TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 5/19/2025
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 5 - B
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Presentation - First Annual Best of Deltona Readers’ Choice Awards Gala
Joseph Hearn, Joe Hearn Event - Event Director
Perla Bello-Crosby, Founder and Publisher
My Deltona Magazine and My Sanford Seminole Magazine
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LOCATION:
City of Deltona
COST:
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SOURCE OF FUNDS:
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
City Manager’s Office
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
N/A- Presentation Only
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BACKGROUND:
Background
Perla Bello-Crosby will present an overview of the proposed First Annual Best of Deltona Readers’ Choice Awards Gala, an event designed to celebrate Deltona’s community excellence by recognizing outstanding small businesses, volunteers, and organizations. The presentation will outline the event’s goals, community impact, and partnership opportunity for the City of Deltona. The event is planned for November 12, 2025, at The Center at Deltona, and aims to become a signature celebration supporting local pride, visibility, and economic development.
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