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City hears pitch for Best of Deltona gala; presents $4,000 check from Love Your Heart 5K to American Heart Association
Summary
The commission received a presentation from My Deltona magazine seeking partnership for a November ‘‘Best of Deltona’’ awards gala and accepted a $4,000 check raised at the city’s Love Your Heart 5K benefiting the American Heart Association.
The Deltona City Commission on May 19 heard a request from Perla Bello Crosby, founder of My Deltona magazine, seeking the city’s support as a presenting partner for a first annual "Best of Deltona" awards gala planned for November 2025. Crosby asked the commission to approve an in‑kind donation of the Center at Deltona as the venue and outlined promotional benefits and a charitable contribution component.
Presentation highlights: Crosby said the gala would celebrate local businesses, volunteers and nonprofits and expected roughly 350 attendees. Benefits offered to the city as a presenting partner included program recognition, VIP seats and logo placement in print and social promotion. Commissioners expressed general support and asked clarifying questions; several commissioners referenced the presentations’ potential to spotlight Deltona businesses.
Charitable check presentation: Separately, the commission participated in a Love Your Heart 5K check presentation. Staff announced the event raised $4,000 for the American Heart Association and reported 283 registered runners participated on a chilly morning. Representatives from Halifax Health and event organizers thanked the city and sponsors for support.
No action requested: The Best of Deltona presentation was informational; the city did not formally vote on venue donation during the meeting. The commission signaled interest and asked staff to follow normal facility‑use review and partnership processes if the applicant pursues a formal request.
