Back in the Day(tona)
What annual event was founded in 1937 and has been a central part of Daytona Beach's identity and traditions?
Bike Week
Daytona Beach regulates parking areas and vendors on the beach along the iconic boardwalk.
False! (County unified beach)
A hop, skip, and a jump away, what catalyst residential project in downtown Daytona Beach will bring new residents to the area to support existing and proposed businesses?
400 Beach (and we'd accept Accent Daytona, as the question is vague)
With a historic gift of over $200 million, which family will take their place along institutions like the Guggenheim and the Smithsonian?
The Browns
FLU
Future Land Use
Dubbed the birthplace of speed, what hotel hosted the meetings of the minds that created NASCAR?
In 1946, Jackie Robinson integrated baseball for players for the Montreal Royals in Daytona Beach.
True! Although not for fans :(
The new name of this rebranded science and cultural center will be back and better than ever after a historic gift by a local family.
The Brown
This Daytona Beach family has given millions through its foundation to support children’s charities and community causes, and can always find a way to race to the finish line for their causes.
The France Family
LID
Low Impact Development
Which three communities joined together in 1926 to create the City of Daytona Beach that we know today?
Daytona, Daytona Beach, and Seabreeze
Volusia County has over 1/3 of its land held in conservation forever.
True (over 259K acres!)
Named after a former casino (but not the gambling kind) and the family that built it, what project in downtown Daytona Beach envisions a mixed use block with hotels, restaurants, and offices?
Burgoyne
Known for their philanthropic efforts in education and affordable housing, which family foundation created Food Brings Hope and its affilates?
Hosseini Family
FAR
Floor Area Ratio
Daytona Beach boasts 6 colleges and universities within it's boundary. Name them.
DSC
BCU
ERAU
FSU Med
UCF
Kaiser
Yvonne Scarlett-Golden was Daytona's first female Mayor.
False! (She was mayor in 2003. Josie Rogers, our first Mayor, was in 1922, only 2 years after women were allowed to vote!) She was also our first female doctor. Go Josie!
Recently approved for their overall zoning entitlements, what 2,700+ acre project is modelled around a vibrant, multi-modal mixed use development that may include over 8,000 units and $1M square feet of commercial uses?
Avalon Park Daytona Beach
Recipients of this year's Herbert M. Davidson Award by the United Way, which family(ies) were honored for their continued support of local nonprofits, education, and community organizations, and their ability to host a killer bar at their charitable events?
Bowler and Ufheil families (will accept Bowler)
CRA
Community Redevelopment Agency
Daytona's Founder, Matthias Day Jr., purchased 2,100+ acres of property in 1871 to create the first footprint of Daytona Beach - how much did he pay for it? (guesses within $1,000 will be accepted)
$8,000.00
The City code does not have a maximum height for buildings on the oceanfront in Daytona Beach.
True! (FAA/Setbacks)
What business is locating inside the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park?
Boeing
This long time Volusia philanthropist partnered with Gale Lemerand to help bring advanced stroke and neuroscience care to the newly named Neuroscience Center at AdventHealth Daytona Beach.
Jill Simpkins (Jill Simpkins and Gale Lemerand Neuroscience Center)
TCEA OR YIGBY
Transportation Concurrency Exception Area and "Yes in God's Backyard)