Last Friday night was the first First Friday for the 2008-2009 year. We have to thank the Daytona Beach International Festival and the Daytona Beach Partnership Association for their efforts. The only bad part for me was that I was in my Loft all night hosting the bands. Oh well, I got to hear them all warm up.

The Daytona Beach Partnership Association also unveiled their 2009 festival season. Wow! Have we got some great things going on. Visit their website www.dbif.com to get your subscription. You will save money if you do it before October.

I am constantly amazed at what a great city Daytona Beach is. After traveling and being gone for most of the summer, it is refreshing to be home!