constitutional amendment….provides incremental increases of homestead exemption from $50,0...

On Monday, legislative leaders agreed on a $114.5 billion state budget….major topics include education funding, healthcare spending, environmental projects, and tax policy.  Legislators will take a final vote tomorrow on a FY 2026–27 state budget after their required 72-hour waiting period. Gov Desantis is calling legislators back for another Special Session June 1-3 to address property tax relief...

Update on new Fountainhead Innovation Center by Synergy CEO Jayson Meyer….we’re moving to the old WyoTech Bldg at Destination Daytona… May 20 – DB City Commission rezoned/annexed parcels into Avalon Park development, which is planned for 8,818 homes and about 1 million square feet of commercial space approved  a resolution to send City’s 2026–2029 housing plan to the Fla Housing Finance  Corporati...

May 8 - Team Volusia Bd met to hear an update on business prospects from CEO Keith Norden. Team Volusia will provide another update to County Council on May 19. May 11 - Volusia Elected officials roundtable heard a report by consultant Dr James Houston regarding the impact of the beach as it relates to Volusia's economy May 12 - NSB City Commission took up several measures to additional parking in...

May 6 - DB City Commission…   voted 4-3 to renew City Manager Deric Feacher’s contract for another 3 years. heard a discouraging report from US Army Corps of Engineers about flooding problems in MidTown and Nova Rd Canal   Gov DeSantis launched a fast-tracked reconstruction of the I-95 x US 1 interchange in Ormond Beach. Plans call for 3 new bridges, widening US 1 to six lanes, redesigned loop ram...

May 6 - DB City Commission…   voted 4-3 to renew City Manager Deric Feacher’s contract for another 3 years. heard a discouraging report from US Army Corps of Engineers about flooding problems in MidTown and Nova Rd Canal   Gov DeSantis launched a fast-tracked reconstruction of the I-95 x US 1 interchange in Ormond Beach. Plans call for 3 new bridges, widening US 1 to six lanes, redesigned loop ram...

May 6 - DB City Commission… voted 4-3 to renew City Manager Deric Feacher’s contract for another 3 years. heard a discouraging report from US Army Corps of Engineers about flooding problems in MidTown and Nova Rd Canal Gov DeSantis launched a fast-tracked reconstruction of the I-95 x US 1 interchange in Ormond Beach. Plans call for 3 new bridges, widening US 1 to six lanes, redesigned loop ramps,...

May 6 - DB City Commission… voted 4-3 to renew City Manager Deric Feacher’s contract for another 3 years. heard a discouraging report from US Army Corps of Engineers about flooding problems in MidTown and Nova Rd Canal Gov DeSantis launched a fast-tracked reconstruction of the I-95 x US 1 interchange in Ormond Beach. Plans call for 3 new bridges, widening US 1 to six lanes, redesigned loop ramps,...

May 6 - DB City Commission… voted 4-3 to renew City Manager Deric Feacher’s contract for another 3 years. heard a discouraging report from US Army Corps of Engineers about flooding problems in MidTown and Nova Rd Canal Gov DeSantis launched a fast-tracked reconstruction of the I-95 x US 1 interchange in Ormond Beach. Plans call for 3 new bridges, widening US 1 to six lanes, redesigned loop ramps,...

News from Tallahassee…… Special Legislative session has narrowed to a 1 issue: congressional redistricting….lawmakers set aside DeSantis’ proposed AI Bill of Rights and Medical Freedom legislation. Redistricting plan could shift Fla’s congressional delegation from current 20 Rs and 8Ds to 24 Rs and 4 Ds. County Charter Review Commission (CRC) has completed their meetings and is proposing several n...

Final reminder Synergy Billing’s 20th Anniversary celebration tonight, 5:00–9:00 PM at the former Wyotech site, 470 Destination Daytona Lane. As I’ve said before, it’s being redeveloped as the Fountainhead Innovation Center under Jayson Meyer, with plans for modern office space for local businesses and builders. If you have any questions, call or text 566-2140. News from Tallahassee…… Special Sess...

Podcast News Topics Former Wyotech property at Destination Daytona being transformed into Fountainhead Innovation Center under direction of Jayson Meyer. Though full details are still being finalized, the site is being redeveloped as an innovation hub with plans for modern office space for local businesses and builders. You’re invited to an exclusive first look during Synergy Billing’s 20th Annive...

The former Wyotech property at Destination Daytona is being transformed into the Fountainhead Innovation Center, spearheaded by Jayson Meyer. While full details are still unfolding, the site is envisioned as a future hub for innovation, offering modern office space for local businesses and builders. To get a first look, you're invited to Synergy Billing’s 20th Anniversary Celebration April 23, 5–9...

Podcast News Topics The former Wyotech property at Destination Daytona is being transformed into the Fountainhead Innovation Center, spearheaded by Jayson Meyer. While full details are still unfolding, the site is envisioned as a future hub for innovation, offering modern office space for local businesses and builders. To get a first look, you're invited to Synergy Billing’s 20th Anniversary Celeb...

Podcast News Topics Jayson Meyer and his group have been working on the Fountainhead Innovation Center…April 23….Synergy Billing is celebrating 20 years, and they’re doing it out there at the NEW building (formerly Wyotech)… 5 to 9 PM….it’ll be one of the first chances to get a real look at what’s going on. If you’d like to attend… just text me at 566-2140 and I’ll add you on the list. March 13 -...

Podcast News Topics Synergy Billing is celebrating 20 years and expanding their headquarters into the former WyoTech building at Destination Daytona. That facility is 93,000 square feet — and Jayson Meyer is looking for good neighbors! Interested? Call us! March 13 - Legislature adjourned its Regular Session without passing the FY 2026-27 state budget…… SO they’ll need a special session to fulfill...

Podcast News Topics Synergy Billing is celebrating 20 years and expanding their headquarters into the former WyoTech building at Destination Daytona. That facility is 93,000 square feet — and Jayson Meyer is looking for good neighbors! Interested? Call us! March 11 - Legislature will not adjourn its regular 60-day session on time this Friday…lack of agreement on a new FY 2026-27 that starts July 1...

Synergy Billing is celebrating 20 years and expanding their headquarters into the former WyoTech building at Destination Daytona. That facility is 93,000 square feet — and Jayson Meyer is looking for good neighbors! Interested? Call us! March 3 - County Council reallocated $571,926 for FY 2025–26 Community Cultural Grant Program funding for ONE YEAR…..Councilmembers expressed concerns about legisl...

Volusia State of the County reviews 2025 highlights, key initiatives, financial investments, and district-specific priorities President Trump delivers State of the Union…..key issue highlights….details….. Florida Legislative Session……Week 7 Issues….Details…… Feb 20 - Economic Development Q breakfast…..Deltona Economic Development Director John Cox highlighted investment/development activity in Vol...

Feb 17…..by a 4-3 vote, County Council voted down 2 proposals that would have prohibited "blackwater" or water with treated sewage from being recycled into drinking water City of Daytona Beach continues work on Boardwalk Beach Access…adjacent to the Bandshell….project includes 4 parallel ramps and 14 sets of stairs designed to improve public beach access Volusia Community Organizations Active in D...

Feb 9 - Charter Review Commission Meeting Update – Pat Northey Volusia’s 4th Quarter 2025 Economic Statistics Fla Senate/House budget subcommittees are completing their work as leadership begins preparing draft budgets Volusia Values Veterans Program launched Honor a Veteran initiative to recognize local veterans who continue to serve their community Orange City has appointed Jerome Miller as thei...